I’m have a few pages left of Ann Voskamp’s, One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to LIVE FULLY Right Where You Are. When I started to read I thought I could read it in a couple days yet her exquisite and precise style draw me in. Her words captivate my heart and leave me thinking, reflecting, and actively seeking Him. I’m thankful for not one, but two friends sharing this book with me. It is such a blessing.
In keeping with the “Heidi Remembrance Blog Series” I will share items of thanks as it pertains to my sister BUT with a different twist this week. The worst day of my life to this point is still the day Heidi was kidnapped. I spent years living in darkness with the facade of happiness on my face. I’m a better wife, mother, daughter, friend, and person since this terrible day. Today’s list represents the eucharisteo (thanks) I give to God since Heidi’s disappearance. I’m forever changed and the new and improved Lisa because of this tragedy. How has the tragedy in your life strengthened, changed, and improved your life? Please don’t misunderstand, I would of loved for life to go as Heidi and I planned it out as children and young adults but this wasn’t the way it turned out so I choose to look for the eucharisteo and let God fill my heart and face with True Joy.
Extra time with Heidi
Broken…now healed Lost…now found Searching…only for Heidi New appreciation See with new eyes Recognize gift of time Lost one sister…God returned seventy times seven Learned to trust Forgiveness –given and received So many lost and searching A heart for Him To write To speak To pray Hold tighter As I try to let loose Experience life to the fullest Never know if these are the last words spoken Reflection Respect Mother-daughter bond…priceless Make sure others know I care To say “I love you” To hear “I love you” Friends…gems Hope…now and forever Eternal thinking Realization…one never knows |
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