entry 1831
name: Trina
email: slatinsky@talkamerica.net
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Karen, Phil and Kylie, I think of you each and everyday. I will miss you guys on thanksgiving and will miss you even more on christmas eve. Things will not be the same, however, I would do the same if I were you. I often think of Leah and just feel ill for you. What a special princess she was. I picture her now with her white gown on and her angels wings and halo. To me she looks just as she used to with the biggest smile ever. What can I say to help, I do not know. I want to say the perfect thing that will give you one moment of relief. I want to make you smile just one time and know that you really mean it. Life has changed for you and it will be changed forever. I hope that someday you can take what Leah has taught all of us and change the life of someone else. Take all of her strength and love and use it to your advantage. Continue to share her with people and tell her story to lift people up when they are down. Tell people of her incredible courage and independance. Tell them of her love for everyone and her need to include everyone in her life. Tell them of her infectious smile and her thoughtfulness. I remember sitting at you kitchen table just after Leah was diagnosed. You were talking about megan and how she was such a good kid. Leah was eating at the time(because of her steroids) and she said "mom am I a good girl too?" and ofcourse you told her that she was. She just smiled and went about her business eating. I could see the heartache in your face then and now. She loved you Karen probably more than you could ever know. She was very fortunate to be given you as her mother. What lengths you went to too save her. You gave her the best year of her life and built memories for you that will last a lifetime. Please hold onto her, it is only her physical presence that is not with you. I pray that over the holiday season that she will let you know that she is there with you. Love you guys soooooo much. Have the happiest thanksgiving that is possible, make new memories, and remember the old. Love Trina
date: 6:39 pm - Wednesday,November 23, 2005

entry 1830
name: Cousin Joyce Curcuru
email: joycelolo@yahoo.com
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Hi Cousin Phil, Karen & Kylie,Thinking of you knowing how hard this holiday season will be for all of you.How do we get through this you think?..As they say, one day at a time. God Bless you and know you are in our thoughts and prayers. With Love, Cousin Joyce, Phil and Family
date: 6:28 pm - Wednesday,November 23, 2005

entry 1829
name: Laura Modjeski
email: lmodjeski@cablespeed.com
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Thinking of all of you on this very hard holiday. You are a great Mom, Dad and sister. Leah was so blessed to have you all. I pray for you all to have strength to make it through tomorrow and everyday. May God bless you all!
date: 6:09 pm - Wednesday,November 23, 2005

entry 1828
name: A friend of a friend
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Thinking of you and your family over this holiday weekend. I pray for you always and forever.
date: 8:30 am - Wednesday,November 23, 2005

entry 1827
name: Mom James
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Here it is, the day before Thanksgiving, another holiday without our precious Leah. It may seem we have little to be thankful for this year, but truth be known, we have much. You know better than most that life is a gift. Treasure that gift in those around you, family and friends, who love you much. As much as you loved and miss Leah's smiles and giggles, she loved yours more. She wants you, Phil & Kylie to have that again, and I trust you will with her help.
date: 6:31 am - Wednesday,November 23, 2005

entry 1826
name: Colleen
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When When When you feel overwhelmed by the things you have to do and you know you need to start but you haven't got a clue When the hour hand is moving faster than it should and you'd stop it in a second if you thought you could When you wonder how on earth you'll make it through the day and you feel like raising hell cuz heaven's just too far away When anger and fatigue are running in your veins and you're looking for he sun but the skies are full of rain When every single breath feels like a chore and the fears you thought were buried are knocking at your door When every dream you built up is going down in smoke and every prayer you whisper feels like a joke When the friends you thought you trusted turn their backs and walk away and you want to speak your mind but you don't know what to say When you're trying to remember but you constantly forget and you're hanging on to hope but you're haunted by regret When you're trying to take it easy but everything is hard and you want to find your freedom but you always feel on-guard When every single sunset only makes you sad and you want to just forgive but you can't stop being mad When the questions keep on coming but the answers lag behind and you're lost in the confusion of the fog inside your mind When your heart is feeling heavy and your spirit's feeling down and the look upon your face is frozen in a frown When you wish that you were proud but all you feel is shame and you're hiding in the dark 'cause you cannot see the flame When you wish you could rejoice but all you do is grieve and you're seeking for your faith but you can't seem to believe When the colors all around you fade to gray and then to black and you put your best foot forward then retreat under attack When you think everything's wrong and you're sure nothing is right and you hold on to your vision but the end is out of sight When the song you're trying to sing is quiet as the moon and the star you wish upon falls way like a balloon When it hurts too much to laugh 'cause all you do is cry There's a reason to continue I will tell you why If you are reading this it means you are not dead and every breath you take and every thought inside your head is a crystal clear decree that God believes in you and as long as you are here He's got more for you to do and if per chance you stumble and fall down on the ground and look in all directions but see no one around it could be that everybody else has fallen too and as much as you need them somebody else needs you So rise up, my friend, and welcome this new day with a shout cherish every second and drive away the doubt Walk right through the shadows, I promise there's a way Then find out why the good Lord's given you another day (c)2001 david m. bailey
date: 10:00 pm - Tuesday,November 22, 2005

entry 1825
name: Colleen Johnson
email: colleenie@twmi.rr.com
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Dear Karen, Please know that eventhough I havent emailed or signed the guest book in awhile doenst mean I have not been thinking of all of you or coming to Leah's website. I check Leah's website every day and I think of you and your family night and day. I have never been more thankful for life then I am now. Everything in life means so much to me as it did not before. My family and spending time with them, especially my husband and 2 cats (kids) Telling all 3 of them how much I love them every day and though I was the best hugger before, I am an even greater one now. I feel for people more, even wonderful people like you that I have never met. Material things matter much less now. I live each day to the fullest because you just never know what the next day will bring. As always you are in my thoughts and prayers and I know you have LOTS of family and friends but if you ever feel sad and lonely and have no one to talk to, please email me. On this Thanksgiving, I am thankful for so much, but most of all for very strong children and adults like Leah, You, Kylie, and Phil.
date: 7:27 pm - Tuesday,November 22, 2005

entry 1824
name: you dont know me..
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Karen, First and foremost, I want to say how sorry I am for your loss of Leah. It doesn't seem right or fair that such a beautiful angel could be taken from this world so young. Nor is it fair that one has to endure so much pain and suffering. I wanted to say thank you to you for sharing Leah's journey with all of us and for sharing your sorrow. I visit Leah's site daily to remind myself how precious life is. Your words remind me to be a better person, friend and mother. I hug my son a little tighter and longer now and I make sure that I enjoy each and every moment with him. May God bless you and your family through the holidays and always.
date: 8:14 am - Tuesday,November 22, 2005

entry 1823
name: Melissa
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I miss setting up camp in your living room to watch movies on the few evenings I spent with Kylie and Leah! Sending you lots of love, courage and strength. Always in my thoughts and in my prayers.
date: 1:02 am - Tuesday,November 22, 2005

entry 1822
name: Jacqueline
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Thinking about the Thanksgiving holiday and how empty it will be without you, Phil, Kylie and Leah to share it with. I send my best thoughts your way. I hope you find some joy this weekend.
date: 3:54 pm - Monday,November 21, 2005