Just wanted to stop by to say Leah, you and your family have been in my thoughts so much today...not sure why this day more than others, but everything seemed to remind me of Leah today. Hope she's smiling down on all of you. Hugs, Lisa.
Sherry Bridson
Dec 17, 2008
Comments: Hi Karen, Phil and Kylie, I got new cd by Sarah McLachlan, The song and cd are titled "Wintersong". Have you heard it? It reminds me of you and Leah. So beautiful. I too am reminded daily of your sweet angel. I miss her gentle,quiet ways. As always I pray for your family (and now so many other's) to find peace and joy this Christmas season. Love and Miss you guys, Ms Sherry
Hi Karen and Phil, Just a note to say hello. This time of year is so heavy with thoughts of loved ones. I am sure your heart is especially heavy too. I will stop and see Leahs tree soon when I go visit mom. That is nice planting a tree. It was nice to see you guys and dance it up at the wedding. Fun that you made me go get Phil to shake it up too. ha ha. Have a heavy but happy and more so healthy holiday and new year. Love ya. Pam
Rachel
Dec 12, 2008
Your URL: www.michiganherrs.blogspot.com
Location: Michigan
Comments: Hi, I just found your website through the pediatric brain tumors group in Yahoo. My son was dx with a brain tumor in Feb. I was directed to your site through a link of 'What Not to Say' and then as all cancer moms seem to do, I got curious about Leah's story and noticed your family isn't too far from mine. After returning from St. Jude in October and watching some of the kids there die from their brain tumors I have become almost obsessed with trying to get HR 7153 (amend title IV of the Public Health Service Act to create a National Childhood Brain Tumor Prevention Network to provide grants and coordinate research with respect to the causes of and risk factors associated with childhood brain tumors) cosponsered by Congressman McCotter in January when the bill is reintroduced. I am not having much luck yet as the auto bail outs seem to be more of a priority. But I will keep trying.
Hopefully someday kids won't have to go through what your daughter lived through and what my son is going through.
Rachel
Christine Peay
Nov 27, 2008
Location: Brooklyn, Michigan
Comments:
Hi Karen.I think of you and your family often -especially more now with Christmas approaching. You still continue to amaze me.Although you likely don’t even realize it, you have helped many with your posts.By your writings people have not only gained knowledge about childhood cancer and the trials associated with it, but they’ve also learned the affects of coping with day to day living after a child is taken away.The emptiness never goes away.The hurt eventually lessens but is always still there.Without a doubt, you are among the best of the best of moms!Your writings are a tribute to Leah who truly was a little angel here on earth.NO ONE will ever forget her bravery, her unending determination and the compassion she spread to all during her short life.It’s easy to see that those qualities she had, even at such a young age, were because of you.
Your time with Leah was too short and it wasn't fair. Yet you manage to spread feelings of thankfulness for the time she was with your family. That's important. You were trully blessed!
Keep up the good work(S) with the foundation.You are making a difference and I’m very proud of you.Don’t give up giving.Remember, too:If better is possible, good is not enough!
Comments: Hi. I saw your beautiful video and wanted to express my prayers for your family and your precious angel. My nephew Noah, who is 3 years old was diagnosed with DIPG on 6/10/08. Right now he is in the "honeymoon period" and we hope that all the little angels are giving him the strength to fight this. Keep fighting for the cause and best of luck to you in your endeavors.
Comments: Hi Karen, I just wanted to drop you a note to let you know that you and your family continue to be in my thoughts. I miss Room 8 and all of the children who shared their days with Leah. I continue working with young children and cherish the hugs and fun times with them. The smiles and laughter, the shyness and tears that surround me everyday...all remind me of Leah. This year, I have a little girl in my class who plays with her belly button throughout the day and I can't help but think of Leah! Have a peaceful Thanksgiving. Hugs and love, Melissa
Hi Karen. I was just listening to the song The Scientist by Cold Play. Every time I hear the song, it reminds me of you and I think of you and I think of Leah. I was at the Bakery on Monroe the other day with Kevin and Carley - we stop there and get a cookie every now and then and I think of when you stopped there with Leah to get a cookie if she had a good day a Julie Ann's with potty training. :) A while back I told the bakery about Leah and that you use to take her there to get a cookie. :) They were very touched and were very glad I shared that with them. I'm sorry I haven't been in touch recently but I ran into Holly today and we both thought it would be good to get together with you and have lunch and visit! I would like that!
I was just reading through Karen's post and I couldn't help but write you guys something. I hope you're all doing good. My mom brings up Leah sometimes and it makes me so sad to think of how such a beautiful, happy little girl could be taken away after just five years. My mom made me a CD with this song on it called "Borrowed Angels" by Kristin Chenoweth. It remind me a lot of Leah; it's a very beautiful song. I want you to know how much I admire all of you for being able to go through something as hard as Leah's passing. You're all a very strong family, and I think you should be reminded of that every day. Everyone who came into contact with Leah knew how wonderful and happy she was, and I think more than anything, we all have you to thank for that. I love you guys!