“Walk with Him Wednesday” – Thankful for a sister like Heidi – Part II

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