LISA ELIZABETH SCHULTZ-WOOD

Happy Birthday, my beautiful angel! I love and miss you everyday!

Love,
Mummy
XOXO

Happy Birthday, my beautiful angel! I love and miss you everyday.

Love,
Mummy
XOXO

My dear Lisa,
We are celebrating another birthday with you in heaven. Time slips by and life goes on but from my heart you're never gone; I think about you always. I talk about you too. I have so many wonderful memories but I wish I still had you.
I love you and miss you. Happy Birthday, Sweetheart.
Love,
Mummy xxx
5.16.68-4.19.10

Lisa,
Though your smile is gone forever and your hand I cannot touch,
I still have many memories of the one I loved so much.
Your memory is my keepsake with which I'll never part,
God has you in his arms, I have you in my heart.
Sadly missed but never forgotten.
Gone to heaven April 19, 2010, twelve years ago.
I miss you today and every day.
I love you, Angel.
Until we meet again, I love you.
Love, Mummy
xxx

Lisa,
Though your smile is gone forever and your hand I cannot touch,
I still have many memories of the one I loved so much.
Your memory is my keepsake with which I'll never part,
God has you in his arms, I have you in my heart.
Sadly missed but never forgotten.
Gone to heaven April 19, 2010, twelve years ago.
I miss you today and every day.
I love you, Angel.
Until we meet again, I love you.
Love, Mummy
xxx

Nothing can replace you, nothing ever will. In life I loved you dearly, in death I love you still. Of all the gifts of life, however great or small, to have you as a daughter was the greatest gift of all. I hold you close within my heart, in there you shall remain, to walk with me throughout my life until we meet again. Rest In Peace my Angel. I love you.

Dear Lisa-

You were the greatest big sister. You never minded our combined birthday parties that I loved so much. You never treated me like a bratty little sister. Always let me hang out in your room, come around when your friends were over and even allowed me to go on dates with you when I was little and didn’t want to be left out of anything. I’m sure your dates loved that lol. You always called me your angel and here it is that you’re mine now.

Miss you thoroughly, Ta-Ta.
Love, Danielle

Dearest Lisa-
We went to the greenhouse today to get some plants and it made me think of how you loved your hanging baskets and flowers. You always liked to make things pretty. Everything was always prettier when you were around. We miss you and love so much. I pray for you and Nee-Nee every night. I hope God sends you my prayers because you’re still the first thing I think of in the morning and last thing I think of at night.

Happy Heavenly Birthday, May 16, 1968, my Angel! We’ll be celebrating you tomorrow, as we do every day.

Love,
Mummy
xxx

Dearest Lisa, you are in my thoughts. I know you are safe In your daddy’s arms and always in our hearts on earth. You are loved.
Aunt Katie

There is no one on this Earth that will ever replace you. You were one of a kind and you were mine. I will miss you for as long as I live. I know you are up in Heaven and I hope you know how much you are still loved by all of those you left behind. I think about you all of the time. Whomever said, ‘Time heals all wounds,’ never buried a child. It’s 11 years and the pain never ends.

I love you,
Mummy
xxx

Dearest Lisa...
It’s been 11 years since you left us. Hard to even comprehend. The days are long but the years are short. Grief is truly nothing more than love with no place to go. So we grieve you because you’re still so loved. You’re still so missed. And you’re still remembered.
Miss you and love you!!
Your big-little sister,
Danielle
xoxoxoxo

December 22, 2020

Never take life for granted.
It is too precious.
It is too fragile...
This is the painful lesson
You learn when you
Watch your child leave
This world before you.
I miss you, Lisa, everyday.
Until we meet again
I will love you
Until my last breath.
LOVE, Mummy xxx

December 21, 2020
Never take life for granted.
It is too precious.
It is too fragile...
This is the painful lesson
You learn when you
Watch your child leave
This world before you.
I miss you Lisa everyday. Until we meet again I will love you until my last breath. Love Mummy xxx

Happy Birthday Lisa, May 16, 1968. Today was always the happiest day of the year. I would sing Happy Birthday, bake a cake, buy balloons and make your special dinner. It was always a celebration of you.
I have memories but they aren't enough. I miss your smile, voice and eyes. I miss our talks. We would laugh at everything. I just miss you.
The day is now sad for me. I know that God knew you were ill when you were called home. I thank him for allowing me to love you. You were mine for a time and I am grateful.
Happy Birthday in heaven. I love you and will see you again. You were my everything and still are. Time has not heal my heart but it has lessened the pain but it will never be gone.
I love you, my beautiful little girl.
LOVE, Mummy XXX

Lisa, It's been ten years that you were taken from us. Time hasn't healed our pain. We miss and love you and life is empty without you.
I remember yesterday, you were here with me and I believed that was the way it would always be.
My mind still ponders that day when they told me that you were gone. It does not matter how long ago it was, as to me, it will always seem like yesterday. I love and miss you. I gave you life but you gave me a reason to live. Till we meet again my sweet girl. Love, Mummy

Ive always told the story that was told to me that when I was a baby, Lisa used to sleep under my crib. It illustrates how Lisa was as a big sister my whole life. Always close and always looked out for me. I miss her everyday and wish she was still here. I am thankful shes finally out of pain though, enjoying Paradise with Neen. Love you, Lisa. Give Nee-Nee a kiss on the cheek for me.

Lisa, missing you and remembering how we enjoyed so many Christmases together. It's different now. We go through the motions but you are missing. Everyday your loss is felt. It doesn't go away. You were loved so much and I know that you knew it. I'm sure that you are celebrating in heaven. I miss you honey and I love you. Until we meet again. Love, Mummy

Yesterday Mum, Jax and I went to the cemetery to take Lisa flowers for her birthday today. It was a really good day. We stayed busy. And today from the moment I opened my eyes, I've been busy. They say how you deal with stress and emotions is already hardwired into your brain by the time you're two years old. My entire life, I have this gift and defect- I put emotions that I don't want to deal with in a box in my brain and I run. Physically, metaphorically, emotionally. But guess what? When that box gets too heavy, it falls off the shelf. Sometimes the shelf breaks. It all comes crashing. And today as I was just cleaning, blaring my music, The Commodores came on. Just To Be Close to You'. And there was Lisa. Singing funnily to Lionel Richie in the kitchen of her townhouse as I sat in the living room playing with her new cat. I can see her dancing and singing to Lionel, flubbing the lyrics as she often did, and that box fell off the shelf in my brain. I started crying. Then all these snapshots I've not thought about in years flashed before my eyes. I then remembered driving down Blackswoods Road with her in my Dad's Gold Chevette when she was 18 and I was seven jammmming to Ray Parker Jr's song after we saw the movie, Ghostbusters'. The adult in me cringes at how stupid we were for that song but you know what, we were kids and it was all joy. The first CD Lisa bought me from Record Rama on McKnight Road was Heavy D & the Boyz, Big Tyme. I can't tell you how many times I played Gyrlz, They Love Me' on her stereo as she was getting ready for work. Then I remembered when Lisa was getting her Mitsubishi Eclipse, when dealerships used to let you keep a car overnight or a weekend to try it out and all you had to do was leave was your license. At least it was always offered to my sister since she was a looker lol. Anyway, we drove all around Conway playing I Adore Mi Amor' over and over. We did some low key recon at my ex-boyfriend's house as I sunk in the passenger seat to avoid being spotted and you know, stalking. Then I recalled when my Mum was taking a night class at a local college and Lisa asked if I wanted to go have an ice cream at Hank's. I told her Mummy had the car. Lisa winked and the little thief that she was at 15 or 16 took my Mum's Corvette without her knowledge. I remember the 8 track in the car was playing Gladys Knight, Midnight Train to Georgia' and Lisa knew every word. Next I remembered stopping at a record store in Buffalo, NY to buy Jodeci's Forever My Lady' CD. We knew every word by the time we got home from our road trip. I remembered sitting on the living room floor as Lisa sat on the couch behind me after the first time we watched the video for November Rain' and we were completely blown away. And the last memory that spilled out of my memory box was when Lisa picked me up from school when I called her crying in 8th grade after I'd had an emotional breakup' (lol) in her Eagle Talon. She had Guy's, Wanna Get With You' blaring and we went to the mall to cheer me up. I don't remember the boy at all but I remember how much better Lisa made me feel.

I might have inadvertently learned this weird way of dealing with pain at a young age but I learned that music is my way to time travel where I can always have access to my sister and though she's getting a little frayed in my memory and I can't hear her laugh as well as I could have even five years ago, I can always access how I felt when I was with her by the music she loved. Sitting here sobbing writing this and Whitney's Where Do Broken Hearts Go?' just came on randomly and I can't help but feel it as a sign. So I love you, Lisa. Happy Birthday! And we miss you more than you know. And thank you for never treating me like a nuisance little sister. Everrr. You were the best.

May 16, 2019
Lisa,
Happy Birthday to you Sweety. I miss and love you very much. Your birthday was the happiest day of my life. I wish you were here with us but I know that you are safe and not in pain. My heart is with you always. Until we meet again, I LOVE you, Mummy

~Lisa~
My birthday is in nine days. Ill be 42.
You died nine years ago at age 41.
This year, Ill be older than you ever made it on this Earth. Its crazy to me. My big sister. Always nine years older than me... never made it this far.
Its so unfair.
So unbelievable still.
I miss your laugh. Your cooking. Your singing at the top of your lungs to a favorite song. Your dancing in the mirror. Your sweet disposition. Your counsel, especially on boys. You were fun. Much more than I was at your age. Any age, in fact. Lol. My #1 confidant. Best friend from Day 1. I miss it all. My heart still has raw nerves where youre concerned and its been nine years. We do things. We move forward. But we carry you with us. We talk about how youd hate something we hate or love something we love. We surmise what your reactions would be to situations weve found ourselves over the past nine years without you here to call. We carry you with us because its a way to keep you alive still even though youre gone. At peace. Dancing all night in Heavens Disco. Having fun in Heaven. Making sure everyone is included because you always had a beautiful heart. Who couldve known the mechanics of yours is what would take you from us? Not Lisa. Not my sister. Not at 41. Not her heart. I still remember when David called and said, Lisas gone. And I stupidly responded, Oh yeah? Whered she go? I couldnt imagine he meant that sentence literally. But my Ta-Ta, we carry you with us. We talk and laugh about you often. Somedays I cant though. Somedays I have to put an Under Construction sign on the portal that leads to memories of you because it still hurts. Regardless, youre with us. And though youre gone, my sister... the love is not. And thats pretty much the hardest part aside from not being able to see you, hug you or talk to you... when you love someone and they die- where do you pour all that love you still have for them? Well, we carry you with us.
5.16.1968-4.19.2010

April 19, 2019
It has been 9 years today that you left us and it seems like yesterday. Time hasn't healed anything. I still talk to you because you are in my heart and mind. There is no one on this earth who could ever replace you because you were one of a kind and you were mine. I will miss you and love you for as long as I live. Until we meet again you will always be in my heart. I love you, Mummy xxx

Lisa, It is another year without you. No it doesn't get any easier. Your loss is with me every day. I miss telling you when something happens good or something bad happens. Just sharing everything. I still hear your voice calling me Mummy. I sometimes hear a child calling their mum and think for a moment it is you. I miss those eyes which reminded me of your dad, but now I know you are with him. I miss your big compassionate heart that felt everyone's pain and happiness. I miss the love that you felt for all of us. You knew how much we loved you and you knew how much we loved you. I miss you when I laugh or cry knowing that you would laugh or cry with me. I miss you all of the time but at night I think of all the wonderful times he spent together. Death may have taken your body but I still have our memories. You were and always will be my baby, my child. When asked how many children I have I answer 2...one lives in Heaven. You went first which wasn't the way I had it planned. I know that you are safe and without pain in God's arms. I thank him for you and the time we did have together. I do miss you though. If only I could have just one more day. You were the light in my life. I love you, my beautiful girl. LOVE, Mummy xxx

Happy Birthday Lisa {May 16, 1968}

I remember yesterday, you were here with me and a part of me believed that that was the way it would always be. My mind still cannot accept that you are gone. It does not matter how long ago it was, as for me, it will always seem like yesterday.
We miss you everyday, but your birthday, anniversary and holidays are difficult without you. Nothing is the same; we are not the same. I am not the same. I know you are safe and have no more pain.
Happy Birthday my Lisa...until we meet again, and we will. I love you and miss you. Love, Mummy xxx

Lisa, It has been 8 years tonight (April 19, 2010} that you left me. I miss your smile, laugh, sense of humor, voice, your hugs, thoughts and the love that you carried in your heart. I just miss you every minute of each day. I go to sleep with you on my mind and you are the first one I think of when I wake up. I love you and miss you. You are my heart. Mummy

Lisa, Thinking of you today as I think of you everyday. I miss you and I love you. I know that you are safe and without pain in God's home, but I am still lost without you. Time doesn't really heal all hurts, some you carry until your last breath. I know you, Nee-Nee, Daddy will be celebrating the birth of Jesus. I also know that you were there to meet Aunt Bee-Bee last week. God has most of my family, but I thank him for giving me loved ones on loan. It just wasn't long enough for me. I love you my sweet girl. Until we meet again and we will be together forever, I thank you for being my daughter and allowing me to love you so deeply. LOVE, Mummy

Lisa, Today is your birthday and I miss you so much. This day was always such a special day. I am remembering celebrating all of the years that we were together. We had so much fun. I still can not believe that you are gone. Words can't describe how lost I am without you. It never goes away. I love you, my baby. Happy Birthday. Until we meet again. I love you...Mummy

Lisa, Today, 7 years ago, that you were taken from me. It seems like yesterday that you left. Time doesn't heal. You were my reason for everything. I miss you and love you. You are still with me in my heart, but I miss holding you. Your smile and laugh always made me so happy. I was blessed to have you, but it wasn't long enough for me. I know that you are with God but the pain remains. When my time on this earth is ended, I look forward to you greeting me in heaven. You were the best of me and I thank you for loving me and you knew that I adored you. Honey, I wish that I could have just one more day. We said everything, so no regrets, just never got to say good-bye. Angels are holding you now. I love you, my Lisa. I will see you again. LOVE, Mummy

Lisa, I love you and miss you. Another year without you. I know that you are safe, but my life is altered forever. You are in my heart every moment of each day. I look forward to the day that we will be together again. You were my everything. I love you, my sweet girl...Love, Mummy xxx

Happy Birthday, in heaven, Lisa {May 16,1968} You were a blessing in my life and you will always be. I love you more than I love life itself. You were my life...sweet child of mine. My mind knows that you are gone, but I still sit and wait for you to come back. I miss you and love you...Mummy XXX

Lisa,
When your beautiful heart stopped beating, my heart broke in two. Knowing that here on earth there won't be another quite like you. My beautiful, one of a kind child, you're a part of me today and always. I grieve for all the tomorrows that will never be. I grieve because God is holding you instead of me. I love you Lisa. Love, Mummy xxx {4/19/2010}

Lisa,
I love you and miss you. I thank God for giving you to me. You were my happiness. When my time on this earth is over, we will spend eternity together. You are my heart. I love you. Mummy xxx

Lisa, Missing you on your birthday{5-16}. Another year without you. On this special day, I look back and remember the day that your were born. It was a beautiful day and we all were so happy. I loved you long before you were born. You were my blessing. You were my best friend and I know that I was yours. I miss your sweet personality, laugh, and your beautiful eyes. I just miss you every moment of every day. Happy birthday to you, my baby. Love, Mummy xxx

Lisa,
Five years ago on, April 19, 2010, God called your name so softly that only you heard. No one heard the footsteps of the Angel drawing near. Softly from the shadows, there came a gentle call. You closed your eyes and went to sleep...no goodbyes. You quietly left us all. I miss you, Lisa. You took a huge part of my broken heart with you. This heart will never heal, it can't. I wish I could see your face and hold you just one more time. God, please hold her tight for me, until I am called Home.
I love you, my Angel.
Love, Mummy xxx
xoxo

Lisa, I miss you and love you. Each day is difficult, but this time of the year brings back all the wonderful years that we spent together. I don't know how to live without you. You were my angel. I love you. XXX

Lisa, Today is your birthday. This was such a happy day for me when you were born. Everyday is difficult without you. Life will never be the same. I miss you and love you. You were my heart. Love, Mummy xxx

Lisa, This is the 4th anniversary and life for us is no better. Our hearts are shattered from losing you. It's strange how people seem to think that time heals all broken hearts, but it isn't true. I have found out that some hearts can never be put back together. You were so loved, my girl. I miss you every moment of every day. We will be together again. I love you. Mummy xxx

Lisa,
Another Christmas without you. I miss you so much. I love you. Mummy xxx

Lisa,
Today is your birthday and I am looking back at all of the birthdays that we celebrated together. The day that you were born was such a wonderful day. I feel you with me all of the time. I love you and miss you all of the time. Love, Mummy xxx

Dearest Lisa,
It has been 3 years since you left us for a better place.
I think of you often and wish we could of spent more time together. You always was so sweet. Love & Peace Aunt KatieJ

Three years ago today we lost you to a heart anomaly. Everyday since, your loss has been palpable in our hearts. Losing you, without being able to say good-bye, was the worst pain of all for me. . I'm thankful you're out of pain now but I guess I'm selfish; I still want you here. I miss you. I want to call you. I want to hear your voice invariably transition to your magnificent laugh. I want to tell you about everything. I want your thoughts and opinions. I want to say something funny that makes your beautiful green eyes and incredible smile light up your face. I want to see you, feel your hands holding mine, and get lost in one of your tight hugs as you'd hold me tightly and (through a huge smile) say, "Hey Baby Girl!!"

People tell me to 'remember the good times' but when you love someone so deeply, even the good memories are painful at times. But it brings me great peace to know with certainty you are in God's Glorious Kingdom now because no one (well, aside from Neen) was better than you, Lisa. You were the epitome of goodness. You were sweet.

I know when I was born I was an answer to your prayers since you always begged Mum for a little sister. But I pray you knew you were an answer to mine as well. You were my playmate, teacher, cheerleader, partner in crime, best friend and sister. You were my 'Ta-ta'. And as remarkably different as we were, we were intrinsically the same. And being without you is like missing an arm. I have learned to compensate, but the phantom pain of missing you never dulls completely. To be completely honest, I hate this day. I wish I could wipe all memory of it but doing that would erase you. And that's something I'd never ever do regardless of the pain caused by your death.

I miss you. I appreciate and cherish the time God loaned you to me. And you were the very best sister I could've ever asked for. I love you.

I think of u often Lisa. Words cannot express how much you are missed by your beautiful Mum and sister. Sending my love to you in Heaven beautiful Angel!

Three years ago today we lost you to a heart anomaly. Everyday since, your loss has been palpable in our hearts. Losing you, without being able to say good-bye, was the worst pain of all for me. . I'm thankful you're out of pain now but I guess I'm selfish; I still want you here. I miss you. I want to call you. I want to hear your voice invariably transition to your magnificent laugh. I want to tell you about everything. I want your thoughts and opinions. I want to say something funny that makes your beautiful green eyes and incredible smile light up your face. I want to see you, feel your hands holding mine, and get lost in one of your tight hugs as you'd hold me tightly and (through a huge smile) say, "Hey Baby Girl!!"

People tell me to 'remember the good times' but when you love someone so deeply, even the good memories are painful at times. But it brings me great peace to know with certainty you are in God's Glorious Kingdom now because no one (well, aside from Neen) was better than you, Lisa. You were the epitome of goodness. You were sweet.

I know when I was born I was an answer to your prayers since you always begged Mum for a little sister. But I pray you knew you were an answer to mine as well. You were my playmate, teacher, cheerleader, partner in crime, best friend and sister. You were my 'Ta-ta'. And as remarkably different as we were, we were intrinsically the same. And being without you is like missing an arm. I have learned to compensate, but the phantom pain of missing you never dulls completely. To be completely honest, I hate this day. I wish I could wipe all memory of it but doing that would erase you. And that's something I'd never ever do regardless of the pain caused by your death.

I miss you. I appreciate and cherish the time God loaned you to me. And you were the very best sister I could've ever asked for. I love you.

Three years ago today we lost you to a heart anomaly. Everyday since, your loss has been palpable in our hearts. Losing you, without being able to say good-bye, was the worst pain of all for me. . I'm thankful you're out of pain now but I guess I'm selfish; I still want you here. I miss you. I want to call you. I want to hear your voice invariably transition to your magnificent laugh. I want to tell you about everything. I want your thoughts and opinions. I want to say something funny that makes your beautiful green eyes and incredible smile light up your face. I want to see you, feel your hands holding mine, and get lost in one of your tight hugs as you'd hold me tightly and (through a huge smile) say, "Hey Baby Girl!!"

People tell me to 'remember the good times' but when you love someone so deeply, even the good memories are painful at times. But it brings me great peace to know with certainty you are in God's Glorious Kingdom now because no one (well, aside from Neen) was better than you, Lisa. You were the epitome of goodness. You were sweet.

I know when I was born I was an answer to your prayers since you always begged Mum for a little sister. But I pray you knew you were an answer to mine as well. You were my playmate, teacher, cheerleader, partner in crime, best friend and sister. You were my 'Ta-ta'. And as remarkably different as we were, we were intrinsically the same. And being without you is like missing an arm. I have learned to compensate, but the phantom pain of missing you never dulls completely. To be completely honest, I hate this day. I wish I could wipe all memory of it but doing that would erase you. And that's something I'd never ever do regardless of the pain caused by your death.

I miss you. I appreciate and cherish the time God loaned you to me. And you were the very best sister I could've ever asked for. I love you.

Lisa,
It is 3 years today that you passed away. It seems like yesterday. The pain is still unbearable. I realize that when a mother says good bye to her child, she can never be the same again. Life goes on for everyone else but not for a mother.
I miss talking, laughing and loving you. I still listen to your voicemail just to hear your voice. I dream of you often just a wake up and realize that you are gone. If I had just one more day I would just hold you in my arms. I miss smelling your hair and looking into your beautiful eyes.
We will be together again and I do look forward to that day. You were always my angel and I love you so. Love, Mummy xxx

Lisa,
This is the third Christmas without you and it isn't any easier. Time hasn't healed my pain. Each day is a torment without you. I know that you are without pain with God, but for me it never ends. Everyone's life has gone on, but for me I don't think I will ever get through this. I miss your voice. I miss you jumping into my arms when I would visit you. So much of me has died without you. I know that you knew how much that I loved you and I know that you loved me too. If I could have just one more day with you...you were my heart. I dream of you often and I'm sad when I wake up to the reality that you are gone. Christmas was wonderful each year when you were here. We had it all, honey and now I have the memories. I love you my angel. No daughter was ever loved more. Love, Mummy XXX

Lisa,
Today would have been your forty-fourth birthday. I miss you more as the days go by. I can not imagine life without you. You were everything to me. My heart is broken beyond repair. I know that you are safe with God and that we will be together again, I live now just waiting for that day. Happy Birthday, my sweet angel. Mummy misses you so much. Love, Mummy XXX

Lisa,
It has been 2 years since you passed and I still can not believe that you are gone. I know that you are safe with God, but for me I am lost without you. I miss you every minute of the day. I never thought anything would break me, but this has. I ask God why my daughter. I suppose he saw how much you suffered and said it is time for you to come home. I will see you again, my angel. I love you and miss you. My heart is burried beneath your stone. Love, Mummy XXX

Lisa you left us one year ago today you are missed by so many here on earth, but you & daddy are together again.
I truly believe you are at peace with your family in heaven.
Love & Peace
Aunt Katie

Ben and family,
God meant for me to find your Lisa and I do not know if she is the daughter of my cousin Ben whom I lost touch with my many years ago. She has the beauty and light in her face that makes me think she must have been so very very special in your lives. My sympathy to you and your family for your loss.
Leila (Kilkus)Gavin

May 16, 2010


Lisa,
Today is your birthday and I can't stand the pain of being apart. I'm shattered thinking of all the years that we celebrated and had so much fun.
Your birth was one the most happy days of my life and now it's unbearable being without you.
Thank you for all of the years that we had together. Loving you was so easy. You were a loving, kind, and sweet daughter. I don't know how to live without you my sweet angel.
Happy Birthday Baby. I love you.
Love you Always, Mummy XXX

My Lisa,
I know that you are out of pain in heaven with God and Nee-Nee, but I can not tolerate the pain that I am in now. This is the first Mothers' Day that I don't have you or Nee-Nee. We always celebrated and had so much fun. I am completely out of my mind with grief. I still listen to your answering machine daily to hear your sweet voice. You sound so happy. I don't know where to go to escape my thoughts and memories. On Mother's Day I was always so proud to say that I had two beautiful girls. You and Nee-Nee are now together for Mother's Day. I am blessed to have had you both. I love you, Mummy XXX

Remember me as I used to be

Fill not your heart with pain and
sorrow, but remember me in every tomorrow.Remember the joy, the laughter, the smiles,I’ve only gone
to rest a little while.
Although my leaving causes pain and grief, my going has eased my heart and given me relief. So dry your eyes and remember me,not as I am now, but as I used to be. Because I will remember you all and look on with a smile.
Understand, in your hearts, I’ve only gone to rest a little while. As long as I have the love of each of you, I can live my life in the hearts of all of you.

God’s Garden

God looked around his garden
and found an empty space.
He looked down upon the earth
and saw your tired face.
He put his arms around you,
and lifted you to rest.
God’s garden must be beautiful
for he only takes the best.
He knew that you were weary,
and he knew that you were in pain.
He knew that you would never,
be well on earth again.
He saw the roads were getting rough,
and the hills were hard to climb.
So he closed your weary beautiful
eyes,and whispered your name,
Lisa, let peace be thine.
Those who are left behind will understand; yes,they will grieve because of the love they
have for you. Come to me,
I will comfort them.

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.
Your neighbors, Jack and Lee Stone.

My most heartfelt sympathy goes out to Donna, Danielle and Benjamin for the loss of this beautiful woman. Although we'd lost touch over the years, my memories are many. From the prom, to learning to drive, to the countless trips to AGH, to engagements, weddings, and so many things. They're too numerous to mention. One of my fondest memories was being at the house at Christmastime with the BIG tree in the living room. I swear it took over the entire house! We all loved it! Those were good times that I never thought would end. But these good times have ended much too soon. I have missed my friend and her family for some time now. And now she walks among angels. I know she is looking down on all of us. She is smiling that dazzling smile of her's! Lisa was more than beautiful on the outside, she was a beautiful soul and I will take those beautiful memories with me until I see her again and yes, my friend, we will meet again, Love your friend always, Shelley

Dear Donna and Danielle,
It has been a long time since I have seen Lisa or all of you. I used to stay the night when we were kids until I started having athsma attacks from the cats. Lisa and I had a lot of fun times together that I had forgotten about until now. I wish we would have kept in touch through the years. I will miss her, you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

My thoughts and prayers go out to Lisa's family. I am sorry for your loss. She was a great girl.

Our thoughts and prayers are there with you and your family at this time of your loss no one can even imagine. Working with David makes me feel like part of the family, even though we had a few chances at socializing, I feel as though I have lost a friend.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Schultz

Dear Donna, Danielle and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss, Lisa was a wonderful person. All I can think about is how many nights I sat with Lisa in her room and we would just laugh and carry on. She was an amazing person and always such a good friend. It has been many years since I have seen her, and all I can think of is happy thoughts of her. I am truly sorry for your loss, Lisa and her family will be in my prayers.
God Bless all of you,
With Deepest Sympathy,
Jim Happ

So sorry for yet another terrible loss for your family. May you find peace in your hearts, knowing how much Lisa and your family is loved by all.

Dear Donna and Danielle,
My heart is with you both.
Love you,
Jeanette

So sorry to hear of the loss of Lisa. She always had a smile on her face and was a nice girl. She will be sadly missed by my brother and myself. My deepest condolences and prayers are with the family.
Greg Happ and Family

Dear Danielle Donna and family,
Words cannot express how sorry I am for the loss of Lisa.
I truly cannot imagine what you are all going through right now.
You have suffered so much loss in the last few weeks, with Neen, and now Lisa. I wish I could do something to take your pain away. Please know I am praying for you all, if you need anything please don't hesitate to call me. I love you, Love Kimmy XOXO

Dear Donna and family,
We are so sorry to hear about Lisa. I know your heart is breaking. You have dealt with so much.
With prayers and sympathy,

I was a classmate of Lisa's. I am so sorry for your loss and will keep your family in my prayers! God Bless you!

My dear friend Donna, words cannot express how sorry I am that you lost your Lisa. I never got to know her but I felt like I did through all of your stories you shared with me over the years. She was such a beautiful girl. I know over the years how many sacrifices you made for her and Miss Millie, our spit fire little redhead. You are an incredible woman that gave until you could give no more. I admire you for that. I am so proud to call you my friend. I love you and will be here for you whenever you need me. Try to stay strong and know that she is at peace now.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time. May God give you the love and strength to get through this time.

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

To Lisa,I didn't no you but I fell as I did just knowing David. Both my wife's and my heart goes out to you and your family.-Chip

To Lisa- My beautiful and dearly departed sister-in-law, with love.
I've been a part of your wonderful family going on 6 years now and through that 6 years, even without being near you, I was able to draw a picture in my head, that to me, represented my sister-in-law. This picture was created from Danielle, Ben, Donna, and Nee Nee's neverending stories of you...Their loving sister/daughter/granddaughter was forever smiling.
Forever Laughing.
Forever Loving.
Lisa, I have been around long enough to know that you are one of the cornerstones of this family. I just don't know how they'll mend where that stone sat...at that corner, bearing all of that weight.
I know you were suffering from lots of things, most of all trying to hold yourself up, as well as that stone in the corner.
God has finally relieved that ever bearing load from your shoulders, this we know.
And now, through this, we can smile - upward, and miss you.
With all of the love in the world...
Your brother in law - Jeff

I don't know any of you, but I was reading this guest book and couldn't help but write something....Lisa must have been a truly amazing person, and just from these entries, I completely feel your pain and am very sorry for your loss. Please know that a stranger is praying for your family right now.

My sweet loving daughter Lisa,
The pain is unbearable after losing you. I feel like my heart has been ripped from my chest. I miss you. You suffered so much in your lifetime, with all the surgical operations and prolonged hospital stays. But you never whined or complained. You took it like a man would, even though you were just a sweet little girl. You’re always upbeat and happy, with those sparkling eyes and your hearty laugh. I remember when you were little, you put your bike behind my car and unknowingly I backed up and ran over it. You said you were sorry and looked so sad and hurt. That day I went and bought you a new bike; a big bike! Your mother said, “Are you out of your mind, Lisa’s too little to ride something that big.” Well, you jumped right on that bike and rode it like nobody’s business. This is just one fond memory of many I’ll always treasure. So, good-bye for now my sweet angel. I love you dearly. I have loved you dearly and you were a blessing to your mother and me. We will see you soon in God’s Kingdom.
I love you,
Pap

So sorry to hear about Lisa. We went to school together. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time.

My Dearest Lisa,

We were suppose to talk this Sun. making arrangements to reconnect with daddy's family. You were so excited about seeing the boys and have David meeting us all. I always prayed that day would come. Three weeks ago when we spoke you cried saying how much you missed daddy and Nee Nee. My dear Lisa I truly am going to miss the time we may have been able to become closer , but I know you are in a more serene place with Daddy and Nee Nee. On Sun. the boys will be there to see you, in peace.

Love & Peace,
Aunt Katie

How is life ever going to be the same w/o you, dear sister? I hate this. I hate it. I hate it. I know you're in a better place. I know you're with our beloved grandmother, Nee-Nee now in Heaven.. but I want you here..with me.. with all of us. I guess that's selfish though. You suffered for so many years and finally your body couldn't continue anymore.

I just wish we had more time. But then again.. what is our time on Earth? A flicker in comparison to Eternity. You were a wonderful person and an amazing Christian. I know that you are in Heaven and that you'll hold a place up there for us. Ironically, one of the names you always called me was, "Angel". Well.. now you're my angel, Lisa. I know this. And I feel you close, even still. And I hope that you help me to find a way to comfort Mummy and David through this b/c they, like me, are completely lost w/o you.

I love you.. I miss you.. until we meet again in Heaven, Ta-Ta!! xoxo

Babygirl

Donna and Family,

You have my deepest sympathy, I was so sad to hear about Lisa. She was such a pretty young lady. I still remember sitting there and talking to her at Millie's funeral, its hard to believe she is gone. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this time.

Sharon Quigley (Smith)

My Sweet Lisa,
I never thought this day would ever come. A child is never supposed to die before their mother. I can’t believe that you are gone from me forever. You were the light of my life. We shared so many happy times and sad ones also. You were my best friend. How do I survive this without you. I miss your beautiful eyes, that smile and your sense of humor. You were beautiful inside and out. I was always so proud of you. You were always so enthusiastic about everything. You were the most loving and kind hearted person. For you giving a gift was more exciting than receiving one. When you received a gift you were always appreciative. You never took anything for granted.
With being ill for the last thirty years you never gave up or asked why me Lord. You trusted God completely. The 8 major operations made you stronger. When they told you that you were inoperable you always prayed for a miracle. You never gave up. The pain was intolerable and you always tried to put on that it wasn’t that bad, but we all knew how sick you were. I knew that I would lose you, but I didn’t want to believe that it would come this soon. Each day was a battle for you. I admired your courage. You were determined that it wasn’t going to ruin your life. I remember you were tutored through high school and you wanted to go to college. You graduated from Carlow and Geneva and I never understood why you didn’t give up but you didn’t.
I was so happy when you married David because he was the blessing that I had prayed for. You two had eleven wonderful years. You both made the most out of each day. I know how much you loved him and how much he adored you. Your home was a happy and peaceful home with all of your animals which you called your kids. It was hard for me to see you move far away, but knowing how happy he made you made it less sad for me.
Last month when we lost Nee-Nee (grandmother), I was fearful that you might not be able to deal with this loss. You and Nee-Nee were one soul. She at eighty-five would take that road trip 4 times a year to Bristol, Indiana. I would carry her cane, cart and wheelchair and off we would go to your house. We would have such fun singing and watching her wave at all of the truckers. She was such a flirt. It was such a shock when Nee-Nee died last month. I do believe that you died of a broken heart. Now you two are together again. I never thought it would be a month apart. My heart is broken because I lost you both. I always saw the two of you nuzzle together in bed just laughing and telling secrets. Your final resting place will be beside Nee-Nee and I am happy that you will be close to her.
I heard that you came to Danielle in a dream her telling that “baby girl this is such a beautiful place and don’t worry about me”. You’re with Nee-Nee, Daddy and Debbie. Save a place for me. I can’t wait for the day that we will all be together again . The only consolation to my unbearable pain is the you are with God in heaven. Without this I probably would go mad. I know that you have no more pain and no more pills. God gave us his word that there would be no more pain or no more heartache. Praise God for that promise from him. I must believe this and I do.
Jesus, take care of my Lisa and Nee-Nee and hold them close to you. They were two faithful servants that believed in your word. Please tell them both that I will miss them forever. I have so many wonderful memories, but right now they are too painful to think about now. Jesus, please give them their healthy bodies without pain. You said in my house there are many mansions and I know that you have prepared a beautiful place for them.

Lisa’s journey has just begun.
Don’t think of Lisa as gone away...
Lisa’s journey has just begun,
Life holds so many facets...
This earth is only one.
Just think of Lisa resting
from the sorrows and the
tears in a place of warmth
and comfort where there are
no days and years. Think how
she must be wishing that we could
know today how nothing but our
sadness can really pass away.
And think of Lisa as living in the
hearts of those she touched...
For nothing loved is ever lost...
And Lisa was loved so much.
Sleep with the angels
and know that your mother
will never stop loving you
until she draws her last breath.
I love you, Mummy

My sypathy to your family. I went to high school with Lisa. How sad to have lost her.

What a beautiful lady. My sincere sympathy to your entire family. May God who see your tears and pain of heart give you all the needed comfort and strenght to go from one day to next. God promise: He is healing the brokenhearted ones, And is binding up their painful spots. (Psalm 147:3)