It is with the heaviest heart that I write this note, and with the deepest condolences I share the news that on Saturday night, August 19, Leni Kaltman, aka UWhoLuLu, aka SnickerLu, passed away.
My mother suffered a heart attack on August 12, and waged a valient battle to stay with us here. Her heart, while always full of love and care for others, just was not strong enough to win the war this time. Most of you knew her to be a strong woman -- either by first hand knowledge, or by way of stories we have shared, and most of you know how long she has fought these battles, both physical and emotional.
I must share with you all that she was a woman of care and giving with a capacity to love like no other person I know. If she touched your life in any way, please take that touch onward and remember her always as the loving woman she was.
Her life was not one of ease, so I pray, and ask you to join me, that her journey going forward is one of smoothness.
As she would hate to see us all crying, I ask that you remember her with a smile and celebrate the good she did and the person she was - not perfect by any means, but completely giving in so many ways.
I will be in contact with some of you personally over the next few days. If you need anything or if I can help make this a smoother transition for you, please do not hesitate to email me. I will do whatever I can, as she would have.
I loved my Mom VERY much and have a huge hole in my heart right now. But her spirit and her love will fill that hole with time -- of that I am confident.
Please share this news at will; I am sure she touched many more lives than I have contact information for.
With sincerest condolences for all,
Amy Kaltman
7 comments:
Amy, I am at a loss for words. Yesterday your post made me think your mother was on the mend and things were looking better. A long road ahead but a recovery in the future. I can not imagine how you must feel and my heart goes out to you. I am so sorry for you and your family's loss. I never know what to say at times like this. And really there are no words that can make things better. Although it does sound like you are doing surprisingly well holding things together. I can not believe you are offering to help people through this time. That is what we are supposed to do for you, help YOU. If you need anything please let me know. Your mother sounds like an incredible woman and I am sure she is now at peace. And again, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Amy, I didn't want to do it this way, but we are truly sorry for your tremendous loss. Please let us know what we can do for you, anything...Rob & Erin
Amy, I just found out and I am stunned. I thought of Leni this w'end, I wanted to email her a pic of my puppy and get together.Everytime I see a ladybug on anything I always think of her! I love her and she was always here for me w/ good therapy and tremendous understanding and so much love. She understood the core of me in a way that few people in my life do and no matter how long the time had been in between I could always pick up the phone and she never chastised me for the lengthy absences.I am available for anything you need done now, and later on.Please connect w/ me. MY cell#818-642-0505. Much love to you and your family.
Amy, you have my deepest condolences. I didn't know your mother, but from what I read, she was a great woman, and the world will miss her.
Wishing you the best in this troubled hour,
David
Thank you all for your kind words of support and encouragement. Ken said something to me a little while ago about it being a long 48 hours. That would be an understatement. The pain, it comes in waves, but it feels just as fresh as it did when I heard the doctor's words.
Mom was missed the minute she was gone, and I think it will only grow deeper with time.
My heart and thoughts are with you and your family at this time, Amy. I can't assume to understand the fullness of your loss or the Lord's gain but I know that you are definitely a vessel of that kindness your mother found so easy to share. If there is anything that I can do to help during this trying time, please let me know. B)
I'm very sorry to hear of your loss, Amy.
God bless her and your family.
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