There are some authors that you just seem to know, even though you’ve never met. For me, you, Cynthia, are one of those. It seems that every group I belong to, every large Christian writers’ conference I attend, many blog posts I have read, and even the blogging group I contribute to regularly includes you. You are everywhere!
I feel like I know you…not in the way your family knows you, of course. Daughter, sister, wife, mother, mother-in-law, auntie. And definitely not the way your close circle of friends knows you. Confidante. Party planner. Vacation partner. School chum. Bridesmaid. Mother of your son’s best friend. Life of the party. Quiet country girl.
And what of Chad, the cat? Spoiled by this human who met his every need—and then some. Maybe you being a cat person makes another connection for us.
Or perhaps it’s that you won a writing contest in high school—okay, so mine was only an honorable mention, but for me, that’s when the writing bug bit. Perhaps for you, too.
Although you cut your teeth on writing articles and short stories, you later ventured into books. And such tales! History and romance and hope and the love of words woven into a tapestry that delighted all the senses.
And I’m not the only one. I’ve read notes on your Facebook page left by friends and fans alike, who all recognize that this world is poorer, and heaven is richer, because you’ve gone on ahead.
Several described you as a pillar of faith and strength. I think that was never more evident than in the valiant battle you waged in recent months. While some might mistakenly say you lost that war, we know differently.
You have once again proven that death has no hold over those who call Jesus their Lord and Savior.
Know this: you live on in your books. In your family and friends. In the articles and short stories that we never tire of reading.
Save me a comfy chair in the library, Cynthia.
Your ever hopeful “friend”, Donna
www.donnaschlachter.com
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So sorry to hear of this loss. Prayers for all those who loved her. May God's arms wrap you all with His love.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Connie. She was...is well-loved.
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