tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2827667427529222393.post2479608105117765122..comments2024-03-06T07:55:24.146-07:00Comments on lester lou and the aarons too: how 'WE' came to be...Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03166451736632622252noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2827667427529222393.post-61957782598989340122008-04-29T17:34:00.000-06:002008-04-29T17:34:00.000-06:00Thank you for sharing this. I remembering playing...Thank you for sharing this. I remembering playing games Sunday nights with Hark and alot of the other kids from the ward in the Summer of 2001. I didnt realize that you live in the same complex. What a small world!lisa midgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12274383461984286479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2827667427529222393.post-17737886263014552262008-04-25T06:30:00.000-06:002008-04-25T06:30:00.000-06:00HI Leslie,I just finished watching Frequency and o...HI Leslie,<BR/><BR/>I just finished watching Frequency and of course thought of you and Aaron whem the credits came up and they played 'When you come back to me again'. I think of you often and hope your making it through the days with a little sunshine.<BR/><BR/>With love and thoughts,<BR/><BR/>EmEmma-Kate Castricumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02562258532199149914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2827667427529222393.post-23558176764531883832008-04-24T18:34:00.000-06:002008-04-24T18:34:00.000-06:00Hi Leslie, just thinking about you this morning an...Hi Leslie, just thinking about you this morning and hoping you have found some joy in the little things today.<BR/><BR/>With love,<BR/><BR/>JaneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2827667427529222393.post-62109586590490423312008-04-24T13:27:00.000-06:002008-04-24T13:27:00.000-06:00Leslie,Where are you? Where did you go? Hope all i...Leslie,<BR/>Where are you? Where did you go? <BR/>Hope all is well..<BR/>Thinking of you and praying too...<BR/><BR/>TamMatchbox Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03277774019952369200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2827667427529222393.post-70773297425674302072008-04-24T10:48:00.000-06:002008-04-24T10:48:00.000-06:00Leslie,You don't know me, but I found your blog li...Leslie,<BR/><BR/>You don't know me, but I found your blog linked on someone else's. I really enjoy reading and it makes me think of how short this life truly can be...sometimes when we're 90 it's not long enough...I am also a young mom with a little boy. I still have my eternal companion here on Earth with me, but I feel so touched by your words. It makes me remember not to take one second for granted. I'm so sorry for your loss.Aleshahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02950761348349485414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2827667427529222393.post-72853177334728890492008-04-23T15:16:00.000-06:002008-04-23T15:16:00.000-06:00Leslie,I have no words of advise because I don't k...Leslie,<BR/>I have no words of advise because I don't know what its like to be where you are. I just want you to know that you are such an inspiration to me. Today my husband and I are celebrating our third and first anniversary together. Mark was over seas with the military for 18 months. He missed the birth of our first child and nearly the whole first year of his life. I remember thinking a lot of the same things you posted in your previous blog about the things you missed about your husband. I remember that feeling of emptyness. People often asked my why on earth I got pregnant when I knew my husband was to be deployed. I didn't know how to answer that question until Bradyn was born. My son filled that void in my life. He was a blessing in disguised. I'm so grateful that I have my husband here to celebrate that third anniversary. Your life, your words, they inspire me to hold on to what I have and to be grateful for what I have. I don't know if you have any idea how many people hold you and little Aaron close to their hearts. With the love of your family and those all around you, you will get through this. My family loves and prays for you.<BR/>Love,<BR/>Michelle (Robinson) PohlmanThe Pohlman Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14884540520949044674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2827667427529222393.post-19672318376524199022008-04-23T11:08:00.000-06:002008-04-23T11:08:00.000-06:00It's amazing the affect people can have in someone...It's amazing the affect people can have in someones life and you don't even know them. I'm Crystal Turner's sister in law... I've read your blog many times. You are incredible and just by what you write I feel like I get to know you even more and I've already gained a love for you. I feel like we are so lucky for the knowledge of eternal life and the sealing power in the temple, you will see him again... thats whats so amazing!kellie and craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06551750511343635032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2827667427529222393.post-79657680151730701692008-04-22T15:15:00.000-06:002008-04-22T15:15:00.000-06:00Leslie,I am not sure you would remember me from hi...Leslie,<BR/><BR/>I am not sure you would remember me from high school. My name is Michelle Langston. I was good friends with Katie Edwards (now Bakker). I just wanted you to know that Katie told me of your blog as we are going through a difficult health trial in our lives right now. Our two beautiful twin boys we worked so hard to conceive were born at 23 weeks and we have been battling the ups and downs of prematurity ever since. I just want you to know that I have come to really know the power of believing in God's grace and love. I still have many days were I feel abandoned and that this was not supposed to be my life but I try to cleave to the thought that God will not abandon me and some day all of it will make sense. I just wanted you to know I am thinking of you in your moments of difficulty and sending you a very empathetic hug.<BR/><BR/>Sincerely, Michelle Hanna<BR/>www.shaneandmichellehanna.blogspot.comThe Hanna Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13502330359286286412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2827667427529222393.post-73208506144585843452008-04-22T13:24:00.000-06:002008-04-22T13:24:00.000-06:00I hope that everything is going well for you. You ...I hope that everything is going well for you. You haven't posted in awhile so I was just "checking" in on ya. I hope that the absence is because you and Aaron Jr. are enjoying the nice (sometimes windy) weather.<BR/><BR/>Keep your head up and look at all these people who are there to support you and Aaron Jr.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10512732222769887062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2827667427529222393.post-672875892491681442008-04-22T09:35:00.000-06:002008-04-22T09:35:00.000-06:00A wonderful record! (not just this entry..but the ...A wonderful record! (not just this entry..but the whole blog) Definitely worth keeping for your son to read... You truly are an inspiration, esp to me. Thanks for your insights and for opening up even a smidgen of your inner voice/heart. It's records as these that keep me thinking about my own life and the things that matter most. Even if you don't really speak to me directly, these words you've "penned" help me to rise above who I currently am. Interesting how precious moments and memories as these are and the "tragedies" that cut them off are what cause us to value what moments/memories we have left. I truly enjoy reading the moments you share. I'm sure Aaron (your love) is thrilled to read them too...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2827667427529222393.post-42739487370126105142008-04-21T16:03:00.000-06:002008-04-21T16:03:00.000-06:00Leslie,You don't know me, but I know you. My siste...Leslie,<BR/>You don't know me, but I know you. My sister forwarded me your blog. You are a friend of a friend. I wasn't sure why she sent my your link until I began to read. Your story and mine are nearly the same...I am sorry for your heartache. I know it is real. I know how you feel alone in a very crowded room. I know how everyone tries, but cannot make it better. For me it's been 8 years...somedays it feels like yesterday. Like today when I read your blog...it all just comes back. It was hard for me, being so young to find anyone who I could relate with. Every other "widow", I hate that word, was older. Not left with very small children. I wished I had had someone to talk to that KNEW what I was feeling. If you need that too, I would love to be that for you....my name is Shelley<BR/><BR/>shelleysgirlsrock@gmail.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2827667427529222393.post-90137632059521241772008-04-20T18:34:00.000-06:002008-04-20T18:34:00.000-06:00WOW...that is a lot of comments, Les. I knew the ...WOW...that is a lot of comments, Les. I knew the story of how you and Aaron came to be, but it was interesting to hear all the little details. I hope you are doing OK. I continue to pray for you and Aaron Jr. Take care of yourself and that adorable boy! When are you coming for a visit? Love ya.K and K and kidshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367285750628392857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2827667427529222393.post-25348117892511806282008-04-20T15:39:00.000-06:002008-04-20T15:39:00.000-06:00Leslie, I found your blog through a friend but I a...Leslie,<BR/> I found your blog through a friend but I actually also went to Jr. High and High School with Lisa. I'm so sorry for your loss. I new of your hubby (since you were both a year younger than me) but didn't know him personally. Whem my friend told me about his unexpected death and I found out you were married, I was so sad for you! Keep doing your posts. We all have so much to learn from your experiences. Thanks for your inspiration!Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10053805345841448796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2827667427529222393.post-39372608826141514082008-04-20T02:09:00.000-06:002008-04-20T02:09:00.000-06:00Leslie,I remember the day Aaron told me he was eng...Leslie,<BR/><BR/>I remember the day Aaron told me he was engaged, needless to say I didn’t believe him. I remember driving down to Orem excited to see what girl was crazy enough to marry Aaron. I think I met up with you guys somewhere by the apartments, you were both in his truck and his boat was still attached to the back. You had just spent the day on Utah Lake. Even after you confirmed that you and Aaron were really engaged I still didn’t believe it. I thought Aaron had just convinced you to go alone with one of his elaborate pranks. It took me about two weeks after that day to finally believe Aaron was serious. <BR/><BR/>DaxDax-A-Lish!https://www.blogger.com/profile/01623885566081957209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2827667427529222393.post-10465747089965616742008-04-19T06:15:00.000-06:002008-04-19T06:15:00.000-06:00Hi Leslie, hope there were more happy moments than...Hi Leslie, hope there were more happy moments than sad ones, today. Thinking of you both. Love, JaneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2827667427529222393.post-70397394930671352962008-04-18T08:36:00.000-06:002008-04-18T08:36:00.000-06:00I found your blog from your comment left on my sis...I found your blog from your comment left on my sister-in-law's blog (Angie). Hope you don't mind. Wow, what a touching story. You write beautifully. I know it must be hard to put into words the pain you must feel. Your story gives the rest of us a lot of perspective. My husband has been diagnosed with cancer and I guess I can say I am lucky enough to be able to live each day knowing that mortal life is fragile but that love is eternal! I pray that you will feel peace and comfort during these hard times.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2827667427529222393.post-82569888507633781772008-04-17T15:07:00.000-06:002008-04-17T15:07:00.000-06:00i found your blog through apron girls.... oh, how ...i found your blog through apron girls.... oh, how i would love to throw my arms around you and your little boy and protect you from all the hurt you have been feeling. thank you for sharing your stories.... i will never again take my loved ones for granted, and when i slip, as i'm sure i will, i will return to your blog and remember how blessed i am to still have them by my side. thank you...haleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01168665275294654823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2827667427529222393.post-11851505629102442502008-04-17T10:32:00.000-06:002008-04-17T10:32:00.000-06:00Leslie, you don't know me, I happened upon your bl...Leslie, you don't know me, I happened upon your blog when I was reading a friend of a friend's blog. I don't know you, but I'm so sorry for your loss. I cried through every post that I read. Thank you for continuing to write this blog. I have learned many things from it, just reading the few posts that I did. I have been struggling in my marriage lately and your posts have taught me that all of the things that I have been struggling with lately are not important in the eternal scheme of things. I know what the gospel teaches, but your blog has been a great reminder of what is truly important in this life and what is not. I am not putting this nearly so eloquently as another comment that is on your blog, so I'd like to echo some of her words "You make wonderful points and bring so much gratitude to my heart. I am sorry you are going through such grief and pain right now but I hope you know that it is not in vain. You are teaching me and many others such great life lessons. Your blog is inspiring to read and I love so much deeper now. Thank you for being you." God bless you and your son.Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14427491607136720970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2827667427529222393.post-1773076635682811312008-04-16T22:54:00.000-06:002008-04-16T22:54:00.000-06:00Les, I loved that story. It made me laugh, cry,...Les,<BR/> I loved that story. It made me laugh, cry, and feel good--that is what life is all about. I can't believe how beautiful you get everyday both spiritual and physical. You are definitely an inspiration to many. Oh by the way, Aaron was right, you do a radiant contenance.Sasha Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01085860105736453837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2827667427529222393.post-63251663071744210502008-04-16T22:31:00.000-06:002008-04-16T22:31:00.000-06:00Leslie, I hope you don't mind me commenting on you...Leslie, I hope you don't mind me commenting on your blog but I just wanted you to know that I've thought of you alot since December. I am married to John's cousin and I love Lisa to pieces. Your sis and I have talked a few times about how hard it is for you and for her to know that your heart is so heavy right now. I pray for you and hope you find comfort through our prayers. We have told John that if he needs a place for Aaron's horse, he's welcome to bring it out to our empty 2 acre pasture. We will take great care and attention (when John is not here) to the horse your husband loved so much, if need be. You would also be welcome to come out and visit anytime. <BR/>Take Care,<BR/>AngieAngiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13500304170433367792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2827667427529222393.post-5830220838331343032008-04-15T22:35:00.000-06:002008-04-15T22:35:00.000-06:00Beautiful story! Michelle told me that you had a ...Beautiful story! Michelle told me that you had a blog. Its amazing how many chances God gives us to meet our eternal companion!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13031912044772849897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2827667427529222393.post-19342340179917635882008-04-15T21:12:00.000-06:002008-04-15T21:12:00.000-06:00Thinking of you today Leslie. Thinking and wishin...Thinking of you today Leslie. Thinking and wishing. Love, JaneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2827667427529222393.post-1638263361272602902008-04-15T16:11:00.000-06:002008-04-15T16:11:00.000-06:00Leslie-I pulled up your blog last night to see if ...Leslie-<BR/>I pulled up your blog last night to see if my husband knew you. The first picture he saw was of you in Jr. High and he recognized you immediately! He went to High school with you. He thinks you were a year older than he is. He graduated in 1996. Anyway, he had a lot of positive things to say about you. I actually went to school with your little bother Spencer. I hope you don't mind us reading your thoughts, they are very inspiring to us.Katie and the boyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05176535663736281290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2827667427529222393.post-61401353671613456332008-04-15T12:38:00.000-06:002008-04-15T12:38:00.000-06:00What a special story. Thank you for sharing. How l...What a special story. Thank you for sharing. How lucky to be able to spend eternity together!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01497767747485229338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2827667427529222393.post-70710814161978579052008-04-15T10:36:00.001-06:002008-04-15T10:36:00.001-06:00that's quite an undertaking to delve into life's m...that's quite an undertaking to delve into life's memories and try to piece together some sort of sequence of events. i am not sure if i could remember well enough to piece together mine & john's beginning. i love you very much and hope that someway you are finding comfort and sense, and perspective.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12323061018356173607noreply@blogger.com