Brenda Kimbrell

I first met Brenda Kimbrell in 1982 when my mother started working with her at a local bank. Over the next ten years, I would speak with her many times as I would visit my own mother. When I applied for my first “real” 40 hour/week job in 1990, Brenda was the first person I put down as a reference. In May of 1992, Brenda and her husband Michael gave me the honor of making them my in-laws and a part of their family. For the past twenty-one years she has been not only my mother-in-law, but my private banker, my personal secretary, our church secretary, my Sunday lunch provider, and most importantly my friend.

For as long as I’ve known her, her kidneys have been slowly deteriorating. You would never know it to see her. With a happy heart she works every day, she never misses a Sunday to serve, and always with a smile. Her closest friends and family were surprised to find out about 12 months ago that Brenda’s doctors were telling her to prepare for dialysis while she awaited a kidney transplant. Most reactions were the same, “I had no idea she was so sick” or “you would never know it to look at her.” She embodies her faith in Christ, and her love for others has always led her to put the needs of others before her own.

She would never write this letter, so I am. As a Pastor I am often asked, “Why do bad things happen to good people?” And the truth is I don’t always have the best answer. I do know that within each of us there is compassion and a desire to see good people eventually win. You have the ability to make this happen for Brenda.

In what we can only describe as a miracle from God, He has provided a kidney for Brenda from one of her daughters. Through His grace, Brenda has never had to have dialysis and now she is only months away from having a new lease on a full life. The only obstacle that stands in her way is financial and this is how you can help. Would you help to see to it this time that good wins in the end? Would you contribute to the happy ending of her and our family’s story?

Brenda is continuing to trust God to supply all of her needs and He will. He is giving you the opportunity to be a part of a miracle for her. The costs for surgery, medicine, recovery, hospital stays, and time missed from work, not only for Brenda but her daughter as well, will be crippling. Your gift today will help absorb this cost. It will ensure that Brenda can continue to focus on getting well and allow her family to care for her and provide support for one another in the months to come.

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I thank you for taking the time to read part of Brenda’s story today. I ask you to remember her in your prayers and consider her story. Don’t let what you wish you could do for everyone but can’t stop you from doing something for someone now. We hope you will be part of this healing opportunity to help ease the financial burden for Brenda and her family. Thank you for your thoughtful consideration of this request. We are so grateful,

Sincerely,

Pastor Alan Ruff