Thursday, November 18, 2010

Love, Kirsten

One year.
Uno año.
Mwaka mmoja.

One year has passed since November 18, 2009, when Kirsten Wolcott finished her race for Jesus.




Kirsten Wolcott, born 1988
"Kirsten Wolcott, a junior liberal arts education major, died on Wednesday, November 18, while serving as a student missionary in Yap, Micronesia. She was teaching second grade at the Yap Adventist School.
Kirsten graduated from Richmond Academy in 2007, where her senior year she served as the school’s yearbook editor. A diligent student, Kirsten graduated from academy with high honors and was on Southern Adventist University’s distinguished dean’s list."

Jessica Stotz, born 1988
"Jessica Stotz, a junior/senior Physical Therapy major, lived on Thursday, November 18, while serving as a student missionary in Nairobi, Kenya. She is teaching PE and science at Maxwell Adventist Academy.
Jessica graduated from Wisconsin Academy in 2007, where her senior year she served as the school’s yearbook editor. A diligent student, Jessica graduated from academy with high honors and was on Andrews University’s distinguished dean’s list."


Love, Kirsten.

I can't help but wonder how Love, Jessica would read. Would it be oxymoronic, without love, without compassion?
I am humbled.


Live like Jesus every day.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

I'm thankful I don't have to find out. My heart hurts for Kirsten's family, but rejoices for mine. It makes me say ever more fervently "Even so come quickly, Lord Jesus".

kessia reyne said...

A sobering thought.