Today, November 12th, is the 22nd anniversary of Kimberly and my wedding. I ran across this video a couple weeks ago and knew I had to share it. Not only is The David Crowder Band one of Kimberly's favorite bands, the imagery and words of this song are amazingly encouraging to me... I hope you find them full of Hope and Joy and overflowing with God's love for you.
Terry
The song playing is "SMS (Shine)," from their year-old album Church Music.
The lyrics are below:
Send me a sign, a hint, O whisper
Fill me with life 'cause I am listening
Come break the quiet, breathe your awakening
Bring me the light 'cause I am fading
Surround me with the rush of angels' wings
Shine Your light so I can see You
Pull me up, I need to be near You
Hold me, I need to feel loved
Can You overcome this heart that's overcome?
You sent a sign, the hint, O whisper
Human, divine, everyone is listening
Death laid low, quiet in the night is stirring
All around the rush of angels
O the wonder of the greatest love has come
Shine Your light so all can see it
Lifted up, 'cause the whole world needs it
Love has come, what joy to hear it
He has overcome, He has overcome
This blog was created to tell the story of how of how Kimberly Richter lived her life and how that influence lives on today.
Friday, November 12, 2010
Stepping Forward Part 1 of 2
It's been a little over 3 months since Kimberly died. The Richter's are adjusting to the new normal as we step forward in life. Part of my stepping forward is completing some "old business". Some of that old business involves memorializing the time of worship where we celebrated Kimberly's life on August 10th, 2010, at Grace Presbyterian Church. I would like to share this time as a way of honoring one of the things Kimberly always said:
"AND ALL WILL SEE HOW GREAT MY GOD IS".
If you have the time to listen, I think you'll agree, that we still see...
Terry
01-Prelude-Praise You This Storm-Ben and Jenna Kuykendall
02-Call To Worship and Opening Prayer-Doug Ferguson
03-Songs of Hope-You Never Let Go-Ben and Jenna Kuykendall
04-Songs of Hope-My Savior's Love-Ben and Jenna Kuykendall
05-Scripture Readings-Katie Cummings
06-Hope For The Hopeless-Katie Cummings
07-Celebration of Kimberly-Terry Richter
08-Slideshow-Peace of Mind-Boston
Pictures in Slideshow
09-Scripture Readings-Matthew Richter
10-Believe in the Healer-Jim Herrington
11-Song Affirmation of Faith-In Christ Alone-Ben and Jenna Kuykendall
12-Victory in the Face of the Impossible-Doug Ferguson
13-Special Music-Going Home-Jenna Kuykendall
14-Prayer-Lee Maxcy
15-Songs of Celebration-How Great Thou Art-Ben and Jenna Kuykendall
16-Songs of Celebration-Great is Thy Faithfulness-Ben and Jenna Kuykendall
17-Benediction & Postlude-Hope For The Hopeless
"AND ALL WILL SEE HOW GREAT MY GOD IS".
If you have the time to listen, I think you'll agree, that we still see...
Terry
01-Prelude-Praise You This Storm-Ben and Jenna Kuykendall
02-Call To Worship and Opening Prayer-Doug Ferguson
03-Songs of Hope-You Never Let Go-Ben and Jenna Kuykendall
04-Songs of Hope-My Savior's Love-Ben and Jenna Kuykendall
05-Scripture Readings-Katie Cummings
06-Hope For The Hopeless-Katie Cummings
07-Celebration of Kimberly-Terry Richter
08-Slideshow-Peace of Mind-Boston
Pictures in Slideshow
09-Scripture Readings-Matthew Richter
10-Believe in the Healer-Jim Herrington
11-Song Affirmation of Faith-In Christ Alone-Ben and Jenna Kuykendall
12-Victory in the Face of the Impossible-Doug Ferguson
13-Special Music-Going Home-Jenna Kuykendall
14-Prayer-Lee Maxcy
15-Songs of Celebration-How Great Thou Art-Ben and Jenna Kuykendall
16-Songs of Celebration-Great is Thy Faithfulness-Ben and Jenna Kuykendall
17-Benediction & Postlude-Hope For The Hopeless
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Welcome to the Kickin' With Kimbeerly Foundation Blog
Four years ago when Kimberly was diagnosed with Glioblastoma (GBM, grade 4) brain cancer, we had no idea where God would take our family, nor how He would care for us during that time. Many stories of God's healing and provision have been journaled at her Caringbridge site.
One of the many scripture passages that became real to us during these past four years was Matthew 5:1-10 (The Message):
We were set on a course where we would begin to discover "glimpses" of what it meant to "follow Jesus". And 2nd, who were the "least of these"? We began to experience how to love and be loved as we learned to be included in that community.
While we had pursued "serving" God for many years, such efforts had been met with frustration and apathy. After Kimberly was diagnosed, together as a family, we decided to only do things that would "make a difference". The 1st was obvious, that being to use our position and influence to raise money for the fight against brain cancer through Run for the Rose. From a medical perspective, there is very little medical hope for these patients. Our goal was to not only bring hope for this life but also hope for a new way of living.
2nd, Kimberly with the heart of a MOM, and as a family, we answered a call to serve at-risk children in the City of Houston through soccer camps. Again, using resources and the influence of our community Grace Presbyterian Church, Mission Houston, Sportquest Training, etc) God began to teach us what it meant to be a follower of Jesus.
The foundations of our faith were not just shaken, but were rebuilt and placed on the Rock... and the course of our lives was irrevocably altered. Kimberly, did not just sit back and "deal" with her situation, she leaned into the Healer and all that He had in store for her. Through her, we really began to understand what it meant to love... that began with giving of ourselves. And so the mission of The Kickin' with Kimberly Foundation was put into action.
Today, as we appear to near the near the end of Kimberly's life here on this earth, the mission that was begun, continues in our family and community. The Kickin' with Kimberly Foundation has been established as a not-for-profit entity under the Houston Christian Foundation a 501c3 entity. Contributions will be directed by our family to the continued fight against brain cancer and for programs that reach children at-risk. All donations are tax deductible.
This blog will be used to tell the ongoing story... as well as a place to reveal some of the details that we have waited to tell until "the right time".
So, welcome, I hope that through this blog, you not only catch a glimpse of the work that God is doing in the life of our family and community, but that you would also choose to let this story influence you.
Terry Richter
One of the many scripture passages that became real to us during these past four years was Matthew 5:1-10 (The Message):
When Jesus saw his ministry drawing huge crowds, he climbed a hillside. Those who were apprenticed to him, the committed, climbed with him. Arriving at a quiet place, he sat down and taught his climbing companions. This is what he said:
"You're blessed when you're at the end of your rope. With less of you there is more of God and his rule.
You're blessed when you feel you've lost what is most dear to you. Only then can you be embraced by the One most dear to you.
You're blessed when you're content with just who you are—no more, no less. That's the moment you find yourselves proud owners of everything that can't be bought.
You're blessed when you've worked up a good appetite for God. He's food and drink in the best meal you'll ever eat.
You're blessed when you care. At the moment of being 'care-full,' you find yourselves cared for.
You're blessed when you get your inside world—your mind and heart—put right. Then you can see God in the outside world.
You're blessed when you can show people how to cooperate instead of compete or fight. That's when you discover who you really are, and your place in God's family.
You're blessed when your commitment to God provokes persecution. The persecution drives you even deeper into God's kingdom. "
We were set on a course where we would begin to discover "glimpses" of what it meant to "follow Jesus". And 2nd, who were the "least of these"? We began to experience how to love and be loved as we learned to be included in that community.
While we had pursued "serving" God for many years, such efforts had been met with frustration and apathy. After Kimberly was diagnosed, together as a family, we decided to only do things that would "make a difference". The 1st was obvious, that being to use our position and influence to raise money for the fight against brain cancer through Run for the Rose. From a medical perspective, there is very little medical hope for these patients. Our goal was to not only bring hope for this life but also hope for a new way of living.
2nd, Kimberly with the heart of a MOM, and as a family, we answered a call to serve at-risk children in the City of Houston through soccer camps. Again, using resources and the influence of our community Grace Presbyterian Church, Mission Houston, Sportquest Training, etc) God began to teach us what it meant to be a follower of Jesus.
The foundations of our faith were not just shaken, but were rebuilt and placed on the Rock... and the course of our lives was irrevocably altered. Kimberly, did not just sit back and "deal" with her situation, she leaned into the Healer and all that He had in store for her. Through her, we really began to understand what it meant to love... that began with giving of ourselves. And so the mission of The Kickin' with Kimberly Foundation was put into action.
Today, as we appear to near the near the end of Kimberly's life here on this earth, the mission that was begun, continues in our family and community. The Kickin' with Kimberly Foundation has been established as a not-for-profit entity under the Houston Christian Foundation a 501c3 entity. Contributions will be directed by our family to the continued fight against brain cancer and for programs that reach children at-risk. All donations are tax deductible.
This blog will be used to tell the ongoing story... as well as a place to reveal some of the details that we have waited to tell until "the right time".
So, welcome, I hope that through this blog, you not only catch a glimpse of the work that God is doing in the life of our family and community, but that you would also choose to let this story influence you.
Terry Richter
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