Words cannot esplain how i feel inside am to myself tyred of people saying it will be ok, i miss you mom no one but you & god knows how much. Yes we had our up's & down no one is perfect. I have 5 beautiful kids & am so glad they got 2 know you mom. They miss you so much.You were my mom & dad & am so glad god bless you 2 had have me. I know u looking over me & saying it will be ok mel, you are my wake up call mom not to take life for granted, try to live my life right with god buy my side let my light shine knowing that even tho my heart feels empty loosing you that jesus is all i need.You lived on love,our family is going through alot at this time loosing darrold & praying aunt rose 2 pull through & come home. so i myself feel alone,so tell me mom how can you fixed this for me missing you,& for once let your dream come through everyone at thanksgiving just as a family with love to honor you.
new years day 2012
mom this was the last pic u took thanks to yo master jordan only 3 days after you came home from being in the hospital on christmas day i am so happy i was able to spend new years with you i remember back in dec 2011 we told each other beginning new years that everytime we see each other we will hugs & kiss each other tell each other how much u or i love you so even tho u left me mom am so glad that i had a chance to hold you & tell you how much i love you. your baby girl mel.
TRIBUTE TO LOUISE - BY ALTHEA LESLIE
Goodafternoon to all and thanks be to God for all your support knowing our family is going through this difficult time of our lives.
To my family. today is the begining of a new chapter in the lives for those of us left behind as we recall and cherish the memories of our love one Olga Louise Leslie.
As for me I, I first of all give God thanks for her life and allowing me to share with you in tribute the memories I have of my cousin and a sister figure in my life. I cannot be present t at this time but God knows only why for I tried my best to be hear but due to Health conndition and the changes that I am experiencing it was not possible.
As I recall my life with Louise, I go back to Belize recollecting the many many times we united with each other wheather it was at my grandmother home at Cemetary lane or at her home on the Canal side. Louise was always juvilent and full of love to me and my mother. Nothing was too good for her to give our share with us. As an older cousin she always gave me the best of advice especially when we meet at the Cornor of King Street and Canal Side as I am on my way to High School and she is on her way to work at Bennet Drug Store. From time to time she would plan on paying me and mommy a visit at our home and without delay she was there.
Louise have always been there in my life from Belmopan to the United States we communicated and truly share many life stories bitter or sweet. We cried together and we laugh together.
My outstanding memory of Louise that I will always cherish and never forget was the care she gave to my father up until the time of his passing. Those moment were priceless in my life and I never forget to thank her each opportunity I had. She would always say to me Althea I know God will have a place for you because you surly honor your parents. We spoke about the faith we need to have through all our tribulations and each time she begins to worry about anything I would recolllect MY Cousin we are standing on the promise of God let not your heart be troubled. These word were the sparke in her light and with joy we would complete our conversation until the next time.
In November of 2010 it was my first return to California after the death of my father. Louise was on her Job but she inform me that she have made every arrangement for me to have a place to stay and of course that was her home. My grandson on arrival to her home ask where is cousin Louis( not Louise ) I told him she is at work and we will need to go and see her before our return. His response was isn't she a nice cousin to do all these nice things for us. Grandma we are special and this is life.
Our most recent conversation before she was hospitalize, was January 4th, 2012 when she learn of my medical condition. Cousin Louise was sure to sink it in that I must be careful of what I am eating and what I should change in my diet. As we spoke she share with me all that can cause us sickness that we are not aware of and her last word to me was I will be praying for you and please let me know your update when you return from you doctor.
Today as you all know I never had the opportunity to speak with her again but I prayed for her as she was praying for me and I know that its all at God feet. I am also please to know that I had the opportunity to unite with her during and at the Wedding for Karen and Robert. Thats the memorial weekend that I will remember always.
Karen, Lisa and Melanie you are in my continued prayers and I thank god for the relationship we had because of Mom.
Finally, I ask that the rest of my family present today, that as we weep for our love one Olga Louise may we trust God and live his words "Love one another" that we can be reunited with our love ones.
Louise as we are seperated from you, I ask God to welcome you in his presence.
Farewell
Louise
As you would be the first to remind us that nothing ever happens before its time. Well, what else can I say. New Years day your sentiment was we saw this New Year but we don't know if we will see it's end. Was there something suttle you were trying to tell us?!
This early depature sure needs your explanation so I will just wait until such time to catch up on this.
The word NO was just not a part of Louise's vocabulary. You can call on her, day or night, and she would be right there with you, loving and supporting and making sure that you are fed.
If miss the opportunity of knowing Louise, then you just missed knowing a very kind, loving and funny individual Even in the height of turmoil, Louise was always the same, calm, caring, willing to lend a hand, making sure you were not hungry and the first to offer words of encouragment and prayers.
All the parties where you supplied the salad - now who will you pass this on to. all the jokes at our gathering - who did you designated to take this task.
Louise, I know you are with our Lord and looking down on us, however, just to let you know that you will surely be missed but we will always hold you dearly in our memories and hearts.
Rest In Peace dear friend and rise in glory with the Lord
Carlton & Elona
Driving in Walmart
Lasr year my mom was sick, and Louise decided that she will surprise her Aunt Marie with a visit. I drove to LA after work, pick up Louise and drove back to San Diego. (2 1/2 - 3 hrs each way). Come Saturday we decide to go to Walmart in Otay Center. This is in Chula Vista, San Diego. Just a few miles from the Mexican border. When we got to Walmart, Louise said, "Wow, this is a big one". I said to her, "you better get one of those cart where you can sit and drive around the store". Louise said no!!! not me at all!!!. I said you better. Well she gave in and got in the cart. That was the most fun we had. Louise was driving all over Walmart. Stopping in the garden department posing for pictures with the plants and flowers. She was laughing and just plain old having fun. We went to housewares, Louise reversed into the shelves. We laughed so hard. Megan said Aunt Louise you got to learn how to steer. After a while she got the hang of it and was driving all over. I told her she finally got her license. Well, the moral of this story is- LIVE-LOVE-LAUGH. GOD hears us. That was a once in a life time threat with her. Something I will always remember. Will try and put the pictures of her driving the cart on this site.
As always - Thanks for taking the time to read.
With Love to all
Charlena
You will be missed Prima (cousin)