Message from Laura
Liza-Lovers,
It's been a long day of searching, talking, questioning, and decision-making while trying to soak in every moment of Liza's quiet presence.
Therefore, I'm going to borrow a friend's appropriately beautiful words sent to me - and to all of us - on this day:
It seems quiet, Laura. At least you may think.
What you’re actually hearing is the silence of heartbreak. The deafening tone that accompanies disbelief and the loss of words that could possibly make a difference. There are none. But I’d be remiss if I didn’t say that out loud.
What you also can’t hear, is this army in Asheville. This contingency of Laura lovers, of Liza lovers; minds twisting and turning, bellies aching, guts wrenching, to come up with something that can ease the pain that we can never fully know. I can only think it unbearable. Confounding even.
And theres another thing, you can’t hear through these snipets of the keyboard…the screams and bellows at the top of these mountains and neighborhood hills, our fists pounding into the pillow nightly asking “why”, the anguish on the daily car commutes as we get lost in thought and spill another round of tears. But I’d be remiss if I didn’t say that out loud.
I know that ultimately this quiet reflection provides us the opportunity to even more fully grasp the profound impact and remarkable light that Liza has produced in her short years; To more fully understand the fortitude of the human spirit and the power of connection; the true gift of knowing people like you and being graced by a presence as magical as Liza’s. There is purpose, I just hate that you have to bear the agony for the world to take heed. Please know when we extoll her beauty, her profound soul and provide terms of endearment, encouragement and love, it is not a dismissal of the reality that these are your hardest and darkest days. We are beaming that ray of light, amplifying the beautiful experience of knowing you, and the honor that you share your pain. What we wouldn’t give to take it away.
When there is quiet Laura-perceived silence-we are merely celebrating and proving, that you both are beyond words.
Continued prayers for strength, courage, peace and healing.
🙏💗🌈✨
Comments (18)
Wow, that is incredibly beautiful. I hope that person is a professional writer…💜
Absolutely beautiful!
Beautiful just beautiful. Athens is praying day and night ❤️
Praying for beautiful Liza, her amazing family, supportive friends, and everyone that adores her precious soul. I came across the below years ago while working as a nurse caring for grieving families and wanted to share. "Grief, I've learned, is really just love. It's all the love you want to give, but cannot. All of that unspent love gathers in the corners of your eyes, the lump in your throat, and in the hollow part of your chest. Grief is just love with no place to go"
Praying for all of you. Even people like me who don’t know you and your family are so heartbroken and feel a gut wrenching pain for you. Please know so many care and are lifting Liza up in prayer.
what a way with words....so eloquently said. peace be with you
Beautiful words that thoughtfully and aptly describe our heartbreak for all of you, for all of us! Just know that during these difficult and dark days, there is still a lot of light, energy and love being sent to you and Liza. Praying you find peace during these silent times to be able to focus on your amazing daughter! 💕Anne & Ryan, and the Hammonds family
So beautiful and so true. There are no words, but I hope you can feel the love and support from sweet Liza’s UGA family. “What we wouldn’t do to take the pain away” has been in so many of our hearts, Laura. You and your family are so loved ❤️🙏
I have been pulled to read and pray for you and for your entire family. I have shared your story near and far. My close friend and my family have lost loved ones far too young - but even we can’t imagine your plight. Please, please know the profound impact that Liza’s strength, your strength, and your wisdom has had and will continue to have on so many. A testament to the precious life we have all been gifted. May God bless you and be by your side.
Laura, your family and beautiful Liza are in my thoughts these past weeks. The beautiful girl I met many years ago is finding her way to God's arms and Edie. May you find peace in these days ahead and Liza comfort. Wrapping positive thoughts and love around your whole family. ❤️❤️🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Wow … and so so true ❤️
❤️🙏🏻💔✨
Thank You 💜 Laura for sharing this with all of us you are a so wise and compassionate. 💜 Soo grateful for this person who has been able to put into words the reality for us all but Especially for You, Jack & Tom. 🫂I ache for you, my neighbors and friends that have been such a big part of your lives and pray for a guiding light 🕯️to help you all through this difficult time. 🛐 Love Joyce
Praying without ceasing for this precious UGA student, her family and closest friends, her Athens community, and sorority. Asking the Holy Spirit to minister and envelop as only He can. Praying Jesus holds Eliza in His arms of love. 🙏🏽✝️🕊️
I do t know Lisa but have known the Clements family for over 37 years. I pray daily that God covers you in his peace during this journey. I pray that Liza is pain free and you all have this time to gently let her go. My heart breaks for you all and pray that a miracle some how arrives.
So beautifully written. Prayers from Florida for your sweet daughter and family. Bryan was my neighbor when we were very little!!
Laura, please know that even the people you haven’t yet met in person are wrapping you and beloved, beautiful Liza up in love, light, continued prayers, peace, courage and comfort as you navigate these unthinkable waters. Asheville and these mountains are hugging your tender heart and your community is here for you. Huge hugs, Jane Kramer and Jason Sandford
My heart just breaks for you. Wishing you strength and peace