Thursday, June 19, 2014

My Sister Lisa

It is with overwhelming sadness of my heart to tell you all that my sister Lisa has been called home to be with our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. She passed away after a 15 month battle with ovarian cancer this past Saturday in Dallas with her entire family surrounding her bedside. She lived her faith until the very end and told my cousin "me and mammaw and papaw will be waiting for the rest of you goonies to get here some day".  Lisa touched many lives and we will be celebrating her victory Saturday at her memorial service. She told us she wanted happy songs, happy faces, funny stories and no black clothes. So that's what we're doing. I'm so sad to lose my sister soulmate and my mom and dad are lost without their baby girl. Her husband and their four adult kids are grieving too. Lisa did not make it to see her first grandbaby coming in July. My husband said that Lisa would get to see that little grandson before all the rest of us. The Lord is with us all and His Spirit is bringing great peace and comfort through our memories and loved ones. We are a family of Christians and our trust in Him will see us through. Please pray for our family as we move ahead without her. Our joy is the knowledge that we will all be together again someday... Heaven is looking a little sweeter each and every day. I love you Lisa. I will miss you so very much...

16 comments:

Anonymous said...

Oh, Vickie...
My heart goes out to you and all of your family. It is great comfort to know there will be a joyous reunion some day.

Vee said...

Came in earlier... I agree with Tony. Your family will honor Lisa's requests over and over again, but Lisa's beautiful reality today is not your own so grieving is allowed. I can not even imagine. Praying for ongoing comfort and peace. Much love to you...

Karen Carter said...

Even though I do not know you I am praying for you with all my heart. I admired your love and care for her and I can not fathom your loss. I pray God keeps you in His mighty grip and you feel the love and comfort of those of us praying for you all ! Kindly Karen~

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Coloring Outside the Lines said...

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Michelle said...

So very sorry to hear of your loss, Vickie. My condolences and sending prayers your way.

Lorrie said...

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. May God's strong arms of comfort wrap around you in love.

Pamela Gordon said...

Vickie, I'm so sorry to hear of your dear sister's home going. God bless you and your family with His peace and comfort.

Linda Jo said...

I am so sorry, Vickie!!!! I know your heart is broken. Yes, you will be together again. Praying for comfort for your family!

LindaSue said...

I got the notice from caringbridge - Lisa had made the transition from what C.S. Lewis called the shadowlands (our temporal life here) to the real life (eternity) I look forward to seeing her there someday and being able to tell her face to face how inspiring her battle and grace were to so many of us
bless you friend - I KNOW how hard it is to lose the battle for physical healing - love you and your kind heart

Rhonda said...

I am so sorry for the sadness you all are bearing.

Preppy Empty Nester said...

So sorry for your loss. She was lucky to have a wonderful, caring sister like you.

Becky K. said...

I am so sorry. May God walk this journey with each and every one of you. Thanks for sharing...you will be in my prayers.

Amy said...

So so sorry Vickie. Thank you for your comments and thoughts about faith and our hope. When we loose the people we love it indeed makes heaven sound even more fantastic. Blessings. Praying your heart will be comforted with hope and peace.

Eggs In My Pocket said...

So very sorry Vickie........prayers and hugs

Diana Ferguson said...

So sorry for your loss! May God continue to wrap His arms around you and her family. Our sisters mean so much to us!