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"Soon-to-be mom, Cait MacDonell, never imagined that a pandemic, moving to a new country during her third trimester, an emergency C-Section, and having a baby struggling with eczema would be a part of her pregnancy, birth, and postpartum story. Cait had to fight to find joy in the midst of feeling alone in a swirling world. Sealed, not Healed is an honest conversation with readers as well as the triumphant telling of testimonies of what Cait discovered along the way: the unshakable truth that God is with us through every trial and trimester. Post birth, as Cait's stitches were taken out, her midwife told her, ""you are sealed, but not yet healed."" Immediately what came to mind was the knowledge that as Christians, we are sealed by the love of Jesus, but that there are so many areas of our lives that still need healing. Sealed, not Healed beautifully unfolds how, oftentimes, our unplanned moments are covered by grace and intertwine with God's story."

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Caitlyn writes with an authenticity and vulnerability that draw you in not only to her personal story, but also to the story that so many of us women face-the story of new life, uncertainty, hope, and the deep change that inevitably accompanies motherhood in all of its beauty. Prepare to be captivated as you turn each page to discover the meaning behind 'Sealed, Not Healed.' - Keirsten Jones, Author of Design Your Life It was so easy to find solace in Cait's words. Having also gone through pregnancy and childbirth at the same time during the pandemic, a lot of things rang true for me. - Beckie Paddon Young women who are expecting or are thinking about it will surely find comfort in learning about some of the trials of motherhood in a way that is reassuring and even helpful. - Beth Sterling A book filled with such beautiful words covering love, sacrifice, and loss. Cait's story truly can meet you where you're at in life. She touches you so deeply through her vulnerability and desire to be like Jesus. - Alysha Ahrens Cait's writing feels like a friend chatting over coffee-you will laugh, and you will feel the comfort of not going through hard things alone. Reading Cait's story will remind you of God's faithfulness and provision, and give you hope for how he will show up in your own story. - Morgan Roskam Read this if you want to be reminded that you're not alone in motherhood. - Esperanza Camara As a relatively new mom, I resonated with many of the personal stories Caitlyn shared; I laughed and enjoyed the snippets of good, practical advice! Excited to share this new book with my mom friends! - Rachel Nagel The resounding words I hear when I read Cait's book are 'you're not alone.' Cait paints such a captivating picture of what being pregnant is like. No matter what your pregnancy journey has looked like, this book is for you. - Bethany Small, fellow mom Becoming closer to God through the motherhood journey-an inspiring story that speaks to mothers' strengths. - Maddalena Crackett This is not your typical '5 teps to a Better Life book. It feels more like a conversation with a friend, a sweet embrace in regard to who we are as moms and what we go through, a loving reminder of how God is everything we need-not just the assets and gifts He can give us, but simply Himself-the One who sealed us with His love. This book is a must-read if you're a new mom, a mom-to-be, or just overall feeling alone or misunderstood in motherhood. 10/10, would recommend. - Diana Bigby Becoming a mother can be a lonely journey. Cait demonstrates resilience, strength, and fierce hope amid the hardship of her postpartum story. - Emily Hartley

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Cait was born and raised outside the city of Portland in the lush green state of Oregon. At home, she is a wife to a loving husband and a mother to a roaring toddler. She's also been a photographer, missionary, children's pastor, and executive assistant.Sealed, Not Healed is Cait's first book. It was written in her lounge in Edinburgh, Scotland, alongside a cup of tea. Cait never dreamt she'd write a book about motherhood until she became a mother herself.

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