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LOVE NOTES FROM LISA

We have been comforted with many signs of Lisa's new life with the Lord. Perhaps sharing them will bring you the same comfort and security they have brought us.

~Pam & Mike Roberts

From Pam's devotional book, dated May 22nd: "Going Home" (In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am--John 14:2-3)

"Oh, the joy that is mine when I know the kids are coming home. The house gets a fresh cleaning, surprises are planned and the baking and cooking begins. Much thought is put into those favorite family-pleasing recipes and special dishes that were made over the years. The kitchen is filled with the aroma of apple pie and homemade cinnamon rolls (with lots of raisins). What a sense of satisfaction to know, finally, that I am ready now, and my family is on their way home.

In our Scripture, Jesus has returned to heaven and is making His plans and preparations for His family. In Luke 12:32 we are told, "Do not be afraid, little flock, for you Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom." When I read in God's Word of the streets of gold, the precious jewels and all that He is preparing, none of these will compare to the bliss of seeing my Savior face to face.

Just as I cannot wait to see my children--to hug and kiss them and be around them once more, sharing stories about all the good times that have made our store of memories--Christ stands ready to welcome us home. And I am looking forward to everlasting life with Him." --Judy Freeland
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From a card received soon after Lisa's death...

"A Message From Heaven"

Perhaps you aren't ready yet
to have to say good-bye...
Perhaps you've thought of things
you wish you'd said--well, so have I.
For one thing, I'd have told you
not to worry about me...
I'm with the Lord in Heaven now--
you knew that's where I'd be.
I'm sorry that you're feeling sad,
for I'm so happy now...
I've asked the Lord to ease the hurt
and comfort you somehow.
It's hard at the beginning,
but I know you'll make it through...
I hope it helps to know
that I'll be waiting here for you.
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On September 13, 1999, Lisa's birthday--Again, from Pam's devotional book: "God is Sovereign" (According to the plan of Him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of His will.--Ephesians 1:11)

It was early 1975, and I was on missionary furlough. As I spoke in churches, I told how, while South Vietnam fought for its life against Communist onslaught, God wonderfully sent revival to the missionaries and to the Christians of the South Vietnamese highlands. My favorite theme had been the sovereignty of God who, sometimes by miraculously turning back the enemy, had kept the doors open for the preaching of the gospel.

But soon the newscasts began relating the collapse of the South Vietnamese army. I wept and prayed earnestly that God would again intervene and spare the country. Then as I saw people fleeing their homes, harassed by merciless Communist soldiers, I knew it was over, and I was crushed.

As I cried out, "Lord, why don't you do something?" He reminded me of what I had said about His sovereignty and how He continues to work out His own purposes in spite of man's plans. He brought me to the place where I could say from my heart, "I know You are working out Your own good will even in this."

What peace flooded my heart as I confessed to the Lord. Thought I still wept and suffered with my people in their anguish, underneath was the sure knowledge that God was working out His plan.

Not only in the affairs of nations but also in the everyday lives of His children, God is sovereign! What He requires from us is commitment and absolute trust in Him. Do we have the deep peace that results from this kind of trust?" --Helen Evans

"This memorial stone was placed near some lilies at Lisa's home.
The next morning, several lilies had draped themselves
lovingly over the stone."