Leanne

Leanne was no ordinary girl.
My niece, Leanne, was just 29 years old when cancer called her home to paradise.

During her last months on earth, Leanne became our teacher.
She taught us volumes about love, forgiveness, and courage.
She showed us when you walk with God, evil is powerless.
Cancer was powerless in Leanne's life;
it was not allowed to be a curse.
Cancer was only allowed to be,
a challenge that love could overcome.

Leanne knew, when she left earth,
her mother and her son, would miss her dearly.
Leanne also knew the miracle of love.
She knew, her everlasting love,would always, surround those who,
were fortunate enough to know and love her.
Leanne was no ordinary girl.
Leanne was our teacher.
Darlene M. Thompson, February 2008