Thinking of you  / Kelly Mueller (Friend)

Hi Leah,

I haven't been to this wonderful website forever. I can't believe how big Ethan is!! How cute is that picture fishing with grandpa! I, like everyone else, cannot believe it has been two years! I think about you very often. I think about Ethan, your family and know you are looking down and smiling at your precious little boy. It is great to read everyone's messages and know how you were truly adored by all, I know you were in my life. Wish so much you were here so we could laugh like we used to. True belly, to the point of crying laughs. I will come back to write you a note soon. Miss you Leah!

Kelly

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Thinking of You  / Jessica Gladue (cousin)
Leah, its been so long since I stopped in and left a few lines...Eric, Sandra MIke and I stopped by to visit you on Friday.(4/18/08)..It was really nice..But so lonesome..We told a few stories and laughed about old stuff..We also are planning another Memorial Dart Tournament for the weekend of Mothers Day..Sandra left some pretty flowers for you I hope you liked them..Flowers always make a day...Mike and I watched ethan over the weekend..Let me tell you..get Hunter,Ethan and Kenyon together what some little hell raisers.Mike's no better he's right beside them..LOL..We took pictures, played games, had lots of fun with him and the boys..Well I hope it doesn't take me this long next time to stop in and chat..HUGs and KISSs    NEVER FORGOTTEN Close

Missing You Always  / Lorie Thomas (Gladue) (Sister)

Hi, Just got off the phone with Dad and Jan and it sure was tough.  I wish things could've turned out different, Leah.  I feel so bad that Ethan doesn't have a mom; somebody that young shouldn't have to go through this.  It's not fair and I just, for the life of me, can't bring myself to understand why this happened to you.  I guess we'll never know why, but we just have to realiaze that God had a plan for you.  It just hurts so much to not have you here with us; not able to talk to you on the phone or email or in person---EVER AGAIN!!!!!!!  It's so final, and alot of us are never gonna have closure, because we didn't see this coming.  I mean, one day you're here and just fine and the next, you're gone, forever.  Not a chance to see you one last time, or even call you to say good-bye.  I just wish you were here and we could still talk about our sons growing up together.  I miss that alot!  I better go now, I love you and miss you more than words could ever say.  

Your sissy,

Lorie

    

 

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2 years later....  / Kathryn Bendewald (Friend)

Hey Leah,

I haven't posted a message since I lit your candle shortly after you died. Just want you to know how much you are missed. Your name comes up often during conversations. Always with a smile, we had so much fun. You float into my mind at least once a day, but ususally 2-3 times. The worst is when I am driving. For some reason I always think about you on my way home from work. I still get really teary ( always in the car) especially when I think of Ethan. Yesterday I was reading all my emails that I kept that you had sent me.  Just miss you so much it is insane! I got upset with my husband because he switched my cell phone out, and still hasn't transfered my phone numbers. Your name was on my contact list. I don't know why I am so upset over it, it's not like I call it, but for some reason I felt better having in my list. Kaycee and I talk about you a lot too. Of course it's when we are up to something... like when we go out or when we started Tae Bo. We are constantly saying things like " If Leah were here she would be telling us to stop whining and get your butts moving! " Or  she would be swearing at Billy Blanks and making us laugh till our sides hurt.

Wish I had some comforting words, but I don't. I am still angry, still missing you, and still think it is so unfair, and I am being selfish cuz I want you here. Love u forever ~ Kat

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Thinking of you  / Tracy Lesperance (friend)
Leah, thinking of you today and always. Your mom has been on my mind alot lately, she is having tough times right now, Im doing my best to help her through, but please tell me what else to do. As I have been spending time with your mom, I see where all your great qualities came from. She brought me a gift today and a picture of you, she said it is hard for her to part with pictures but she wanted me to have it. She told me a story of Ethan, how he kisses your picture goodnight and rubs it, it hurt to hear that even though I know you are cuddling him. He will always be told all the good about you and how beautiful you were!!!! I can't imagine what your mother is going through, but I hope it eases your mind to know that your friends will keep her close. Please send angel kisses to everyone. Close

It's seems like yesterday!  / Rachele Azure (Friend)

It seems like just yesterday we were all at the hospital in Fargo waiting for Ethan to be born!! I remember everything so clearly, everyone was so scared when Ethan's heart rate dropped and they rushed you away to have an emergency C-section! We were so scared, we were all crying cause we didn't know what was going on....and it seemed like forever before they came out and told us you and the baby were fine! What a relief!! Now he's 4 years old, he's such a big boy now...you would be so proud of him, he's such a handsome little man, he's grown so fast too! My sister thinks he looks soo much like Kenyon, she can't believe it, I don't see it but I guess everyone sees things differently! Me and Kenyon got him some cars and a card for his b-day...we'll put five dollars in his card for him, that always makes kids sooo happy when they get money!! Well I just though I would type something to you and tell you a little about Ethan, but i'm sure you're watching over him everyday! I miss you Leah, your laugh, your smile, your beautiful eyes, hopefully one day I will see you again and you'll have something crazy to say so we can laugh...until then watch over everyone! See ya later!!

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I GOT GOOSE BUMPS...  / TYLER GUNDERSON (LIFE LONG FRIEND )

LEAH,

     SAW ETHAN A WEEK OR SO AGO @ THE DUNSEITH GIRLS BASKETBALL GAME, ERIC WAS COACHING SO ETHAN WAS STANDING UP IN THE BLEACHERS W/ MONTE.  WHEN THEY STARTED THE NATIONAL ANTHEM I WAS WATCHING HIM AND HE STOOD @ ATTENTION, PUT HIS HAND OVER HIS HEART AND STARED @ THE FLAG...IT BROUGHT A SMILE TO MY FACE AND I GOT GOOSE BUMPS!  WAS A PROUD MOMENT FOR YOU AND ERIC!

LOVE,

TYLER

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hi / Courtney Azure (cousin)

Just going to thank you for the lucky that I had at BINGO last night because I know you gave me some HAHAHAHA. I was so bizzy yesterday with school and going to bingo I forgot to send a HAPPY B-DAY wish to you. I was thinking about it to and I must have been thinking of it in my sleep to because i was going to Ethan's birthday party he must have been having one for you........luv & miss you please watch over all of us thank you

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C U Soon  / Lorie Thomas (Sister)

Leah,

I am getting scared to come home to visit your grave site.  Actually, I think it's nervous, not sure.  I know it's something I want and need to do and I think I can only do it if I am alone.  

I can't wait to see Ethan and Eric and everyone else.  I'm gonna be staying at Dad's, in your old room.  We're getting our vows renewed at Peace Gardens while we're home; can you believe it, it's been ten years already.  It really has gone by fast; especially after we had kids.  Taylor is 6 now and Matt 4; she's growing into quite a young lady.  Matt, well, he's Matt.  Full of so much life and such a happy boy, most of the time.  His smile could light up the world, kinda like yours.  

It seems like I'm really talking to you and I'm actually trying to think of what you would say and I know you probably know how everyone looks and what we all do, but it's still nice to tell you. 

Sorry I haven't been here for awhile, but it's so hard to at times.  I don't go a day without thinking of you though, it's just so hard to put into words how I'm feeling.  I know you would understand and know exactly what to say to make me feel better, but I just can't find the way to communicate to anyone how I'm feeling and what I need to move on.  

I know that things have changed drastically for the whole family; your work family; your friends and loved ones all over.  It's so nice to know how loved you really were.  At times, I wonder if you really knew it.  I strongly believe in telling someone how you feel about them and never let anything wait until tomorrow.  Cuz tomorrow may never come!!!

Since you passed away, I have changed my way of thinking and I'm eating healthier.  I lost 30 lbs. since January and am still losing.  I just don't want what happened to you, to happen to anyone else.  meaning:  I wish I would've known this was going to happen.  I could've said so much more to you the last time we talked.  That's just it, we never know when it'll be our last time, so we should treat it like every day is our last.  

I think i'm running out of lines, so I better go and I'll talk to ya soon.  We're coming home in early July, I can't believe I finally got a summer vacation after 16 years, wow.

Well, queenie, I am going to get my butt to bed, 4:30 am comes awful soon.  It is now 10:05 pm.  

Love ya more than you ever knew,

Your favorite sissy,

Lorie 

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Missing you dearly...  / Mary Donnell (Friend)

Tomorrow will be 1 year without you here with us, but you have not been far from our thoughts and hearts.  Many memories I have kept close and dear to me hoping that I will never forget you, your smile, your laugh, everything.   It would seem as the time has passed that it would get a little easier not hearing your voice or seeing your smile, but the emptiness in my heart that I feel everytime I think of you is always there and always just as painful.  I Never got the chance to tell you before you left us how much you impacted my life, how dear of a friend you were to me....  So many things I wish I would of shared with you right away instead of waiting to tell you...  No matter who I tell anymore it just isn't the 'crazy' new story of my shenanigans that it used to be.  It always seemed that no matter what I had to say or do, you thought I was one of the funniest people on earth.  I miss that....  I miss you. 

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Thinking of you always~~  / Michelle Johnson (Friend/Lead)
Leah,

Hi....Ohhh what to say....I think of you and your family every day. I just want you to know that we put flowers on the desk for you.  I can't believe that a year has passed since you left us. Leah, you truely are an amazing person and I am forever grateful to have had the chance to meet you, get to know you and be one of your managers! You were a great friend and I am forever proud to have known you. 
  I know you are watching down on all of us everyday~we all miss you everyday and think about you. often. We miss hearing all the stories that you would tell of Ethan. I am sure he is turning into such a big boy. 
  Please send down some extra hugs  to your family and friends in the days ahead. You have have truely left a mark on everyone that you have met. When you died a little bit of everyone's heart went with you.  Miss you lots and love ya!! Until we meet again... Close

Missing You  / Rachele Azure (Friend)
We all miss you Leah, it's been almost a year since you left and I still remember your voice and your laugh, I hope I don't ever forget it.  I will always remember all the crazy things you said and did while you were here with us.  Ethan has grown so much and everytime I see him I see you, your memory lives on in him.  You are in my thoughts and prayers.  God Bless You Angel, Fly High. Close

Thinking of You  / Macey Racine (Visitor)
Hey Leah, I didn't get to meet you...but from what I hear you were a very beautiful & caring person. Sandra talks about you all the time. She has such great memories of you. Your baby is getting so big and smart. I see you in him more and more every day! It will soon be a year..and I just wanted to let you know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.  Fly High Beautiful Angel.. Close

Dreams / Robin Counts-Gladue-Weston (Sister-in-law)
Leah, Hi Angel I just had to write to get it off of my chest it burns so deep, I,ve been having dreams of you again and they seem so real that i wake up and have to take a few deep breaths then I remember the tragedy that struck you down at such a young age.  I don't know why I've been dreaming of you and they seem so clear as day.  I have to wonder if there's a message in it.  I try to figure it out but it seems so relentless.  Is it to tell everyone that your o.k. or if it's just that i think about you and go to sleep thinking if something could have been different.  I love you Leah and miss your smiling face.  Robin  Close

Thinking of you Jan  / Bev Anderson (Angel Gene A. mom )
Jan it was wonderful to see you the other day and be able to hopefully give you some comfort.  We understand each other as only mothers can who have lost a child.  My thoughts and prayers are your family and Leah.  She  is in a beautiful place and I hope she visits you in your dreams.  May her memories fill your heart and each day that goes by makes you stronger.  With Love, Beverly Anderson Close

Missing You, Your nephews and I  / Robin L. Counts-Gladue-Weston (Sister in law )
Your Nephews and I miss you very much, we think of you often and hope that your looking down on them and laughing, cause you know they could always make you laugh.  Always, had big hugs and kisses for their Aunt Leah.  When we go back home.  We go to your mom and dad's and Ethan just loves to play with them.  He especially likes Nick.  He sure is getting big and likes to play with his cars.  Well sis and Aunt Leah we sure do miss you and love you.  Robin, Vincent, Nicholas, Gavin Gladue. Close

Remembering You  / Star-Ann Eck (co-worker/friend)
Leah, I'm just sitting at work and thinking of you..everytime I walk by the desk you sat at everyday, I still see your smiling face saying "hey star"....I was thinking how amazing it is that I've had many people around me pass, but your the one that is on my mind everyday...the one that I think about all the time, wonder how your doing, wondering if Ethan is doing alright.  I hope you know Leah and all those around you, that this proves just how amazing you are.  I only knew your for a short time and yet....your on my mind all the time.  I guess you are just one of those people that really touched those around while your were here on Earth.  I hope that your days in Heaven are amazing as you.  I know your with us all each and everyday.  Even though your not here physically, your still touching all our lives with your spirit.  Missing you and thinking of you........ Close

My Sister, Leah Mary (My Poem to You)  / Lorie Thomas (Sister)

Here's a Poem I wrote that came to me one night:


            My Sister, Leah Mary

            I miss you oh so very             
           much it hurts my heart,
          you were always so caring
           and full of so much life.

        You were taken away so fast,
         at such a very young age,
        with so many questions to ask,
         now all we can do is mourn.

         While we were kids growing,
       we had alot of fun and shared,
       moments cherished; not knowing,
        your life would not be spared.

     You were such a wonderful mother,
          your son will always know,
     you showed him love, like no other,
      son could have ever been shown.


           All the love in my heart,
               Your Sissy, Lorie



Just wanted to share this with you, hope you like it.  Right now I miss wondering what to get you for Christmas.  Usually Tommy Girl worked out well!!  

Gotta run, lotza Love,

Lorie

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