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Date Posted: 23:02:42 12/13/03 Sat
Author: lynece
Subject: One of my childhood friends died last week

Her name was Laura and we met when we were around 2 or 3. I don't remember NOT knowing her. We went to all the same schools and were in choir groups and plays together. She was a very happy person and so much fun to be around. In 4th grade she was diagnosed with diabetes. We all thought it was so cool/gross to watch her give herself shots. She didn't take the best care of herself in high school though and the disease caught up with her. Our parents are still in the same ward and so even though I didn't see her a lot, I got all the news. Over the years she got married and had 2 little boys now 8 and 10. She even knew the horrible dr that told me both my babies were dead and we took turns visiting eachother in the hospital while I was pregnant with Calista. She lost both her legs to diabetes and she died Thurs morning of complications. She actually hung on months longer than anyone thought she would. I saw her over the summer and even as she talked about all of her organs shutting down she was smiling. She had been given a blessing to release her spirit on Wed by a very dear friend in that ward. She hadn't eaten in 5 days and was vomiting blood. She refused to wear a diaper, and would drag herself to the bathroom when she was able. Her husband checked on her earlier Thurs after getting the boys off to school and she was still breathing. A little while later he felt a warm sensation pass over him and felt very peaceful. He knew it was her and when he went to check on Laura, she was gone. I'm so happy that she is pain free and whole again and maybe she's even met my son by now. But at the same time I hurt for her husband and little boys. 34 seems to young to die. And it does make me think of my own mortality as well. The funeral will be Tues and I'll go with my parents. I'll miss my friend.

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[> Oh Lynece, I am just so deeply sorry.....m -- Jo, 18:04:24 12/14/03 Sun

For this loss - I, too, am thinking of her children that she left behind and especially her dear friend...you.

As we all know, it will be some time in the future when you will think of her and smile, and until then, I will keep you all in my prayers for peace.

And I am sure that she has met Jon - I am sure, in my heart, that she gave him the biggest hug that only she could give. She knew your love for him and it had to be known in his heart the moment she saw him.

Jo


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[> Oh Lynece, I am so sorry! My prayers will be with you &(m) -- Sheila, 23:29:26 12/14/03 Sun

her family. How sad for her little ones. Call me if you need to talk! Hugs~~Sheila


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