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"My Sister's Legacy of Hope and
Love"
Wednesday
April 23, 2003
Tricia Lenz told of the tragic loss of her
sister, Susie, due to a
homicide. Susie had been a best friend to Tricia. They attended classes
together at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire and enjoyed
talking and sharing times together.
Following Susie's death, Tricia's faith in God was shattered. How could
God allow such evil to occur? How could a person maintain faith in the
face of such a senseless tragedy? Tricia was unable to face the
questions and closed the door on pursuing them.
Years later, a victim advocate encouraged Tricia to tell the story of
her sister and the relationship Susie and Tricia had shared. Over the
course of months and years, Tricia was able to come to terms with her
sister's death, even meeting with Susie's murderer in the prison where
he served his term.
Through these experiences, as well as much prayer and Bible searching,
Tricia was able to find peace about the situation. She re-established
her strong relationship with God, but with a different focus compared
with before. She realized God allows bad to happen, but promises to be
with us through it all. Her story is one of faith, love, and hope.
Tricia ended her remarks by showing a video with pictures of her
family including many pictures of Susie.
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“From one man He made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and He determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live. God did this so that men would seek Him and perhaps reach out for Him and find Him, though He is not far from each of us. “ --Acts 17: 26-27.