Alyssa 

I am so sorry for you and your family it’s been so long since I saw you but I have fond memories of Andrea in the summer going to your house she was the best big sister.. Time passed but when I would see her  She was always very friendly and gave a huge hug Her smile and her laugh was so infectious!

  My deepest condolences to all of your family. I feel the loss of Andrea, as she was my childhood friend. I got to know each one of her family members through her friendship with me.  During this time, we saw our first concert together. We camped out to buy tickets and had front row seats for Robert Plant (Led Zeppelin). We had made so many memories during that time. Our friendship was not as close in high school, but when she graduated from college and pursued nursing, I celebrated with her as she celebrated the birth of my son, Sloan. We took different paths, but many years down the road, we connected on the phone. Andrea shared with me that she had the most perfect son, Avery, and she went on about your milestones and accomplishments. She was very proud Momma Bear!  She shared with me how you were playing football and it was so wonderful to hear her voice.

  Grief and Loss are complicated, I have vacillated through so many emotions and what I come down to is to be patient, loving, and kind to yourselves and with those who had relationships with Andrea as you navigate this time of your journey without her. I will be keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. 

Always Love,

 Beth (Losch) Lakes