our hundred emails poured in from around the world in response to Kirk Albrecht's death from those who never knew him, but who were, nonetheless, touched by his life through his technical support of the ministry "This Day's Thought." I've posted those letters here as a tribute to Kirk. (With the exception of Greg's letter of introduction to Kirk's wife, Kelly, I've replaced each writer's name with only their initials and have removed other contact information from their notes.)

Letters From Readers Of "This Day's Thought"

Kelly, this is Greg of This Day's Thought. We are the Christian Internet ministry that Kirk had been helping for some time.

I am so sorry for your loss of Kirk.

I wanted to share what Kirk did for this ministry, and for so many...

About a year ago, when Eric's servers were "acting up" Kirk quickly allowed us to use his server(s) and for us to piggy back onto the software he placed on one server so as to allow us to continue to function as a ministry. Over the last year or so, Kirk was always willing to help as needed as problems arose with our e-mailing of daily messages (Thought, Verse, Devotional, Prayer). And he did so not once asking for compensation, but allowing us to send a small amount of monthly money only as we were able.

Kelly, we send out @ 15,000 Christian messages a day to over 10,000 people. When Eric was being challenged back then, if Kirk had not come to our rescue, we probably would have not been able to continue helping so many people as we did. Kirk came to our aid in the most extraordinary way.

I wanted you to know how much of a blessing Kirk was to the ministry of This Day's Thought, both with his technical help to Eric (which in turn helped us) and then most recently. Kirk allowed us to continue our ministry of encouragement and support to over 10,000 people on a daily basis. For that I am so very grateful.

There is so much that I don't understand in this world which the Lord has blessed us with...I understand in some ways, and in other ways- I don't)...I just wanted you to know how much of a blessing your husband was to so many...and certainly how much of a blessing he was to me.

If I may be of any help to you, I will be standing by.

Sincerely,

Greg for This Day's Thought

Dear Kelly,

I am a recipient of “This Day’s Thought” and each day, I take a little spiritual break when it comes. I am so saddened today to hear of the loss of your husband, Kirk. As one of the many silent recipients of these daily messages, I would like to say thank you to you and your family. I appreciate the time and talents Kirk gave to provide us with daily inspirations. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

W.P.

Kelly,

My heart aches for you. My family and I will be praying for you and yours. May God grant you comfort and peace during this difficult time.

Sincerely,

K.S.

Kelly,

I’m so sorry for the death of Kirk, and no words can comfort you at this moment, but I do know if you stand firm and trust in the Lord, He will help you through this terrible storm.

G.L.

Kelly,

I wanted to let you know that you and your family will be in my prayers. I'm also 37 and have lost several people that are special to me, but always remember "Those who trust in the Lord for help will find their strength renewed" Isaiah 40:31a. Kirk has blessed my life so many times by being a part of this devotion that I receive daily and I thank God for the words of encouragement over the years that I have received due to help from your husband.

God bless and you are in my prayers

S.P. - Lexington, KY

To the family of Kirk,

My heart and my prayers go out to your family during this incredibly difficult time. I'm sure you are numb with grief, but please know that there are many that are lifting you all before the throne of Grace. May you feel His amazing presence during this time. One of my dearest friends died suddenly three weeks ago at the age of 43, leaving 5 children. I recently found this quote and passed it on to his wife. Perhaps it will encourage you as well... "Faith is....remembering in the midst of my heartache that nothing can change my greatest blessing, His presence with me." May the Lord bless you and keep you and your family,

M.P.

Please let Kelly & family know that they are in my thoughts & prayers ... I know it's a difficult time they are facing! God is a merciful Savior & I pray they will feel His love during this awful time of tragedy!

In His Love – C.

Dear Kelly,

I extend heartfelt sympathy to you and your family during this time of bereavement. Although death is most definitely a part of life, we are never prepared when it comes, especially to someone as young as Kirk. Know that earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. Thank GOD that Kirk was in Christ and Christ was in him. He is in the Lord’s hands, now, the best place to be! Celebrate Kirk’s life!

D.M. - Washington, DC

Dear Kelly:

I so very much enjoy the "This days thoughts" and how I have learned from various messages. I am so sorry to learn of the death of your husband, Kirk. I pray for you comfort and understanding at this time in your life, for you and your children, friends and family. I will remember you in prayer. I would like to be more helpful than these few words of encouragement so if you ever need a friend to talk to, please do not hesitate to call me anytime.............I could be a good listener and pray with you and give you words of encouragement. So please call if you ever need to. I suffered with breast cancer, chemo, radiation, diagnosed in early 2000 and treatment for 3 years and sometimes I just needed someone to talk to, vent to or to pray with me and hear words of encouragement. Without the Lord, I would have not handled it as well. I live in Weeki Wachee, FL, 61 year old Christian lady who would be willing to talk and anytime day or night. God bless you and your family for comfort.

I.K. - Weeki Wachee, FL

This just broke my heart when I saw it. Through the ministry of "This Day's Thought" I have been touched by the message of God when I needed to hear it most. It is with great sadness that I learn of the loss of one of the fine staff of "This Day's Thought". My heart and heartfelt prayers go out to Kirk's family and friends.

Dear Kelly,

Please know that Kirk had a significant life. What he did help unknown numbers of us make it through another day. God's word is certain to speak to our heart if we will just read it. It does not matter much what medium of reading we use. Try to remember the good times with Kirk. May our Lord give you peace that is beyond our understanding and show you and yours His way for your days ahead.

In His Service,

B.G.

Kelly, et al.

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May you find solace in memories of Kirk, which will last forever.

The work Kirk did for This Day's Thought touched so many people all over the world. We have all been blessed by his work. Thank you for allowing him to share this type of service with us. You will never know just how many lives he changed.

Love and prayers,

L.M. - Woodstock, GA

Dear Kelly, my prayers are with you. I pray God's comfort and peace over you and your family. Kirk was a part of such an awesome ministry!!! I understand he was a major part of keeping this ministry going. I look forward every day to the next "This Days Thought", Verse, Devotional, Sermon, and Prayer. It just lifts me up everyday and reminds me just how AWESOME our Lord is. Kirk definitely has helped make this possible for a lot of people! He is in God's arms now!!!! He will be greatly rewarded!! God bless you!!

Love In Christ,

F.G.

Kelly and family,

My deepest sympathies are with all of you at the moment.

May God be with you all.

Love always,

We will keep Kelly and the family as well as all of Kirk's friends in our prayers. This ministry has been a real blessing to me and to those family and friends that I have forwarded it too.

Some people make such an impact in a very short time. It seems as though he has done that.

We will continue to pray for God's healing hand for all of you.

K.R.

I LOOK FORWARD, EACH MORNING, TO FIND MY INSPIRATION FOR THE DAY. YOU CAN EXPRESS OUR SINCERE REGRET TO KELLY ON THE LOSS OF HER YOUNG PARTNER. GOD WILL BLESS HER, SURELY.

You have my heartfelt sympathy, and prayers at this time. Heaven claimed him and God will take you through this build your intimate time with God and let him walk you every step of the way. God Bless and Keep you.

I KNOW YOUR FEELINGS TODAY WITH THE LOSS OF YOUR HUSBAND AND FATHER OF YOUR CHILDREN. I WENT THROUGH ALL THIS WITH 3 CHILDREN ONE A 9 MTH OLD BABY,YOU HAVE GOD TO DIRECT AND HELP YOU ALWAYS RELY AND DEPEND ON GOD HE WILL NOT FAIL YOU. I HAVE A DEATH MY DAUGHTER IN LAW DIED THE 13 FROM AML LEUKEMIA, WE ARE GOING TO HER WAKE NOW.I WILL BE PRAYING FOR YOU,GOD BE WITH YOU SHOWERING YOU WITH LOVE AND MERCY

Our God is the God of creative miracles! He does great and marvelous things for those who love and trust Him. The heavens cannot even contain the God we serve!

You may be struggling with an impossible situation today. But be encouraged! There is no limit to what God can do! Even the heavens cannot contain Him!

GOD'S BLESSINGS AND LOVE, S.

I just subscribed yesterday, but this note brought me to tears. I'm so so sorry for your loss.

Dear Kelly,

I was very moved by Greg's tribute to your husband, Kirk. I didn't know him and you don't know me, but we are "sisters-in-loss". I too lost my husband to a sudden and unexpected heart attack. There is nothing I can say to ease your pain at this very moment except that the Lord will hold you and your children close to Him during this difficult time.

Please be sure to SAVE THIS E-MAIL because there will come a time when you may want to chat on line and connect with someone who truly knows what you are experiencing.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Regards, G.T.

Kelly, Sorry to here about your lost, but it is God's gain. Just keep in mind that Kirk is smiling down on you right now. No matter what happens just know that God is only a prayer/small talk away.

Prayer is the Key....Faith unlocks the Door

L.G.

Lifting prayer for Kirk's family in Georgia!

May Kirk rest in peace and rise in Glory!

In Christ -

J.S.- St. James/Macon, GA

Kelly, you and your children are in my prayers. May God be with you and

your family.

Please pass along my sincere sympathies to Kelly. I can relate to her loss. My husband passed away due to a brain tumor in January of this year. He was 36 and we have two children 10 and 5. I would be happy to visit with her if she needs someone to talk to who understands what she may be feeling. A friend of mine at church told me the other day to think of it as a temporary separation and he is just living in a nicer house.

Dear Kelly,

As an expectant and eager reader of “This Days Thought” it is not often that the “Thought’s” human component manifests itself. Today, it has in a profound way. I feel confident that many thousands of readers join me in expressing their sadness at your great loss. Thank you for sharing your husband who was clearly a very special person from the “thought” below, with us.

We look forward to the day when the excruciating pain that comes our way in this life from time to time, turns into eternal, unbounded joy at being reunited in the magnificent presence of the Almighty Creator of the Universe and His Son, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Blessing on you and your family,

Semper Fidelis,

R.P. Colonel, USMC (Ret)

It is always sad when someone passes away,it is even sadder when so young and special. I have benefitted from Kirk's work,I appreciate it very much. He made a wonderful differeence in my life even though I have never met him. Convey to his loved ones my sincere deep sadness. May peace comes to all.

In deep sadness,

May God be with you in your time of sorrow and grief.

Kelly & Children,

I am so sorry for your loss. I have asked that God help you manage in the next weeks. We know that God loves us but it is so hard to trust Him when we are feeling the loss of anyone close to us. He will be there for you when you go to him. I pray that He will provide for you and give you friends to help you along. I know you know that Kirk is with the Lord. Please don't expect yourself to be a super person: You will have your own time to adjust and grieve in your own way. Just be yourself and know that you are loved. Hug your children. I will pray for you and for them.

D.R. - Juneau, Alaska

Kelly,

I just want you to know that you and your family are in my prayers. I pray for God to give you strength and comfort during this time. God did say he would never leave you nor forsake you. I believe that and I hope you do to. God rest the soul of Brother Kirk, and let us be mindful that we shall see him again in Glory. God bless you and your family.

I am so sorry to hear about Kirk. I know he rests in the arms of the Lord. There are so many of us who sit at our desks everyday and look forward to the message of the day. He has done a great deal of good.

Change is very difficult for us to accept and it is so much a part of our daily life, of our human existence. I pray for his family to accept God's will.

Kirk is now their personal angel who has walked in human relationships and understands their needs.

God has already blessed us all with having known Kirk.

A.G.

My thoughts and prayers go out to Kelly and the family. It is a hard time but remember that FAITH.....FAMILY AND FRIENDS (in that order) will help you go on.

God bless

S.S. - Aurora Hills

I am so sorry for your loss and would like you to know that as soon as I read the message said a prayer asking the Lord to minister peace to you and your children. Being 34, myself that hits close to home and being the father to 11 children I can understand what a loss your children will feel as well as you his wife.

I pray that you will find the peace that will be more than enough to sustain you through this terrible time in your life. Never forget however, that God’s grace is more than enough to keep you.

Hi Kelly.

As a bit of a techie, I always appreciate the work the back room boys do. This Day's Thought has been encouraging, though-provoking and often challenging. Without Kirk's contribution this would not have been possible.

I pray God will comfort and strengthen you and your family.

S.T. - Harlow, UK

Dear Kelly:

My wife of 34 years was widowed at 24 years old and left with two small children. So, I know something of what you're experiencing right now. As I read the information about your husband's death I stopped to pray for you and your children. I promise to do that several more times of the next few days.

May you know God's grace and peace during these days.

J.S.

My heart goes out to Kirk's wife and children. Please extend my sympathies. We never know about tomorrow, only God knows. May He wrap his loving arms around Kelly and the children and comfort them.

Thank you for all you do in "This Days Thought". I enjoy it.

Dearest Kelly: I don't know you, but I was so saddened to hear the news of the loss of your husband yesterday. I cannot begin to imagine the sadness and grief you feel right now. I will pray that the Lord will hold you close, comforting you, blessing you and reassuring you. He promises to be the husband to the widow, and I know He will provide for you and your children! May you feel His loving presence during this very difficult time.

Blessings -- J.B.

We can't even begin to understand why something like this would happen, but He knows. Very very sad for Kelly and the family but, for Kirk, he is safe in the arms of Jesus.

Kelly,

I'm very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Receiving these messages has truly changed my life for the better, as I did not have a good spiritual foundation growing up, and it encouraged me to learn and grow in the Lord. I thank you, and Jesus for Kirk's part in this. May God be with you and your family and bless you always!

With Deepest Sympathy,

L.L.

God is our Sustainer, The Holy Spirit our Comforter, & Jesus our all in all. I met a young woman who shared that her father died about 3 weeks before & what helped her most was reading the Psalms. She cried many tears & the hurt always eased as God ministered to her. God be with you all. G.

Dear Kelly,

I thank you for your husband who has allowed me to continue to get the Days Thought messages. This Days Thought Messages continue to touch so many, many Christians lives each and everyday. It has brought deliverance to many. Souls were saved just by reading one days message. This was made possible because of Kirk. God chooses whom he wants to do his will and isn't it an honor to be one of his chosen ones. I can only believe that by Kirk being a Godly man you are certainly a Godly women by his side. May God Bless you and your Family and I will continue to keep you in my prayers during this time.

P.S. I'm sure Kirk is in heaven now smiling with God and God saying to him "Job well done my son"

L.S. - Upper Marlboro, MD

Hi Kelly

There is very little one can say to comfort you and your family in this tragedy of life. Just know that someone from far away New Zealand cares for you as well, of course, as our God.

Blessings

D.T. - New Zealand

We r very thank ful for all the efforts that kirk has put in & i do pray for his soul. I still remember the time when this days thought was off air .Forwarding these messages was my first work at my office everyday ,those days wen these mails were removed i used to feel that a most essential part of my job was missing,thanx to Kirk the issue was solved.....

May god bless his family .......

M.U. - India

To Kelly and family,

I am so sorry for your loss. Knowing that Kirk was someone hugely responsible for the daily uplifting message - and hearing also of his passing - compels me to hold you all in my prayers every day.

Draw your strength from God and allow Him to use others for you to lean upon in the days and weeks ahead.

God bless you all.

P.L.

I am so sorry to hear about your husbands sudden passing. You are in my prayers Kelly and your family. So sad he was so young...my heart aches for you. May the good Lord protect and comfort you as you carry this very heavy cross.God Be with You.

M.S. - Massachusetts

Dear Kelly and family,

You will stay in our prayers. I'm so very sorry for your loss. This ministry has blessed me and so many others for quite a while. I know that Kirk's love will live on through you and your family.

With deepest sympathy,

S.B. - Nashville, TN

Kelly and Children,

I am saddened to hear of your loss. I pray that God will give you strength and surround you with His Love and Peace as you go thru the days ahead.

Sincerely,

L.F.

I read the thought everyday and help with my everyday problem...I didn't know your husband but in the spirit world are related......You and family will be in my prays..May God be with you in time of grief....Be strong and contiune to pray.....I Love as sister in christ.

Kelly, I am greatly saddened by your loss. So young... gone so suddenly. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Only in Eternity will Kirk's service, sacrifice and devotion to the Lord Jesus be shown for huge impact it had -- the many people reached and encouraged, lifted, and even saved.

I know that our Lord Jesus will comfort you and give you the peace that endures and provide ALL your needs.

God bless you and your family and all who loved Kirk.

He helped to deliver encouragement to my life, and I thank God for that and for him.

D.D.

Dear Kelly and Family

Please accept my sincere condolences over your loss. I can't even begin to imagine the pain and sadness you must be going through right now. I only recently started receiving "This Days Daily Thought but it has been a real blessing. Thanks for sharing your husband with the rest of us in this very real way. Please accept my continued prayers for you and your family.

Kelly,

I am sooo deeply saddened at hearing of the loss of Kirk. What a wonderful man and ministry he had for so many of us! I want you to know that I am praying for you and your family during this time.

Sincerely,

N.B.

My prayers are with this family! Each week I place a thought from these emails in our churches bulletin. These thoughts have blessed many, including myself. I am grateful for all the work that goes into this ministry! I have 2 children ages 3 and 10 months, and I know how hard being a parent can be! You have my deepest sympathy in the lose of your husband. Just always remember to trust in the Lord – he will be your strength! God bless you and your family!

N.W. - Spring Creek

So very sorry to hear of the loss of Kirk. Loss shouldn't actually be the word to use because he really is not lost, we know where he is, it's just that he is not here in the way that he was before. Praying for the Lord to strengthen all of you, until you meet again

P.C. - Indianapolis, IN

Dear Kelly,

I don't know you nor did I know your husband but I wanted to write to you anyhow!

Every day I am blessed receiving my "This Day's Verse" and so I am so thankful that God placed Kirk here on earth and in such prominent place of work. It is a comfort to know that Kirk is with the Lord in his AWESOME LOVING PRESENCE!!! I know it is probably hard but take peace in that and hide in God's love and peace at this time. My prayers are with you and your family!

God bless you abundantly!

H.M.

Please tell Kelly I will remember her and her family in prayer. Only Heaven will tell us why God allows these things. But we can pray that as Kirk’s life was not lived in vain, but in service to the Lord, his death will not be in vain and pray that for the many many who receive your daily reminder’s of God’s Word, that we may all take to heart, “We have only one life, it will soon be passed, and only what’s done for Christ will last.” In Christian Love, D.G.

Dear Kelly,

There is no way to put into words the feelings we have at receiving the message from This Day's Thought concerning your husband's recent death. Your grief must seem unbearable. The gift of technical assistance that Kirk gave in the ministry has enabled 'This Day's Thought' to be a daily encouragement and inspiration to me and to many others. My prayer is that the Lord will give you the strength you need to endure the sorrow and to take one moment at a time. May Kirk's contribution be multiplied in others through the inspiration he has been. And may the Comforter enfold you and yours in His arms in a special way during this time.

In Christian Love,

L.O., pastor's wife

Dear Kelly,

May God's loving hand be with you now in this your time of sorrow. Thank God for the beauty that he gave us in Kirk.

F.M.

My name is L.A. my father also past way due to a hart attack. Sometime it is hard to understand what the Lord has for us. But in the darkest time just remember he has a plan. I pray that the Lord prepares you for this episode in your life. I know that you will find comfort you and your children will find comfort in the Lord. My deepest condolences. God bless you and your family.

Dear Kelly,

I was very sad to hear about Kirk, especially because of his age, and the loss for you and your children. I could only think of the words, that "the Lord never makes an error" and it was His decision to permit your husband to be taken into eternity. Based on what Greg said in his E-mail about Kirk being a fine Christian person for whom you all can give thanks, I'm sure he will be in a wonderful place where he will even see and be together with other loved ones who have preceded him into the beyond. May I add my sincerest condolences to the many you will receive from your family and friends. Be assured of our prayers at this difficult time for you and your children, that you can remain strong and that the Lord will send the Holy Spirit as the Comforter to you.

With love and compassion in Christ,

C.G. - Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Hi I am writing from Gold Coast Australia to express my great appreciation for the encouragement that your ministry is to me and friends within my Church.

I thank you all for your faithfulness and particularly at this time for Kirk and what the Lord has used him to do through you.

Please pass on my appreciation to Kelly and assurance of my prayers to the family for a job "Well Done". We never know the Lord's time for us but He calls us only to be faithful. Kirk was such a one and we are thankful for the impact of his life upon so many.

Blessings,

N.G. - Gold Coast Australia

To Kelly,

I pray that you are blessed with many happy memories of a lovely, giving man and husband. I pray that those memories will give you the strength that you need for yourself as well as your young children.

Much love and warmth,

Kelly and family,

Just wanted to let you know, you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Love in Him,

K.M.

Hello Kelly,

My heart goes out to you at this hard, hard time. Please know that God continues to be in control and He loves you and your family. How marvelous that you had a shared life with such a talented wonderful man. Kirk will continue to be with you in your heart as you celebrate his life.

God bless you and keep you.

MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU WITH YOUR LOSS. MAY GOD GRANT YOU KELLY, AND YOUR CHILDREN STRENGTH AND COURAGE IN THIS TERRIBLE SHOCK AND GRIEF. I HAVE A SON WHO IS 38 WITH YOUNG FAMILY AND HE JUST STARTED PREACHING THE GOSPEL FULL TIME LAST YEAR AND IT MUST BE BEYOND UNDERSTANDING WHY ONE WOULD BE TAKEN SO YOUNG BUT GOD KNOWS MORE THAN WE DO AND I DAILY HAVE TO PUT MY TRUST IN HIM TO TAKE CARE OF THINGS OVER WHICH I HAVE NO CONTROL. YOU WILL BE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. GOD BLESS.

Hi Kelly,

My name is T. I'm very sorry to hear of Kirk home going. I know you will miss him, but God loved him more. I pray God continue to strengthen you and your family. I thank God that Kirk came into this ministry when he did. I myself was going through a terrible time and I truly needed to hear a word from God. That is when I learned of this ministry and a few days later is when the ministry went off the net. I thank God for Kirk's help. Know this, with all the prayers coming from us to God for you, God will send his angels to comfort you and your family.

God loves you and so do I. I will keep you in my prayers.

Love you

Psalm 91 (NIV)

1 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High

will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. [1]

2 I will say [2] of the LORD , "He is my refuge and my fortress,

my God, in whom I trust."

3 Surely he will save you from the fowler's snare

and from the deadly pestilence.

4 He will cover you with his feathers,

and under his wings you will find refuge;

his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.

Father, we ask today for your wing, the shadow of your spirit, your presence with Kelly and the children this day. We pray that you would hear their cries, receive their grief and loneliness, answer their prayers and comfort them today and always. Be with them Father at this time and in their place and need right now.

In Jesus' Name

amen

T.C.

Our prayers go out the Kirk and his family. Please pass on that we will be praying for God's comfort in this time of insurmountable grief. I have been blessed by your ministry...thank you and may our great God give you peace and comfort in this difficult time.

In Christ Always!

D.V.

My deepest sympathies go out to Kelly and her family. It is always hard to deal with a loss such as this. Thankfully he has left behind a legacy of spreading the word and Christian love. Thank you for allowing him to assist with this program and for all he did. This truly makes my day so many times.

Sincerely:

K.&D.W.

Dear Kelly,

I am so sorry to hear of this news. Through God's provision, everything will work out. Keep your eyes on Him.

Kirk is with Jesus now, the best place to be...and a place I look forward to go to when my time here is over.

Have faith, Sweet Sister....Take care...

In Christ's Tender Care,

My deepest sympathies.

You can rest assured that you and the entire family, together with Kirk will be in my prayers.

M.R.

Kelly,

I am very sad for the loss of your husband, Kirk.

Although we can question why at such a young age, we can rest assured that he is in the hands of Our Heavenly Father.

I said a prayer for you and your children, and pray GOD`s peace will be with you and your family.

Here is a favorite passage of scripture of mine that I hope you`ll like:

Rev 14:13 And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.

May GOD indeed bless you and your family.

R.M. - Oil City, Pennsylvania

Dear Kelly,

My name is E. and I knew of your husband Kirk only through This Day's Thought. However, I would like to tell you that I give you my deepest sympathies and prayers. I once heard that only very special people are brought home early in their life by God because of a heart attack. Most people take 80-some years to give away all of the love in their hearts that He gives us. Kirk must have loved completely selflessly, purely, and wonderfully to have done so in 37 years.

With you in my prayers and thoughts,

Kelly, my sypathies are with you and your children because of your loss. I know you must feel really sad at this time. Also there is so much to rearrange in your lives now. God will see you through these things and ease your way. Trust in him. In Ecclesastes 12: verse 6-7 you can be assured that your loved one is with God now. God knows all the reasons, in time, perhaps we shall learn those reasons. Keep in the faith !

Dear Kelly and family,

I'm so sorry to hear of your unexpected loss! May God's presence bless you and guide you and meet every need.of your family!

Sincerely, G.O.

Kelly,

I've been getting This Day's Thought and This Day's Verse for a while now and there have been so many times it blessed me or helped me with a lesson for youth group. I'm sure it's been the same with MANY other people as well. I am so sorry about your loss. Your husband, by being involved in This Day's Thought has touched many lives and will be rewarded for all his hard work for Jesus. Jesus is with you now.

"The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." Psalm 34:18

A.B.

To the family of Kirk,

My sincere condolences to Kirk's family.

I am praying for your whole family, that the Great Comforter may greatly help you in these saddest moments.

These prayers for you and much more I will pray to the Creator who takes care of everything.

God bless you.

Dear Kelly,

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband, Kirk. I have not lost my husband, but this past October I lost my 19-yr-old son in an accident, so perhaps I have a glimpse of what your loss is like. I am praying for you.

Kelly,

You are in our prayers and thoughts at this difficult time. The This Day's Thought ministry has been a blessing in my life and my husband's. We look forward to it each day. We are so thankful that Kirk had an important part in this ministry.

The Lord keep you and bless you. The Lord make His eyes to shine upon you. May He comfort your and keep you in His hand. You are loved by Him and by those of us who share this loss with you.

In Christ,

L.R. & D.R. - Howe, Texas

Kelly,

My prayers are with you and your family. I know it has to be hard so I will not say that it isn't. But as you are going through just know that the Lord has you in the palm of his hand.

I felt lead to respond to this email because there has been so many days that this site has help me out. You know we do not have to know each other but to know that we are all living for the Master is enough. Take care and again my deepest sympathy.

Sincerely your sister in Christ.

Dear Kelly,

Our hearts and prayers go out to you and to your family as you seek God’s mercy and comfort during this great loss. We give thanks for Kirk’s life and the way God used his gifts and talents to touch so many that he never met. Thank you for sharing him with this wonderful ministry and know that his efforts will have eternal ramifications and may God’s peace be your portion today and always.

God’s grace to you and your family,

Rev. J.B. - Tempe, Arizona

Dear Kelly,

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. This Day's Thought, which I know Kirk was instrumental with, has certainly made a difference in my life. God bless you and your family.

J. - Waynesville, North Carolina

Dear Kelly and family,

I am sorry to hear of Kirk's sudden passing. His work made a difference to me as this day's thought/verse have become an important part of my work day. Thank you for the things you have done, and sacrifices you made to support him in his work with this ministry.

I got chills all over my body when I read this. My deepest sympathy to you Kelly. May God comfort you and may he reveal his ultimate plan for you and yours so you can have the peace that passes all of our understanding. May our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ bless you today.

Kelly, my name is B. I'm fixing to be a college student at Texas Tech in Lubbock, TX. i want to thank you for sharing your husband with this ministry. i know this ministry has continually given me a smile on my face at the beginning of each day when i check my email. it has had an impact on me and the people around me. it's amazing how huge God's picture is. the ripple-effect of his plan is amazing. my prayers are with you and your family. i'm thankful for the man i never knew. God bless

B.M.

May the Lord be always with you and your family Kelly. I know these words will seem insignificant but they are sent with feeling and I will hold you in my prayers.

J. - Middlesbrough

Dear Family,

I would like to offer my deepest sympathy. I do not know you or your family, but you are my brothers and sisters in Christ. I pray that you will find peace, comfort, and above love in the arms of your Loving Savior. He will guide you throught this time and my prayer is that you will rely on Him as well as those around you. I want to thank you and your family for sharing the husband and father of your family, Kirk, with those around him. I have only been receiving "This Day's"... for two weeks now and I just signed my husband up with them as well. This ministry has been an amazing blessing to my family and I want to thank you for Kirk's sharing in this wonderful ministry. May God bless you and be with you now in your time of need.

In Christ's Love,

B.&N.G - Atlanta, GA

Kelly,

I cease the moment to express my deepest sentiments on this sad and trying event. I am 40 year old and I feel this death very close...not enough as you and the children would! There is this one thing we know for sure: Jesus has him with Him now, and He is with you as He always has. Take heart and good courage.

Sincerely,

J.A. - Togo YFC

Dear Kelly,

My condolences to you and your family on losing your husband and father of your children. I have a son who is 37 with young children and I pray they never go through the anguish you must be feeling to lose such a young partner. My heart goes out to you and I will pray for you and your children and your families on both sides. God bless you.

Sincerely,

J.M.

Kelly Bless you in this time of your loss. This web site has been of great value to the Body of Christ. I read it every day and send it to friends on my list of about 30. We will be praying for you during this time. I have a son who just turned 40 and I don't know what I would do if this happened to him. Like you I would surely turn my face to the Lord and ask for His help and grace during this time. Bless you S.

Hi, Dear Kelly

Thank you for letting Kirk be part of our daily life through this day's thought. We don't know what to say and how to say it but be sure you and your family will be on our prayers. blessings and peace

love

E.&W. - Toronto, Canada

Dear Family of Kirk,

I have only been a recipient of this letter for a few months but it has blessed me, my friends and loved ones over and over. Like the penny doubled everyday (it becomes over 5 million dollars in a month!) the encouragement and inspiration from this venture Kirk was involved in has changed the attitude of a day, lifted up sad friends, convicted in just the right places and in just the right ways (causing God pleasing changes) and was spread to many others that are not even known to those who assemble the address book it’s sent to. I pray you are comforted and encouraged to an equal degree that Kirk’s efforts were to hundred’s of others in need. I assure you, God knows what He’s doing even though it sure might not seem sensible to you at this time.

Kelly,

Although this may be the darkest hour of your life, losing your husband and the father of your children. You will ask God over and over - Why? I can tell you that there is only one way to get through your loss, pray to the Lord each and every day. Cast the tremendous burdon on His shoulders. "Footsteps" is true. He will carry you and your family through no matter how hard it is for you.

How do I know? My son, D., was 16 when he died in a tragic car wreck, on April 15, 2003. He was a passenger in a car with 3 other boys. The four were heading to the golf course to play in a school match. My wife, A., and my two other boys, C. (15) and N. (10), get through each day through the power of answered prayer. It's been 15 months today, and only through God's Grace and Mercy, is the pain a bit easier to bear. But, I guarantee you, you can do it if you believe in answered prayer. God will respond. You will feel the uplift. Things will happen and you will know He helped you through the hour, or the day. Things will happen which cannot be explained in any other way except as a miracle from God.

Isaiah 57: 1-3 may help you. It helped me. Sometimes God chooses the brightest and the best for his work in heaven. He has a plan for them greater than we can see and understand. He spares them from all evil and suffering in the earthly life and welcomes them to paradise as his special ones. They are ready and only God knows this. I know my son fits this plan. We know we will join them again one day.

I hope you get some comfort from this. I have.

Reply if you wish and I will respond again.

God Bless you and your family. I will pray for you.

Thanks,

D.H.

Dear Friends In Christ:

It is with much saddness that we have learned of the sudden passing of Kirk, a brother we never had the chance to meet, yet feel connected, due to his servant heart thru this ministry. I pray that you may be able to let God carry you through this time and into the future, in praise and thanks giving, knowing that your husband, father, son and brother is with his Lord.

I buried my mother this past February, after a short but quickly dibilitating onset with ALS and lung disease. The comfort we felt then, and still do today is that we know that she is with her Lord and Saviour. We miss her, and at the same time look forward to seeing her again, when we get to join her.

Comfort to all of You.

I would like to express my deepest sympathy to Kelly and family in the lose of her beloved husband, Kirk. He is with the Angels and our Awesome and Wonderful Lord and Savior. We are striving to get there too. We lost our only Son, D., two years ago, but we know where he is - in Paradise. In Christ we pray for you, B. P.S.Just wanted to let you know how much I enjoy This day's thought. I share a lot with my church.

I am so sorry. My name is A. (A'ie. to my friends) and by providence, I happened to get this site. It has been a tremendous blessing! I had a couple of quirky problems after being attacked by a virus and worm. I let you guys know, and next thing, POOF, no more problems. It had to be your husband.

If you need someone to talk to, need extra prayers, etc., here’s my e-dress. --- You may feel alone, but I promise you, you are not.

A lot of love and prayers,

= ) A'ie

We are truly sorry for your loss, please accept our best wishes.

B.&J.H. - Lakewood Colorado

Dear Kelly,

I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Kirk. While we know he has gone on to be with Christ our Lord and will finally be able to look into His awesome eyes, the loss you feel here on earth will still be tremendous and heartbreaking. I pray that you and your family will find peace in the knowledge that you will see him again some day and that he and our Lord are strong in your hearts and by your sides.

R.M.

Our thoughts are with you Kelly and your family at this sad moment. May the strength of the Lord be with you all.

Kind regards,

R.T. - Townsville Queensland Australia

To Kelly,

Your husband, Kirk allowed God to use his gifts and talents to be a real blessing to many, many people all over the world. You should know that God has promised a resting to all of His saints. Although I've never had the pleasure of meeting Kirk, I do believe that he has received the promise of God and is at complete peace and rest. My prayer for you is that you will be comforted by the presence of God and that you too will be at peace knowing that your husband has found a resting place with God the Father. May our God forever bless and keep you and your family in His Care, You should Thank God for allowing you to share in the life of one of His angels!

Dear Kelly,

So sorry. Trust the Lord will bless you beyond measure ... in this time of "beyond sorrow."

Suffering comes in many forms ... sometimes the deepest is the lonely ache of sadness. However, God is in it all ... and ...

Suffering is not wasted

by God;

When pain's depths are tasted

by man.

Discipline does not come

from God;

Out of caprice, or glum

for man.

If the Lord takes the plough

to man;

A crop is purposed, now,

for God.

R.D., July 5, 2004

May the Lord comfort and sustain,

Hi Kelly

It definately came as a shock to me, but when i heard i felt like it was someone so close to me and only didn't shed a tear because i fought it. This tells me how important it was to me to have his ministry work in my like and how much it affected me.

I just want to remind you our earthly status if feable but God has a plan for each of us beond this world. May the good Lord bless you with His Comfort and rememember he is always by your side.

I'll definatly miss him, and i will be praying for you and your family every time i do.

" Joh 16:22 And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you. "

Dear Kelly, Kirk's death is a beginning for him, but is a heartbreaker for all who have benefited from his work at This Day's Thought. The number of times I have forwarded the messages to my Sunday School class and other friends are uncountable. May the Holy Spirit lift up you and your children and help you find peace. J.S. and New Beginnings SS Class

Kelly & her family are in my prays.

Kelly-

I'm so sorry to hear about the death of your husband. Although I didn't know him from what I gather he was a generous man. Dedicated to the cause of Christ. I can't imagine what you are going through. I do know that God is faithful. He has not forgotten you. He is the God of ALL grace...he will himself strengthen and protect you...

1 Peter 5:10.... Remember "don't doubt in the darkness what you knew in the light"...God is on your side. So are so many others. Your husband has ministered to me through this ministry,... thanks for doing your part as well.

In my prayers,

B.M. - Cedar Lake, Indiana

Ms. Kelly and children:

I am so very sorry you have lost your dear husband and daddy - I will keep y'all in my prayers - May God's peace surround and comfort you as we know only His peace can.

Love, a devoted reader of This Days Thought

To Kelley and family-

We are so sorry for your loss-We wil have you in our prayers- We miss the ones the Lord calls home, but one day soon, we too will be in His presents--and also get to see our loved again-

Lord's Blessings for you-

D.K.

Kelly,

Although I do not know you, I do extend condolences to you and your family. I love to start my day off with message@thisdaysthought.org.

It sounds like Kirk was a wonderful man. I will pray for God to give you His Peace and comfort to you and your family during this very difficult time.

Isn't it wonderful to know that God loves us so much that he sent his only begotten Son to die for us and our sins? One day we will be reunited with our loved ones in heaven! I can't wait to be held in the arms of Jesus. Your husband already has. Heaven is real.

God loves you and so do I.

Kelly and family,

So sorry to hear of your husbands passing. I will put you on my prayer list. I am a widow of 4 _ yrs, so I feel your pain, ......

God Bless you all,

G.K.

Kelly, I didn't know your husband nor do I know you or your children but God knows you and will continue to supply you with strength, love, guidance, a big shoulder to shed many tears. Everyday I look forward to these messages to make my day brighter, to make me think more, a nice hello from God through many voices. He was a true missionary for God and now he rests in the hands of God. May His Spirit give you comfort at night, love for your children. What a reunion it will be in Heaven when all the saints come marching home.

C.B. - Bonfield, Illinois

Kelly,

May God bless you with abundant grace as you face the days ahead. I am so sorry for your loss.

In Christ's Love,

S.S.

Kelly,

I'm so sorry about your loss. The work your husband did has really blessed me and many others, I am sure. You and your family are in my prayers.

My deepest sympathies,

Please accept my condolences for your loss of Kirk. I know that he is in a better place and please know that the 37 years he gave were more than some others 50-100 years. He will truly be missed and will be the number one angel that gives out true devotion. J.

Dear Kelly,

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. Greg said he was such a vital part of this ministry and I have got to tell you how wonderful this ministry has been to me in particular. I am mostly secluded taking care of my own family and now my grandbabies so my daughter can finish her teaching degree. So that doesn't leave me alot of interaction with the outside world. With my brothers and sisters in Christ. And there are times I am in desperate need of some fellowship between Lord's Day and small group. And then God directed my to this site.

Kelly, I was going through "issues" and I am not kidding, God used all of these ministries:This Days Thought, Verse, Devotional...and He spoke to me on exactly what I needed to hear at the time. And he still does! These are all God's messages to me! Or sometimes they are for me to encourage someone else with and I pass them on.

What I am saying is that because your husband was a big part of this, he has blessed my life and I just wanted you to know that. God worked through him to help me. And I appreciate it so much!! I know that our God will be close by you and will be your comforter. I pray peace for you and your children and just to see God working in your lives to confirm His love for you all.

God bless you richly,

V.S.

What a shame. His work has been a blessing to me for several weeks now. As a dabbler in computers, I know what skill it takes to keep a network going. And as a physician I’ve run into the shock and heartache of losing loved ones at such an early age. Of course your family is in my prayers.

J.S.PhD. - Denver

Dear Greg,

Good morning from Yunnan, China Our prayers are with Kelly and family. Don't know what to say but will pray that God will send angels and servants to stand with them

L.Y. - Yunnan, China

You are on my heart and in my prayers during this difficult time in your life. Just KNOW that no matter what comes your way, God's gotcha and will never let you go--He promised!

In His Grip,

L.N.

Kelly:

God is now using Kirk to help Him as Kirk has fulfilled his earthly duties for the Lord. Please know you are being lifted up in prayer and that God is good...all the time. Thank Him and praise Him for Kirk being a christian, for now you and your loved ones will once again see Kirk in God's time. I know he is saving his family a place in heaven. God bless you during this trial and please accept my deepest sympathy.

May God be with you and your family every step of the way. Many prayers go up for you from the B. family.

Kelly~ Please know that you are a child of GOd and he will comfort you in these days ahead. I will be praying for you and your loss, and also for peace in your soul, and the knowing that you two will be together again someday. May the Lord bless you and comfort you. I thank you for sharing your husband with us, and allowing him to bless our lives. We love you!!

In Him~

L.R.

When someone you loves becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure!! My soul cries out for you!!

Dear Kelly

My love and prayers are with you. The ministry your husband enabled has

touched me greatly over this last year. Thank God for him. We will meet in

glory.

With love in Christ

My thoughts and prayers will be with Kelly and her family in this difficult time. I know that This Day's Thought has helped me through some very difficult times the past year and I appreciate everyone's efforts that get it out to us. what a tragedy and what an important time to trust in God's will.

God Bless

Kelly,

I will pray for you and your family. B.B.

Kelly...

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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Dear Kelly,

What a shock. I have enjoyed the Daily Thought feature so much, and never thought before about who put it together. Now he is gone. No words are possible except for a prayer that you and your family will find the strength to walk with God through this awful time. L.G.

My earnest, heartfelt prayers goes out to you and your family Kelly. During my time of tribulation, I looked forward to and still look forward to reading The Day's Thought. The ministry that your husband was a part of enabled me to stay in the race. They were always on time! Just when thought I could go no further, This Day's Thought would encourage me. Let me encourage you by say: You can make it, you can make it. These trials you're going through, God's gonna show you just what to do. You can make it! You can make it. I don't know all that's going on, but God won't let it last too long; you're not in this thing alone, you can make it! Father God in the precious name of your Son Jesus. I am asking that you comfort this family during their time of bereavement. Let them know that you are there; send them strength Lord and supply their need according to your riches in glory. Fill the empty void they may fill with your presence. Don't let their hearts be troubled Lord, but give them peace in the midst of this time. Let your Spirit rest, rule and abide with each one of them. In Jesus' name I pray ... Amen!!!

K.W.

Dear Kelly,

I can't begin to tell you how sorry I am to hear about your precious Kirk. I am a sucriber of This Day's Thought. I know my life has been blessed and changed by his wonderful gift and ministry.

I pray that the Lord of all comfort, the great High Priest who has felt every hurt and every pain we have ever had comfort you in your days, months and years ahead. I pray you will find the grace to tap into the peace that passes all understanding, and come to walk in a supernatural strength Jesus has to give to you.

If there is something I can d