Hi friends, thank you so much for all the expressions of love & support. Mom & Dad sure appreciate them.
Mom is unable to see from her right eye & we think partially from her left eye. When visiting her be sure to stand on her left side as she won't know you're there if on her right. Also, we think she can't hear well from her right side because she tends to ignore when spoken to from that side.
Dad has developed 'their dance' for maneuvering her to or from the wheelchair. I gotta tell ya its cute!
Yesterday we checked on her after her nap (in bed) & she was sitting in her wheelchair with a huge Cheshire Cat grin! So proud of herself! Notty mommy! She makes Dad & the rest of us so nervous. She has yet to use the bike horn beside her at all times. Little stinker is still as independent as possible.
In my opinion, Dad has received the gift of interpretation of tongues as he is able to discern what Mom intends to say.
Mom continues to radiate love & gratitude to everyone around her.
Thank you for continuing to pray for their piece & comfort.
We are just so very thankful for Eternal Families!
~Joanne
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Les:
ReplyDelete(I used "Anonymous" because I have no URL and don't know about the other options . . . can someone enlighten me? My email address is bonniejacobsen@msn.com). I sure hope you don't think I've abandon you! Since our lunch a couple of weeks ago, Dick and I have been to Boise twice for meetings he had to attend, I contracted a nasty case of bronchitis so was unable to visit the one day we were in town, and we're now in Seattle visiting our son and his family this week. We have things scheduled in Idaho Falls when we get back, but I'll see you early next week if not sooner. You're in my prayers and my heart. I love you.
Bonnie
An Afterthought:
ReplyDeleteIt probably wasn't wise to post my email address for the world to see, so after you read my message to Leslie, please remove the post. Thanks.
Bonnie
To the Romriell family:
ReplyDeleteSome of my earliest and fondest childhood memories include the Romriells. I particularly remember when they were a young dental school couple in Louisville and we got invited over for Christmas. It seems that mom and dad were particular about us not acting like greedy children since they did not have much that they would be able to provide to a family of 6 (the two youngest were not yet born). I remember a construction paper chain of red and green on their Christmas tree. It was also the first time I had ever seen a real popcorn string for a garland. Leslie taught us how to string them and also let us eat from our work. Leslie was always happy, and as a child I never felt like I was dealing with a 'grown-up' but rather, a friend.
As time passed (and as a child I spent a lot of time as a 'patient' at the dental school) it seems that they were an integral part of our family, though in reality we did not get the chance to see them often. They have always been our cousins, and there has always been a 'felt' family connection even through decades of no regular contact. I have always been glad that mom has stayed in such close contact with Greg and Leslie, and have I felt that connection through her. Once when Toni and I were traveling to Salt Lake to visit our friends Byron and Jill Loveall, while eating lunch at a restaurant we just happened to bump into Greg and Leslie who where in town for some reason I can not recall. They greeted us as joyfully and treated us as kindly as you could possibly imagine.
On one of their family trips they came with their family to Arizona in their motor home and we got to visit with everyone while they were here. It was the only time that we have seen their children, but it was a good and memorable visit.
I feel deeply for the pain and confusion, the sorrow and frustration, that each member of the family must surely be going through at this time. I am grateful for each of them that they have their strong faith, and their close family connections to rely upon. Leslie is an angel, is well loved, and has lived fully and well throughout...I hope she is able to find peace and maybe even a little joy as she able to watch the final chapters of her life unfolding in front of her. My heart is breaking for Greg. I have never seen the two of them together without noticing the deference he pays her, and the love that he has for her. My thoughts and prayers are with all concerned.
Alan Schumacher
Our family wishes to send our regards and prayers to Leslie and family. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. If there is anything we can do to help please let us know. Please remember what Nephi said, "I know that God loves his children, nevertheless I do not know the meaning of all things." We may not know why life takes the turns that it does, but it never does so without a reason or without the hand of the Lord.
ReplyDeleteKaman Lykins (Jarette’s son)
Leslie, You are a wonderful lady and you've inspired many through your wonderful life. I'm so glad I know you. I regularly admired how you always had a smile on your pretty face. Your kindness and understanding for others is a great example to all of us. I know I'm a better person because I know you. My prayers and thoughts will be with you daily. Know that you're loved and that my family prays your days will be filled with comfort and peace. Our prayers are also with your family. Love, Kelley Packer
ReplyDeleteAunt Leslie, I just wanted to say "Hi" and that I love you and your family soooo much! You have been the sweetest Aunt I could ever ask for. I love you so much and I hope to come visit you this Wednesday! I hope you have a good day! Love Hailey Stoker
ReplyDeletethank you for this post. im so thankful to see what a positive outlook your family has through all of this. i know it cant be an easy thing to witness but i am thankful for you all for sharing with us how leslie is doing. please let us (the hansen family) know if there is ANYTHING we can do. we love you guys!
ReplyDeleteGreg and Les, I keep waiting until I have a huge block of time so that I can write all my fond recollections of you. No block of time, huge or small is in the forecast, so I am just writing a few thoughts and hope that they are representative of the whole. You, Leslie and Greg, have such a deep, wonderful, warm place in my heart. Many of my fond memories include the two of you. You have been generous with your time and means in our behalf and others; you are fun to be around because of your positive and happy natures; you are exemplary in many avenues: church, family, civic, and personal; the strength of each of you and both of you has given strength to me. My mind has almost constantly been on you two for the past two weeks regarding how quickly life, and accountablility can be taken. I have had such thoughts as: Are MY affairs in order such as Leslie's so I will be ready to leave? Am I square with the Lord? Have I said, "I love you," to those I love and acted in such a way as they will never doubt it. It is interesting how many ways you have been an example to me, Greg and Leslie. Our prayers, our love, and our open phone line for anything that we can do are yours. With gratitude and love for the extraordinary difference in my life because of our association.
ReplyDeleteKathy Cluff
Leslie, it has been a joy to work with and get to know you and so many of your family members over the years in the dental office. You have raised a beautiful, strong family; and I admire you all. You should be proud of all of your great accomplishments. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love,
ReplyDeleteMichelle White-DeMoss
Dear Leslie and Greg:
ReplyDeleteEach day we agonize over what you must be experiencing not knowing what to do. Jackie has been reluctant to come over because she says it should be reserved for family and having a lot of friends take up time. One might not want others coming by when not feeling well or unable to communicate like you would like. Maybe we are being too sensitive. But our frustration is not being able to express our love and concern for you. All of us have you, morning and night, in our prayers. We do not doubt you are being watched over and the Lord's tender mercies will be upon you. I have called Greg a couple of times and left a message at the office. Today I dropped by at the office. I guess just knowing how we care for you and love you really means a lot. So that is our message to you.
Arlo & Jackie
Pretty Leslie and Handsome Greg! There must be a ga-zillion things you are doing and considering as each day passes. Please know that we are ever-so-mindful of the two of you. You are always in our prayers and daily thoughts. Your beautiful, dutiful family is also a part of our prayers.
ReplyDeleteOur deep love and gratitude to you both for all you mean to us, and help us to appreciate about life.
Dewey and Kathy
Leslie and Greg,
ReplyDeleteI just want you to know how much we love you. There is not a day that goes by that I don't think of you and pray for you.
Leslie, I think you are one of the most wonderful, Christ-like, and charitable women I have ever had the privilege of knowing. Your grace, and loving nature have touched me so many times and continue to make me want to be better. And I see the beauty of your life in your children, all of whom are simply amazing. They have a simply amazing mom. I sure love you and thank you for the positive influence you have had on my life.
Know that we love and pray for you often...even from a distance.
Jenny & Greg
Dearest Leslie and Greg,
ReplyDeleteI have been pondering since I heard of your next trip,just what it is that makes you so exceptional? The conclulsion is you are not exceptional, you are ordinary, but ordinary in the way the Saviour entreats us. You do not require any fanfare, you do not need any medals or accolades. You have spent your life serving, expressing care,giving freely of your time, your means and your empathy, you have provided a shoulder for the saddened, a hug for the lonely, food for the hungry, friendship for the friendless,support for the struggling. examples for anyone caring to observe. Leslie you are Ordinary in the manner we all strive to be, but we have not yet met your standard. As you prepare with such humility and strength for your next level of development it is impossible to not admire your life, impossible to not feel your testimony, even though you cannot verbalize, your life has/will continue to bear such a strong testimony. Observing the lives of your children, is in itself testimony of your following commandments to raise up righteous children to walk in the way of the Lord. Your partnership with Gregg, loving and eternal, such examples of how we should live, how we should serve, grow and strive for perfection in the gospel and all the attributes to bring us closer to eternal life.
Leslie, thank you for your influence in my life. It is an honour to consider you a sister/friend.
May the prayers offered in your behalf bring you the continued peace and comfort, the strength to direct your journey.
I love you Leslie,I would love to be of service.
Eternally, Pamela
Dear Leslie and Greg:
ReplyDeleteBlessings and hugs to you from Georgia. We were sad when Stacy told us of your current adversity and wanted to send you our love and warmest wishes. It is typical of you to look on the bright side and have faith and precious perspective as you look forward to going home. Congratulations on being able to return with honour.
Much love and hugs, until we meet again.
Anita and Steve Satterfield
Georgia Atlanta Mission