On Friday evening Mrs. M Prayed for a "BEAUTIFUL" day
to lay Leila to rest. I hated the pain in her eyes and the
tears in mine that would not stop.
Leila was the baby of the family and Leila saw her Mother
every single day unless she was in the hospital.
I hurt seeing Korbi sooo very lost and in shock.
SATURDAY WAS A BEAUTIFUL DAY.
A WARM 55 DEGREES in comparsion to 0 - 17 degrees it
has been.
THE WIND ALWAYS BLOWS AT THE CEMETERY...
SATURDAY, you could not find the wind.
Leila would not have it any other way. She ordered
the day to be perfect because she loved her family and
friends very much.
The service was beautiful...very emotional as beautiful
pictures of LEILA and AMY came across the screen in their
HAPPY TIMES. I thought I would choke to death as I
sobbed.
Pastor Marney spoke so eloquently of the love Leila and
Korbi had for each other. Always respect and kindness for
each other and soooo deeply in love.
He said that most people don't find in a life time what
they shared in their years together.
He shared how very brave Leila and Amy were in battling
cancer and, NOW, Heaven will never be the same with the
two of them together again.
Every one at Leila's funeral was at Amy's funeral...
they were known as TWINS, sisters.
They LIVED LIFE to the fullest. despite what was dealt them.
Pastor Marney shared how Leila barely left Amy's side
as cancer was raging through her body but not her SOUL...and I
have to think Amy was beside Leila when she took her
last breath.
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As I set with my own BELOVED, MR. SIMPLY, arms around me, I
THOUGHT HOW VERY, VERY TRAGIC,
to bury your mate.
The road was closed with snow drift. They had to plow
which left snow drifts up to 10 feet high.
Only three vehicles entered the cemetery
You cannot tell it in this picture, but to the left of this
tent wall and at an angle from the pall bearer's car is
our beloveds' burial site...it had snow over knee deep on Mr. Simply.
Leila and Amy will be buried one path away...
Amy's feet at Leila's head. I am quite sure they planned it
that way.
Mr. Simply was a pall bearer, standing in for our
only son, Richie.
Leila and Korbi love Richie...He was the little brother of
Amy though he towered over her by at least a foot...
(and really He was the "BIG, as in mature," brother that looked over
Amy.)
Richie and Megan wanted to be there but work is
very demanding and there is a lot on his plate.
We have had several phone calls with Richie, keeping
him informed and remembering funny times. He would
have been there if at all possible.
My mother drove me to the funeral as Richard was
a pall bearer. It was very hard for us as it is still raw
over Amy and how hard they both worked to make
ends meet. They never whined or complained.
Mother and I had a nice visit.
At the luncheon at church I met one of Leila's
friends that is a single mother and her son
has battled neuroblastoma for 8 years. He is
almost ten years old.......I knew the look in her
eyes......Theresa as I promised I will pray for
CHANCE every day.
We talked to my FIL and MIL, as they know Leila and
were so sad to hear. There was no one that didn't love
Amy and Leila.
You can't tell by this picture but Leila's casket is a
very pale pink and there are beautiful pink roses on the
oval pieces where the silver handles are attached. The
inside was a beautiful light pink with a darker rose on the
lid.
Leila loved...loved...loved...PINK...PINK...PINK
SHE WAS OUR PINK GAL.
THIS IS A PICTURE OF THE PINK GALS.
HOW YOU SEE AMY AND LEILA IN THIS PICTURE
IS HOW THEY BOTH DRESSED....ALWAYS IN THE SAME
COLORS EVEN THOUGH THE CLOTHING MIGHT BE
DIFFERENT.
AMY, LIKE HER MOTHER, LOVED HATS AND LEILA
ALWAYS WORE ONE OF MY SCARVES TIED AROUND HER
PURSE....USUALLY THEY BOTH HAD A RING ON EVERY
FINGER AND LOTS OF BRACELETS....THEY LOVEDDDDDD TO
SHOP...THEY EVEN SPENT AT LEAST AN HOUR ON THE
DOLLAR AISLE OF ANY GROCERY STORE...THEY HAD THE
SAME BLACKBERRY WITH THE SAME PICTURE OF THEM
WHEN IT WAS TURNED ON OR RECEIVING A CALL.
Amy always wore a red rope necklace with my mustard seed
on it. Amy and Leila had FAITH bigger than a mustard
seed.
KORBI,
WE ARE PRAYING FOR YOU.
GRIEF IS SUCH A LONELY JOURNEY
AND THERE ARE NO SHORTCUTS....
BUT YOU WILL MAKE IT THROUGH WITH
FAMILY AND FRIENDS...AND THE LOVE OF
JESUS AND HIS MERCY AND GRACE.
REMEMBER THE BEAUTIFUL LEILA,
WELL AND WHOLE,
LAUGHING AND HUGGING YOU.
NOT THE PART OF LEILA
THAT SUFFERED SO.
MY PRAYERS TO THE WHOLE FAMILY
ESPECIALLY MOTHER M.
MR. SIMPLY AND I LOVE YOU ALL SO
VERY MUCH.
PRAYER REQUESTS
TED: My brother...thought he had a stroke this morning...
the Dr. called it right radial palsy...he will have
to start physical therapy.
ALEX
ANGEL DAWN
CHANCE
JACK
THE ABOVE LISTED ARE ALL CHILDREN BATTLING
cancer
DEBBIE H...MOSAIC MAGPIE'S HUSBAND IS
IN ICU BATTLING A LUNG INFECTION...DESPERATE
PRAYERS NEEDED
C MAN AND WIFE D
LEXIE
ERIC
WILL
SHAUNA AND DEBBIE:most of you know Shauna's story.
She was diagnosed about the time Amy was. She has
a husband and 2 beautiful daughters that need her so.
Chasity blogged she has decided to stop chemo and
just enjoy time with her children. That was a very
brave decision and Jesus can still heal her.
3 beautiful sisters...Chasity, Shauna, and Debbie...
so yummy in love with other...
Debbie was just recently diagnosed with cancer....
please visit them at:
2 SISTERS WITH the terrorist cancer
AND KEEP YOU SAFE UNTIL WE BLOG AGAIN.
WE ARE LIKE TEA BAGS---WE DON'T KNOW OUR OWN
STRENGTH UNTIL WE'RE IN HOT WATER.
~SISTER BUSCHE
PRAISE GOD THE
GREEN BAY PACKERS
WON THE SUPER BOWL.
DID YOU HEAR WHAT
PLAYER JENNINGS HAD TO
SAY WHEN THE REPORTER
ASKED HIM HOW HE FELT...
AFTER STARING UP AT THE
CONFETTI, HE SAID,
"WOW"
"WOW"
"WOW"
"GLORY BE TO GOD".......
I THINK HE SAID IT ALL
hugs and love to each one of you.
HAVE A SUGAR SWEET DAY
Simply Debbie
16 comments:
Debbie, You and everyone who loved Leila is in my prayers. It was wonderful that you had a beautiful day, sunny skies with no wind at the cemetery. Your post is beautiful and told so much of the life that has gone on to Heaven. I know for you, it had to be like losing Amy all over again.
My heart breaks for you and Korbi, it's always harder on the ones left behind. I am so thankful that Leila's pain is over, but so very sorry that yours has begun.
Hugs- Tete
Just love, big hugs and many prayers sent your way Sweet Debbie!
What a sweet tribute to Leila. My prayers are with you all and her family over this tragic loss.
Thinking of you during this time and pray that God will take some of your pain away.
Your pictures and story are heart wrenching and had me bowing my head to say prayers for all of you.
Big Hugs Debbie....and soon we shall all see each other in Heaven.
Amy
Dearest Debbie,
My prayers are with you and Leila's family... Leila is with your darling Amy Dawn now... just think of the celebration they are having!
Your prayer list is in my heart and my prayers sweetie!
Love & hugs, Sherry
Oh Debbie, I missed the post telling us that Leila had passed on. I'm so very, very sorry. How sad for everyone and I can only imagine how hard it was for you and your family.
Sending you lots of love.
xo
Claudia
Hi Debbie,
This was a beautiful post - a wonderful tribute to a friend who was more like family. I've sent up a prayer for you and everyone on your prayer list.
Blessings and Hugs,
Sabre'
prayers sent for Leila's passing...
May every memory be extra golden...
thanks for setting me straight on the anthem...I removed my roseanne comment
so glad Jennings gave praise where it should go...
congrats, Packers!
Morning Debbie,
Was so very sorry to hear of Leila's passing, but am so glad she is suffering no longer. Will sure be praying for Korbi and her family as well as yours. Know it has to be so very hard to go thru this all over again.
Wish I could be there and give you a very big hug!
Thanks be to God, it is only for a season, and then you will be with your beloved Amy and her friend Leila again.
Love and Hugs, Nellie
I will say a prayer for all these people here and Korbi.
And you - how the memories about Amy must have come flooding into your heart. Bringing back all the pain.
This story is so sad.
I pray God holds you all in his hands and make you feel whole again.
Love,
sandie
Debbie, you have a wonderful gift of showing the positive even in the most painful and difficult of times. I am so glad the weather was so nice for Leila's burial. May all her friends and loved ones find peace in the knowledge that she is pain-free and re-united with her good friend, your lovely daughter, Amy. My thoughts are with all you listed and they are blessed to have you in their lives. Ann
so very sorry, debbie. no words. no words will fill the void.
a very loving tribute you did here.
my computer is wonky. will be gone from my blog but thinking of you. sending love...
xoxoxoxoxo,
s.
Oh Miss D....I'm heartbroken that Leila has passed away and only rejoice because I know she is the arms of her Savior.
I'm too choked up to type. I really am. I promise I will visit again when I compose myself.
God be with you all...and bless you in a mighty way.
Love you~
Rebecca
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mrs. m. ;-p
What a beautiful post Debbie, I so sorry for the loss, it is so hard to loose the people you love, I'm sure she is cradled in the arms of the Lord and surrounded by Angels. I have been through many losses and know we have to treasure those in our life while we are blesses to have them. Heartful Hugs and Blessings, Marilou
So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and the family. What a tragedy.
God bless you all and hold you tight through the pain.
Hugs
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