Love for Laura

Just seven days ago Shayne and I went to the store to find something from "Happy Feet" to send to a brave neuroblastoma friend, Laura. We couldn't find anything so Shayla and I looked again this Wednesday, but without any luck. Sadly, Laura's health took a rapid decline, this morning she earned her wings and we will instead be sending something for Laura's memorial. For the past few days I felt like the inevitable was coming and I've been "talking" with Christi and telling her that if Laura wasn't going to receive the miracle we had been praying for than to please make certain she is right there to welcome Laura home and to make certain she finds the pets area and all of the other kids. The girls were in treatment together at CHOP for neuroblasoma, and Laura also treated in NYC at MSK.

What is really strange is that late last night I read Laura's website and felt like she had slipped into a coma. Again I begged Christi to please be an Angel to help get Laura safely to her eternal home, to show her peace, love and a friendly little familar face. At 5:15 this morning I woke up and couldn't get back to sleep. Now I wonder if it was Christi waking me up to assure me that yes indeed she was there for her friend who died at 5:22 AM and she was on her way to take her to Heaven.

This picture was taken a few weeks ago. I know Buttercup continues to grieve for Christi and I am willing to bet Laura's cat will do the same. Please keep Laura's family in your prayers. They are a wonderful family and our hearts are broken over their horrendous loss of lovely Laura.