entry 1681
name: Karol OConnor
email: karol8840@sbcglobal.net
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Karen & Phil, I work with MaryAnn Holthus and yesterday we worked the phones together at the office. I lost my little angel, Cherie Renae, when she was 7. My heart goes out to you. I can really feel your pain. Leah will always be in your heart because that is where she lives now. I wish I could take the pain away from you because I know every detail of the emotions you are going through. I just want you to know that it will get better. Don't be afraid if one day there is a detail you can't remember. It is part of the healing process. The day will come when you will only remember the happy times and the dark days will fade into the background. One day you will be able to talk about her and share her story without tears. One day you will feel alive again and the numbness will recede. I can't tell you when that day will come but I know it will. It has been 25 years this September since my angel left this earth. She lives forever in my heart and the hearts of all who knew her. I just want you to know that my heart is with you and if you ever want to talk to me I would be happy to meet you. There are no words to soothe you just a stranger reaching out through the darkness to tell you the light in your life will return! With Love Karol O'Connor 734 645-3791
date: 12:24 am - Monday,October 17, 2005

entry 1680
name: Robin
email: Brlsutton@aol.com
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message:
Hi Karen, You don't know me, and this is the first time I've signed the guest book. I'm a busy NCS mom with 2 boys, so I haven't been able to reach out to you as I have so longed to. But I have been beside you with deep and consistent prayer for healing over the past year. I will continue to pray for you, Phil and Kylie. But now my focus is spiritual warfare. I can't even grasp how intensly angry you must be at God right now. With a wound as deep as each of you are experiencing, I will hold each one of you up, protecting you from Satan's claws and the demons he must be attacking you with at this vulnerable time. Karen YOU ARE A CHILD OF GOD AND YOU WILL BE GOING TO HEAVEN ONE DAY TO SPEND ETERNITY THERE WITH LEAH. I will pray for Phil too, that he will accept healing and strength from our father in heaven. And dear, sweet Kylie - I pray that the two of you can find comfort in each other by serving each other. God has the power and desire to create a special bond between you that is strong and unique. It is unique because you are both a part of the same small minority. You are two of God's daughters whose hearts have been crushed by loosing beautiful Leah. It is such a tragedy. But I believe God can create a strength and love that only a surviving mother and sister can share, can enjoy and hang on to. May God bless all of you in his mighty power. - Robin
date: 0:40 am - Monday,October 17, 2005

entry 1679
name: Teri
email:
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message:
....still praying you through...
date: 9:32 pm - Sunday,October 16, 2005

entry 1678
name: Kelly
email:
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Hi =) I always go to Leah's website and listen to that beautiful song over and over again, I love it. I would be soo happy to do anything to help in Leah's honor! I love you guys so much! You are in my prayers, always!! -Kelly
date: 5:48 pm - Sunday,October 16, 2005

entry 1677
name: Lindsey
email:
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Karen, sorry to hear about Kylie's injury, never a dull moment...I would love to help in any way I can for this dream of yours to happen in Leah's honor! Together we can and will move mountains! In the words of Shakespeare "Be not afraid of Greatness: Some are born great, some achieve greatness and some have greatness thrust upon them." Thinking of you often, praying for you always!
date: 4:27 pm - Sunday,October 16, 2005

entry 1676
name: Tina
email: TinaR772@AOL.com
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Karen, So sorry about Kylie's arm. I know that must have been really hard for you guys. As the days go on I still think about Leah often. What a beauty. I also would like to do anything I can to help you with your organization. Just let me know. Tina
date: 12:55 am - Saturday,October 15, 2005

entry 1675
name: Colleen Johnson
email: colleenie@twmi.rr.com
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message:
Karen, just read your latest entry today. So sorry that Kylie is hurt. Like I said before I am very interested in helping you with that non-profit organization you are working on, just let me know when you are ready. Until we meet, all I can do is pray for you and your family and send BIG INTERNET HUGS :) Colleen
date: 9:46 pm - Friday,October 14, 2005

entry 1674
name: Colleen
email:
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Karen, Phil and Kylie - I'm thinking of you all the time and I say a daily prayer that God will show you the way and deliver peace to your heart. Pls know that Leah will forever be in heart too! Love you guys! HUGS!
date: 5:24 pm - Friday,October 14, 2005

entry 1673
name: Kathy Varilone
email: kvarilone@aol.com
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message:
Karen, I am so sorry I have put off writing you for so long. I wanted to find the right words but realize now that I'll never find them so just have to write from my heart. My heart aches for you and your family. I can't imagine your grief over losing Leah. Just know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Hope to see you sometime soon and give you big hugs! Kathy
date: 10:08 am - Friday,October 14, 2005

entry 1672
name: Lisa
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My heart just aches for you...prayers for peace, strength and a few smiles to come your way.
date: 8:09 am - Friday,October 14, 2005