The Heath Mullikin Project

How do you prepare your family for corporate worship? What do your Sunday mornings look like? kofiwidget2.init('Get Coffee for the Mullikin's', '#46b798', 'Q5Q2O1ID');kofiwidget2.draw();

Our thoughts on the wonder of the continental breakfast.

God has helped me communicate better with my kids over the past few years about some truly difficult topics. How can we be honest and sensitive in a way that raises a generation that doesn’t yell and curse at everyone? kofiwidget2.init('Get Coffee for the Mullikin's', '#46b798', 'Q5Q2O1ID');kofiwidget2.draw();

Here’s a behind the scenes look at something I’ve been doing for the past 5 years every 2 weeks that has been a great outlet for me. What kind of hobbies do you have and why should professional wrestling be one of them? kofiwidget2.init('Get Coffee for the Mullikin's', '#46b798', 'Q5Q2O1ID');kofiwidget2.draw();

I’m feeling a little bit better today, but it’s time to disinfect everything and wash the sheets. How do you know if you’re ready to start asking God “why?” kofiwidget2.init('Get Coffee for the Mullikin's', '#46b798', 'Q5Q2O1ID');kofiwidget2.draw();

A fever hit me late yesterday afternoon with a vengeance. Today’s episode takes a detour from previous ones because of it. kofiwidget2.init('Get Coffee for the Mullikin's', '#46b798', 'Q5Q2O1ID');kofiwidget2.draw();

Sometimes life throws you a curveball when one just went by. How do you bounce back from that? kofiwidget2.init('Get Coffee for the Mullikin's', '#46b798', 'Q5Q2O1ID');kofiwidget2.draw();

Some thoughts on yesterday’s visitation and celebration of the life of Karen Mullikin. How are the kids and I doing? What’s next? Here’s a glimpse. kofiwidget2.init('Get Coffee for the Mullikin's', '#46b798', 'Q5Q2O1ID');kofiwidget2.draw();

I woke up a bit nervous this morning and dealt with some anxiety yesterday. Here’s what going through my head as I finish preparing for today’s celebration of the love of my life and a woman of God, Karen Mullikin. To watch the service live today or in the future go to https://www.youtube.com/user/SWUchapel To view the program for the Celebration of Life for Karen Mullikin click on this link. kofiwidget2.init('Get Coffee for the Mullikin's', '#46b798', 'Q5Q2O1ID');kofiwidget2.draw();

What’s been one of the greatest things that has helped me along this long and difficult journey? What’s something that could drastically improve your life like it has mine? Karen’s High School Graduation kofiwidget2.init('Get Coffee for the Mullikin's', '#46b798', 'Q5Q2O1ID');kofiwidget2.draw();

Let’s talk about music and our moods. Do you listen to certain music because of the mood you are in or do you listen to certain music to put you in a certain mood? Our family with the Central First Wesleyan Youth mini-reunion

Today I am doing some very hard things that most of us rarely think about doing. Things like picking out flowers for a funeral and designing your own grave marker. I pray today’s thoughts encourage you. Thank you for your continued prayers and support.

I found some of Karen’s journals in her bedside table leading me to some reflective moments last night. What I found inside may surprise you. Karen’s full obituary has been posted. You can read it below: Karen Amo Mullikin of Westminster, SC passed away January 18, 2019 after a long battle with Huntington’s Disease.  She is survived by her husband of 19 years, Rev. Heath Mullikin, twin daughters, Milena (15) and Charis (15) and son, Drake (11).  She is also survived by mother, Nancy Hurst of Cherryville, NC, sisters Pam Amo of Westminster, SC, Rhonda Tate (Paul) of Cherryville, NC, brother, William Amo IV of Cherryville, NC and step-sister Amy Morley of Ogdensburg, NY.  She was greatly loved by her nieces and nephews, Chloe and Silas Tate, Olivia and Lena Mullikin, and William Amo V.  She was preceded in death by her father, William John Amo III and her step-father John Hurst. Karen grew up in Lisbon, NY where she played Soccer and Basketball at Lisbon Central School until her graduation in 1995.  She attended Southern Wesleyan University on athletic scholarships and helped found the women’s soccer team in 1996.  She graduated in December 1998 with a degree in Psychology.  She and Heath were married on August 21, 1999 at Central First Wesleyan Church where Heath served as youth pastor.  Their ministry took them to Chichester Wesleyan in Aston, PA, Denton Wesleyan in Denton, NC and finally to Oakway United Wesleyan where Heath began serving as Pastor in 2010.   While serving as a minister’s wife, Karen became a stay at home mom when her twin daughters were born in 2003 until her passing.  Being a stay at home mom was the dream and joy of her life.  She took time daily teaching her children the Bible and was a wonderful example of a Christ-like servant to them.  She was a loving wife, supporting her husband in his various ministries that took him around the country for various trips and engagements and also faithfully in the local church.  She loved to worship.  She loved to sing.  She loved to read the Bible and always had a Bible by her side until her passing.  When she passed peacefully, she was full of God’s love and surrounded by her loved ones.  She fought to the end and ran her race until the finish. The family will receive friends on Saturday, January 26, from 2-4 pm at the Newton-Hobson Chapel at Southern Wesleyan University with the burial on Sunday at 2 pm at Oconee Memorial Gardens.  In lieu of flowers the family is accepting donations at www.teammullikin.com as they decide how best to honor Karen’s life and legacy.  Davenport Funeral Home is handling all of the arrangements.  The family is at the home.

Each day gets a little bit easier and a little bit harder. Today the sun is up and the bed is made and Monday is ready to be tamed. Many are asking how they can help and the family has set up www.teammullikin.com for donations. Our funeral and medical expenses are taken care of, and we are still praying about ways to bless others and honor Karen. Thank you for your kindness and generosity. kofiwidget2.init('Support The Mullikins on Ko-fi', '#46b798', 'Q5Q2O1ID');kofiwidget2.draw();

My thoughts on the the 7 stages of grief and today’s devotionals. The sun is up and the bed is made.