I just wanted to write this post to first of all thank everyone around me for the love and support you have given me. These past few days have been rough and so many of you have stepped in to comfort me and be there for me. I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
There will be many days that are hard and full of tears where those of you who don't know will be wondering what is wrong....much like today at church when, in the middle of YW's, I burst into tears! ;) Just a few days ago my dad was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin's Follicular Lymphoma. This type of cancer isn't curable and we are waiting to hear a lot of details. The hardest part, next to the diagnosis, is being so far away.
So to those of you that have been there for me, thank you. I won't be able to thank you enough. And to my family, give dad a bunch of extra hugs for me and my family. I can't wait to see you at Christmas!
Love,
Leah
When I found out about my dad I was at the park with the girls. Obviously we needed to leave so when we got in the car I was telling the girls about everything. I was crying, Hallie was crying, and Claire was crying. Darling Audrey, not wanting to be left out, starting fake crying. So then we were laughing.
Sweet little Hallie said to me today, "I'm sad that Grandpa is sick. But it must be really sad for Grandma."
I love you mom and dad.
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For those of you that don't know Leah's dad, he is amazing. But of all the things that I can say about him, I think the most important is that he raised his children to depend on the Lord. Thanks to him and his wife, my wife is the amazing woman that she is today. Leah has handled this news tremendously. She'll be the first to admit that she's cried and will cry more in the future. But through each struggle, she always returns to her testimony of the plan of salvation. She knows that the Lord has a plan for her father, and she's willing to accept that plan. Leah, you are an amazing daughter, wife, mother, sister, friend, and example. Thank you for being so strong.
I am so sorry Leah! I will pray for you and your family. Keep your chin up! I am hear for you if you need a shoulder to cry on. Call me! Email me and I will send you my phone number. I love you!
Love you, Pee. I'm sorry you are so far and can't just run home for the weekend. Know that we are thinking about you and the girls and we mention you often. Mom & Dad are amazing. Their testimonies strengthen mine. I miss you and will be counting down the days until your home. Give the girls kisses and loves from Auntie Angie.
Miss you and love you. I will keep you posted on EVERYTHING! I will call you after dad's appointment tomorrow.
XOXOXO
P.S. Have the girls bring their gingerbread aprons over Christmas. My kids are going to flip when I tell them you are coming!!
So sorry to hear this news! You look so much like your dad! We'll keep you in our prayers, too. :)
I emailed you.
We love you! And have LOTS of shoulders to cry on!
Leah, I am so sorry! Pleas know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you!
I'm really sorry Leah. You've been in my thoughts and my prayers this past week since I found out. You have a strong family full of good and faithful people. And no matter what, we know where we are all going in the end. And, you have a pretty amazing husband and beautiful children who will always be there. I love you! And on a very very selfish note, does that mean I get to see you at Christmas?
I love you, Pee. I can't imagine how much harder it is for you being all the way in Texas, but Mom and Dad feel your love and support. We are so blessed to have such amazing parents and such a close family. I can't wait to see you at Christmas. I am cracking up that Audrey started fake crying so that she wasn't left out! I am so happy that the appointment today brought some good news and added hope. I miss you and think of you all the time.
I am so sorry Leah. Your parents are amazing people. I will be thinking and praying for you. Call me anytime you need to just be sad! Love you!
Oh Leah...I am so sad for you guys...I just want to cry for you and I have! I hate that these things have to happen. Our prayers are with you and your family always!!!
I am so sorry for your family. I emaild you about this. Love Ange
I am so sorry for you and your family Leah! We will keep you in our prayers!
Oh Leah, I don't know what to say except that I'm sorry and of course you and your family will be in our prayers. You are amazing! Thank goodness for cute little girls to keep us laughing.
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