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From Cindy Flaxman

Posted in Uncategorized on February 5, 2009| 4 Comments »

Cindy’s email which is an incredible testament of how much Lisa influenced her family and peers…Cindy, thank you for having the courage to write and share this with us

Dear Heidi,
I cannot thank you enough for what you have created for Lisa. I go to
the website every day multiple times, I sit in front of the videos and
look at her beautiful face and miss her, and cry, but I have not had
the heart to write to you until today. You might not even realize how
your own life embodies Lisa’s whole attitude,
” Life is short – don’t miss the good stuff. Open your eyes and let
it all in.
You won’t be sorry…”
That is exactly what Lisa did in the last 5 years of her life. What I
admire you (and her) for is grabbing those opportunities, expressing
yourself in every way possible through words and images and reaching
out to the world, living life in such a big way, with such carefree
energy and enthusiasm. I cannot believe how many things you do, how
many lives you must touch, as Lisa did. No wonder you were such good
friends growing up. Although I travelled with Lisa through the last
painful 8 months of her life I still cannot wrap my mind around the
outcome, the fact that she is no longer here. Lest anyone ever think
that siblings cannot affect your existence, mine is a testimony to the
power of a sister’s love. Lisa told me in October that she didn’t want
me to be without her. And I knew she understood how changed I would
be. Lisa shaped my whole life. Whether running toward her, away from
her or with her I defined myself in relation to my big sister. Today I
define myself as a bearer of her spirit. And Lisa’s spirit is so easy
to access. She threw her soul to the wind and let it fall where it
would. She made it her job, through writing poetry, singing songs,
connecting with people, not to leave any questions about how she felt.
I can never repay her for the security she gave to me as my protector,
my advocate, my biggest fan. I can only hope to give it back to her
family, those most deserving of her continued legacy, those at the
very center of her spirit, Jonathan, Benjamin, Sophie and Zachary.
Lisa, I have loved you with my soul every day of our lives, and for
that I am grateful.