Hi Everyone,
I'm Leah's friend Kim. I don’t mean to take away from Leah’s post below (please read that first), but I need to advocate for her while she’s processing this difficult news and going through so much. She needs an outpouring of love and support right now, and I know it will mean so much to her if you are able to show your support in a way that you feel comfortable.
I think it takes a lot of guts for Leah to write personal news and emotions so publicly on this blog for all to read. I couldn’t do that – even commenting a sentence or two on her blog so publicly can be difficult, as I know it is for some. So I got permission to share her email address: leahinnewport@hotmail.comand mailing address: 151 Carriage Drive, Portsmouth, RI 02871
If you find it on your heart to reach out to her, I hope you do in some way. Whenever you feel that pull is the right time. Though she will be able to read everything that is sent to her, she will almost certainly be unable to respond because she will be heavily medicated and cannot focus to write (writing her blog post was extremely difficult for this reason). But please know that each sign of positive support will work it’s way to filling her heart and will be much appreciated.
So I’m going to take a page from Leah’s brave book and post part of an email I wrote to her 2 days ago:
There's nothing I can do to change the news, but I want to remind you of my support and love for you. I don't ever want you to feel despair, so that's why I want to write you and tell you wonderful things because you are wonderful and deserve to hear and feel lots and lots of good things.
You are an amazing person. You have a positive effect on anyone you meet. Sharing your story has touched so many people - I know you know this.
I can't hear the word "grace" and not think of you. You are the most thoughtful person I've ever met.
You are a fantastic mother. You are the best of best friends. I know from seeing the love in the eyes of those who love you that they got lucky because you are their daughter, sister, cousin, wife, etc.
It's not a coincidence that you are so remarkable at all these things. I think it's because you have a strong inner core. Perhaps another word for inner core is "soul". I'm sure you’ve had to call upon this inner strength many times during your life. I imagine through each hardship (though you may not have realized it) you built upon your inner core and made a strong foundation. This has made you the wonderful amazing person you are today. I think people see this shining through and can't help but admire.
I want you to know I am one of the admirers and I believe in you. Let your soul guide you, because it is very wise and good.
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