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.

37 comments:

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

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

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

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

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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. Sorry for your loss. I didn't know her, but many are mourning her.

    "Auntie"

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

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

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  12. She will be missed.

    Beautiful tribute, and lovely thoughts.

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

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

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

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  17. 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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  18. She seemed so very sweet. Sympathy for her family.

    Susannah

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  19. 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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  20. 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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  21. God will take care of her now, I'm sure...

    Rest in peace my friend....

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

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

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

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

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