The morning after Kristen went to be fully with her Savior, I had awakened early. I couldn’t sleep and was extremely sad. I went to my tent of meeting chair (Kristen’s favorite place). My heart was full of so much pain, grief, and sorrow…….I just couldn’t stop the tears. The thought of me never waking up next to her ever again, never making a morning cup of coffee for her which was our routine for years, never reading Streams in the Desert together, never again to kiss her good morning and tell her I love her…..and the list goes on and on of the joys that I will never again get to do with my favorite person in the world.
For the past 22 years, we would constantly tell each other, “You’re my favorite!” She never tired of me saying to her, ” I love you and I am crazy about you”. So this is why I couldn’t stop crying. The only help that seemed to bring a pinch of relief was 2 phone calls from 2 dear brothers who prayed and cried with me. But as soon as I hung up, the floodgate of torrential tears opened once again.
The rest of the day was filled with texts, calls, visits from family and friends, preparations for the funeral, and many more tears. I am so glad the Bible tells us that Jesus wept and that its his way of helping us let out deep emotion. As night fell, I was ready for some semblance of sleep. Suddenly, Olivia’s future husband Matt, comes in to the living room holding my 20-year-old guitar with a big smile on his face. Matt Mitchell, my future son-in-law, had gone out and fixed my broken guitar that I hadn’t played in over a year.(I think I am really going to like this guy)
I was truly overjoyed as I strummed a few chords and the kids quickly said, “Dad, lets sing, Let er rip Dad”. So we sat together singing a bunch of old hymns that Kristen loved. Nothing but the blood of Jesus, Sweet hour of Prayer, There is power in the name of Jesus. We sang and sang. Ellie said, ” sing another one”. Finally, it was bedtime but a wonderful thing happened in those moments. My heart was lifted. Some small bit of healing began deep within me in those few minutes of singing. As I sang, the Almighty was anointing my head with oil and His gracious joy took me to bed and sleep. I know the days ahead will be full of tears. But I was reminded today of the power of praise and the energy and strength that we receive when we sing and worship the King of Kings.
So in that spirit of praise, would you join me and my family on saturday January 25 at 11am for a time of celebrating and praising our Great God for my precious wife and mother of our kids. There is power in the name of Jesus. Turning towards and praising him will help move us all to healing and to ” the new normal”, a world without Kristen Sauder.( She would quote that phrase often) If you are too far away or can’t make it, there will be another celebration of Kristen’s life in Tremont, Il at Northfield Christian Fellowship at 1pm on Monday January 27. Visitation will be at 11am before the service. Kristen would want us to come to the One who can heal, restore, and strengthen our hurting hearts. Let’s worship together as Kristen is right now. Thank you for all of your care during this time.
Kurt for the family
Kurt and family,
Yesterday, while I was out doing my errands, I could not help but think of each of you and what you are going through. While driving my husbands car, I turned on the CD, he always has some type of worship music in there, and the first song that came on was “Give me Jesus”. Immediately I thought of Kristen and how much she loved Jesus, and still does. That is the only song that I listened too during my four hours of errands, I just played it over and over and gave thanks that I was able to share a table at a women’s ministries event and spend two days with this beautiful lady. I have read all of her blogs and have found inspiration and truth in all. Kurt, Olivia, Drew, Ivy and Ellie, I encourage each of you to continue on with this blog. You never know who will need daily inspiration from the Sauder family. Hugs to all.
Beautiful ! Thanks for Sharing, As we All Care about You & The Kids! Lots of Love & Prayers are Filling the Skies !! Going up to The Lord! And Sweet Kristen will Help Get Everyone Through This ! 😉
Kurt,
My husband, Phil, and I would not miss this celebration. While I only knew Kristen for a couple of years before she got sick, she has made a tremendous impact on my life. I have followed the family blogs, where you all have spoken words of tremendous hope, praise, love. Her faith, as well as that of your entire family, are truly an inspiration. You all have obeyed the Great Commandment to make disciples in ways, and with people that you probably did not imagine. I will never forget how she encouraged me in the women’s ministry–to be a Sponge for the truth. I, too, have a “tent of meeting” because of her Bible Study. I will cherish her memory as a blessing and strive to live with more passion for Jesus because of her. I am so saddened for your family that is left behind, especially for you, in life without Kristen. However, I have no doubt that God will bring you joy in many ways yet to come because he is so faithful and loves you so much. I offer you my prayers for God to sustain and bless you in the coming days.
With Christ’s Love,
Pam
It amazes me that you are making, and taking time to share this deeply personal and sacred journey of yours through the valley of the shadow of death, with those of us who are reading now your words. Thank you for allowing the Truth of our Beautiful Saviour shine through the grief, and for the encouragement that is already flowing out to so many! As I read your words through tears, I am reminded that no matter what we face, as we lift our hearts in praise and worship to Jesus, Strength, Peace, Comfort, Joy, and Victory, comes. He IS the fullness of these. I am continuing to lift you all up, and will continue to share with others the glory of Jesus Christ in and through your family. May He continue to comfort, strengthen and sustain you all through this difficult time, as I know He will. Grace, and Peace~
Kurt and family – we can hardly imagine your grief. Our words are so inadequate to share our tremendous sadness for you. We cry too with every thought of Kristen and you and upon reading your comments. Your words are a beautiful expression of hope and encouragement to all and a sweet sharing of your heart. We will continue to pray for God’s sustaining love and peace as you walk this journey of tremendous loss and grief. Love, Harold and Arnella
Beautiful, Kurt. This week has been very hard for so many people. I am currently witnessing others and their marriages crumbling. Even though your sweet wife is now with Jesus, your marriage is still a testimony. Your devotion to her is still a reflection of Christ’s love for the church. Thank you for living out a godly marriage, brother. So much love from the Reithel family! Hang on to Jesus!
Kurt, thank you and your family for once again pointing us to the Name that is above all names. Loving you all, praying for you all and will be joining you in a time of celebration for Kristen. She touched our lives in a way only she could do. And I’m so glad God brought Matt into your life at just the right time. How like our God! What a precious gift.
Kurt, You and your children will continue to be in my daily prayers. Thank you for this beautiful and inspiring post. Your amazing bride brought so much hope to so many. Thank you for your godly example in all you do especially your tender loving care of Kristen. She will be greatly missed.
Our prayers are with you and your family. Our heart aches for you! Kristen was much loved by many and she touched more lives than most of us do in a lifetime…or several lifetimes! I can remember her teaching those inner-city kids on the “Good News Bus” with Pastor Paul and Karen! She had a very special gift for teaching! Her smile would light up even the darkest inner-city! I learned a lot from her! Her life is still teaching others! You were so very blessed to have her!
Is there any chance you could live stream her funeral? I really wish I could attend!
Dear Kurt,
I am a member of SECC Oldham and had the privilege of meeting you and your wife on a couple of occasions thru men’s and women’s ministries my wife was involved in. I have been praying for you every day since December, 2012. Your story has touched so many of us so deeply. And now I can’t tell you how sorry we are for your loss. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, your trials and your tears with us. You all were truly a very special and blessed couple. We continue to pray for you now in your grief.
In Christ,
Phil
(we found out thru Kristen’s obit that she and my wife Pam shared the same birthday, August 3rd, and that we almost shared the same wedding anniversary – ours is June 22nd. God bless you!).
Dear Kurt, Olivia, Matt, Drew, Ivy and Ellie,
We love each of you and are continuing to hold you up before our Father. So thankful for Kristen’s life! We were blessed to know her! So thankful, too, that you all can sing and rejoice together. What a blessing!
Kurt, I was actually thanking the LORD for the ability to cry today. I have cried what seems like bowlfuls, if not buckets… the last few days/weeks really. There have been seasons of my life when I have found myself so numb and disconnected that I couldn’t cry; even though I needed to… Your encouraging testimony of Praise and Worship has lifted my heart. I Love your precious family. See you soon, Jeana (& Rick) Miller. <
I am reading this through a FB post by Kellie Miller. I do not know you but wanted you to know that your post is beautiful and so encouraging and heartfelt. To God be the Glory for what He has done and is doing in each of your family member’s hearts and lives. What a sweet family you have. I read some of your wife’s posts and see how amazing she was and her strength and rest in The Lord. I will continue to pray for your family and for strength, stamina, comfort, wisdom, and rest in the lord’s presence during this time- and for tomorrow as you celebrate her life and the time with her and the impact she made.
Thank you for your incredible post.
Rhonda aprayingfellowbeliever Ellis
Kurt,
I lost my dear husband suddenly, at the age of 42, 3 1/2 years ago. I know exactly those feelings of waking up with a heavy sadness that actually makes your heart ache. Each day will get better, but it takes time. I remember feeling like everybody’s life is as normal around me, but mine is falling about. I didn’t know how to face each day, except by falling on my face before Jesus. I am glad to hear that you have a strong faith, because I know for myself I couldn’t have gotten through it, except for having God holding me up. If you ever need to talk to someone who has been through it, please email me. In the mean time, I will be praying for strength for your family and that you would feel the embrace of God’s strong loving arms.
Blessings,
Shirley
My heart has been hurting for years do to losses of special people in my life. I’m crying with you and letting Jesus do his healing. I will never take my wife for granted after listening to you share the pain. May God give you comfort in your difficult time.
Ben
Dear Kurt and Family:
I have been praying for you and trusting you are feeling the prayers of many, for they are what holds you up. The strength and the arms of Jesus are embracing you from the love of friends and families who have Jesus. When you are hugged and loved on you and all your children, those arms that hug you are Jesus. He is letting you know He will always be there and embrace you in those moments that you feel sad or alone. Praying for you my brother in Christ.
Connie
Praying for all of you. Kristen was my teaching for a couple of years. I was one of her Tuesday morning facilatators. She truly blessed my life. Heaven received one of earth’s best, most Godly, God honoring woman when Kristen returned to our Jesus. She will be missed by many, I understand your tears and am keeping you lifted in prayers. Hugs to you all. Love in Him, Beth
What an amazing woman! Our heart breaks for you and your family. What a wonderful way to honor her. Thanks for sharing.
Kurt,
I know those unstoppable tears for all the endearing things done for and with each other that won’t happen again and then those moments in between of the promise of healing and the comfort God sends through so many vessels….truly a ripping apart when He takes away the gift He gave for a time, healing the wound left behind even as He receives into His kingdom who He has taken away to Himself.
Susan Dejean
Kurt,
Praising God for you and Kristen, your heart for God and the marriage that you shared for 22 and a half years….and your amazing children. A family with a beautiful reflection of Jesus…Thanking the Lord in advance for being so near to you during the next few days, weeks, and months to come. May you sense His Presence so tenderly….Grateful for worship, even in the pain, it somehow brings comfort and healing. What a thoughtful guy, Matt, to get your guitar fixed! Keep singing…Kristen would be so proud 🙂
Allison and Troy Bennett
What a beautiful testimony of how praising God leads to healing our souls. Our family is in continual prayer for your family, asking Him to carry you through each hour, asking Him to give you His strength and His joy in the midst of great sorrow as only He can do. We have loved your family from afar and we will continue to love your family from afar through the weeks to come. Praying for an abundance of tender God moments to tend to your hearts.
Love,
The Grogans
I can’t wait to “let er rip” tomorrow for our Savior, for Kristen, for you, for your children, and for all there who may not know Jesus as Kristen and your family know Jesus. Through the tears we’ll “let er rip.”
ONE MOMENT AT A TIME
The life we live here on this earth
Is ours by God’s design;
The days, the months, the years go by
One moment at a time.
The blessings God bestows on us
Are more than we can measure;
The people He puts in our lives
Become a life-long treasure.
But there are times misfortune strikes,
And hope seems very dim;
We’re stunned and pained with disbelief,
And through our tears cry out to Him.
Our faith is tested through and through,
With agony so hard to bear;
Then Jesus takes us in His arms
And carries us through our dark despair.
The Way, the Truth, the Life is He,
Who promised we’d never be alone;
And then one day at Heaven’s gate,
Our loved ones will be there to welcome us Home.
So I give thanks to God above
For guiding this earthly life of mine;
And giving me strength to hold on to my faith,
One moment at a time.
© Patricia B. McIntyre 2007
I am so sorry for your loss. Glad that Kristen is in pain no more. Bless you and your family, Kurt.
Kurt and Family….I am so sorry for the loss of this treasure from God. May God’s Peace be abundant each day for you.
Dear Kurt and Family: I am sorry that I cannot be there Friday or Saturday due to my job and the weather, but my prayers and thoughts are with you. I too cried when I heard she had passed away but I kmow she is with her SAVIOUR and she is at peace and tranquility forever more.
Goodnight my friend goodnight.
You have entered eternal life.
This cruel world you should not have to endure.
So Jesus came and got you that is for sure.
We may not understand why this had to be.
But it is not for us to understand but someday we will see.
An angel you are on earth and in Heaven.
Your light will shine and never end.
It is hard to let go of our earthly loved ones because of our earthly amd selfish ways.
But Kristen is with us even when we pray.
Know she is in Heaven looking down upon all of you.
She has never left you she is in spirit within you.
So don’t say goodbye because it is only for awhile.
Just say Goodnight Kristen I will see you in a little while.
My heart aches for all of you who have been in Kristen’s life side by side through this struggle with illness, but not a struggle with your Jesus and my Jesus. Heaven must be so happy to have this angel, and she will be waiting and singing as she awaits her beloved family. Prayers for peace, strength and patience in this journey ahead. God will comfort you just as He did me when I lost my beloved husband. He is a God of promises and He promises to never leave you. Blessing to all of Kristen’s family.
I do not know you but I do want you to know that you have inspired and encouraged me in the faith by your testimony even in your time of grief. Thank God we do not grieve as the world grieves because we have a Savior who is also our Comforter. I did not know Kirsten or even know of her until someone posted about her leaving this earth. When I read her writings, I was so sad. And yet, even in her death, what the Lord did through her on this earth reached out and touched my heart. It made me know that, as long as I am here, I can make a difference in someone else’s life for the better. A difference that will inspire and encourage them to know Jesus and to follow Him. You and your family are in my prayers and I do thank you and Kristen for being the voice of Jesus here on the earth and for eternity!
Enjoy those old hymns: “Beautiful Words, Wonderful Words, Wonderful Words of Life”; “There is Power, Power, Wonder Working Power in the Precious Blood of the Lamb”. They can bring so much healing. Bless You, Matt Mitchell!! Our Love & Prayers Ongoing…Mike & Pat
Kurt, I was so moved by your post. Your title is true. My husband, Roger, died five years ago after a battle with cancer. Together we prayed for his healing and we placed our trust in Jesus. Roger would always tell me either way it was a “win win” situation. He was Ok to stay or to go. He and Kristen are in their real home waiting for all the rest of us. I get excited thinking about the day I’ll be with Jesus. May the God of all comfort be with you and your family in the days and weeks ahead.
Love & Prayers,
Peggy
Thank you for sharing this through all of your pain. We were so moved by your story. Our family will continue to lift all of you up in prayer. You are an incredible family and have taught me so much over the course of this journey. I am so sorry for your loss. May God give you peace.
Kurt… Your love for Kristen is beautiful to witness and it is so rare. Please be comforted that even though she is now with The Lord you had the real thing. So many never experience that kind of love. I wish I could come and praise His name with you at the service but I am out of town. My heart will be with you all.
Kurt- my heart pours out to you and your family. Debbie and I so enjoyed the various “Loving Marriage” workshops, retreats, and talks we experienced with you and your bride! I love how you’ve always said, “I sure married up”, only to have Kristen give you that sexy look and call you her man.
Your marriage on display has been an inspiration to many, especially the Weiss’.
Stay strong brother. Continued prayers for you and your family.
Kurt-This is why she loved you so much. You were a blessing to each other and blessed everyone around you. I so wish I could join you and your family to celebrate Kristin’s life but we are residing in NJ. She had a contagious smile and energy that always radiated a room. She could share a story like no other. I remember planning the boys eighth grade graduation with her. We had so much laughter and so much fun.
Please let Drew know that Blake is thinking about him and our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.The gesture of Olivia’s future husband was priceless and the gift of song will always be embedded in your families heart. You were truly blessed with the love of a lifetime. Praying you and your children find peace and comfort in the days ahead, Kim, Mike, Blake and Ashley Burger
Kurt,
There are no words that would be adequate to express how sorry I am to know of your family’s loss. You have been a blessing to my family, and we will be praying for you and your children.
Dear, dear Kurt and family, There are no words to express how deeply so many feel for each of you or the appreciation for the testimony you have been, are, to the body of Christ. You have modeled for us how to live out faith priorities, Jesus always first, then marriage… Each of you, including Kris, choosing to share how Christians can weather the hardest of times and remain ever so faithful, continues to be a powerful modern day epistle. You will continue to be in our hearts and prayers, as new chapters in the Sauders’ lives are written. May God give you even more than what you need today, tomorrow, the next day, the next… Bill & Maureen
I never met Kristen, but have followed her blog for the past year. As a part of the Southeast family, I felt a connection that can’t be created, it just… Is. Myself, my husband and 2 children will be worshiping our Father at 11am today in honor of Kristen in our home. God Bless you, Kurt and family. I hope to meet her someday and give her a joyful hug.
Kurt, I am encouraged to read how you are processing this terrific pain and loss.
My prayer is and will be that you do not lose courage and faith that God will work all this out for His good.
May His peace surround you and your family like a shield during this difficult time.
Jim and I are so sorry and grieve with you.
Kurt,
Thank you so much for writing these words. I have missed sharing an office next to you for several years now! I cried my eyes out when I heard the news. I am praying for you all, and praying that God will bring to mind the most amazing memories of Kristen for the rest of your lives.
Love from Florida! Love you brother. Thank you for your example. -Nevan
Dear Kurt:
We have been lifting you and your family up to God as you bear your sorrow. Kristen was such a beautiful person inside and out. She will be missed! We love you and your family so much–we are blessed to not only be cousins, but brothers and sisters in Christ! Where else could we go but to Jesus! Our kids have often fondly remembered the time we stopped at your house and you and Kristen warmly welcomed us and served us that amazing chicken and sweet tea! They also remember getting eaten alive by mosquitoes while playing a lively game of kickball in the yard!! Precious memories! Lord willing, we will see you Monday.
Kurt,
Reading how you spent time on the guitar singing praise and worship with your dearest ones, what a testimony to the power of God!
My five siblings and I, lost both of our parents within a year of each other. Each time as we waited for “their flight home” we prayed, laughed and sang.
After they went fully home, we chose to sing hymns and scripture songs we’d learned over the years. Yes, it hurt, but I have never felt like an orphan, what Grace and power! I had no idea such heaviness could be lifted so well!
Prayers for the days ahead!
Dennis and Anne Jones
My Friend & My Brother,
If there is only one thing I could tell you in this moment it is to keep faith in our Lord Jesus… Continue to worship the Lord with tear filled eyes my brother! Moments like this we don’t understand on this side of eternity… But one thing remains true, our Lord is faithful and he will see you through this. I too have eaten my tears for food as I am sure you are doing, but take solace in the Lord… Kristen was a model wife, a model mother, and a model Christ-seeker; she truly inspired us all. While she has departed from us now, we will all see her again one day soon! As I think about her, I picture her worshipping at the feet of Jesus as I am sure she is doing right now and I am sure she would want you to do same. He will redeem yet my friend! We love you and your family and are interceding for you. Keep the faith always.
Grant & Alea
Kurt and family…
“Life breaks us all,” begins one of my favorite quotes. Hemmingway goes on to say, “…And, some are made stronger at their broken places.” I really like that phrase, “stronger at their broken places.” As a Christian, I celebrate Kristen’s promotion — her being made stronger, renewed, mended at her broken places. I mourn her death; and, I celebrate her life.
I pray even more reverently for our Savior’s quick return. I use her life of service to our King as a reminder of the crown that awaits us at the end. As an earthly husband, and as a father — my heart breaks for your family. Just a few short years separating our age, I am reminded that each day is a precious gift. And, that I need to continue my work to keep myself and my family on the path home.
So, as I leave you with these few words, I hope it brings you a small bit of comfort to know that my family continues our prayers for you and yours. Likely though, you are more comforted by the witness that Kristen ran — she ran all the way to her finish line and she left no doubt.
Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us. We pray for each of you in the days to come…for strength, comfort and peace in knowing your precious Kristen is with Jesus.
We would so love it if the video of Kristen’s celebration service this morning could be posted online. My fb was alive with posts that it was a revival and all glory given to Christ. Kristen’s video shown at church tonight was powerful…and so challenged us to be faithful to The One who gives us life.
Thank you for sharing this most difficult journey with us, we are forever changed. God Bless!!
So sorry to hear of your loss. Will be praying for you.
Kurt, I am so sorry for such loss. So sad.
May God and all your loved ones comfort you.
I still remember and have notes in notebooks and
my heart/mind from all the marriage classes
my husband and I took at SEC from you two.
Thanks for the impact. I still remember my fear
when we were moving from Louisville, and how you
comfort us and hugged my husband.
Much love and prayers. Your bride
is beaitiful and precious.
Oh my – what a life of Joy you have been blessed to cherish. I only saw Kristen from a distance or on your arm but I was mesmerized by her smile! Her amazing face would light up the room and your love for her poured like honey.
Today as I relive the most wonderful celebration of Life from so many who were influenced, loved and led to the throne I am only sorry that God had not delivered me closer to your beautiful bride. I have spent hours catching up with her life and what she accepted as her life in Christ. But I have to share with you that she worked even harder this morning.
I have been helping a young woman who God sent to my store and to keep this short she has had many experiences that are designed to confuse her in the truth of Christ. She is deeply involved in a relationship with a young man who may actually die at any moment – at this time you know words from one who is healthy or one who has many days ahead fall meaningless, but today as I was in ABF second hour so I had already experienced yet another serving of your blessed wife, I get a text from this young lady – “I am here can you come get me?”
I leap from my seat and rush out of class knowing she is going to hear the words of a woman who knows what death looks like and more than that I know she has to do this alone – she has to meet Kristen who will take her to the throne with the peace that it is fear that she must face and fight.
Kurt I sat her down on the first row where most people would avoid but she felt warm and safe and I told her there was much to be heard and I would come back after the service to meet her. Kurt I just wanted you to know that God has drawn me close to Kristen and although I have not the memory of personally knowing her her work is not yet finished her light has not dimmed and she was a gift and blessing to a young woman this morning who will also like you face the loss of the light in her life – let us pray that what your sweet wife had the courage to share today was words from the throne for many years to come and be a living blessing for many who missed out in the gift of knowing her personally.
Sincerely,
Linda Schweickhardt (Jack’s wife)
Kurt, Thank you! Thank you for filling in the gaps with your words and thoughts so we better can come along side you. I watched all those people stand in line to love on you and your family Friday. I know you felt the love and concern. It can’t ease the loss, but it can help deal with the pain a little easier. Know that we all too are going to our special quiet time places and crying out to our wonderful Savior on your behalf. Tears are streaming for you and your loss. We are so sad with you brother!! and for your beautiful precious children. We rejoice with Kristen, so praising God for her painless restored body!!! However the loss of her on this earth will be greatly felt. You are so loved and prayed for!!!
Kurt, you and your family will continue to be in our prayers in the days that follow. The video of Kristen we saw at church (Oldham) Saturday night was beyond touching. It was clear that everyone in attendance felt they had received a special gift. Thank you to Kristen for her faith and her strength. At some point in the future, I hope the video is made publicly available. I have told several people about it. Kristen’s testimony will live on forever and it will change lives.
Kurt, Olivia, Drew, Ivy, and Ellie,
There are more people praying for you than you can imagine. I am so thankful for your wife, Mom. When I was sad about her journey to heaven it was her words in the Victory blog that comforted me! I have recommended her bible studies to friends as far as California. Her faith and God’s words spoken by her are such a treasure and an inspiration to me. I hope you are feeling that blanket of peace and we will continue to lift you all up!
Kurt and Family
You are in our prayers and have been throughout.
I am so sorry and my heart pains and goes out to you. I know how it
feels to lose a spouse to cancer. I lost a wife 25 years ago to ovarian cancer. She only lived 13 months and 3 surgeries after it was detected.
So please know that your in my prayers and I also pray for healing and God will lift you and your family up. I must say what an amazing family you have thinking of others on Friday and enduring your pain. Your children are priceless and Jesus shown through them as well as you.
On the day of the funeral for whatever reason this song “Praise you in the Storm” was on my mind all day long. I was not looking for it or searching for a song. However it was constantly on my mind all day long
So I hope you don’t mind, but I have posted it below. May God be with you and comfort you in these hard times. you are in our prayers
God Bless
Frank and Geri
Praise You In This Storm lyrics
Casting Crowns
Album: Lifesong
I was sure by now God you would have reached down
and wiped our tears away,
stepped in and saved the day.
But once again, I say amen
that it’s still raining
as the thunder rolls
I barely hear your whisper through the rain,
I’m with you
and as your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise
the God who gives and takes away.
Chorus:
And i’ll praise you in this storm
and i will lift my hands
that you are who you are
no matter where I am
and every tear I’ve cried
you hold in your hand
you never left my side
and though my heart is torn
I will praise you in this storm
I remember when I stumbled in the wind
you heard my cry you raised me up again
my strength is almost gone how can I carry on
if I can’t find you
and as the thunder rolls
I barely hear you whisper through the rain
I’m with you
and as your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise
the God who gives and takes away
Chorus
I lift my eyes unto the hills
where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth
I lift my eyes unto the hills
where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth
Chorus
This is the video of “Going Home” that I wanted you to see from youtube:
http://youtu.be/lzeLIoIveuA
Dear Kurt and family, I just want to send to you the message that we are thinking of you all. Ken, Garth and I discussed how much we wish we could’ve been there to worship with you and Praise God on Saturday. The thought of this world without your lovely wife is hard to take, but I know that you are surrounded by many who love you and lift you up. Kristen did that for so many and for that we are thankful. She was a Blessing to me when I was ill in 2008 and I wish I had been there for her.
I also wanted to share that when I first heard of her passing I heard a song that twice caught me off guard but connected me to Kristen. It was “This Little Light of Mine”. I know her light will shine, and shine and shine. Heidi and Ken and Garth Schulz in AK
Kurt –
You are an amazing family! I am very thankful that I was able to witness a little growing up of how to be a mother, a wife and a God follower from Kristen. I could always see the love you all had for each other.
I am sorry that I was not able to come in person to support you guys, my granny’s services were at the same time.
Thank you for your post! Hugs to all.