Saying more goodbyes

Part of the mystery of life is trying to figure out our purpose here on earth as well as God's plan for us. With all of the events that have happened in the past few weeks, these thoughts have been on the forefront of my mind.

Yesterday morning my cousin Lisa passed away. Lisa was 38 years old and had 5 children ranging in ages from 16 to 3 years old. Leah, the youngest, just had her third birthday a few weeks ago. Lisa found out that she had cancer when she had a large tumor removed from her abdomen just this last March...now she is gone...it happened that quickly. Now there are 5 heartbroken children and a very broken family left here on earth without her. I have to say, I don't understand. I accept it because I know it was God's will, but I don't understand. There has to be a bigger plan, but what could that POSSIBLY be?

Lisa was a VERY smart woman who could talk to anyone about anything. She was incredibly dedicated to her family, both immediate and people further down the bloodline. Lisa enjoyed good jokes and the noise level that many children brought. She was a devout Catholic who celebrated her faith and lived it in her daily life. Lisa was the social coordinator, always trying to get cousins and family together to hang out. Even in her final days while she was surrounded by her family, Lisa was able to bask in the attention and stories that all her family brought to her.

This next week will be such a trying time for Lisa's family, preparing for her funeral and burial. Please keep them in your prayers.

We will miss you Lisa.