Pieces of the Puzzle

""In sharing her story, Lij manages to lay bare close-to-home, sensitive and deeply rooted emotion with conscious and perceptive observation and brutally honest insight. She does not try to escape when the intimate detail of her journey gets too close for comfort. Instead, she welcomes the reader as a fellow pilgrim with her courageous, introspective testimony. By capturing traces of childlike emotions and precious pieces of her childhood, she creates a theatrical ambience where spiritual warfare reaches climactic intensity. It is this unrestrained testimony that weaves integrity, remarkable talent, and the gift of grace into one to provide truthful nourishment for the weary fellow pilgrim. The complexity of the circumstances makes the human narrative distinctive. The exceptional bond between father and daughter who brave the purifying crucible together is poignant and priceless. Especially to me, who shared Chris' friendship from an early age and who not only experienced, but also understood his notable, solid, and encompassing love for his family. Despite her own incompleteness and human weakness, Lij testifies that the Almighty is in charge and bestows both grace and mercy to all who cling to Him. Therefore, one can ask with believing boldness: 'Lord, please let Your rain fall where my sheep are grazing...' Well done. Receive my heartfelt thanks. With best wishes,"" Louw du Toit Nylsoog ""A beautiful, yet raw journey of valley and mountain top experiences, all laced with hope. I have been personally encouraged and inspired by Lijlanie's strong faith and her wisdom in having the right people on the journey to pick you up when you feel knocked down. I thank you, Lijlanie, for allowing us, the readers, to learn and glean from you and your dear family and for sharing the beauty of a miracle!"" Ps. Jan Rodgers Activate Church, Hamilton, NZ ""I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It really touched my heart as Lijlanie brought the pieces of the puzzle together. Her story inspired me to choose my Aaron and Hur and to fight the good fight of faith, to trust in what God has said to me, even when in the natural things may seem different. A wonderful reminder that we serve a faithful God!"" Liezl Wienand