I met Laura after the tragic death of her beloved Katie. I got to know Katie through Laura's loving memories. 

Laura shared Katie's art with me, as she allowed me to use it as the cover of the book I wrote about grief. Her beautiful art will be seen and cherished for years to come, I'll make sure of it. 

Laura was a generous, loving, funny and caring friend. I will always treasure the moments we "spent together", her love for her family and her dogs and cats.

I know Laura is in Katie's loving arms forever, that brings solace as I mourn her loss.

Larry and Cody, you are held close to my heart in prayer. 

She will be MISSed.

My sweetest, sweetest friend, I will forever cherish all of the sacred heart-to-hearts that we shared, all of our adventures, our Bible studies, meals, days and nights at the beach, our times of worship! I have at least 15 voicemails from you over the years that I have listened to many times over the last several weeks, I cannot believe that you are gone, and I am not sure how I will live the rest of my life without you in it. But one thing I know for sure is this: I am better because of you.  I love you so much, and I am so heartbroken you are gone and yet so grateful that you are reunited with Katie. It’s a juxtaposition of feelings and emotions—I don’t know that I’ll ever find closure, I just miss you so much. 

Thank you for spending your last evening on this earth with me. If I had only known, I would have kept you there for hours so that we could’ve talked through the night. I know that you know how much I loved you because we always told each other, but man, if I could have one more day just to tell you how much you impacted my life and how much I love you and will miss you, I would give anything for that. Rest easy, my friend, I’ll see you on the other side. Give Jack and all my babies hugs for me. 🤟🏽🦋🤟🏽