Aug 3, 2011
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Thinking about you all today and sending hugs and love
Aug 2, 2011
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Tomorrow Kris, Nate, Sammie, and I will be releasing six balloons in Leah's memory. Each balloon will have a little prayer attached to it. It is our tradition--a sad, yet heartfelt one. It is hard to believe. I look at Nathan, just six weeks younger than Leah, and Phil and Karen and Kylie's loss holds such weight--especially this week. God BLess You All. We love you. Watch out for us angel Leah....
June 27, 2011
Location: Indianapolis, IN
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Karen, I still think of you quite often. You are quite the mom in my eyes! God bless you today and always.
June 13, 2011
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I just read the update on Leah's Journey about the success of your fund raiser. Congratulations to you, and all of those people who support you in remembering Leah and honoring her memory by helping others....Her spirit certainly does live on in the hearts of those who knew her.
March 30, 2011
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Hi, Karen.
I just want to let you know I'm thinking about you and Leah today. Take care!
Love,
Cynthia
Jan 11, 2011
Your URL: www.julialujan.com
Location: West Covina, CA (LA County)
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Leah's Family,
I'm thinking of Leah and her family today.
My Julia was born just 6-days after Leah. She died 3-yrs. after her. Today is the 3-yr. anniversary of her diagnosis. Julia had an anaplastic astrocytoma brain tumor. She had a short fight, 10-months.
Julia was our only child. We lost a lot when we lost her, as all parents do, regardless of the number of remaining children.
You are right, there are so many deep, deep questions. I feel that we must also consider that maybe our children where chosen, chosen to get a head start on something wonderful, something amazing that we just can see or even imagine.
My Julia was so full of life too. She loved every second of it. We have lots of audio of her, and on more than one occassion, she explains how one must carry one with joy even when life gets tough. I can't say that I live her advice, but I do wonder at the words she left behind.
I know I'm rambling, but I just wanted to say that I hope our reward in Heaven is all the greater for our suffering here on earth. It's true, we suffer the greatest loss of all. It will be with us until the day we die, but we'll be with them one day. I pray that the Lord allows our children to give us signs, gifts and love (and that we recognize them as such) to help keep our hope and belief strong.
I too am so grateful that I was chosen to be Julia's mother. I would do it over and over again. I loved caring for her, sick or not. She was my everything.
Praying for the children and their families always, saying extra special prayers for you today.
Leann
Mother of Julia Lujan, Forever 8 (Aug. 11, 2000 - Nov. 4, 2008)
Jan 10, 2011
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Dear Karen, Phil and Kylie.
Hey there James Family! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!! Anne and I wanted to reach to you and wish Leah a Happy Birthday!!! Today is a very special day for all of us who have been touched by Angel Leah. We know that today is a special day for you. We want you to know that we love you all and or Happy Hearts are with you always. Anne and I will stop by to visit Leah and leave her a special gift for her birthday today. We will send you pics. Hey there Kylie. We are so proud of you and your achievements this past year. We missed both you and your mom during Christmas at U 0f M Motts. You both were with us in spirit. It was great to see your dad again and have him here with us. We will all get together soon for the walk/run. We are looking forward to it.
...Remember that God has a plan for us all and that he challenges us everyday to push forward to do his good work. I believe that Leah James is with God and is also pushing us forward to do her good work. We want you to know that we will always be there with you for friendship, love, and support. Together we cry, laugh, live, and love. For Leah we continue to have HAPPY HEARTS.
Love, Paul and Anne
Jan 2, 2011
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Dear Karen, Phil and Kylie,
You remain in our thoughts and prayers; prayers for all those that have lost a child, or have a child struggling with an illness. We hope the real message of Christmas gave you some peace this year, that Jesus did exist and He brought hope to the world. God, who created us, knows our deepest thought or wound we have in our hearts. Someday, all those wounds will be gone. He wants us to live with a purpose while on this earth. God's blessings to you as we end this Christmas season, and begin a new year. In His plan, you will return to Michigan. Looking forward to seeing you on your next visit.
With love,
Diane Verploegh
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Dec 23, 2010
Location: Lakewood, CO
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Love your update! I hope every one is healthy and enjoying the Holiday Season there. We try to keep a little bit of Sam in our Christmas, but it's Holidays like these where it's hits you a bit harder than the rest of the year. Big big hugs from here! Merry Christmas and Happy 2010!
Dec 23, 2010
Location: Dearborn, MI
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Karen,
Thinking of you and wishing you happiness at Christmastime and blessings in 2011.
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