Date: July 14, 2026
I am delighted to share another installment in our Summer Commentary Series. Last year, I reflected on my gratitude for the VTS community while walking through one of the most difficult seasons of my life. As I look back, I can see God’s hand in every step.
I truly believe that God orders our steps and places us exactly where we need to be for the season ahead. Long before we understand what is unfolding, He is already there, preparing, guiding, and sustaining us. Through moments of joy, growth, loss, and transition, I have experienced His faithfulness time and time again.
As I reflect on my journey, my heart is filled with gratitude for the VTS community. This place has been more than a workplace, it has been a community that has encouraged me, challenged me, prayed for me, and helped shape me both professionally and spiritually. During seasons when I needed support the most, God used the people here to remind me that I was not walking alone.
So, from the bottom of my heart, thank you. Whether through a conversation, a prayer, a word of encouragement, a shared laugh, or simply your presence, you have been a part of my formation and my story. I am deeply grateful for each of you and for the role you have played in helping me become the person God is calling me to be. “I thank my God upon every remembrance of you.” — Philippians 1:3
Kimberly Richardson
Communications Coordinator