“We need to trust God during the storm so we can use what He has given us as a sail to make it across the ocean of trials. Sometimes we are forced to anchor in tough weather, but when we trust Him, we do not sink.”
These beautiful words written by author Lisa M. Buske gripped my heart. I know what it’s like to have a sister kidnapped and murdered.
Lisa’s story about Heidi exposes the anguish a person’s heart endures during a time of waiting. Knowing her sister has been kidnapped she feels swallowed up by the investigation. Feeling hopeless she clings to any piece of information that comes in and tries to fill her time with task she is allowed to do.
Minutes turn into hours and hours into days and still no Heidi. The anticipation is almost unbearable. The expression of “pure grief in a parent” will never be forgotten. “The burden we carry trying to make life easier for others in our family” is one that last for decades.
Lisa was drowning in her sorrow, anger, bitterness, and dabbling with the unknown. Through a precious little boy, God revealed the way to healing, forgiveness, and Him. It was then she realized that God did hear her weeping through the night for her Heidi. God used a child, a precious soul, to guide Lisa and show her the way into His loving arms.
Lisa, our paths will be connected forever. We have endured dark days. We are sisters that long to have one more hug, one more chance to whisper, I love you. Our day will come when Heidi and Kathy meet us at the gates of heaven. In the meantime we labor to help others.
Isn’t it just like God to bring us together? To God be the glory, great things He has done.
Love you my friend,
Karen
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Karen Beaudin is a published author and accomplished speaker who addresses the subject of unsolved murders to various institutions, including universities, law enforcement, and religious organizations during conferences and training seminars. She promotes the value of Cold Case Units and its importance to families of murder victims. Karen also supports the creation of websites for unsolved homicides and unresolved deaths. These websites can provide valuable information to law enforcement and makes available a place to leave anonymous tips.
Karen's media interviews include Elizabeth Vargas from ABC 20/20, Bob Ward, Crime Reporter from Fox News Boston; Sean MacDonald, Andy Hershberger, and Ray Brewer from WMUR TV. In 2009 Karen and her sisters were influential in establishing New Hampshire's first Cold Case Unit. During Victims' Rights Week, 2010, the Gloddy family received a certificate of appreciation from Governor John Lynch for their outstanding service on behalf of victims' of crime.
To arrange a speaking engagement, contact Karen through her website, or by sending her an e-mail as indicated.
http://www.karenbeaudin.com
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A Child Is Missing exposes the reality that murder follows a family throughout their entire life. Future events often loop back to the day when a loved one's life was taken by the hands of a murderer.
Karen's sister Kathy was murdered in 1971. The case was reactivated in 1983 and again in 2004. In 2006 Kathy's remains were exhumed for DNA. A Child is Missing: Searching for Justice is the sequel to A Child Is Missing, it covers the reopening of Kathy's investigation in 2004 to present date. Karen interviewed over fifty people for the sequel and acquired new information from retired investigators.
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beautiful. your words breathe hope, love and peace for the soul.
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Thank you Carolee!
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