Lisa Wajda James

Lisa,
What mattered is not what you bought, but what you built, not what you got but what you gave. What mattered is not your success, but your significance. What mattered is not what you learned, but what you taught. What mattered is every act of integrity, compassion, courage or sacrifice that enriched, emproved or encouraged others to emulate your example. You will forever be remembered by who and what you were. You lived a life that matttered. You accomplished these things with...

Lisa it is over a year now, and the loss is almost as painful as then. Lisa you have left such a strong and loving place in my heart, and I am so glad you came into my life. I am so grateful for your daughter Logan and I am glad that she is my great granddaughter. I miss you and know that you are with the Lord. He has more for you to do where you are. Lorne misses you too. As well as Logan. Your Mothering is unforgettable. Charlotte Gill (Lorne's grandmother)

I always admired (and envied!) Lisa because of her care-free, easy-going spirit! She knew how to throw caution to the wind and considered life an "adventure"...one to be lived and enjoyed! My favorite memory of Lisa is back in high school. She set me up with a friend of hers and we went on a double date. Because Lisa was my "country girl cousin", this date was far from typical! We visited an abandoned area with old carnival rides and food stands, grabbed some pizza at a rural diner, then...

To Lisa's Family,
Love and beauty are never measured in time. Lisa's love for you and life was deep and real. Her beauty was beyond skin deep, she saw beauty in all the things around her.
She shared her love and beauty with you, her family. Her legacy lives on through you and continues to grow. What a wonderful gift to share.

I am sure Lisa is at peace and with God, she was a beautiful person. We still pray for the family for strenght to go on without her.

My fondest memory of Lisa is taking her to OSU with my two sons after a weekend home. She had to sit in a small space with a laudry basket on her for the two hour ride but she smiled all the way.

Her pain is gone now and she is still smiling.

Lisa achieved whatever goal she set for herself. Maybe in her own way, she knew that there was alot to do in a short time. We are very proud of her, as a daughter, a woman, wife and mother. She raised Logan with the patience of a saint. Example: Lisa loved to let Logan help with baking, even as young as 2yr. old. Watching Logan crack eggs & Lisa pick out the shells WITH THE BIGGIEST SMILE, just amazed me. I can see how her gentle manor has rub off on Logan, she took the best Lisa had to...

We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone; for part of us went with you, the day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide; and though we cannot see you, you are always at our side. Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same; but as God calls us one by one, the Chain will link again.

Little did we know that when you came into our lives 10 yrs. ago that we would be forever changed. Your quiet and steady strength has revealed your character to so many people. The only way that any of us will get through this is because we KNOW that we WILL see you again. We're so thankful that 3 yrs. ago you completed that spiritual journey and asked Christ to be Lord of your life and you continued to grow as a Christian woman, wife and mother. Your great love for Lorne and Logan shows...