After you've celebrated Leslie Week, please come here and tell us what you did, and leave your name (or anonymous posts are great, too!). We can't wait to hear all of the special things you did in Leslie's memory.
I lost my mother last year at 95. She was in a home and I just bought several bouquets of flowers to take to people there who I do not know. The staff told me who does not have family visit, and those are the ones who get the flowers. I loved doing this, although I did not know Leslie. What a wonderful thing to do to ask people to do something in her name.
On the day that I heard of the tragic news about Leslie my heart dropped for her family. After talking with Jenn, one of her daughters, I instantly called my mother to let her know how much I love her and what she means to me.
Leslie was always nice to me and I have been fortunate to know her children. I'm lucky to call them friends. In them I can see the morality that she passed on to them. She will be missed.
My daughter, Diana, invited us to lunch today at her meeting with her teachers. I lost my mom 20 years ago. Still remembering her love. Jenn, I think I met your mom once. You will have many remembrances of her. Bless you and your family.
I sent my mom a card to let her know how much I love and appreciate her. She is wonderful and strong and a dear friend in addition to a dear mother. I would love to take her out for lunch or dinner too, but I live across the country.
Ted G. sent a flower arrangement to his mom in Victoria, British Columbia. She is almost 92 and in failing health. He could have waited til her birthday, which is later this month, but he sent them now because it's Leslie Week.
I called my mom when I heard of your mom's passing. We never know when something like this will happen and we can only hope they knew they were loved. My mom lives in Ohio during the summer months and in Florida with me in the winter months. We have lots of time together and always enjoy each others company. I make sure she doesn't get too bored while I am doing my things around the house. When I see her acting bored I act like I need a break and we sit down and play some cards. I try to take her shopping at least once a day just to get out of the house. It doesn't take much to make mom's happy. I call her just to say hi and see how her day or week has been. She is my mother and my friend.
I try to smile at each stranger that I see in stores. It's amazing how many people smile back. This week's smiles are for Leslie. I hope that each smile is contagious. Pay it forward with a smile.
I don't talk to my mom very frequently, but after hearing about Leslie, I took a step back and imagined losing her...I called her several times this week. It was great talking to hear and hearing the excitement of some big changes coming up in her life. Told her how much I love her!
My mom lives in Ireleand, but I call her every day, she lives alone so I know she is always happy to hear the phone ring to have a chat for a few minutes.In Leslie's honor I donated school supplies to Friends of Joshua House Foundation, its a a safe haven for these abused, abandoned, and neglected children. I will always smile and think of Leslie when i see white out now :)
I went out west this week. I called my oma (mom) every day and shared with her what I was seeing. I told her I loved her and I can't wait to go there next year with her and pop. We will be driving my parents all around the west next year and I can't wait.
A day late but we gave our gave our Rays tickets to friends of ours. She has/had cancer and had a 30% chance of survival. She just got great news that they got all the cancer and everything looks good. They haven't been able to do fun things for over a year and a half. They are huge Rays fans. We gave them the tickets for tonight and they are having a "Freakin awesome" time. We are so happy they are enjoying them.
I had a coffee mug made for my Mom with an image of her four granddaughters on it. I explained to her the purpose behind Leslie Week and how I felt like doing something nice for her.. I used it to remind her and all of us to focus on what's important in life (family) and showing our little ones as much love as we can!
I lost my mother last year at 95. She was in a home and I just bought several bouquets of flowers to take to people there who I do not know. The staff told me who does not have family visit, and those are the ones who get the flowers. I loved doing this, although I did not know Leslie. What a wonderful thing to do to ask people to do something in her name.
ReplyDeleteOn the day that I heard of the tragic news about Leslie my heart dropped for her family. After talking with Jenn, one of her daughters, I instantly called my mother to let her know how much I love her and what she means to me.
ReplyDeleteLeslie was always nice to me and I have been fortunate to know her children. I'm lucky to call them friends. In them I can see the morality that she passed on to them. She will be missed.
My daughter, Diana, invited us to lunch today at her meeting with her teachers.
ReplyDeleteI lost my mom 20 years ago. Still remembering her love.
Jenn, I think I met your mom once. You will have many remembrances of her. Bless you and your family.
I sent my mom a card to let her know how much I love and appreciate her. She is wonderful and strong and a dear friend in addition to a dear mother. I would love to take her out for lunch or dinner too, but I live across the country.
ReplyDeleteTed G. sent a flower arrangement to his mom in Victoria, British Columbia. She is almost 92 and in failing health. He could have waited til her birthday, which is later this month, but he sent them now because it's Leslie Week.
ReplyDeleteI called my mom when I heard of your mom's passing. We never know when something like this will happen and we can only hope they knew they were loved. My mom lives in Ohio during the summer months and in Florida with me in the winter months. We have lots of time together and always enjoy each others company. I make sure she doesn't get too bored while I am doing my things around the house. When I see her acting bored I act like I need a break and we sit down and play some cards. I try to take her shopping at least once a day just to get out of the house. It doesn't take much to make mom's happy. I call her just to say hi and see how her day or week has been. She is my mother and my friend.
ReplyDeleteChristopher and I took my mom and her husband out to lunch this week. I tried to really be present and just be thankful to have her in my life.
ReplyDeleteI try to smile at each stranger that I see in stores. It's amazing how many people smile back. This week's smiles are for Leslie. I hope that each smile is contagious. Pay it forward with a smile.
ReplyDeleteI took my mom out to lunch yesterday, and we had a cheers to Leslie.
ReplyDeleteI don't talk to my mom very frequently, but after hearing about Leslie, I took a step back and imagined losing her...I called her several times this week. It was great talking to hear and hearing the excitement of some big changes coming up in her life. Told her how much I love her!
ReplyDeleteMy mom lives in Ireleand, but I call her every day, she lives alone so I know she is always happy to hear the phone ring to have a chat for a few minutes.In Leslie's honor I donated school supplies to Friends of Joshua House Foundation, its a a safe haven for these abused, abandoned, and neglected children. I will always smile and think of Leslie when i see white out now :)
ReplyDeleteI went out west this week. I called my oma (mom) every day and shared with her what I was seeing. I told her I loved her and I can't wait to go there next year with her and pop. We will be driving my parents all around the west next year and I can't wait.
ReplyDeleteA day late but we gave our gave our Rays tickets to friends of ours. She has/had cancer and had a 30% chance of survival. She just got great news that they got all the cancer and everything looks good. They haven't been able to do fun things for over a year and a half. They are huge Rays fans. We gave them the tickets for tonight and they are having a "Freakin awesome" time. We are so happy they are enjoying them.
ReplyDeleteI had a coffee mug made for my Mom with an image of her four granddaughters on it. I explained to her the purpose behind Leslie Week and how I felt like doing something nice for her.. I used it to remind her and all of us to focus on what's important in life (family) and showing our little ones as much love as we can!
ReplyDeleteMy mother is about to come home to a pedicure gift certificate and bouquet of roses. :)
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How very sweet!
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