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June 12, 2006
Summer without Rick
I guess this entry comes on the heels of amazing stories I'm hearing about Rick's testimony being shared at Bigstuf Camps. The first week of camp, after video was shown of him leading worship, and his journal entries were read to over 1000 students, God was so glorified as dozens of those students committed their lives to Christ. I am tearful even as I write this now, having cried about it several other times when recounting the story to friends.
I want you to know that for my family and myself, it hasn't gotten easier- just different. It feels weird and it still hurts, but in different ways. As the full throws of summer are approaching, I'm constantly reminded of the memories that won't be made this year, and I weep, not for him as much as for us and the people who never knew. I didn't know that missing someone could feel like this.
The consolation I have in this moment is that this summer without Rick is merely without the flesh. His life and legacy are living on powerfully, still leading others in worship through video and stories and journal entries. I am so grateful for his life lived out loud! I'm humbled that this summer, over 10,000 students will get the opportunity to hear him, see him, experience worship to our Savior being led by him!
Please continue in your prayers, directing them to Bigstuf Camps in Panama City, Florida. Those students are being bombarded with the love and faithfulness of God, and Rick's story has the potential for unbelievable impact. Please pray to that end. I will continue to update as news from the camps come in.
Thank you for being on this journey with us!
Candi
Posted by Rick at 10:47 AM | Comments (26)