Leah thanks everyone for the food, flowers, prayers, and support she has received. She continues to demonstrate incredible grace in this most difficult time of her life. Leah's pain is under control and the Hospice nurses visit daily to make any adjustments needed for her comfort. Within the past month, since Leah came home from the hospital, she enjoyed visiting with friends and family. Leah has now requested to have only family surrounding her. She rallied on Saturday to enjoy a special gathering of her cousins at her home. They watched a slide show of hundreds of pictures that captured everyday events and special moments throughout Leah's life with her cousins and other family members. Leah's husband Bryan, with the help of their friend Sherri spent hours collecting and organizing family pictures and courtesy of Linda Keith produced a slide show with music. During the gathering Bryan read a letter to Leah, sharing many of the sweet memories he has from the time they met eleven years ago, to their children, and the inexplicable journey dealing with cancer.
Today Leah was able to share her story by having it published in the Newport Daily News.
Even now, during her brief periods of wakefulness, Leah is focused on others, apologizing to her caretakers for inconveniences, remembering birthday gifts she has intended to give others and as only a mother could the needs of her children.
We continue to keep you all in our prayers. You never know what God has planned but I am sure it is a very special job for Leah! Please know that you have our Love and Support through the difficult days ahead!
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I find this so comforting... 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14, 16, 18
ReplyDeleteLeah, You truly Shine and Delight us All!
ReplyDeleteI Love You,
Mike M.
Praying for you as always Leah! Praying for all of you!! Your strength, courage, honesty and faith have inspired me!! Love, Sarah
ReplyDeletePraying for you as always Leah! Praying for all of you!! Your strength, courage, honesty and faith have inspired me!! Love, Sarah
ReplyDeleteI love you Ploutz family
ReplyDeleteThis is not good-bye Leah, we will meet again in heaven! Love to all the Ploutz family. Thank you for all you shared in this blog. Your journey has been one filled with grace and I have learned so much for Leah and her blogs. God Bless
ReplyDeleteLove, Doreen
I meant from Leah and her blogs. I am praying for the whole family during this time.
ReplyDeleteLove, Doreen
See you later, my friend ...
ReplyDeleteWe are so blessed to know you Leah...you've been an inspiration to me and many others who care for you...thanks so much for sharing so much with us...DaveL
ReplyDeleteLeah, you are in my heart today and always.
ReplyDeleteKate
Love you Leah! You are in my thoughts
ReplyDeleteAs we told Drew's brother, love is forever, it never dies and we will all be together again. Bless and love you dear Leah!
ReplyDeleteAll our love to you and your family,
Judy, Drew, Hadley and Paige
Leah you are so loved and cherished. The sun is shining on you. Much love. Becca.
ReplyDeleteDear Leah, this is not goodbye. This is I'll see you later! We continue to send thoughts and prayers your way! Your family and friends will continue to be there For Elly and drew! You did an amazing job with your kids and you continued to show strength and courage through this entire fight! You are surrounded by so much love and support now. There are hundreds, maybe thousands, of people you have touched by documenting your fight in the blog. I turn to this website so often, for any snippets of what is going on with you or how you were doing I will miss that! But not as much as you wil be missed! Your spirit will live on in your two precious children...they carry your light and will continue to do so forever! You will never be forgotten...with the amount of lives you have touched, they will also carry your light with them. I will miss you more than the stars in the sky Leah! You are light...may you find peace and comfort surrounded by all who love you! We love you my friend! We will carry your light with us always and forever! Forever yours, Chris, Krista, clare & Emma
ReplyDeleteWords are hard to find right now. We are all better for knowing you Leah. Thank you for your friendship and kindness. I love you my sweet friend.
ReplyDeleteLeah,
ReplyDeletePlease know that our prayers continue for your comfort and peace. We are praying for your entire family during this difficult time. Thank you for sharing your blog with us and inspiring us with your strength, grace, and courage. We love you and your wonderful family--Bryan, Elly and Drew.
<3
ReplyDeleteStill thinking of you and the family daily. Here's a big, yet gentle, hug from me to you.
ReplyDelete~TV Sarah
The article was beautiful! You have touched so many people, Leah. Your spirit is amazing! Thinking of you and your family... Dani
ReplyDeleteRest in Peace, Leah. Love to your family and friends.
ReplyDeleteDearest Leah,
ReplyDeleteMy heart aches yet smiles.. You are such an inspiration, such an amazing woman/friend/mother/wife/daughter/sister/cousin/niece/being. I hold close to my heart all of our memories and laughs shared together. I pray that you continue to not have any pain and that you are able to enjoy every moment with your family. I smile thinking of you & the person that you are, but my heart is heavy and sad knowing the pain you and your family are experiencing. My prayers, thoughts, love are all sent to you.
Love you, Leah! Brenna
Leah,
ReplyDeleteYou have always been an inspiration to me, my family and to so many others. I am privileged to call you my friend. I'm so grateful for the lunch dates we shared and the game nights we had. We made great memories that I will always cherish. Your family is so amazing!! My heart goes out to you, Bryan, Elly and Drew, your loving parents and brother and anyone else that is lucky enough to call you their family or friend. <3
Love, Dawn, Ken, Zack and Emily
Such a short time ago we were informed that you were not feeling well. Your battle was such an amazing show of courage and faith. You truly exemplify a Warrior in the sense that you never stopped fighting. Fighting for your health, peace for your family and friends, the cause for people you did not even know. You were like the pied piper with a following of believers that defied anyone's expectation. We are all better people for having been your friends, family, co-workers or people that have been touched by your story! We will be there for you today, tomorrow and always!
ReplyDeleteIn your name we pledge that we will continue to fight for the cure!
Faithfully
Deb V
Leah, Be at peace now..know that you have left an indelible mark on so many. Today in class I lit a candle for you and every time I spoke your name it glowed brighter. Thank you for reminding me how precious life on earth is. I know heaven is grateful for your arrival…now you get to watch all those you love from a softer place. With love always, Alicia
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