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Theresa Norton's avatar

Kathryn and all sharing your sacred space. The love you and Chris share for our Lord and Savior and each other, all of us, has enkindled the love that makes the Lord’s Prayer permeate powerfully beyond your recitation.

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Shirley Hayes's avatar

Kathryn,

Several times a day and night the Holy Spirit has brought you and Chris to mind to pray. Know that many are praying for you all during this holy and difficult time.

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Linda Schreiner's avatar

Dearest Kathryn, praying for you, Chris, your family and all those who love Chris during this time. You and Chris have walked this challenging trail with exemplary love and grace teaching the rest of us how to live as children of love and light. God has been and will always be with you. He will never leave nor forsake you. May the deep peace of Jesus Christ fill your heart.

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Kris's avatar

Chris and Kathryn, you occupy my every prayer session during every day. My constant thoughts throughout and a huge chunk of ache in my heart. Your love is solace to those who pain for you... I pray that God grants you the same peace when it all seems too much. You are loved!

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Tommy Thompson's avatar

Kathryn, my heart goes out to you and to Chris. I have enjoyed so much getting to know Chris througha few conversations over coffee and through having him on my podcast, Space for Life. His thoughtfulness, transparency, and faith always shone through. Having lost a daughter to cancer, we know something of the pain of these days and will pray for God's presence in the pain for you, and comfort for Chris.

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Lynn McDaniel's avatar

Kathryn,

Words fail me. Please know my heart is with both of you both. Your faith, love and strength are palatable... May our Lord surround you and Chris with His special love.

With much love,

L

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Dan Beckmann's avatar

Here’s the hymn I read last night

God moves in a mysterious way,

His wonders to perform.

He plants his footsteps in the sea

And rides upon the storm.

Deep in the dark and hidden mines,

With never-failing skill,

He fashions all his bright designs

And works his sov'reign will.

Refrain:

So God we trust in you.

O God, we trust in you.

When tears are great and comforts few,

We hope in mercies ever new,

We trust in you.

Oh, fearful saints, new courage take:

The clouds that you now dread

Are big with mercy and will break

In blessings on your head.

Judge not the Lord by feeble sense,

But trust him for his grace.

Behind a frowning providence,

He hides a smiling face.

God's purposes will ripen fast,

Unfolding every hour.

The bud may have a bitter taste,

But sweet will be the flower.

Blind unbelief is sure to err

And scan his work in vain.

God is his own interpreter,

And he will make it plain.

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Jill Steele's avatar

I have had a feeling … tears and love to both of you. Praying strength, and continued ‘buttressing’ of friends and family.

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Caroline Dale's avatar

Oh Kathryn, Thank you for sharing.....my thoughts are with you and Chris and I'm sending prayers and much love to you both.

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Yolanda Imprevento's avatar

Dear Chris and Kathryn,

Please know that I am praying for you as you dwell in the sacred space between this world and the next. Sending so much love and praying for grace to embrace you in loving kindness and compassion. Thank you for your gift of friendship in my life. May God bless you as you enter into your next becoming knowing we shall meet again.

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John Carlson's avatar

Dear Chris and Kathryn (and CJ and Nate),

Thank you for the update. Praying for all of you during this most trying and difficult time.

Most of all, Chris, thank you for your incredible 30 years of friendship, love, and support. If I was even half the friend to others that you were to me, I could live with that.

God be with you all.

Blessings,

John

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Colin Whyte's avatar

Very beautiful.

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Elizabeth Papa's avatar

Dear Kathryn, thank you for this beautiful writing and update. This played on repeat in my home last night as I prayed for you and Chris…

“And He will raise you up on eagles' wings

Bear you on the breath of dawn

Make you to shine like the sun

And hold you in the palm of His hand… “

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Kathleen Heeney-Fouts's avatar

Sending you and yours so much love and prayers during this time. 💕💕🙏🏼🙏🏼

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WILL TREVILLIAN's avatar

Oh Dear Kathryn, My heart goes out to you both and remains with you steadily. I know all too well what is like to walk in the courage and depth of your shoes. This is so incredibly difficult and yet you remain strong and vigilant and so loving.

May Jesus stand by you both and hold your hand through these next steps.

With Love and Compassion,

Will

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Dan Blankenship's avatar

Sending love and prayers. ❤️❤️🙏🙏

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