In Memory of Kate Hicks 1/5/2000-2/5/2011

In Memory of Kate 1/5/00-2/5/11

As you have probably heard, Katie is now at rest in the hollow of His hand. We are very thankful that the end of her life was so peaceful and that God gave us the time to prepare our hearts, to talk with each other and to comfort her. She bore much pain and God used that to soften our hearts. He was glorified in her weakness. We thank all of you for your love & commitment to us throughout her life and that we never had to be alone.

Love, The John Hicks Family

Saturday, February 5, 2011

In The Hollow of His Hand


In the hollow of His hand
I am safely sheltered
And I’m dreading not the angry winds that blow
For the eye that watches over me
Shall never slumber and He guides my footsteps everywhere I go

In the hollow of His hand
In the hollow of His hand
He keeps me in the hollow of His hand

In the hollow of His hand
What a peaceful refuge
Where the weary heavy laden may find sweet, sweet rest
In the secret place I know
My troubles are forgotten
As a child when folded to his mother’s breast

In the hollow of His hand
I’ll remain forever
No power can pluck me from my Father’s hand
Though I fall asleep in Him
I know that He’ll awaken me
Just inside of Heaven’s golden borderland

In the hollow of his hand
In the hollow of His hand
I’m not to fear on ocean or on land
For wherever I may roam,
He will guide me safely home
And He keeps me in the hollow of His hand







Posted by Ruth Hicks at 12:20 PM

7 comments:

  1. UnknownFebruary 8, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    Katie was 'special'.what an understatement..she caused us to look at life from God's perspective..and to see how little we know of His ways. Certainly, she taught us to cherish life, each other, every moment,a small response meant so much. For me, having had Abigail ( for a very short time ), Katie's family was amazing. I am sure our marriage couldn't have withstood the pressures. When we are weak then He is strong. The family waasn't always 'enough' and others were able to give and be a part of the wonderful Hicks family. Yes, she wasn't 'useful', yet a very important part of the family! She drew out a deeper need for Christ...and watching her daddy 'rough her up' and play with her or seeing the care her mama gave to every detail ( the beautiful hairdos, ribbons and bows...)well, it was a glorious thing. We are all "Katies" and God loves us. So many things I can say, but I want to honor the Hicks' and tell them that Katie enriched all our lives.
    Andd may the peace that passes understanding, rule in your hearts today.

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  2. Ruth HicksFebruary 8, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Katie Hicks demonstrates the power of the powerless to those who knew her and to those who may come to know of her.

    I am teaching a class to high school students where we are studying the book "Assumptions that Affect Our Lives," by Christian Overman. The author tells the story of Oliver DeVink -- a young man with a condition similar to Katie's, and how Oliver affected the lives of his family and those who knew him. I made the connection of his story to that of Katie Hicks, who the students all knew.

    We shared recollections of how she drew forth compassion, care, and love from others in a way few people can. In God's unique, and seemingly ironic way, He calls forth strength from weakness, love from self-centeredness, and faith from fear.

    The example of John & Kathy Hicks and their children in their care and commitment to Katie, inspires my faith and shows us, once again, that all things work together for good to those who love God, and are called according to His purpose.

    Bernie Haraldson

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  3. Aaron DeShawFebruary 8, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    I am really sorry and sad to hear this news.

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  4. Trinna BloomquistFebruary 8, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    Thank you for sharing the news with me. It's been awhile since I was in the loop of people who know and care for Katie. Her life and testament and the testament of your family do still pop up from time to time when I need to share a story of courage. I'm so glad to have known her and each of you in the Hicks family. This may be naive of me but my first vision was of Cameron and his Joy filled face to welcome Katie whole and restored into Heaven. I wish for you all a flood of happy memories of her smiles to get you through this achy time of adjusting to life without her here on earth.

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  5. FaithFebruary 9, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    First of all, thanks Ruth for putting this blog together. One thing I will always remember about Katie is the big smile that would come to her face at the sound of her dads voice. That to me, is such a picture of our Father and the relationship he wishes to have with us. May God bless and bring peace to your family. Katie is home!

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  6. UnknownFebruary 13, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    I think Katie has a lot to do with what our Father is saying to us every day about His will being done in our lives. She does nothing and God gives everything. Katie was such a gift to us all and I personally had the privilege
    of being able to talk to her, sing to her, and stroll her around a bit which, most of the time she liked the cruise. It gave her comfort. We will go see her someday and she will see us, run to us, and laugh and spin and sing....with us.

    Steve O'Brien and Family

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  7. Cherie TaylorFebruary 21, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    Kate lived on words,or maybe the sound of our voices. The touch of our hands. These gave her comfort that she was not alone.I will miss her laugh. And the excitement when she heard her father's voice. I will miss just sitting with her. I will miss seeing her mom give to her, which pleased the Lord so much. Even though at times nothing could make her happy, I believe she was a very important part of the family. She gave everyone a chance to look on her needs rather than their own, at times demanding it. She is whole now and with God her Maker and Jesus Christ her Savior. Amen

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