tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8371715134538255728.post3455573445992549538..comments2013-12-12T05:21:18.426-06:00Comments on In Memoriam Edwina Froehlich: Edwina FroehlichUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger116125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8371715134538255728.post-15470630980717895032008-10-25T02:53:00.000-05:002008-10-25T02:53:00.000-05:00I found out just now that Edwina had died. Somethi...I found out just now that Edwina had died. Something made me check the LLL site. My involvement with LLL began in 1973 with the birth of my first child. I became a leader in 1976 after the birth of my second. Four more children followed over the years. I met Edwina on a few occasions and had a chance to chat with her. Before I even met her I "knew" her and getting to know her a little in person was just wonderful. She was such a confident, strong personality, and warm and friendly to all.<BR/><BR/>I'm glad to see she lived to a good old age -- it seems to fit her. My good wishes go to her family. Thank you for sharing your mother with the world.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8371715134538255728.post-85470603376824630792008-06-17T15:16:00.000-05:002008-06-17T15:16:00.000-05:00Merci Edwina!Toutes les monitrices de la Ligue La ...Merci Edwina!<BR/><BR/>Toutes les monitrices de la Ligue La Leche du Canada francophone se joignent au Conseil d'administration pour vous remercier, Edwina, pour le bel organisme que vous avez contribué à mettre sur pied, à une époque où l'allaitement se faisait rare et où les mères avaient, plus que jamais, besoin du soutien d'autres mères pour réussir à allaiter leur enfant. Grâce à vous et à toutes les mères fondatrices de la Leche League International, à chaque année, des dizaines de milliers de mères du Québec ou d’ailleurs au Canada français obtiennent du soutien pour réussir à allaiter une semaine, un mois, un an et même plus leur enfant. Les mères que vous avez contribué à aider et toutes les monitrices d'hier et d'aujourd'hui vous sont reconnaissantes de tout ce que vous avez fait depuis plus de 50 ans pour soutenir les mères qui désirent allaiter et materner par l'allaitement. Merci pour tout! Nous continuerons de porter bien haut le flambeau de la Ligue La Leche et à soutenir les mères qui désirent allaiter.<BR/><BR/>Toutes nos sympathies aux membres de votre famille et à vos amis proches. Nos pensées vous accompagnent durant cette période de tristesse !<BR/><BR/>Au nom de toutes les monitrices du Canada francophone,<BR/><BR/><BR/>Le Conseil d'administration de la Ligue La Leche<BR/>Nathalie Arguin, présidente<BR/>Marie Beaudoin, vice-présidente<BR/>Élisabeth Boily, administratrice<BR/>Marie-Claude Couture, trésorière<BR/>Mylène Schryburt, secrétaireAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8371715134538255728.post-34077068450236909642008-06-17T11:53:00.000-05:002008-06-17T11:53:00.000-05:00Five daughters, nine grandchildren, my husband of ...Five daughters, nine grandchildren, my husband of 40 years, and I send our prayers and sympathies to the Froehlich family. La Leche League has truly impacted our family in many wonderful ways since 1971. I will always remember Edwina: her loving ways, her strength and intelligence, her tact in difficult situations, her optimism, and her ability to have fun, no matter what the circumstances! Pam Oselka, Michigan USAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8371715134538255728.post-64708929004417425792008-06-16T15:59:00.000-05:002008-06-16T15:59:00.000-05:00To Edwina's family, My sincere sympathy on Edwina'...To Edwina's family, <BR/>My sincere sympathy on Edwina's death. Although I never met Edwina, I admired her contribution to mothers and babies the world over, and I always enjoyed the good sense of items she wrote for the old LLL News (in probably the early-1970s). Hers was a life well lived and she made a difference - a positive difference - to so many.<BR/>Vale, Edwina! <BR/>Virginia Thorley,AustraliaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8371715134538255728.post-3882473781105992682008-06-16T04:45:00.000-05:002008-06-16T04:45:00.000-05:00EDWINA MERCI Edwina C'est avec une grande tristes...EDWINA<BR/><BR/><BR/> <BR/>MERCI Edwina <BR/>C'est avec une grande tristesse que nous avons appris que vous nous aviez quittées, et nous voulions témoigner toutes, les 300 animatrices de LLL France, de la fierté qui est la nôtre de poursuivre votre rêve.<BR/>Nous vous devons toutes beaucoup : nous sommes heureuses que vous ayiez pu une dernière fois contempler votre oeuvre en nous voyant ensemble réunies, venues des 68 pays où votre Leche League est désormais présente, lors du congrès des 50 ans à Chicago, l'an dernier.<BR/> Nous continuons ce que vous avez initié avec vos co-fondatrices, portant avec joie et fierté notre rôle d'animatrices LLL. Chaque réunion LLL que nous tenons est un formidable moment de partage, un intense échange d'informations et d'aide, et un hommage à votre extraordinaire action. A chacune de nos réunions votre souvenir sera présent à nos coeurs. <BR/>Nous sommes heureuses de poursuivre ce que vous avez initié, avec votre foi, votre espoir, votre amour et votre enthousiasme de mère. Nous serons dignes de ce magnifique héritage et continuerons de porter votre message, grâce auquel, un bébé à la fois, le monde s'efforce de parier sur l'amour …<BR/>Merci<BR/>Votre vie fut riche et vous nous avez tant donné, vous nous laissez tellement de force : puissiez -vous reposer en paix, notre profonde admiration, notre affectueuse reconnaissance vous accompagnent.<BR/> <BR/>Flore, ACL <BR/>et les 300 animatrices de France<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>THANK YOU, Edwina.<BR/><BR/>We are very sad to hear that you have passed away, and all 300 leaders of LLL France would like to tell you how proud we are to continue your dream.<BR/><BR/>We owe you so much, and are happy to know that you were able to see the result of all your work last summer, when leaders from 68 countries where your La Leche League is present, were united in Chicago at the Conference that celebrated LLL’s 50th anniversary.<BR/><BR/>We will continue the work that you started with your co-founders, joyful and proud in our role as Leaders. <BR/><BR/>Every LLL meeting is a wonderful time for sharing, a powerful exchange of information and support, and a tribute to your extraordinary action. <BR/><BR/>You will stay present in our hearts each time we come together. We are happy to continue what you began, with your faith, your hope, your love and your enthusiasm as a mother.<BR/><BR/>We will be worthy of that magnificent inheritance, and will carry on with your message, that the world may strive to bet on love, one baby at a time. <BR/><BR/>Thank you.<BR/><BR/>Your life was rich and you gave so much, you leave us such strength. May you rest in peace.<BR/>Our deep admiration and our affectionate gratitude go with you.<BR/><BR/>Flore ACL and the three hundred Leaders from FranceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8371715134538255728.post-91892231001545519382008-06-14T12:57:00.000-05:002008-06-14T12:57:00.000-05:00To Edwina's children and grandchildren,Your mother...To Edwina's children and grandchildren,<BR/><BR/>Your mother was loved by so many families all over the world. Our hearts join yours in sadness and also in celebration of the life of this remarkable woman. Edwina will live forever in the babies who received and continue to receive the gift of breastfeeding because of her dedication and commitment.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8371715134538255728.post-2591223145690858002008-06-13T13:32:00.000-05:002008-06-13T13:32:00.000-05:00When my first child, a daughter, was born in Novem...When my first child, a daughter, was born in November 1972, Edwina and the other founding mothers were my life-line through The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding and my local leaders. When my daughter became a mother in May 2007, her breastfeeding experience was so much different and so much better. Thanks to Edwina for changing the world for the better. My deepest condolences to her family. She lives on through the many, many lives that she touched.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8371715134538255728.post-83473299229452862372008-06-13T08:43:00.000-05:002008-06-13T08:43:00.000-05:00Here's to a life lived fully. May Edwina's life w...Here's to a life lived fully. May Edwina's life work and her passion live on in us and our children and their children for a long long time. <BR/>Ilana Stein, NYCAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8371715134538255728.post-76028876733409549192008-06-12T23:05:00.000-05:002008-06-12T23:05:00.000-05:00"Edwina's passions to protect, promote and support..."Edwina's passions to protect, promote and support the joy of breastfeeding have sparked generations of leaders... Thank you Edwina for nurturing the future in so many ways...<BR/><BR/>Anwar Fazal, Chairperson Emeritus,<BR/>World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action(WABA)"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8371715134538255728.post-44494259618929731902008-06-12T21:09:00.000-05:002008-06-12T21:09:00.000-05:00On behalf of all the Leaders in Great Britain, I s...On behalf of all the Leaders in Great Britain, I send our heartfelt condolances to Edwina's family and the Founding Mothers. I had the priviledge of seeing Edwina in Chicago and hearing her speak, and her strength, love of LLL, and sense of humour was inspiring. Thank you Edwina for being part of a group of women who have made so much different in the world. So many mothers and babies and families have benefited because of the vision of seven women. You will never be forgotten.<BR/><BR/>Anna, Chair, Council of Directors, La Leche League, GBAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8371715134538255728.post-45940651842232867042008-06-12T13:08:00.000-05:002008-06-12T13:08:00.000-05:00Thank you, Edwina, for all you have done for mothe...Thank you, Edwina, for all you have done for mothers and babies all over the world;<BR/>We shall never forget you.<BR/><BR/>RoselyneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8371715134538255728.post-15513397802195816112008-06-12T10:32:00.000-05:002008-06-12T10:32:00.000-05:00Edwina, because of your passion to help mothers ar...Edwina, because of your passion to help mothers around the world, my life has changed. La Leche League started my journey into the precious world of breastfeeding and eventually into breastfeeding counseling. Thank you for all you have done in your lifetime to path the way for women like me. You are a legacy that will NEVER be forgot. My prayers are with your family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8371715134538255728.post-4224066905882434002008-06-12T08:25:00.000-05:002008-06-12T08:25:00.000-05:00Muchas gracias desde España a una d e la sfundadod...Muchas gracias desde España a una d e la sfundadodras de un grupo tan fantástico y del qu e soy miembro.<BR/>ha vivido una vid amuy larga , segro qu ele dió tiempo a dar mucha guerra!<BR/>EvaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8371715134538255728.post-12801037732458819652008-06-12T05:50:00.000-05:002008-06-12T05:50:00.000-05:00Thank you Edwina for all that you have done.Thank you Edwina for all that you have done.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8371715134538255728.post-31804339505195496222008-06-12T04:47:00.000-05:002008-06-12T04:47:00.000-05:00Thank you, Edwina, for what you did and are still ...Thank you, Edwina, for what you did and are still doing for thousands and thousands of mothers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8371715134538255728.post-38194824303815522912008-06-11T23:32:00.000-05:002008-06-11T23:32:00.000-05:00La Leche League was a great source of support to m...La Leche League was a great source of support to me in learning to nurse my little ones in the 80's. In the 90's LLL became an important resource for me to refer my midwifery clients to. Finally, last year it was my privilege to meet most of the founders at a gala celebration and fundraiser that Chicago Community Midwives organized to honor the founders for the 50th anniversary. Edwina had a sparkle and wit, yet calm strength and commitment. Thank you, Edwina, and God bless you and your family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8371715134538255728.post-19151361357206082532008-06-11T18:30:00.000-05:002008-06-11T18:30:00.000-05:00To the Froehlich Family,I join LLL for my first ch...To the Froehlich Family,<BR/>I join LLL for my first child who was born June 8, 1980 and I became a true mother because of your mother and her friends. I will remember her with affection and admiration. The loss of a mother leaves a emptiness that can be very painful. May you fine solace in your memories and a appreciation for the gifts she left with us all. Thank you for sharing your mother with the world.<BR/>Lisa Hedrick, Circleville, OhioAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8371715134538255728.post-28735584571439072792008-06-11T13:59:00.000-05:002008-06-11T13:59:00.000-05:00Larry Gartner said...Edwina Froehlich was one of t...Larry Gartner said...<BR/>Edwina Froehlich was one of the world's great contributors and a remarkably talented and dedicated person. Her contributions to mothers and children were immense. I will miss her greatly. She always lit up a room with her presence and offered a clear view of an issue. I am most grateful to her for all that she did for LLLI and breastfeeding. She left the world a much better place than it would have been without her efforts.<BR/> Larry GartnerLawrence M. Gartner, M.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11018139334186796919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8371715134538255728.post-68842971890147833532008-06-11T13:23:00.000-05:002008-06-11T13:23:00.000-05:00May the Lord bless and keep you Edwina! Your life'...May the Lord bless and keep you Edwina! Your life's work lives on in every breastfeeding mother. Society owes you an enormous debt of gratitude for babies and mommies everywhere.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8371715134538255728.post-43255339522577363312008-06-11T12:47:00.000-05:002008-06-11T12:47:00.000-05:00To the family of Edwina,God bless you and give you...To the family of Edwina,<BR/>God bless you and give you the joy in knowing that Edwina did so much good and touched so many lives.<BR/><BR/>Thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8371715134538255728.post-28062984392008619782008-06-11T08:11:00.000-05:002008-06-11T08:11:00.000-05:00Thank you, Edwina! You have made the world a bett...Thank you, Edwina! You have made the world a better place. You and LLL ignited my lifelong passion to help babies (including my own) to breastfeed.<BR/><BR/>SandyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8371715134538255728.post-16724205845193784382008-06-11T07:30:00.000-05:002008-06-11T07:30:00.000-05:00You truly made a difference . . . changed lives of...You truly made a difference . . . changed lives of babies and mothers, both individually and globally. Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8371715134538255728.post-20517318686507823942008-06-11T05:02:00.000-05:002008-06-11T05:02:00.000-05:00Sorry... I made a mistake while I was typing... I ...Sorry... I made a mistake while I was typing... I wanted to type: "from the MOTHERS"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8371715134538255728.post-62587046823489013272008-06-11T04:58:00.000-05:002008-06-11T04:58:00.000-05:00here there are some message for Edwina from the mt...here there are some message for Edwina from the mtoher I followed as LLL leader:<BR/><BR/>"Grazie Edwina, da parte di tutte le mamme che con la tua associazione hanno imparato ad amare l'allattamento."<BR/><BR/>"Mi unisco anche io ai ringraziamenti ad Edwina. Se non fosse stato per lei e per le sue collaboratrici io non avrei mai saputo che potevo allattare e non avrei mai scoperto una delle emozioni più intense della mia vita.<BR/>Ovunque andrai ti porteremo nel cuore, ciao Edwina :cuore "<BR/><BR/>"Un grazie ed un caro saluto anche da parte mia, e dei miei cuccioli :cuore :cuore"<BR/><BR/>"GRAZIE,OVUNQUE TU SIA!"<BR/><BR/>"Grazie<BR/>davvero<BR/>non so come avrei allattato Alba senza la LLL<BR/>e spero di trovare il tempo e avere la capacità di diventare anche io una consulente, perchè tanto avete fatto per me che è giusto che anche io passi questo magico sapere ad altre!"<BR/><BR/>"anche per me la LLL è stata fondamentale..Paola mi ha sempre aiutata e sostenuta ... quando è nata Alice,quando stavo male ed avevo bisogno di farmaci,quando sono rimasta incinta della Angie-lù e nei primi gg di vita della mia secondogenita :cuore<BR/>grazie :ok"<BR/><BR/>"Un grazie di cuore da me e dalla mia famiglia<BR/>Roberta"<BR/><BR/>"Anche da noi: grazie Edwina!<BR/><BR/>Sara e Ida :cuore"<BR/><BR/>"grazie di ciò che hai lasciato! :cuore"<BR/><BR/>"Grazie! :cuore<BR/>mi sono commossa a leggere l'annuncio, sto allattando..e trovo che sia una cosa bellissima e unica.<BR/>grazie alla lll per l'aiuto che ci hanno dato<BR/>Paola e Francesca"<BR/><BR/>"Grazie Edwina e grazie a tutti i componenti della LLL da me e da MIA :cuore"<BR/><BR/>Senza Edwina e le altre sette meravigliose donne fondatrici, non sarei la persona che sono, non avrei provato la gioia di essere madre in un modo diverso, unico, che mi ha trasformata e mi ha permesso di aiutare tante altre donne a trovare la strada per essere madri con attaccamento, attraverso l'allattamento.<BR/>GRAZIE DI AVER CAMBIATO LA MIA VITA!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8371715134538255728.post-2132863806648731552008-06-10T19:40:00.000-05:002008-06-10T19:40:00.000-05:00My thoughts and prayers are with Edwina's family, ...My thoughts and prayers are with Edwina's family, as they celebrate her life and begin adjusting to their lives without her presence. I also need to make that adjustment, for even though I know she had a family - after all, she was a mother and a grandmother - somehow she belonged to the world. So, it is if she belonged to me and all the rest of the mothers who benefited from LLLI and benefited even more specifically from knowing her. I feel so blessed to have been able to spend time with her and know her as a person who loved to cook and was an excellent cook, a person who loved the theatre, who liked a glass of wine, who was good at listening, who had a sense of humor, who was practical and sensible, who read my mother's book and sent her a beautiful note, and who attended my mother's funeral. She lived life and was so genuine. I enjoyed her company and I will miss her very much.<BR/>Rebecca MagalhaesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com