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'THE KATE' from Amos and Heather Kittelson's story. Heather's earthly angel!

There are people on this earth that live in the Spirit 24/7 and all they want to do is love others, help others and build the Kingdom. 

Kate has been pivital in my personal transformation and she touches the lives of everyone she comes in counter with. I am SO grateful for this beautiful soul and I feel beyond honored to call her a best friend...so I thought it was important for you all to hear her heart and her story. 

Everyone needs a Kate in their life! After listening to her heart and learning more about her and her husband Andy's journey, ministry and church - there is no doubt you will want more from her.

New Creation Ministries:
https://newcreationministries.net/

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In this bonus episode, Amos and I ask each other 5 random questions and have fun surprising one another with our answers! Enjoy getting to know your host and co-host.

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Brett and Kari lived with undeniable loss and discouragement during the first several years of their marriage.  Their story is unfortunately very common among so many couples in our world today. The story of miscarriage and infertility is hard and very discouraging.

Through their grief and loss - they found divine strength and comfort through Christs love, each other and their community. 

Brett and Kari have been married for 11.5 years. They met in college at the University of Sioux Falls. Kari grew up in Steen, Mn and Brett grew up in Alcester, SD. They have 2 kiddos and 5 angel babies.

Brett is the Executive Director at The Community Outreach and Kari is a Pampered Chef consultant and full-time mom.

Instagram: Kquall
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kaquall/
TikTok: @kariquall
Instagram: @brquall
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bquall/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-quall-76b20394

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Elena Evans was born in Russia and later adopted by a family in Minnesota.

Elena was born with a rare medical condition which resulted in amputation of both of her feet at the tender age of four years old. Assured by her doctors that with the help of prostheses, she could be as active as any other child.

From the outside, it may seem as though Elena’s obstacles would consume her life. On the contrary; Elena rose in the face of adversity. Her energy and determination in life is contagious, and she likes to say her story is just being written.

Elena hopes to encourage others to live purposefully and share their abilities and passions, no matter the obstacle. She inspires those around her everyday and she continuously makes a lasting impact for Christ's Kingdom.
 
The Shiners have played a significant part in Elena's story - through surgeries, the healing process and fitting the right prosthetics. You can watch the whole story from this childhood video that was produced by the Shiners and this recent article.
Shriners video (2008): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKY1--3cr-o
Shriners article (2022): https://cm.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/02/Elena

She recently was the keynote speaker for an organization she is very actively involved in and extremely passionate about - Wiggle Your Toes!
https://www.facebook.com/WiggleYourToes

Elena's FB - https://www.facebook.com/elena.evans.7330
Elena's Insta - https://www.instagram.com/elenaevans7/

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Kim Sanow is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice. During this episode we dig into generational trauma - the causes and the disfunction that lives on in families through generations. We breakdown ways to break free from this vicious cycle and discuss hard core truths about generational addiction.

Kim is in the process of writing her first book, and has written many short devotions entitled, "Reflections with Kim Sanow." Kim has a heart to teach women the Scriptures and to walk the walk in their lives, their home, and their world.
She has launched a ministry called Pearls and Rubies, and will begin women's retreats on her farm beginning May, 2023.

Book Reference:
'Boundaries' by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend
'5 Love Languages' by Gary Chapman

Kim's Social Media:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-sanow-1665a16b/
https://www.facebook.com/kim.sanow

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Kim Sanow was born in the inner-city of St. Paul, raised in a challenging home and spent most of her teen years living on a farm. 
Kim met and married the love of her life, Jerry, and they were married for 40 years before Jerry passed away from prostate cancer in 2020. They spent most of their married life living on their peaceful farm, making wonderful memories with their four beautiful daughters. Each of their daughters are happily married and Kim has total of seven grandchildren and one more on the way. 

Kim grew up with an ambivalent attachment style due to neglect, verbal and emotional abuse. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at age 19, and has studied the Scriptures ever since. It is truly the lens she views all relationships and the world around her. 

Professionally, Kim is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice. She is in the process of writing her first book, and has written many short devotions entitled, "Reflections with Kim Sanow." Kim has a heart to teach women the Scriptures and to walk the walk in their lives, their home, and their world. She has launched a ministry called Pearls and Rubies, and will begin women's retreats on her farm beginning May, 2023. 

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Chris is a Sioux Falls SD native, married to his soulmate Cori, and a father of 4 beautiful kiddos.

Chris has been on a life long journey of hurt and pain but today he celebrates life and appreciates all of his adversities.

At age 7, Chris was hit by a drunk driver riding his bike in his neighborhood and almost died. On his 12th birthday,  Chris found out his mother and father were getting a divorce, which led him down a path of depression and suicide ideation. Bullied his entire school age years - he spent a lot of time fighting for his identity and his place in the world.

Got engaged to Cori in 2003 and immediately after their engagement - Chris left for a year long tour in Iraq and shortly after returning home they got married. Unable to have children - they adopted 3 sweet kiddos (2 brothers and their sister) from Ethiopia.  In 2016 they were blessed with a little girl of their own. 

Chris now lives his life serving others - volunteering at a local Behavioral Health Center telling his story to youth and adults.  He gives them hope through His story of overcoming life's challenges and struggles. Chris is a true beacon of light!

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Paul grew up on a farm in Sheldon Iowa and was fortunate enough to grow up in a christian family. His parents taught him and his siblings how to respect themselves so they could respect others in return. Shortly after obtaining his associates degree in business marketing he set off to Sioux Falls but was unsure of his next steps. Paul stumbled across a small rural garden center south of Sioux Falls and applied for a temporary position. Little did he know this temporary position would turn into his life's work.

After 40 years of owning and operating  Landscape Garden Center in Sioux Falls SD - Paul DeJong stepped down as an Owner once his health started declining - which was quickly diagnosed as Parkinson Disease in his late 50's.  

In Paul's late 20's, he was also in a life threatening car accident that left his body completely broken and Paul had permanent damage that caused chronic pain and a limp.
 
Then again in his 40's, Paul was bit by a brown recluse spider on vacation in Mexico which quickly turned into Necrotizing fasciitis - a flesh eating disease - that almost took his life for a second time. 

Even with these life threatening adversities - Paul has lived a life full of successes as a father of 3, husband, and business owner. With the time he has left here on earth - Paul plans to spread God's love through his words and actions of perseverance and hope. His positive attitude and 'kindest man I have ever met' legacy are undeniable. 

Paul's friends and family will forever be proud of the way their dad handled all kinds of adversity with a smile on his face - grateful for each and everyday God gives him.

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Overcoming the Aftermath - Sara's survivorship story of alcoholism and domestic violence

An early October day in 2016, Sara's world was forever changed. It was a brutal attack by someone she once trusted. The actions by this person could have easily taken her life. She survived to tell her story, not only on this attack but the previous abuse she endured as well as her earlier life struggles with alcohol.

Since 2018, Sara Kindvall has been sharing her story of overcoming the aftermath of abuse. She launched "Sara Speaks" in 2020 to create awareness around domestic violence, to educate about healthy relationships and to empower others through her story of turning wounds into wisdom. She now helps others find their way through challenges as a coach. Currently working on her second life coaching certification, she strives to create a safe space for her clients to be heard and dig deep to allow their insight to speak through. 

Sara's journey through sobriety and healing has shined a bright light on the focus to raise her two daughters with the knowledge of healthy relationships and to model the self-confidence she didn't discover until "mid-adulthood".

There will be a 'PART TWO' with Sara Kindvall.
Sara and I and a special guest will take a deeper dive into alcoholism and overall addictions - relationships, food, work...etc.!

Contact info: Sara Speaks
Website:
https://www.sarakindvall.com/
Email:
[email protected]
Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/Speaker.Coach.Survivor

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On October 28th, 2005 it was just like any other day. Wendy and her girls woke up, got ready for the day and after they all said "see ya later' and "I love you" - all three of them left the house. Wendy took the tar road in to town and Tatum (16 - junior) and Deidre (14 - freshman) took the gravel road towards school. 
Once Wendy got to town, she had passed an ambulance and heard the emergency sirens go off twice  - but little did she know - those sirens were headed to the scene of the double vehicular accident where her precious daughters had been killed on impact.

This tragic story is every parents worst nightmare. 
However - Wendy is continuing to share her story with us and to so many others to bring hope and light to the bereaved individuals going through similar grief. For the past 17 years Wendy has had many ups and downs but one thing that stays consistent and unwavering is her faith. She continues to heal, advocate and love on everyone she comes in contact with.

Wendy is married to her wonderful husband Jim and her oldest daughter Lindsey is married and has 3 kiddos.

Wendy Holbrook's Email: [email protected]

Support Groups for Families:
Compassionate Friends - https://www.compassionatefriends.org
Healing Hope Ministry - https://healinghopes.com

Obituary from 2005:
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/aberdeennews/obituary.aspx?n=tatum-lockwood&pid=15526897

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