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Theodore C. Kingsbury 1941-2007
My heart is heavy as I write these words. On September 14th, my dad went home to be with the Lord. At this very moment, he is free and whole and well, and for that I'm beyond happy. Donald and I prayed that my dad would find the peace to let go if that was God's will, His plan. My mom reports that in his final hours, my father never looked more peaceful. Praise our glorious God and Savior! Today, at this very moment, my dad has felt again the long-missed embrace from my brother, and grinned into the eyes of his father - both of whom loved Jesus very much.
Still, this side of heaven I'm so sad. He will be missed with every breath. Every soccer goal and touchdown, every CYT audition and opening night. Every new book, all of which carry a part of him, my dear, sentimental father. If I squint into the lights - whether in a stadium or a theater - I'll still see him there, eyes glistening, a smile stretched across his face. The way I'll always see him.
We appreciate your kind words and amazing encouragement. If you'd like to leave a note for me or my family, please stop by my dad'sCaringBridge web site. At his CaringBridge website, you can also read about his heart attack nine weeks prior to his death, and the miracle of his life since then. We appreciate your prayers, and couldn't have gotten through this season otherwise. God is good. Tonight we rejoice. Just before his heart attack, my dad told me, "Remember, Karen . . . will I dance for you Jesus, or fall upon my knees?" He grinned, his whole face full of joy. Then he gave a hearty shake of his head. "You gotta' dance!"
And so . . . tonight . . . he dances. Forever more, amen.
My heart is heavy as I write these words. On September 14th, my dad went home to be with the Lord. At this very moment, he is free and whole and well, and for that I'm beyond happy. Donald and I prayed that my dad would find the peace to let go if that was God's will, His plan. My mom reports that in his final hours, my father never looked more peaceful. Praise our glorious God and Savior! Today, at this very moment, my dad has felt again the long-missed embrace from my brother, and grinned into the eyes of his father - both of whom loved Jesus very much.
Still, this side of heaven I'm so sad. He will be missed with every breath. Every soccer goal and touchdown, every CYT audition and opening night. Every new book, all of which carry a part of him, my dear, sentimental father. If I squint into the lights - whether in a stadium or a theater - I'll still see him there, eyes glistening, a smile stretched across his face. The way I'll always see him.
We appreciate your kind words and amazing encouragement. If you'd like to leave a note for me or my family, please stop by my dad's
And so . . . tonight . . . he dances. Forever more, amen.
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For our anniversary, we took a few days and traveled back to Southern California, to many of the places where we hung out while we were dating.
We stayed in Santa Monica and biked along the beach path from the pier north to Will Rogers State Beach and south to Marina Del Ray and back again, and we drove to the Valley and spent a day driving down memory lane.
One of our first stops was at the house just south of Ventura Boulevard where we rented a small garage apartment when we were first married. Back then, the homeowner called the little place “the bunker”...
Read the rest, and see photos of our anniversary trip
Karen and Donald Celebrate 20 Years of Marriage
Donald and I celebrated twenty years of marriage this past summer, twenty years that have flown by in what has felt like so many brilliant moments.For our anniversary, we took a few days and traveled back to Southern California, to many of the places where we hung out while we were dating.
We stayed in Santa Monica and biked along the beach path from the pier north to Will Rogers State Beach and south to Marina Del Ray and back again, and we drove to the Valley and spent a day driving down memory lane.
One of our first stops was at the house just south of Ventura Boulevard where we rented a small garage apartment when we were first married. Back then, the homeowner called the little place “the bunker”...
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Karen stands with Actress Mira Sorvino watching while a stunt girl plays out a scene inside the Porter house. Mira is playing the role of Wendy Porter.
a daily video blog which will be available to readers through Karens website sometime later this spring.
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The cover models for Ever After - Ty Frackiewiesz and Kelsey. They had a blast helping me promote the book.
We hit the town and saw a few Broadway plays. This night we checked out the entertainment at the Stardust Diner, where the wait staff sings while they serve.
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This was the Carnival Cruise ship where the Girls Getaway Cruise 2006 took place. We had smooth seas and felt the presence of the Lord along every mile!
Me having breakfast with several of the "Make Karen Cry Contest" winners the morning we boarded the ship.
Kelsey and me at the Captain's Dinner! We shared a table with my mom, my sister Susan, and my niece Melissa, along with several close friends.
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EJ, Sean, and Josh practicing up before the November piano recital began. We held the event in our living room - which made it much less stressful!
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My brother, David, who passed away earlier this year. If you'd like to read the obituary I wrote for him, and sign the guestbook with words of comfort, please go to www.legacy.com/columbian and enter "Kingsbury" in the box for last name. My parents appreciate every kind word and comment at this difficult time.
