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name: karen
email: kmkare40@aol.com
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Hi, Karen,Phil, Kylie.. Still praying and thinking about Leah everyday. Karen I reallu understand when you say you don't know how you would go on without Kylie and Phil. Tammie is having that same problem, and doesn't want to go on without Tyler!! It is so hard for her,. and everyday is getting harder for her. Yesterday, was one year that Tyler became an angel. We think about him and Leah everyday, and miss them alot!She just feels she has nothing to live for!,. I just wanted to update you on her. She does send her love, but, is just trying to get through everyday!! I pray for you and your family everyday, and hope God gives you strength!! God Bless! Karen
date: 2:23 pm - Tuesday,January 3, 2006

entry 1940
name: Debbi Baxter
email: dbaxter@northridgechurch.com
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Karen, I continue to read your updates regularly and we pray for you and your family regularly. My 8 year old son Brandon, who has a very tender heart, continues to pray every night, "please bless Leah's family not to be so sad". I'm so sorry for your grief and continue to pray for your comfort, although I realize that you will probably only really be comforted when you and Leah are reunited in heaven. Blessings to you all, Debbi
date: 1:54 pm - Tuesday,January 3, 2006

entry 1939
name: Amber
email:
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happy new years! still sending hugs and love. xoxo
date: 1:26 pm - Tuesday,January 3, 2006

entry 1938
name: Julie
email: jbarrett@dencpa.com
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Karen, Phil & Kylie~ My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I found your link off of Sam Wasdorf's website. I can only imagine what you are going thru. Know that God is a loving God and he will hold you when you feel at your lowest. I will hold you and your family in my prayers and I will pray for healing, peace and strength for you. I will pray for a new social worker for Kylie. Keep up your spirts and know that Leah is truly still with you. My dad has been gone 8 years and I get signs from him all the time. I still think of him everyday. There is no doubt Leah had something to do with the sun in the bahamas! My prayers are with you! Julie
date: 2:31 am - Tuesday,January 3, 2006

entry 1937
name: Rachel Zager
email: donna.zager@stryker.com
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I just wanted to let you know that I miss Leah & I think about her often. Love, Rachel Zager
date: 2:18 pm - Monday,January 2, 2006

entry 1936
name: Trina
email: slatinsky@talkamerica.net
url:
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Karen, I am so glad for you that you were able to smile just a little for the holiday. Isn't it amazing that now the most important thing to all of us is to wish health to all for the new year. I remember just wishing for a better year financially maybe or for other things that just really do not matter. I have learned so much from Leahs' journey and she has made me appreciate life as it is now in the present. When I saw her living as she was and still smiling and trying to be a child,it made me really realize that life is what it is and that we should live it like there was no tomorrow. I often tell my patients of her and how strong these children are who suffer from the pathetic tumor. When my patients come in and are terrified that they may have heart disease, I tell them that the heart can be fixed and they should be thankful for that. I still look everyday for that one patient who may be able to beat this @#R$#%#@. I would open the biggest web page ever to spread the word. I find myself reading the web pages of these children and I ask Leah to help us to find the cure. Karen,you are such a wonderful mother and Leah and Kylie they are soooo lucky to have you. I often think of Leah and I just imagine that she is still at your house, you just can't see her. I feel like she still sleeps with you, you just can't touch her. I feel like she still hugs you, you just can't feel her. Just because you don't use your senses with her does not mean she is not there. Imagine her loving you when you are sad, she will make you feel better. Love to you, Trina
date: 11:32 am - Monday,January 2, 2006

entry 1935
name: Barb Barraco
email:
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Thank you for your update, Karen. I think the Bahama trip was a wonderful idea for you, Phil and Kylie. And I do believe that sunshine came from Leah.....she's showing you she's there with you Karen! It makes me get goose bumps just thinking about it. What a wonderful sign from her. See any frogs? May this New Year bring you comfort, peace in your hearts, love and continued strength to deal with this horrible loss in your lives. You continue to be in my thoughts and prayers! Love, Barb
date: 1:38 am - Monday,January 2, 2006

entry 1934
name: Colleen Johnson
email: colleenie@twmi.rr.com
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Dear Karen, HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY...I know we will all be praying for a cure for this awful cancer in 2006, you never know, this may be the year. So glad you had a great time in the Bahamas, what a great idea. About the social worker, I have had so many come and go and its very hard to find one that you finally just "click with" that isnt going anywhere. To tell ya the truth, it took me about 10 yrs. I mean I still went to therapy and talked about stuff but have never been better and felt more free and alive then I do now with my therapist Ive had for 2 years. She turned me into a fighter and though our situations are different, one thing was the same, like you, I couldnt wait to die, I just didnt want to do it myself, I wanted someone to do it to me but now I try to look around at the many suffering children and adults in this world from cancer and so much more, like Leah, and I am not and I am very thankful to be able to tell my story to others so that they may get better too. May 2006 be a tough, hard working, memorable but a year to sort things through. And like I said before, though we never met, I Love and Miss Leah with all my heart, her picture is right here, there is just something special about her that will always stick in my heart and soul. Thank you for sharing your stories, that takes a lot of strength and courage. Love Colleen Johnson
date: 1:01 am - Monday,January 2, 2006

entry 1933
name: Carla Brooks
email: cmfbrooks66@yahoo.com
url: www.caringbridge.org/ct/cameron
message:
That was a great idea to get away for the holiday. I'm glad that Leah sent you some sunshine, I hope in more ways than one. We are thinking of you and praying for your family. Camerons' Mom
date: 7:13 pm - Sunday,January 1, 2006

entry 1932
name: Ruemenapp Family
email: druemenapp@twmi.rr.com
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Dear James Family: Ken,I and the boys would like to wish you good health, peace and happiness in the new year. I am so glad to hear you had some sunshine a Christmas gift from Leah! Take care and hope to see you soon. Love and Peace, Donna
date: 4:59 pm - Sunday,January 1, 2006