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has vascular dementia
A former teacher, majorette. A wife, mother of one, grandmother of...
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Tuesday, November 13, 2007
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My favorite story is A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens. I love the parts about Christmas Past, Present, and Future. The main character, Scrooge, travels through each to learn an important lesson at the end. This story teaches us that one is never too old to change. I would like to use t...
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Thanks so much
Sue
Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at 07:26 PM
Leah - I am a new contributor to this site and my name is Sue. I just wanted to say how much I have enjoyed reading your journal entries.
You are a great writer and tell a wonderful story - even a true one! You are so brave to share all of this with others - patients and caregivers and those of us wanting to be involved.
I wish you a Happy and peaceful Thanksgiving.
All the Best, SMM
re: Thanks so much
Leah
Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at 07:36 PM
I must thank you, also, Sue, for reading my journal entries. They are such good therapy for me as well as rich exercise for my mind. I hope to write for a long time! People like you who write me make it all the more worth while!
Happy Thanksgiving to you, too!
Leah
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A Christmas Carol - Leah's Story
Coni Townshend Halko
Thursday, November 15, 2007 at 06:26 AM
Dear Leah:
I LOVED it!
I especially relate to your Novembers Past.
Your November Present and Novembers Future brought tears to my eyes.
Yes, dear cousin--treasure each and every moment--Grab the joy God has blessed you with...your loving husband--you always dreamed of having [smile] your precious daughter and granddaughter too. [smile]
Why not create a similar Christmas letter this year--I think it is a terrific idea!!!
If you don't, I might [smile, wink]
Love you
re: A Christmas Carol - Leah's Story
Leah
Thursday, November 15, 2007 at 07:09 AM
I really enjoyed writing this one once I got it going...The Christmas Carol was written by such a literary genius that I love using the same technique. (I'll think about the Christmas letter.) Thank you for your continuing support. I truly appreciate it--and YOU!
Love, Leah
Leah - I am a new contributor to this site and my name is Sue. I just wanted to say how much I have enjoyed reading your journal entries.
You are a great writer and tell a wonderful story - even a true one! You are so brave to share all of this with others - patients and caregivers and those of us wanting to be involved.
I wish you a Happy and peaceful Thanksgiving.
All the Best, SMM