entry 2161
name: Mom James
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It's been a while since I've written but you all are always on my mind. I have Leah's pictures all over the house, upstairs and down, and I never tire of looking at her smiling face. I especially love the calendar you gave us with different pictures of her and Kylie - the best Christmas gift of all. Sometimes out of the blue I think of the more unpleasant memories, especially those last 2 days of her life and my heart is so heavy with grief. I so enjoyed seeing Kylie's skit at school a couple of weeks ago. She did so well, and is so very beautiful. It was great having breakfast with you afterwards Karen and catching up on news. My daily prayer for all of you is that you will be comforted and find some joy and happiness again and know God's presence in your lives.
date: 11:01 am - Tuesday,April 4, 2006

entry 2160
name: Stephanie
email: neppy@wideopenwest.com
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Karen, Oh how a wish that there was some way to ease your pain but I know there is not. I think of Leah,Phil,Kylie, and you almost daily. Last week in mass I prayed to God to please give you the strength you need to continue on. I also prayed to Leah. I asked her if she could please send a sign your way soon.....I hope she did. Thinking of you....
date: 3:03 pm - Monday,April 3, 2006

entry 2159
name: Tammie Wilson
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Phil, Karen, and Kylie, Just want you tell you again what a special family you are to me. As I go about the routine of life, Leah is never far from my thoughts. I have a photo of she and Kylie on a wall in my office, and the three tiny glass gifts sit amidst photographs on a shelf. A constant reminder that my life was touched by an angel. I read your updates regularly and pray each day for that God's love and peace will wrap itself around your hearts.
date: 11:54 am - Monday,April 3, 2006

entry 2158
name: Lana
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Reading your note and your comment that it is getting harder hit home with me. I remember thinking around the 7-8 month mark "what's wrong with me, why am I falling apart now?" I think your body goes into shock with a significant loss..it seems that 7 or 8 months later when my mind thought I could handle the grief, it came in waves. It took me until recently (20 months) to be able to think about my husband and laugh at something that came to my mind or think of him without crippling pain. Losing a child is so much harder, so I don't understand when you will feel any relief. I'm sorry for your pain, but think of you often. I've spent a lot of time praying for Kylie -- it's so hard on the kids.
date: 11:23 am - Monday,April 3, 2006

entry 2157
name: Laura Modjeski
email: lmodjeski@cablespeed.com
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Hi Karen, Phil and Kylie, thinking of you all and still praying for strength for all of you everyday. You are in my thoughts and prayers! God bless you all!
date: 8:30 pm - Sunday,April 2, 2006

entry 2156
name: Colleen
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It's amazing how often through out the day I think of Leah. There seems to be so much that I see and do during the day that just triggers a thought of her. I find myself wanting to tell everyone I know about Leah and direct them to this website to read her story. Just wanted to stop by and say hi and let you know that I think of you guys all the time. Give Kylie a big bear hug from the Brehms!
date: 8:54 am - Sunday,April 2, 2006

entry 2155
name: Christine(Renaes daughter)
email: tineybaby2002@yahoo.com
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Hi Phil, Karen, and Kylie! I know its been a while since I've been over to aunt Annes to see you all, but I get my license in a month and I will be over to visit Kylie more often. Maybe to take her to get icecream? Ask her, I would love to take her. I know it hurts to think about Leah still with her bright beautiful smile and those eyes that could never lie. From time to time I still do. It scares me because I always thought someone close to me would never die until I was mature enough to handle it, but I guess that God tests everyone. I have this website "myspace" or whatever, and they had a section to write your heroes, and not to be cheesy or anything but I wrote down Leah James. She taught me that life is not about how long your there, but what you pursue and do while your living. It's like, everyone takes their breaths for granteed, and with Leah, I think she knew what she was doing. Being a perfect angel. Thank you for letting me comment. Leah I love you sweetie, I know you will forever be in my heart, you have changed me as a whole in only 5 years. Amen. Love always and forever, Christine
date: 9:29 am - Friday,March 31, 2006

entry 2154
name: Kim Cislo
email: kountrykimmy@hotmail.com
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To The James Family, You are always in my thoughts & prayers. God has blessed us for the gift of Leah. She is an angel. She will never be forgotten. I read your entries often. I feel your pain and wish I could take that away. I am forever grateful that Leah found me my "Tim". A gift that was very unexpected. I thank her every day. Thinking of you and sending lots of love, Kim
date: 4:06 pm - Thursday,March 30, 2006

entry 2153
name: A friend
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Dear Karen and Phil. As you begin to get ready to sell your home, don't worry about Leah not finding you. She stays close and will follow you no matter where you are. She is alive in your spirit and makes her room in your heart, not your house. Just remember that no matter how difficult all of this is, you still have your precious Kylie; love her, nurture her and enjoy each minute that you have with her. She needs you now, more than ever. Leah will understand and walk beside you all of the way. Blessings to each of you!
date: 3:00 pm - Thursday,March 30, 2006

entry 2152
name: Lisa
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Still thinking of you constantly. I just received one of your "Think About It" bracelets from Colleen and...I do every single day. Praying for you, wishing you a few smiles each and every day. Hugs...
date: 5:48 pm - Wednesday,March 29, 2006