Heidi Lane

Heidi Lane is a thrilling newcomer to Lakeside. God has shown much to this fearless flower as she faced many things while travelling in various different countries on assignment!  “Blessed are the pure in heart.” Matthew 5:8.  This short summary gives the reader only a glimpse into the life of Heidi and her fascinating career in the competitive world of fashion. Most importantly, we get a deep peek into the heart of an innocent woman blindsided by deception. Heidi was born in 1954 in the small town of St Petersburg, Florida. Her dad John was a violinist who worked as a salesman when he left the military. Her mother Carole founded a dance studio in Wisconsin where little Heidi learned to dance and to perform. Heidi and her mom attended an Episcopalian church while dad claimed he found God in nature.  When Heidi was 19 years old she courageously moved to New York to pursue her acting and modeling career. Her only sibling, Marita also moved to New York and while Heidi moved into Saint Catherine’s Residence for girls in New York City, Marita moved into the dark world of drugs and she died of an overdose of heroine at the age of 26. God’s hand was on Heidi as she pursued her dream career path. While many young hopefuls spend years to get hired in the world of modeling, Heidi was immediately contracted to be a model for JC Penny and Montgomery Ward catalogs. She was a runway model of fashion in Europe with shoots in Milan, Rome, Tokyo, and Paris. Modeling for Armani and other well known designers, she was featured in TV Commercials and in People magazine.  At the age of 29 Heidi got behind the camera and learned all she could about photography. For five years she owned and operated “Studio Elle”,  a training center in Sarasota, Florida  for models. While she was encouraging young models with her extensive experience,  she spent a lot of time in Miami shooting for various agencies. While in Miami she met Gustavo Menendez, an aspiring musician. After dating for 5 years,  at the age of 40, they were married in 1994. Gustavo was from Argentina and he traveled within Heidi's "Who’s Who" circle.

In 2013, while Heidi was on a business trip to London and Paris, she got a call that her dad died of a sudden heart attack. This news brought Heidi back home to comfort her mother. Looking back Heidi admits that Gustavo had zero interest in God, therefore there were lonely dark days, as they never had anything more than a physical connection.  Heidi and Gustavo purchased and fully remodeled their home in Miami Shores.  Gustavo traveled on location with Heidi to Fiji, Hawaii, and the Bahamas while their home was being remodeled. He met Ellen, the President of Warner Chapelle Publishing in Miami and got hired in 2014.  Soon after he landed a solid job in the music industry, in 2014 Gustavo told Heidi that he could no longer be married to her because he had fallen in love with a younger model from Argentina.  Heidi was devastated as the truth about her husband’s infidelity sunk in. Heidi attended bible studies in Florida and she wrote several soul fortifying scriptures in the back of her Bible. “You are more than a conqueror, victory is in store for the upright, be relentless in the pursuit of God’s promises, God will restore what has been stolen, the Lord’s purpose will prevail, God is faithful.” A picture of Heidi's worn "Jesus is Calling Bible" demonstrates her desire to know Jesus and become more like Him. While reading  Philippians 4:8-13 God has renewed her faith in Him, and in His ways. She soon realized the Truth. There had always been an emptiness in her that no amount of fame, fortune or man could fill. When Gustavo left her to process his shocking choice, Heidi stepped outside and looked up. Just then a plane was painting this message across the sky “JESUS LOVES YOU”. Heidi’s heart embraced this as a sign from God.  She was forced to sell their home in Miami, and their cottage in Mount Dora, Florida. After the hard task of liquidating all her assets, in 2015, Heidi and her mom decided to live together. They purchased a condo in Bradenton, Florida and they chose to travel and see what new country they might live in.  These two brave women investigated

Ecuador, Bali, Portugal, Guatemala, and finally Nicaragua as potential home countries. Just as the government of Nicaragua began to crumble, Heidi and Carol wisely chose to check out Mexico and ended up in Puerto Vallarta in 2018. “They worshiped idols, though the Lord had said, “You shall not do this.” 2 Kings 17:12 Within the world of fashion and Hollywood it is easy to get caught up in idol worship. Heidi was quick to share how “Christ in me, is His hope for glory.” Remembering the day that she was baptized in the pool of her pastor in Puerto Vallarta in August 2018.  “So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in Him, rooted and built up in Him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. Colossians 2:6 Like we all are, Heidi is being changed into the image of Christ. Surrendering all of who she ever has been, she emerged a new creation in Christ. The resume of Heidi includes writing a script for a T.V pilot called   “Away We Grow” and like a prophecy being fulfilled, Heidi is away from a life of glamor, living at Lakeside and willing to grow “in Christ”.   “The best and most beautiful things in this world cannot be seen or ever heard, but must be felt with the heart.” Helen Keller.  Heidi was written up in People Magazine for her “Crazi Net”. A fashion bag filled with ways that caused women to get creative in their fashion.  Macy’s department store in San Francisco hired her to design windows and she was also featured in Seventeen and in fashion spreads for Mademoiselle Magazines. Her face also graced Italian and Vogue catalogs. Heidi’s joy

has lit up many prints, and T.V. commercials. Today Heidi lives in Chapala with her precious performing pooch “LuLu Ball”.  Heidi is no longer acting or performing, she has placed Jesus on the throne of her heart and it is her desire to bring Him glory. She has been wired by God to encourage others and she does this very well!   With a brief introduction at a purse party, I was led to have Heidi use her talent and take a publicity shot needed for one of my projects. Since she joined Abundant Life Church at Lakeside her photos have been featured in the local OJO Magazine and several families have contracted her for reunions, anniversaries and weddings. This extraordinary woman has the talent to make everyone smile, even our fur babies! Do not hesitate to contact her by email for an appointment for a personal photo shoot. EMAIL: lanehp7@gmail.com