Shalyn Hrushowy
Manitoba, Canada
2001-05-12 23:51:00 | Watched your program on TV tonight and was really touched. Hope you're doing alright. |
Iolanda
Richmond Hill, Ont.
2001-05-12 23:33:00 | By chance I caught the title of your tribute on Vision T.V., and as I listened, I relived my own loss, so similar to yours. I felt I was there with you. You have given your beautiful Stacey a wonderful memorial by sharing her essence through poetry with the world. I too lost my precious 17 yr. old Nadia in a similar accident in 1989, and like you found it comforting in keeping her memory alive by sharing her poetry with family and friends. My prayers are with you, and may precious memories of your beloved sustain you. God Bless you. |
Todd Reynolds
Midland, ON
2001-05-12 22:31:00 | Having just viewed the documentation cronicling your daughter's and the rest of your family's experiences on T.V., I feel compelled to write a short message. Just like Patricia (entry May, 11), I have very rarely watched the station that aired the program about Ned's journey to reach the ultimate bond and closure, or perhaps opening, with his daughter. I was very impressed and inspired by not only the program, but in the message and meaning of your daughter's poetry. The emotion and purity of your daughter's writings are missed by many people in their every day lives. I teach a Social Skills class that is composed of nine boys with extreme behaviour problems. I was so moved by the few poems that I heard tonight that I was thinking of getting a few copies of your daughter's book to share with my class. If anything, I hope that they will gain an appreation of poetry. My wish however, is that they will be able to learn a bit about what it is to really live and love and apply meaning to all of the little things that they encounter, as it appears your daughter had, and you have. If I can, I will help to share your daughter's fabulous work with some children who could really learn from your family's inspiration. Good luck on your next journey. Todd |
Lynn Stewart
Barrie, Ontario
2001-05-12 22:04:00 | Just finished watching the documentary that was made as a tribute to your daughter. Found it both poignant and inspiring. Thank you for sharing such a personal experience in such a beautiful way. |
Albert D. Loewen
Chilliwack, BC, Canada
2001-05-11 16:23:00 | I just watched your story on Vision TV. As I heard you share from your heart, your grieving for the loss of one of your daughters, I also cried. On a hill-side far from Mexico City, on a knoll above the lush Fraser River valley here in British Columbia lies the earthly remains of one of my daughters. Her name is Lisa Faye. I say is instead of was because she is still very much a part of my life / our life as a family. I've been told by some (who don't understand) that my continuing to talk about her or my continuing to bring up her name is morbid and unhealthy. I feel sorrow for them, they fail to understand the heart of this father for his little girl. I heard you loud and clear when you stated that what you had wanted to do for Stacey was to build a memorial and not a shrine. Thankyou so much for sharing your heart with people everywhere. I was touched. Take Care! Albert |
patricia byers
Whitehorse, Yukon
2001-05-11 15:55:00 | I was sitting in my family room last night flipping through channels and for some reason I stopped at the documentary aout your remembrance for your daughter Stacy. I have never watched that channel before, and when I paused on the program I had no idea what it was about. I have come to accept that some things just happen and others are guided by spirit. My daughter Amy died of a very rare and fast-progressing cancer on March 31, 1999. She had just turned 25. There was an observation at the very end of your documentary that gave me an insight. You spoke about feeling happy and experiencing joy and then feeling the sharp flood of pain that always seems to be stronger when it emerges after that happy moment. You said that you have come to accept that this has become a part of who you are. You will always feel the pain of missing Stacy along with the joy of living. Yesterday and old friend said to me, I am glad to see you looking so happy. I smiled and thanked her, walked outside and burst into tears. I had been awake for two hours the night before remembering and reliving some of the terrible times in the hospital with Amy. My friend's words made me feel sad, guilty - and somehow dosconnected to my world. Missing Amy, yearning for her, connecting a million things in everyday life to memories of her - it made me feel as if the most important and deepest part of me was invisible to the people I know and care about. They see the happy me and think that is all of me. Your words made me realize that the happiness and the joy I feel is real and the pain that always accompanies those feeling makes up who I now am. The joy I can share easily and the pain I share when I need to. I think your tribute to your daughter is wonderful. We have a tiny cabin on the 'marge of Lake Lebarge' and we created a garden there for Amy beside the swing her father built for her. When Amy was in pain she used to imagine herself swinging in the midst of a field of wildflowers. We recreated her vision and I love to be there with her. Beautiful people create beautiful places. It's good to know that there are special places in our world that honour these special and beautiful young women. Thank you for sharing your sorrow and your insights. You have helped me understand myself a little better. |
Brenda Ha
Boston, MA
2001-03-02 12:59:00 | Although more than 10 years ago, I remember our Allenby Public School days with great clarity. The softball and soccer teams, Saturday afternoons on the Levitt swingset with Peaches closeby, spending time at the cottage... all bring to mind such positive and happy memories for me. To the Levitt family: Through this website, the publication of I am a rose, and the TV documentary, you have captured the very essence of Stacey's vibrant personality in a true and meaningful way - how wonderful to celebrate the life of such a beautiful woman. Thank you for allowing those who did not know Stacey to get a glimpse into the life of a talented, beautiful and kind person who grew up in such a loving and supportive home environment. Ned and Cheryl - it was wonderful to see you recently. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with the Levitt family, always. Take care, Brenda |
paul appleby
toronto
2001-02-19 15:24:00 | Ned, In her passing, Stacey speaks volumes about her life - and ours. She will out live us all. You have given her life a second time. |
Cara Lubarsky
2000-08-24 20:04:00 | I was deeply touched by your loss after watching the beautifully done documentary. I now realize your garden at Temple Sinai is for your beloved Stacey. What a lovely tribute to her.I admire your courage and inner strength. May you and your family be at peace. |
Uncle Frank
My heart
2000-08-11 13:32:00 | Stacey you are still impacting this world. To see your beautifull face on your beautifull website is bitter but sweet. I always think of you and miss you and will love and remember you forever. Your website will now be a place I can visit to be with you and think deeply about how wonderfull you are. Love Always Uncle Frank |
Dianne Smyth
Toronto
2000-08-09 22:27:00 | To the Levitt family: I watched the video I Am A Rose a few weeks ago. It has lodged itself firmly in my memory and surfaces from time to time to deeply touch my heart. Stacey was wise beyond her young years and her short life will offer courage and comfort and smiles and tears to others thanks to your bittersweet efforts to tell her story. I am currently facing some personal serious health problems and have lots to think about and learning about Stacey comes at an opportune time for me. I am looking forward to being able to obtain a copy of her book and intend to offer it to my own daughters. Thank you for sharing her with me. Warm regards |
