entry 1731
name: Stephanie
email: neppy@wideopenwest.com
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Karen I have not been fortunate enough to meet you or your family, although you and I talked on the phone a couple of times. I wish I had some words of wisdom that could make you feel better but I don't think that there are any words that can take away how you feel right now. It sucks. Please know that it is ok to have the feelings that you do and that no one is judging you, Phil, or Kylie for the way you feel or for how long you feel that way. I never met Leah, I wish I had but I feel I "knew" her through your journals. Whenever I think of American Idol, I picture you, kylie,Leah,and Phil watching the show with a big bowl of popcorn deciding who is really the best! My favorite memory from your journaling about Leah is the story of the frog with the 2 different eyes. I can just picture Leah with all her friends in heaven giggling over the fact that she sent a frog to you! I bet she is up there now, with her finger tapping on her chin, figuring out that next sign to send. I know it will be coming soon. I hope that someday we can meet. Please remember I would love to help you start an organization in her name. Prayers for peace, comfort, and more signs from Leah!
date: 11:57 am - Wednesday,October 26, 2005

entry 1730
name: Colleen Farmer
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I remember the day I visited at your house and Leah and I were sitting on the steps of your back yard deck. Leah was holding a can of Pringles. Now, I love Pringles…but not as much as Leah. I tried every bribe I could so she would give me a Pringle…but she wouldn't and just kept giggling and smiling every time I would ask her for one. I would say, please, just one…and she would say Nope…and giggle. I remember the trips you made to Monroe Bakery every day after picking up Leah from Julie's to get her a small cookie for having a good day at Julie's around potty training. I remember seeing Kylie and Leah at Julie's one day last year and they were just having a blast being back at Julie's and helping her for the day. Julie was just so happy to have them there for the day...it was all over her face. And, I remember like it was yesterday, the day I visited with you in the hospital the day after Leah was born. She was just a little bundle…just a little miracle. A precious Angel. I am so grateful and feel so privileged I had the opportunity to know Leah. She will forever be in my heart. HUGS!
date: 10:29 am - Wednesday,October 26, 2005

entry 1729
name: Lauren Lucas
email: dlucas2385@wowway.com
url: www.thechristopherrainbowproject.org
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Hi Sweetie, I wish I had more time with Leah. Unfortunately I only had the day that I photographed her for her book. But it was a day that changed me. I remember how Leah lit up when I dressed her up as "the princess" in her princess room. How she giggled when I told her that it was TRUE...that frogs do become prince charmings! Her eyes got so WIDE and then...the SMILE! Her smile had the ability to melt your heart. The sweetest thing is that she believed everything. The magic wand and all. When I took the picture of her drawing me her special picture...the look in her eyes of wanting to do it just right. She worked so hard on that rainbow picture ( which I framed and hangs in my home) it absolutely melted my heart. She was so very proud when she signed "I love you" Leah...to her masterpiece! To me, this picture, made by the hands of a little angel, is far more priceless then any Monet! She carefully folded it up and handed it to me. Her gift to me. Better than any Christmas or Birthday gift that I have ever received...I knew how she was struggling when she was drawing it. No complaints, just determination and pure love. Straight from her heart...so very sweet. Thank you for sharing Leah with me. I will always remember her and treasure her. And yes, I "BELIEVE"...( ribbit)
date: 8:36 am - Wednesday,October 26, 2005

entry 1728
name: Tina
email: TinaR772@AOL.com
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Karen I never met Leah but I read every entry you put on here and I really felt love for her. The thing I remember hearing the most is her happy heart. She would always say that even in the face of despair. I also remember when she got so bad she couldn't walk much her getting a walker and decorating it with a basket from Toys R Us. And the way she asked you to install a bathroom rail next to the toilet so she could be independant. I guess what I remember most and tend to tell people of is her perserverance. Nothing got that little girl down and if there was an obstacle she would think of a way to overcome it. She always had a way to get things done. No matter what God threw at her she had a way of rising above her disabilities and living. She was stricken with a horrible debilitating disease but her perseverance to live a normal and independant life is a message to us all. She never sat and felt sorry for herself. She just found a way to adjust to her new found problem as things arose. That is what I remember the most about your little angel. I wish I had an ounce of that perserverance myself. She was an amazing little girl and if she was that way on Earth just imagine what she is helping God do in heaven. Still praying for you daily. Tina
date: 8:25 am - Wednesday,October 26, 2005

entry 1727
name: Kelly
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I will never forget all the times I babysat Leah. But the moment that I keep hearing over and over in my head is when I was babysitting one night, and she fell asleep so I put her in her bed, and I gave her a kiss on the cheek and said "love you" and her cute little voice said back to me... "love you too".... there are so many more... but that is one that will be in my heart forever. LOVE YOU ALL!
date: 10:45 pm - Tuesday,October 25, 2005

entry 1726
name: Cynthia Hartsaw
email: chartsaw@ford.com
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Hello, Karen. When I'm having a painful moment, I ask God to make me feel better. Since He can do anything, he can stop making me miserable. I don't always get it but it helps to scream at Him. Take care, Cynthia.
date: 8:19 pm - Tuesday,October 25, 2005

entry 1725
name: Uncle Herb
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Leah and Nathan's second Christmas was really cool. It was the first time that they kind of got the whole Santa thing, and they were so excited. It was the last year with Christmas at Grandma and Grandpa James's house before we all took turns hosting. The basement was loud (as usual) and crowded and hot and joyous. Anyway, I was sittig over near the fireplace talking to my brothers on the couch, and out of nowhere our little angel came sidling up to me and looked up. I scooped her up and immediately started to do what I do best, and that would be acting like a moron. She loved it. Even though she was so quiet and gentle and just a wisp of a waif of a child, Leah loved funny people. She always appeared like she either got the joke, or was merely amusing whoever was telling it. Either way...the kid got me...and I will always love that about her... Somebody took a picture of us--I don't know who, but I will treasure it always. I have often wondered why I remember that small little moment so well. It really would have meant nothing back then. It means everything to me now.
date: 5:35 pm - Tuesday,October 25, 2005

entry 1724
name: Nathan Sammie
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I asked Nathan and Sammie what some of their favorite memories with Leah were and they both said swimming with her and Nate also said playing with Batman in the basement and Sammie said after swimming this summer they went in the house and were reading books together. They miss her very much and pray to her every night to watch over them and also to take care of her mommy, daddy and sister. Love you guys - Kris
date: 5:13 pm - Tuesday,October 25, 2005

entry 1723
name: Sue Dillon
email: sdillon01@earthlink.net
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I have so many wonderful memories of Leah, a cute one is when we were at Greg and Janine's on the lake and she was talking about how her mom was such a great Skiier, but Mr. Paul fell about a 100 times. Then she would just laugh. I loved how Leah would giggle over the littlest of things. Love all of you Sue Dillon.
date: 2:51 pm - Tuesday,October 25, 2005

entry 1722
name: anonymous
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Leah is darling and I will pray for her every night...god bless... this is terrible...omg...i'm soo sorry...your heart will soon heal quickly and the greatest things will happen after this catastrophe...i hope that things will be well...i send my regards
date: 2:27 pm - Tuesday,October 25, 2005