For us, the women in Romania, Heather-Dawn Small has been a joy and a delight. She was a true sister, encouraging, comforting, helping, and hugging. She prayed. She lavished love. She made time for everyone and showed appreciation for every soul. I cherished her and loved her dearly. When we heard the news of her passing, our souls grieved greatly, but we took hold with confidence in the Savior and the promise that He would return to take us home and we would meet again in a world without pain and tears. I share some thoughts expressed by the sisters:
"She had tremendous power in her words. She spoke with the power of the Holy Spirit in all presentations. She was blessed with great gifts and used the gifts she received. Now her struggle is over! We pray for her family and may the Lord help us, too, to be able to meet again in heaven."
Alina Lupu, Director of Women's Ministries Department, Moldova Conference, Romania
"The pain of losing a mother in Israel, such as Heather was, fights in my soul with admiration for the example she left us: determined, steadfast, a fighter, emanating inspiration and joy even in the most fierce circumstances! May God help us to follow her example!"
Viorica Avrămiea, Singles coordinator, Romanian Union
"My dear sister, you have been a model of life and prayer for me in the mission and you have impressed me very much with your special Bible. Farewell, our dear Heather-Dawn, until the day of resurrection in the Kingdom with Jesus Christ."
Anna Nădășan, Director of Women's Ministries, Southern Transylvania Conference
"I am so sorry! May God comfort and strengthen your loved ones, we pray for them!"
Daniela Petreacă, Director of the Women's Ministries, Oltenia Conference
"A new proof to understand how fragile life is! May God comfort her family! Respect for all her work! She remains in our hearts and minds an excellent model of mission."
Simona Anca, Director of Women's Ministries, Northern Transylvania Conference
"She impressed me so much at Women's Ministries! She was a role model for everyone. She was unique! I made it my goal to work even harder so that Satan could be defeated."
Bianca Timșa-Stoicescu
"She was a true servant, a worthy example to follow, a pearl in the Savior's crown. From today on, Women's Ministries is poorer!"
Gertrude Radu
"May the Lord soothe and comfort the suffering of her loved ones and motivate them to desire to see their dear one again! May the Lord help us to understand how vulnerable and fleeting we each are, being part of a fierce battle in which Satan seeks to bring us down and even lose hope. May the Lord be our strength and victory!"
Ibi Mărgerușanu
"Our hope in Jesus Christ!" Irina Nădășan
Heather-Dawn was an ambassador of Heaven among earthlings, herself an earthling among earthlings of all cultures. God has blessed us with her ministry and helped us learn to do mission, to save people. She was not afraid, she was not discouraged, she was strong, and had an unshakable faith in the Almighty. She was a role model for us and a blessing. Her heart has stopped beating, but until the resurrection of the righteous, it is only a moment. Farewell, our dear sister, Heather-Dawn, until we meet the Lord! And we know it is very near!
Reflections gathered by Liliana Radu, Director of Women's Ministries Department, Romanian Union