There will never be a friend to replace who Heidi was, to me and many others. She was generous, strong willed, compassionate and she loved Jesus. She was the iron that sharpened my iron. She nudged me to be the person I am today. She challenged me to walk away from things that weren't good for me, and to pursue those things that were. I knew that if I ever had a need, she would do her best to help. One summer we began walking together for exercise. She had me up and on the sidewalk by 6:00 a.m. On one particular walk, she was listening to music in her headphones and she said," You have to hear this!" and we listened together to Kirk Franklin's "Imagine Me". Imagine me became an anthem of sorts for both of us in that moment. Tears rolled down my cheeks and we both imagined our lives being completely loved by The Father and our Lord Jesus. That day was a beginning for me, and I think of Heidi's faithful influence and sisterly love. It's difficult to imagine that I can't pick up the phone to call her, to tell her what's going on in my life, and to hear what is going on in hers. My "hope" is in knowing she stands in embrace with her Savior. She so deeply loved him and wanted to serve him with all of her heart. I look forward to her greeting me one day and sitting down to talk about everything that has happened since we have been apart. I look forward to seeing her bright smile and getting a "Heidi Hug". For now, I miss her more than I can express. My heart goes out to those she so fiercely loved, her mother, her children, her siblings and their spouses, her father and additional extended family, as well as her friends that she held closely to her heart. My love to you all. Her absence will leave a huge empty place and will have a profound impact on us all. I love you my dear friend. Keep praying for us while you are with Jesus. I KNOW you will and I'm sure you already have some great idea's to share with him concerning us. You are such a go-getter! Thank you for being my dear friend. You will always be in my thoughts. My memories are so precious now. They keep you alive in my heart. Till we meet again Heidi.

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