“E’en for the dead I will not bind my soul to grief;
Death cannot long divide.
For is it not as though the rose that climbed my garden wall
Has blossomed on the other side?
Death does hide,
But not divide;
You are but on Christ’s other side!
You art with Christ, and Christ with me;
In Christ united still are we.”
-Streams in the Desert
Today we choose to celebrate Mom. Even on this day when we mark her home going two years ago, and even with tears in our eyes, we choose to celebrate who she was and the legacy that she left. One of Mom’s favorite verses was Psalm 34:1, ” His praise will always be on my lips”, and we truly praise God for an incredible woman who lived out her calling and who lived a life full of purpose and meaning for her Master.
Thank you to so many of you who have prayed and encouraged us over the last two years. We are forever grateful.
Love and blessings,
Kurt, Olivia, Matt, Drew, Ivy, and Ellie
Much love to you all- Continued prayers…What an amazing wife and mother!!
I still miss hearing Kristen on WFIA radio! I would always look forward to 3 PM to hear her inspirational, motivational show! Yes! I love your poem….”You art with Christ, and Christ with me;
In Christ united still are we.” Yes!! Looking forward to seeing Kristen again!!!
I love you all so much and prayed today for all the Sauder clan! God created one very dear special woman who is continuing to bring Him glory and has blessed so many especially me in my walk with Jesus. I’m looking forward to our reunion in heaven and to seeing you guys soon this side of heaven. Stay warm literally on this very snowy cold January weekend and in His arms dear friends and by the eternal flame that burns in your soul. xxoo’s
Grace and peace precious ones, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, Who IS our very HOPE of the Glory yet to come, and be revealed. Thank you for allowing His Grace, Peace and Hope to shine through your lives, and His Glory to show forth through the weakness and frailty of human grief and suffering. May His Joy be your strength today, and always. You are truly an inspiration to so many countless souls, for His Kingdom~