Friday, January 11, 2013

In memory of Leontien...



Oh heart, if one should say to you that the soul perishes like the body, answer that the flower withers, but the seed remains.  ~Kahlil Gibran

Rest in peace, Leontien.  We will miss you.
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37 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2013 at 9:55 AM

    What? She passed? Oh her poor family... I'm so sorry! God bless her & her family & friends

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  2. SusanJanuary 11, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    I will miss her too!

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  3. Pamela GordonJanuary 11, 2013 at 10:03 AM

    Beautiful Cheryl. I didn't know her but have heard of her brave battle and that she has passed. So sad but your verse is perfect. Blessings. Pamela

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  4. UnknownJanuary 11, 2013 at 10:05 AM

    A lovely tribute. May she rest in peace. May all who knew her and loved her be comforted.

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  5. VeeJanuary 11, 2013 at 10:08 AM

    I did not know...

    Your post is so calming and uplifting, Cheryl. All her trials are over, brave dear girl. Am praying for her family and friends and all those in Blogdom who will miss her.

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  6. MadSnapperJanuary 11, 2013 at 10:14 AM

    the flowers are just as beautiful as she was, a perfect tribute.

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  7. DebbieJanuary 11, 2013 at 10:25 AM

    Gorgeous flowers, I will miss her so much. She inspired me every single day!

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  8. TexWisGirlJanuary 11, 2013 at 10:57 AM

    beautiful.

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  9. Chatty CroneJanuary 11, 2013 at 10:58 AM

    I hate that she is gone and yet I know she is in Heaven. So young. I am praying for her family. Sandie

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  10. Marie January 11, 2013 at 12:14 PM

    Very nice, Cheryl.
    Hugs,
    Marie

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  11. Betsy Banks AdamsJanuary 11, 2013 at 12:43 PM

    Beautiful tribute to a wonderful gal. We will all miss her. But--she is with God and the angels now and is OUT of pain... God rest her soul...

    Prayers for her family.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  12. Auntie sezzzzzz...January 11, 2013 at 1:57 PM

    Sorry for your loss. I didn't know her, but many are mourning her.

    "Auntie"

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  13. nancygrayceJanuary 11, 2013 at 2:11 PM

    That really is a beautiful tribute! She fought a good fight and was truly an inspiration!

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  14. bjJanuary 11, 2013 at 2:43 PM

    O, dear, I had no idea.

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  15. Elizabeth EdwardsJanuary 11, 2013 at 2:56 PM

    gorgeous flowers for Leontien. so lovely. & precious. big big hugs. ( :

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  16. KerinJanuary 11, 2013 at 3:24 PM

    She will be missed.

    Beautiful tribute, and lovely thoughts.

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  17. Mary AnnJanuary 11, 2013 at 3:25 PM

    Oh, Cheryl, I thought Blog World would all be posting today... so many people had not heard. This was a wonderful tribute.

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  18. SueJanuary 11, 2013 at 3:28 PM

    A beautiful tribute, Cheryl, I had not heard.
    Sue

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  19. Primitive StarsJanuary 11, 2013 at 3:38 PM

    How heartbreaking......she is a Angel now.....Blessings Francine.

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  20. Ginny HartzlerJanuary 11, 2013 at 3:41 PM

    Amen, Georgous in memory photo.

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  21. camp and cottage livingJanuary 11, 2013 at 3:41 PM

    Leontian was a beautiful and brave lady. she will be missed.

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  22. DiannaJanuary 11, 2013 at 5:45 PM

    I've just seen her name from time to time on others' blogs. So sad - prayers for comfort for her family and friends.

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  23. LindaJanuary 11, 2013 at 6:19 PM

    Well done...

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  24. SusannahJanuary 11, 2013 at 7:17 PM

    She seemed so very sweet. Sympathy for her family.

    Susannah

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  25. Happy@HomeJanuary 11, 2013 at 9:54 PM

    A very beautiful tribute, Cheryl.
    I recall seeing her name on other blogs from time to time, but didn't know her story. I can tell she was a wonderful person who will be missed by so many.

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  26. JeanneJanuary 11, 2013 at 11:34 PM

    I have known this young woman through you and Jill.. I did not intrude. I read her blog and saw she was a fighter. A strong soul.
    God bless her sweet spirit.

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  27. BlueShellJanuary 12, 2013 at 1:30 AM

    God will take care of her now, I'm sure...

    Rest in peace my friend....

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  28. GardenOfDaisiesJanuary 12, 2013 at 1:46 AM

    Oh, this is so sad. Too young.

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  29. Coloring Outside the LinesJanuary 12, 2013 at 6:41 AM

    Sweet memorial.

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  30. TannaJanuary 12, 2013 at 7:45 AM

    Well said.

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  31. Pix at Under the OaksJanuary 12, 2013 at 8:58 AM

    It's incredibly sad. She is so missed. Very nice Cheryl. I love the quote.

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  32. Grandma Barb's This and ThatJanuary 12, 2013 at 9:55 AM

    A lovely tribute to Leontien, Cheryl

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  33. MunirGhiasuddinJanuary 12, 2013 at 3:07 PM

    I wish I had known Leontien.
    The flowers are a Beautiful Tribute.

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  34. SImple and Serene LivingJanuary 13, 2013 at 8:04 AM

    A beautiful tribute :)

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  35. LeAnnJanuary 13, 2013 at 9:49 PM

    Lovely picture of the flowers and beautiful and comforting thoughts.
    Blessings to you all!

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  36. BECKYJanuary 14, 2013 at 12:10 AM

    Oh, Cheryl. I did not know Leontien, but I just Googled her name and found her blog. What a strong and wonderful woman she was. Thank you.

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  37. NancyJanuary 14, 2013 at 7:20 AM

    Lovely flowers and I read that quote when I was searching for one myself. It's so fitting. xo

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