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Kimiko Soldati. Category: Sports
USA
Diving - 2004 Olympian
Soldati,
a native of Longmont, CO, claims as
her favorite verse, “Everything is possible
for him who believes” (Mark
9:23). Kimiko’s
life is testimony to this truth. Soldati’s passion to compete in Olympic
gymnastics ended prematurely with a knee injury; however, that injury ultimately
led her to diving, the Olympics, and most importantly, a personal relationship
with Jesus Christ. Soldati swam at
Indiana
University
where she also holds B. A. and M. A. degrees. In 2000, Kimiko and husband Adam,
moved to Texas
to train with Coach Kenny Armstrong and fellow-diver Laura Wilkinson. It was a
life-changing move. Soldati’s diving accomplishments began to reflect both
national and international achievement and she was challenged to explore and
develop her faith in Jesus Christ.
In 2004 Soldati realized her Olympic dream. Hampered by shoulder injuries since
1995, she was struck with injury again during the Olympics. The pain she
experienced kept her from having the performance she desired; yet, her faith
helped her handle the adversity with character and integrity. Kimiko Soldati is
sharing with others “that going for the gold means more than winning medals” as
she travels with The Revolve Tour
in 2005. More information is available about her accomplishments and her faith
at her website
www.kimiko-usa.com
Closet
prayed specifically for Kimiko during the Olympics. The following is an update
on her shoulder injury that hampered her Olympic performance:
Kimiko writes that she is doing well. Her shoulder ended up being torn which is
why her shoulder caused her so much pain during the Olympics. She had surgery
on her shoulder and was then able to remove the sling in early January. She
started doing rehabilitation after that. She reports that the shoulder is
feeling better and better. She is speaking at different events and churches and
excited about signing on with Women of Faith’s teen tour called Revolve!
Prayer focus
Kimiko writes that she and Adam
are trying to start their family and would like our prayers concerning this.
Also, her husband, Adam, is looking at a possible transition in his career; they
want to be in God’s will and make the correct decisions regarding where God
wants them to be. Please pray that the Soldati’s will have discernment and that
God will specifically open and shut doors for them as they make this decision.
Pray for Kimiko and the other speakers preparing for the Revolve Tour in 2005.
Pray for safety in her many travels over the next year. Pray that Adam and
Kimiko will experience the peace and presence of Christ in their lives daily.
I
prayed for Kimiko Soldati today.
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this link we will be able to share with this "influencer" how many believers
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"Find
a quiet, secluded place [a closet] so you won't be tempted to role play before
God. Just be there as simply and honestly as you can imagine. The focus will
shift from you to God and you will begin to sense His
grace".
Matthew 6:6 The Message
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