Comments on: Ode to mom… http://jeffwhipple.ca/2007/02/09/ode-to-mom/ Musings about technology and learning... Fri, 16 Jul 2010 23:24:42 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 hourly 1 By: Carrie Smith http://jeffwhipple.ca/2007/02/09/ode-to-mom/comment-page-1/#comment-777 Carrie Smith Wed, 21 Mar 2007 16:47:05 +0000 http://edutrails.edublogs.org/2007/02/09/ode-to-mom/#comment-777 Through this disease, people find the strength to live, aspire others to love more openly, slow down the pace of their fast lived lives and activities. They teach us to hug more, laugh, and cry more, and to treat each day as a gift. Our lives, our bodies, our health and mobility are precious. Breathe in life and exhale stresses of our chaotic world. Although life goes on. Our lives are changed forever- our personality are uplifted and softer ,after dealing with ALS. We grow quietly inside, and we learn the true meaning of Life. With ALS as devastating as it is, we are blessed with the time to say things to loved ones, that sudden death robs from us., mend bridges that are long overdue , travel where we would never have dreamed of, and embrace the time we had the children we created, the grandchildren that were blessed to spoil, and the spouses and friends that hold our heads and spirits up high with a much needed shoulder to cry on. God Bless your family and I wish you all the best in your journey of memory and recovery of your mother’s death. Your Friend Always, Carrie Smith Moncton ALS Coordinator 382-3806 Through this disease, people find the strength to live, aspire others to love more openly, slow down the pace of their fast lived lives and activities. They teach us to hug more, laugh, and cry more, and to treat each day as a gift. Our lives, our bodies, our health and mobility are precious. Breathe in life and exhale stresses of our chaotic world. Although life goes on. Our lives are changed forever- our personality are uplifted and softer ,after dealing with ALS. We grow quietly inside, and we learn the true meaning of Life. With ALS as devastating as it is, we are blessed with the time to say things to loved ones, that sudden death robs from us., mend bridges that are long overdue , travel where we would never have dreamed of, and embrace the time we had the children we created, the grandchildren that were blessed to spoil, and the spouses and friends that hold our heads and spirits up high with a much needed shoulder to cry on.
God Bless your family and I wish you all the best in your journey of memory and recovery of your mother’s death.
Your Friend Always, Carrie Smith Moncton ALS Coordinator
382-3806

]]> By: Allen (Tech Mentor) http://jeffwhipple.ca/2007/02/09/ode-to-mom/comment-page-1/#comment-746 Allen (Tech Mentor) Sun, 18 Mar 2007 10:42:26 +0000 http://edutrails.edublogs.org/2007/02/09/ode-to-mom/#comment-746 Wow. Please accept my condolences to you and your family, Jeff. Your mother definitely lived to help others. Your post makes me remember my own mother who passed away in 1998. She was also a teachers' aide after raising three kids. Your mom is in good hands now and will bless you and your family every minute of the day. Allen, D6 Tech Mentor Wow. Please accept my condolences to you and your family, Jeff. Your mother definitely lived to help others. Your post makes me remember my own mother who passed away in 1998. She was also a teachers’ aide after raising three kids. Your mom is in good hands now and will bless you and your family every minute of the day.

Allen, D6 Tech Mentor

]]> By: Claudia http://jeffwhipple.ca/2007/02/09/ode-to-mom/comment-page-1/#comment-539 Claudia Wed, 21 Feb 2007 00:27:07 +0000 http://edutrails.edublogs.org/2007/02/09/ode-to-mom/#comment-539 This poem was sent to me today and all I could think about was Leah's "dash" and how she impacted so many people with her life. Paste the following link into your browser, turn the volume up and let it bring a tear to your eye like it did mine. http://www.the-dash-movie-poem.com This poem was sent to me today and all I could think about was Leah’s “dash” and how she impacted so many people with her life.
Paste the following link into your browser, turn the volume up and let it bring a tear to your eye like it did mine.

http://www.the-dash-movie-poem.com

]]> By: Rose Levi http://jeffwhipple.ca/2007/02/09/ode-to-mom/comment-page-1/#comment-433 Rose Levi Tue, 13 Feb 2007 18:13:45 +0000 http://edutrails.edublogs.org/2007/02/09/ode-to-mom/#comment-433 Dear Mr. Whipple and Family My condolences to you and your family on the passing of your mother. What a wonderful post you have created for her. Our prayers to you and your family. Rose & Robert Levi & Family. Dear Mr. Whipple and Family

My condolences to you and your family on the passing of your mother. What a wonderful post you have created for her. Our prayers to you and your family.

Rose & Robert Levi & Family.

]]> By: Lambie http://jeffwhipple.ca/2007/02/09/ode-to-mom/comment-page-1/#comment-425 Lambie Tue, 13 Feb 2007 01:12:34 +0000 http://edutrails.edublogs.org/2007/02/09/ode-to-mom/#comment-425 Dearest Jeff, I was very sorry to hear about the death of your mother today. Your post was a beautiful tribute to a mom who loved well and was well loved. Very moving! No matter when or what the age of the child, it is hard to loose a parent! I lost my dad almost 9 years ago, but I still feel his presence very strongly. We were very close. I think of him as my special angel as well. I am a strong believer in angels and have them all over my house. :-) Please accept my sincere condolences. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Take care! Dearest Jeff,
I was very sorry to hear about the death of your mother today. Your post was a beautiful tribute to a mom who loved well and was well loved. Very moving! No matter when or what the age of the child, it is hard to loose a parent! I lost my dad almost 9 years ago, but I still feel his presence very strongly. We were very close. I think of him as my special angel as well. I am a strong believer in angels and have them all over my house. :-) Please accept my sincere condolences. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Take care!

]]> By: Claudia http://jeffwhipple.ca/2007/02/09/ode-to-mom/comment-page-1/#comment-412 Claudia Sun, 11 Feb 2007 22:13:59 +0000 http://edutrails.edublogs.org/2007/02/09/ode-to-mom/#comment-412 I had the pleasure to know Leah through her work with special needs children. Her love and commitment to these children made each of them realize they were indeed a part of a beautiful masterplan and helped to make them see that plan unfold before their eyes. Leah may not be with us in body any longer, but she will always remain a part of our lives in a much more lasting way. The memories she helped sculpt in each of our lives will never be forgotton. She will be loved forever!! I had the pleasure to know Leah through her work with special needs children. Her love and commitment to these children made each of them realize they were indeed a part of a beautiful masterplan and helped to make them see that plan unfold before their eyes.
Leah may not be with us in body any longer, but she will always remain a part of our lives in a much more lasting way. The memories she helped sculpt in each of our lives will never be forgotton.
She will be loved forever!!

]]> By: Edith http://jeffwhipple.ca/2007/02/09/ode-to-mom/comment-page-1/#comment-410 Edith Sun, 11 Feb 2007 21:05:42 +0000 http://edutrails.edublogs.org/2007/02/09/ode-to-mom/#comment-410 Condolences to you and your family.I was so very sorry to hear about your mom.We were in the same graduating class all those years ago and, even though I haven't seen her for many years ,I still think fondly of her. Condolences to you and your family.I was so very sorry to hear about your mom.We were in the same graduating class all those years ago and, even though I haven’t seen her for many years ,I still think fondly of her.

]]> By: Brenda Nowlan http://jeffwhipple.ca/2007/02/09/ode-to-mom/comment-page-1/#comment-409 Brenda Nowlan Sun, 11 Feb 2007 17:38:42 +0000 http://edutrails.edublogs.org/2007/02/09/ode-to-mom/#comment-409 Thank you for writing this Jeff. I will always remember the journey she had taken through ALS. My memories of Leah Elaine, will always be of a wonderful friend, whose Love for Christ, made her a light, in all she done for others. I have thought a lot lately, of the many laughs we had together. Even in the midst of this disease, she had a wonderful sense of humour. When I asked her to tell me lately, what the specfics were, when praying for her. She wanted courage and that she had. She spoke with such endearment of each of her children and grandchildren and Bruce. I loved my friend Leah and now love my memories of her. Leah and Bruce had such a love for one another, through all of this. What a blessing to know she has a voice in Heaven, this very day! God is merciful. May the Lord grant each of the Whipple family, peace and contentment in Christ. Brenda Thank you for writing this Jeff. I will always remember the
journey she had taken through ALS. My memories of Leah Elaine,
will always be of a wonderful friend, whose Love for Christ, made her a light, in all she done for others. I have thought a lot lately, of the many laughs we had together. Even in the midst of this disease, she had a wonderful sense of humour. When I asked her to tell me lately, what the specfics were, when praying for her. She wanted courage and that she had. She spoke with such endearment of each of her children and grandchildren and Bruce. I loved my friend Leah and now love my memories of her. Leah and Bruce had such a love for one another, through all of this. What a blessing to know she has a voice in Heaven, this very day! God is merciful. May the Lord grant each of the Whipple family, peace and contentment in Christ.
Brenda

]]> By: AL (GramPal) http://jeffwhipple.ca/2007/02/09/ode-to-mom/comment-page-1/#comment-402 AL (GramPal) Sun, 11 Feb 2007 00:14:40 +0000 http://edutrails.edublogs.org/2007/02/09/ode-to-mom/#comment-402 To the family of Granny I offer my deepest sympathies from myself and all the people at the forum that she belonged to. She was an inspiration to us all and always had an upbeat attitude and helped many people through their journey with ALS. She will be missed by all of us in the ALS community. Al Pettit. To the family of Granny I offer my deepest sympathies from myself and all the people at the forum that she belonged to. She was an inspiration to us all and always had an upbeat attitude and helped many people through their journey with ALS. She will be missed by all of us in the ALS community. Al Pettit.

]]> By: Joan http://jeffwhipple.ca/2007/02/09/ode-to-mom/comment-page-1/#comment-401 Joan Sat, 10 Feb 2007 22:38:04 +0000 http://edutrails.edublogs.org/2007/02/09/ode-to-mom/#comment-401 My thoughts are with you all. She was a good friend of mine from the time we started school. I loved your mom very much, and I could see Gods love shine through her every time we met. With all my thanks to her our Teddies for Tragedies has grown into a wonderful project, bringing smiles to many children all over the world. It was your mother who arranged for the first shipment of Teddies to go to Haiti and from then on she encouraged all of us to continue. I can not say enough about her love and compassion for others. What wonderful memories I will carry the rest of my life of not only your mother but your grandmother as well. It was a Blessing to know Leah all my life. My thoughts are with you all. She was a good friend of mine from the time we started school. I loved your mom very much, and I could see Gods love shine through her every time we met. With all my thanks to her our Teddies for Tragedies has grown into a wonderful project, bringing smiles to many children all over the world. It was your mother who arranged for the first shipment of Teddies to go to Haiti and from then on she encouraged all of us to continue. I can not say enough about her love and compassion for others. What wonderful memories I will carry the rest of my life of not only your mother but your grandmother as well.
It was a Blessing to know Leah all my life.

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