[tri-wings] Memories of Lauren (this is a long one)

 Hi Everyone,   I wanted to share some poems/letters that were written for
Lauren.   The first one was written by Lauren's cousin Patrick when Lauren
was 9 months old and Patrick was 8 years old.  For school, he had to write a
paper on if he had 1 wish, what would it be:   "I Wish" If I could grant a
wish it would be for my baby cousin Lauren.  I would wish she could be
healedand be able to breathe better.  She was born early so right now it is
hard for her to do things.  It is very sad.  She even had to go to the
hospital once.  That's why I wish she could be healed.    If she was healed
she would be able to run around with out having to take a break right away. 
She would be able to learn new things very quick.  Lauren would be able to
doharder sports.  She could make friends faster.  Lauren might even be able
to hold her breath for 15 seconds.  That is why I wish this wish.
________________________________ This one was written by a pallative care
social worker during Lauren's second visit to the hospital during the 6
weeksbefore she passed.  Lauren was in the hospital for her b-day and she
hadonly met Lauren once or twice and she wrote this for her.   Smile - A
birthday poem Lauren Elizabeth, three years old Blond-brown hair Gathered in
a soft ponytail Sweet round fave with eyelashes to die for Meet across eyes
half opened Long, slender fingers reaching into space What will you be when
you grow up? Will you be defined by life's can'ts? Can't sit up Can't walk
Can't see Time doesn't matter You've always been a teacher Teaching us: It's
important to live Your strong spirit defies the odds It's important to
receive You alllow others to provide care and you accept your dependence
It'simportant to express suffering You let us know when something is not
right It's important to keep perspective Your world melts big deals into
vapor It's important to love You show us what love is truly all about It's
important to smile, laugh and cry You model how to freely feel Thank you
Lauren Elizabeth, Teacher Your smile makes smiles
_________________________________   We had the 2 above printed in Lauren's
Mass Booklet for the funeral.  We also had Lauren's cousin read her brothers
paper and a friend read the Smile poem.  It was beautiful....
_________________________________________ This letter was written to Steve
and I after Lauren passed - It was written by our good friend's sister who
has severe cerebral palsy who is in her 40's and has always loved Lauren. 
Lauren passed away early Thursday morning and on Wednesday she started
cryingand told her sister " Lauren is going up to heaven today".  And Lauren
passed away that night.   Georgiann and Steve - Hello, I'm just going to
sendyou a sympathy letter. I know how devistating it must be to lose a child
who was special and filled with love.  Lauren has had brought laughter and
happiness into our's lives, even though she has suffered many medical
cutbacks in her whole (3) three years of her life. She is now no longer
suffering.  She's resting at peace now.  She will be remembered as a
beautiful angel whom has had showed us the beauty of a smile, the love of
thefamily, courage and friendship.  Lauren has begun a new chapter and
journey as she enters into heaven.  She'll live in our heart forever.  
God Bless you.  Hope to see you soon. Love always, Timarie
_________________________________   And finally, this was the poem that was
printed on the cover for Lauren's mass booklet.  It is so beautiful - I just
have to share it   Little Angel Missed We miss our little angel So
infinitelydear We shared a whole lifetime of love In your short lifetime
here. If it had been within our power We'd not have let you go - And yet, we
trust the One who said He loved the children so. And though the years will
pass - "Time heals all wounds" they say. We'll always miss our angel sweet 
-
The one who went away. But we can smile - For up in Heaven Where little ones
are kissed- We know your in Jesus' arms. And never, ever missed.
___________________________ 
These peoms are so special to us and I hope they have touched your hearts.. 
Blessings, 
Georgiann, Steve, Emily, Lauren (T-13, 4/4/03 - 4/27/06) and Matthew
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