Hazel Kinder
May 14, 2012 in Gospel
Hazel is a singer, song writer and inspirational speaker. She performs at, owns and operates “Hazel Kinder’s Lighthouse Theater,” a state of the art music theater, near Columbia, MO. She has traveled extensively singing and speaking throughout the US as a conference speaker, appearing on TV and Radio stations, sharing her music and inspiring story of hope and courage.
Hazel Kinder is a farm girl from Paris, MO. Behind her toothy smile is a happy heart full of love and concern for the hurting. She understands the sorrow of great loss. For thirteen years she cared for her three terminally ill children. A journey that seems unbelievable, yet it is the life that she has lived, and lived victoriously. The struggles, the hurts, the tears, and the joys that have enriched her faith are the inspiration of her music.
Her CD “Divine Weaver A Tapestry of Songs” is her first recording project which includes eight original songs. Although it was recorded in her barn with local musicians, The Singing News Magazine gave it a AAA rating. Divine Weaver the first song on the CD, was inspired by a poem “A Tapestry of My Life.” A friend mailed it to Hazel shortly after David, her oldest son’s passing. The words so deeply moved Hazel that she read the poem everyday to her son Paul who also loved it. Not long after “ta da” the song came to life.
Dearest Hazel,
I recently learned about your website and music and just have to take a minute to write to you. I shared your song, Divine Weaver, with my Bible Study group. They enjoyed it almost as much as I.
I still remember when you were at our house in Holliday and you played your first song to us and our preacher… It was short and sweet. I wish I could remember the the actual song though. lol
I’m in Monterey California. Have been here for 28 years. Raised two boys here, one just turned 30 and my younger son left us in February due to an auto accident. He fell asleep while driving. He left behind a beautiful 4 year old daughter who is the joy of my life. When I read about you loosing your son, my heart immediately reached out for you. I now realize how precious memories are.
I would love to hear more about the work that you do. Do you ever travel to the West Coast? It would be so great to try to schedule a performance here. What are your rates? Do you have a pamphlet of info?
Hope to hear from you soon!
In Christ’s love,
Linda (Forbis) Henderson