From time to time we all get visited by angels. Most of the time we do not recognize them. Ever since we first had lunch at Paninos, my spirit was in awe. Kathy Hockin operates in such quiet humility that we might miss the awesome gift of His glory in her. As a child, Kathy was called, and she gladly responded, “Yes Lord, here I am use me.” Her parents Alan and Myrtle met, married, and settled in Montrose, Colorado. Kathy was born on June 14, 1947. She chose to remain in Montrose even though her personal storms have been fierce. She was raised in a home of believers, but her faith grew beyond her Catholic and Lutheran parents. Today, she claims her position in the kingdom as “a child of God.” and looks to Him for His will and guidance. She is very active in her community with her JEEP CLUB and she participates in Competition Trail Riding. Jesus gave us His all and then gifted us faith to believe that He goes before us, He dwells within us, He equips us, and He never abandons us. Kathy has been emboldened by the Holy Spirit to pray for patients in hospitals as she lays hands on them in total faith. She keeps her ears tuned into the Holy Spirit and remains extremely near to her heavenly Father. Kathy was very close to her humble dad and like Allen, she has been generous in her hometown by distributing groceries to those who have need. Her mother, Myrtle, came from a family of professionals who all held firm opinions. She honors both her father and mother as God intended.
As our Creator knit Kathy together in her mother’s womb with His grand plan, her purposed breeding has always motivated her to serve. She is a registered nurse with various degrees. She has worked as an EMT, and also led a local 4H Club for 27 years. Kathy birthed 4 children and adopted two. She has also buried two husbands, and two children. Whether at a mountain top or low valley, Kathy maintains her steadfast trust and belief in God. “When life gets tough, and it does for everyone, that is when you praise God.” Obedient to His Word, Kathy knows that her heavenly Father inhabits her praises. She trusts that He is ever with her, and therefore, she remains fearless! As a Master Gardner, Kathy contends, “When you are on your knees pulling weeds, it’s a good time to talk to God.” Kathy stands and lives in victory! She raised kids and delighted in all the laughter and laundry. She has beaten cancer twice and states “I don’t ever remember not believing in God.” Unafraid, she traveled to Mexico in 2024 to get directions from the Boss on His next move for her. She attends Cowboy Fellowship in Colorado and shines His light wherever she goes. Kathy participated in a recent three day conference at Lakeside which focused on unity and gifting. We were all blessed as Kathy stood up to read a Word from the Lord she had been given during the conference. ❤️ John 15:1-5 “I am the true Vine, and my Father is the Gardener. He cuts off every branch in Me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit He prunes so that it will be even more fruitful." "You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it MUST remain in the Vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in Me. “I am the Vine; you are the branches." The tiny word IF has great potential IF we obey. "If you REMAIN in Me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from Me you can do nothing." A prayer to ignite your gift
