Before I type my first word to my precious daughter Kimberly on her 50th Birthday my tears begin to flow. How do I begin to express in words what is in my heart, but I will give it a try.
November 24, 1965 our precious Kimberly was born. With overwhelming love and joy we held Kimberly for the first time. Our times are in His Hands not knowing what our future would hold.
Never dreaming that we would be writing this note 50 years later and still experiencing the same
overwhelming love and joy . We Praise our Lord with Thankfulness for His Grace to give us these 50 years.
Kim, you were an active bundle of joy as a baby and toddler and very affectionate. Walking and talking early. Excited when your sister Keri was born. You wanted to hold her and were such a good helper. At 5 years old your brother Kevin was born. So many precious memories. What happy joyful times we had. You loved singing, putting on plays and so creative playing with Keri and Kevin. God was so Good to us to allow us to be your parents.
Our home on Bonnie Brae the door was always open to others and you loved company.
We always had the neighbor children in. You loved being outdoors. Dad remembers you loved going with him to the lumber yard and helping build a tree house. Starting school at Pomona First Baptist became a second home for our family. Loved Spring programs, holidays, class parties and Choir. When you were 7 years old I tucked you in bed and Kissed you good night. I was in the kitchen doing dishes and turned around and you were standing there and said “Mommy I want to ask Jesus to come into my heart”. I immediately stopped and we went into your bedroom and we talked about what it means to “ask Jesus into your heart” You prayed, asked forgiveness for your sins and asked Jesus to come into your life. You had the faith of a little child. God heard and answered your prayer. You have always followed our Lord and told others that Jesus was your Savior for all these years and wanted others to know Jesus.
You loved our small poodle Cindy Lou. So many close friends came to visit. You loved gymnastics and cartwheeling across the playground. Seldom walking always running. Sad day
when you fell from the high bars, compound fracture of your arm. Howie coming to sing to you as you were healing. Richards living with us and Mary and Ron. All going to school with you.
Taking in The Phillips 3 children for 3 months when their mother left them saying “Mom we will take care of them.” From the time you were very little you cared for others.
High School, Cheer Leading, many activities. After graduation heading to Germany as a family to live for 6 months. Going to South Africa to be a Nanny. You loved adventure. Came back home started college. After awhile you wanted to take a break from college and become A flight attendant. You talked to Dad and he said OK just promise me you will complete your degree. You promised and in just a few weeks you were off to American Airlines. Living in New York, skating in Central park, taking a flip and taken by ambulance to hospital and being released you walked back to your hotel with swollen forehead. After a couple of years your came back to complete your degree while working part time. Following graduation you gave your diploma to Dad. Meeting so many people who had questions, about God. You applied (Dad was right, you needed a degree) to attend Talbot Seminary to get your Masters in Theology. You continued to work and went to Talbot part time. and Graduated. You set your goals and didn’t not turn back.
During these years you became to best Aunt to your precious nieces and nephew. Loving to spend time with them and loving to shop and give them the best gifts.
A joy to watch you become a homeowner and rent to other students. You love gardening,being
hospitable, reaching out to children over the years. Helping others, Colleen, Nikki, Nadia, and faithfully serving Duke for nearly 12 years.
Kim the years have flown by. We love living close to you and attending Grace EVFree Church
together. You have served so many over the years. Now in our Senior years you serve us so unselfishly. Thank you for your shining example of honoring your parents. We love you dearly precious Kim. What a blessing you are to us. 50 years of God’s Grace and Faithfulness
to us all. Words fail to express how deeply we love and appreciate you. Happy Birthday!Love, Dad and Mom
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