I Have Plans To Make A Difference

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Monday, November 19, 2007
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I am so excited! I have just attended my first conference on Alzheimer's and dementia. It was sponsored by The Alzheimer's Association, The Jaycees of Waldorf, and other businesses. Besides learning a lot from the guided discussions, I was able to meet and talk with people whose lives are bei...

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Make a Difference
Karen
Tuesday, November 20, 2007 at 07:48 PM
Leah, I'll walk with you, if my foot is better and back to normal!

re: Make a Difference
Leah
Wednesday, November 21, 2007 at 11:18 AM

I look forward to having you on my team! I'll let you know way in advance...I think it occurs in August or September.

Wow
D Friend
Tuesday, November 20, 2007 at 10:23 PM

You are truly an inspiration and a survivor. I'm so impressed by your ability to see that life continues on past your illness and that you can make a difference in the lives of others. What an amazing woman you are! "I have plans" to read more of your blogs.
Thanks for the insight.

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Leah
Wednesday, November 21, 2007 at 11:17 AM

Thank you, Dana, for your kind words. You know, we are far more capable than we ever know until something hits us between the eyes. It is then that one makes a choice to either languish to the end or rise up to make a difference. Guess I've always been a fighter, when you think about it. You made my day.
I don't know what I did to make that writing so big ...therefore, I don't seem to make it smaller. Please know that I was not yelling at you which that style/size would make you think.
Love,
Mom

Honored to have a friend in Leah
Becky Weersing
Wednesday, November 21, 2007 at 12:13 PM

At this time of year each of us considers those in our lives who have made a difference. Leah has made a difference in my life for many years. When we were in 8th grade, I moved and was in a new school environment - no friends, alone. The person who befriended me - Leah, a truly gentle soul and an inspiration to me. Leah and I have kept in touch sporadically since we graduated from high school - I moved from Maryland to California. Whenever we meet it is as if we were just coming into Mrs. Allen's room for our journalism class - so many interesting, exciting events and ideas to explore. I was so saddened to learn this summer about Leah's condition. In true Leah-style she has taken her situation and made a positive choice to make a difference. I am so proud to have a friend in Leah.

re: Honored to have a friend in Leah
Leah
Wednesday, November 21, 2007 at 12:50 PM

Becky,
I love you, dear friend! I hope we can keep in better touch. Thank you for your wonderful testimony!
Leah

I Have Plans To Make A Difference
Coni Townshend Halko
Thursday, November 29, 2007 at 12:50 PM

I am so excited for you!
Dana was so right--You are truly an inspiration and survivor.
Already you have made a difference in other people's lives...You ARE an amazing woman!
I am so proud to be your friend, cousin.
Leah, I truly believe you have found your calling from God!

I cannot wait to see what else God has in store for you!

re: I Have Plans To Make A Difference
Leah
Thursday, November 29, 2007 at 02:04 PM

With such a wonderful support system, I am truly the one who is blessed! Thank you, dear cousin.
Leah