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Ask My Mom How She Is

My Mom, she tells a lot of lies
she never did before.
From now until she dies,
she'll tell a whole lot more.
Ask my Mom how she is
and because she can't explain,
She will tell a little lie
because she can't describe the pain.
Ask my Mom how is she,
She'll say "I'm alright."
If that's the truth, then tell me,
why does she cry each night?
Ask my Mom how is she,
she seems to cope so well.
She didn't have a choice you see
nor the strength to yell.
Ask my Mom how she is,
"I'm fine, I'm well, I'm coping."
For Gods sake Mom, just tell the truth
just say your heart is broken.
She'll love me all her life,
I loved her all of mine.
But if you ask her how is she
she'll lie and say she's fine.
I am here in Heaven.
I cannot hug from here.
If she lies to you don't listen,
Hug her and hold her near.
On the day we meet again,
we'll smile and I'll be bold.
I'll say, "You're lucky to get in here, Mom
with all the lies you told!"
-unknown

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April 19, 2008

Hi everyone,
The registration for the walk is now online so please logon to www.leahshappyhearts.org
and say you will walk with us for a cure. We will have hard copy registration forms within the next week for those that are going to get pledges. We are still looking for a business to donate some cookies, banana’s or waters so please let us know if you know of someone who can help us. If you know a business owner that would like to be a sponsor and have their name on our t-shirts please let me know that as well.

Time goes by and I’m still missing Leah as much as ever. Someone in my online support group sent everyone the poem below which really sums up the loss of a child. I find the words comforting and thought I would share them with you today. Take care everyone and please remember to hug your children and say a prayer for those that have a lost a child. May everyone find peace in their heart. Have a safe week.

Blessings,
Karen
Kylie and Angel Leah’s Mommy forever

Remember Me With Love …
As years pass by and others rarely mention my name, remember me with love.
When my anniversary date arrives, take a moment to say my name aloud.
If tears fall, let them.
Wherever you are—I am. I live in your heart, mind, and soul. Don’t worry, you
will never forget me. And we will be together again.
“And this is what he promises us—even eternal life.” 1 John 2:25
I have taught you about a mother’s love in a way nothing else possibly could.
Don’t waste this lesson. Use the love you possess to still give to others. Comfort
others who’ve had a loss; do it in my memory. The world needs more people
who care. And besides that, a little of me lives in each person you touch.
You have the power to make my legacy one I would be proud of.
“Dear children, let us love not with words or tongue, but with actions
and in truth.” 1 John 3:18
Light a candle, buy a rose, perform an “act of kindness.” Simple things. But
then, our love is so great, no remembrance could ever be large enough to show
how much you love me. For true love has no boundaries. And don’t forget …
I love you, too!
Look at a puffy cloud, flower, or bird. Have no doubt “my angel spirit” is with
the One who created these things. Remember, He created me too!
“Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you …” Jeremiah 1:5
Contemplate the many gifts I’ve left, and how I’ve affected your life in a good
way. I’ve shown you how precious life is, and given you a greater appreciation
of it. I’ve let you discover how strong you really are. I hope my short time here
has made you discover what’s really important. Has it made you a better person?
I hope so.
“Though you have made me see troubles, many and bitter, you will restore
my life again; from the depths of the earth you will again bring me up.”
Psalm 71:20
Your faith was tested, and hopefully, strengthened. God mends broken hearts.
I hope He has mended your heart and filled it with a peace that only He can.
“The Lord is good to those whose hope is in Him, to the one who
seeks Him.” Lamentations 3:35
“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard
your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:7
Most of all, know that the Bible says our love is eternal.
“And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest
of these is love.” Corinthians 13:13
If you think of me today
I’ll be rejoicing from above
To know you have remembered me
With your precious mother’s love.
By Gail Fasolo

Previous Updates

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Please click on the sunshine to view Leah's pictures. Also, please view Leah's Slideshow which was photographed and put together by Lauren Lucas. (Free Quicktime software is required)

Ruth Maxwell wrote a beautiful poem about Leah

Also, please view Leah's on-line quilt when you have a chance.

St. Andrew's Church Newsletter September 2005
The News Herald September, 2004
Detroit News September, 2005
Detroit News December 2006
Channel 7 Newscast September 2004: Windows Media or Quicktime
Leah's Happy Hearts newscast

Leah's Happy Hearts
http://www.stjude.org/disease-summaries/0,2557,449_2160_5033,00.html
http://www.childhoodbraintumor.org/brain.htm
http://www.umm.edu/cancer/overview/cbsg.html
http://www.med.umich.edu/mott/

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