The amazing Director of With Child and our dear friend, Kim Schmidt, was in a head on collision and went to be with the Lord on August 2nd. Needless to say we were not only shocked, but deeply sad. She was one of the most passionate followers of Christ that I’ve ever met. Her friendship inspired us and she will be deeply missed.
With Child is continuing and a new Director has been named. We look forward to meeting with the new director and continuing as part of the adoptive parents working with that ministry. We also from time to time hear of CPS cases for which we are being considered, but nothing has materialized so far.
There are no coincidences and nothing is a surprise to God. This included. We’re glad to have known Kim. Her love changed our life. This is a significant event for us in several ways because we were not only her friend but also a part of the ministry of With Child. We’ll continue to follow God’s lead and wait on Him to bring us a child through adoption.
One of the last things Kim said to Stacie was in a Facebook chat. It has encouraged us and the timing was nothing less than a God-cidence. She told us that she “knows without a doubt” that God intends for us to adopt a child. What a gift that the Lord gave us in Kim.
Slide presentation from Kim’s memorial service set to music: http://www.youtube.com/v/96QqvmGAy9g&hl=en&fs=1&
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