Comments on: Cookies

By: GRANDMA JANETTE

GRANDMA JANETTE — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 22:46:02 +0000

DEAR LEAH,
I can’t find the right words to express what you have given us both.WE are so Proud of you.We are so Blessed having you as our loving beautiful Butterfly. You have given us years of HAPPINESS….All our LOVE ALWAYS!!!
YOUR EVER LOVIN C.O.G.JANETTE

By: Barbara and Sandy Greenstein

Barbara and Sandy Greenstein — Fri, 23 May 2008 22:19:18 +0000

Dear Leah,
As always your words are beautiful, bringing fresh tears to our eyes as we share in your sadness. You captured the essence of who your Grandpa was and what he meant to you, and as always had an original take on the what shiva is meant to be. You are certainly an awesome mixture of your grandparents–caring, sensitive, talented, and eloquent. We love you.
Mom and Dad

By: Leah Greenstein

Leah Greenstein — Fri, 23 May 2008 16:11:49 +0000

I want to thank you all for your heartfelt wishes.

By: Renee

Renee — Fri, 23 May 2008 09:12:22 +0000

I’m so sorry for your loss; your grandpa sounds like a wonderful, very loved man. Your words were so poignant and evoked such emotions in me, and I thank you for sharing them – and the recipe. Tasting “traces of tears” will never be forgotten. Sharing all of this was a beautiful thing for you to do, and I hope that in some small way, it helps in your healing.

Hugs,

Renee

By: Irene Goodman

Irene Goodman — Thu, 22 May 2008 19:04:39 +0000

Leah,

Are you working on a book? Please get back to me if you’re interested. You have such a lovely and evocative way of writing.

Irene

By: Kate

Kate — Wed, 21 May 2008 23:46:03 +0000

I’m sorry about your beloved grampa. Thank you for sharing this lovely tribute, and especially for your comment about the taste of tears. We scattered my dad’s ashes at sea in a violently rocking boat and as my hand kept dipping into the water to swirl them and touch him one last time, I brought it to my mouth, without thinking. I thought the same thing at the time — salty tears.

By: Brooke

Brooke — Wed, 21 May 2008 21:02:49 +0000

It isn’t easy taking armfuls of emotion and putting it all down so you can find a way to express it on the page. Your words are beautiful, eloquent, funny and heartbreaking.

It’s been a difficult month for you, I know, but you have managed to be both strong and tender at every turn. What an incredible tribute to your grandfather. Thank you for sharing your experience with us.

Love,
Brooke

By: Leah Greenstein

Leah Greenstein — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:34:23 +0000

Thanks, Celine.

By: celine

celine — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:30:40 +0000

I am so sorry to hear about your grandpa…

By: Leah Greenstein

Leah Greenstein — Wed, 21 May 2008 15:35:38 +0000

Thanks so much for sharing and your support. I’m sorry you never got to know your Grandpas, but I’m sure they’d be honored to know they are your heroes. Your Grandmas, too.