About
I’m Lynnette Kraft, a stay-at-home (true homebody), homeschooling (17 years and running… yes RUNNING!), slightly spastic (I like coffee!), always frazzled (Like any Momma, I wear a lot of hats!), wife and momma. I have a hunk of a hubby (who I refer to as “Dearest”) and I love him with all my heart (I would love him even if he wasn’t a hunk). We’ve been married since Dec. 17th 1988. We’ve gone through joyful times and we’ve suffered tremendous heartache together. We’ve had 9 children and have been called to surrender 3 to Heaven. To read a condensed version of our story, please go here: What Can Be Gained Through Heartache.
My heart’s desire is to touch and inspire the lives of those God puts in my path. There’s nothing special about me, but there’s something very special about the One who not only offered me eternity with Him but also carried me through some terribly difficult times and gave me a reason to Dance Again. God has shown me that each and every trial in my life has been for a beautiful and valuable purpose.
I LOVE laughing and enjoying life! I strive to have an exuberant (abounding in vitality; extremely joyful and vigorous, overflowing, superabundant) spirit! I want to savor each and every moment and encourage those around me to do the same!
MY FAMILY:
OUR CHILDREN WHO LIVE IN HEAVEN:
Samuel was born July 1st, 1992. We knew before he was born that he would not survive. He was diagnosed in the womb with anencephaly – a neural tube defect that is not compatible with life. We were blessed with 13 days together. We learned so much through his life and death and will be forever grateful that God brought him into our lives. We look forward to the day we can be with him for eternity.
Josiah was born January 15, 1995. We thought he would be healthy – at least that’s what the sonogram showed, but it was wrong. He was born with a diaphragmatic hernia and only lived 5 days. He had a fighting chance at life, but God had other plans for him. He lives eternally with Jesus. We miss this brown haired boy and can’t wait to get to know him in heaven.
Anna was born July 25, 1998 with a soul that would live forever… but with a sick heart. We hoped to have her for all the days of our lives, but we were blessed with her for only 6 1/2 years. If you would have known her, you would have loved her. She was expressive, joyful and loved to talk (and listen). She loved music, singing, and caught on to piano very quickly. She was a natural with it. She also learned to read very easily and could do just about anything she set her mind to doing. She now dwells with her Savior and we can’t wait to spend forever with her. As you can imagine – we all love and miss her to the depths of our souls.
MY BOOKS:
He Heard Hannah
By Lynnette Kraft with Courtney Becker
In an amazing true story, two lives are inexorably interwoven. Courtney Becker, a 911 dispatcher, took a call on November 19th, 2004. That call for help resulted in a saved life, but not the life you might expect. He Heard Hannah is an incredibly emotional, yet inspiring story of spiritual perseverance and finding hope in times of despair. This true story proves that miracles do happen, tragedy can lead to beauty, and our most painful moments can be overcome with the hope of a Savior.
In Faithfulness, He Afflicted Me
By Lynnette Kraft
In Faithfulness, He Afflicted Me is Lynnette’s story, beginning with her marriage to Kyle. When they dreamed of their future together, they never anticipated the trials and heartaches they’d be called to endure together. God blessed their marriage with children and also strengthened their marriage and their faith through the loss of children. This book is a candid and honest view of suffering and healing. Lynnette will take you on her painful journey but will also lead you to a faithful and loving Savior who never left her without hope.
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