A Few Fun Facts
I once went parachuting in my younger days. That’s right! I willingly threw my self out of a plane! It was an amazing experience! Oddly enough, I have never felt the urge to do it a second time! Perhaps it’s the jumping out of a plane part!
I am terrified of mice. The stand on a chair, frozen with fear kind of phobia!
I absolutely LOVE fried chicken! It is one of the only foods (besides potato chips) that I will literally crave.
I love Christmas and Christmas music. I decorate like I’m on a mission to create the North Pole.
I hate turnips! I truly believe that God made a mistake on this one. Really what was he thinking? That we would enjoy something that tastes and smells like dirty socks? (you may be wondering how I could know what dirty socks taste like)
I am a definite pet person. We have two dogs who might be spoiled terribly. All I know is that neither my husband or I are in charge around our house!
Who I Am
I'm Leanne, a retired teacher and mother of two sons and grandmother of two granddaughters. I love the outdoors and spend as much time as possible on the lake, or in the woods. I am also a mother who has experienced the devastating loss of one of my sons. I am on a journey of healing with the Lord’s help and it's my hope to help others on the same path by sharing my experiences.
I started this website and blog in 2022 after my son died. The blog turned in to a book “A Beautiful Pain.” As I reflected on how God has consistently come alongside me, I wanted to share this hope and comfort with you. The writing bug must have bitten me because I went on to write a second book, “Tattered Hearts and Hopeful Souls.” This is a thirty-day devotional and I am excited to share it with you!
I have a certificate in Death, Dying and Bereavement through Wilfrid Laurier University. I continue to write and speak publicly in order to keep conversations about grief alive and to share God’s love and comfort with those who are grieving.