Friday, November 10, 2006
Laura
Dia dhuit,
I wanted to post a thank you to all the Live Ireland chatters and the DJ’s of Live Ireland, the many family members that are spread across the country, and the many, many friends near and far, for all the prayers and blessings they have given to my wife and I over the last week.
As many of you know Tammy’s older sister has been doing very badly. At approximately, 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov 9 th, Laura passed.
Laura had Friedreich’s Ataxia since the about the age of 16, and was 39 yeas old. Laura was an incredible person. She was very caring and giving to those around her. She had an obvious love for my son and daughter.
It’s really hard for me to describe Laura in great detail who she was. You would have had to meet her to understand.
When I arrived at the nursing home last night, the first thing I thought when I seen her lying on the bed was, “She needs a hat”. She loved hats. She had very pretty brown hair, but loved wearing hats. Especially berets. I think maybe, it was an artist thing for her. She was very creative. She had a large notebook full of poems she has written over the years. Maybe some day I will be able to share some of them with you.
Every Thanksgiving we would cook up a dinner and Laura and Jim, her boyfriend, would come over. The last 3 or 4 years, it became harder for Laura to get out, so we would pack everything up and take dinner to her. The nursing home always let us use one of the sitting rooms. We would enjoy a great dinner and Tammy and Laura would tell stories about each other when they were kids. Laura would laugh so hard she would almost fall out of her chair.
Many of the nurses that have cared for Laura over the years were there last night too. They held a prayer service in her room, and there was not a dry eye. Many of the nurses were girls no older than Laura. They took care of her not only as a job, but also as friends. Laura had that effect on people. If you met her, you loved her.
I also want to thank the great people from Hospice. They are such a wonderful organization. Thank you Nancy, for making Laura’s last days as peaceful as possible.
When we left last night Tammy gathered a couple bags that were full of pictures. We’ll be going through those over the next few days. I’ll find one to add to this.
As many of you know, Tammy and Laura’s little sister Missy had also passed from Friedreich’s Ataxia. The world is a sadder place without them, but the one thing we can all be sure of now, is Laura and Missy are together again. They are standing together, watching over everyone just as they did in life. And we get to share the multitude of wonderful memories they have given us.
Bail ó Dhia ort
Daeoin Arlson
I wanted to post a thank you to all the Live Ireland chatters and the DJ’s of Live Ireland, the many family members that are spread across the country, and the many, many friends near and far, for all the prayers and blessings they have given to my wife and I over the last week.
As many of you know Tammy’s older sister has been doing very badly. At approximately, 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov 9 th, Laura passed.
Laura had Friedreich’s Ataxia since the about the age of 16, and was 39 yeas old. Laura was an incredible person. She was very caring and giving to those around her. She had an obvious love for my son and daughter.
It’s really hard for me to describe Laura in great detail who she was. You would have had to meet her to understand.
When I arrived at the nursing home last night, the first thing I thought when I seen her lying on the bed was, “She needs a hat”. She loved hats. She had very pretty brown hair, but loved wearing hats. Especially berets. I think maybe, it was an artist thing for her. She was very creative. She had a large notebook full of poems she has written over the years. Maybe some day I will be able to share some of them with you.
Every Thanksgiving we would cook up a dinner and Laura and Jim, her boyfriend, would come over. The last 3 or 4 years, it became harder for Laura to get out, so we would pack everything up and take dinner to her. The nursing home always let us use one of the sitting rooms. We would enjoy a great dinner and Tammy and Laura would tell stories about each other when they were kids. Laura would laugh so hard she would almost fall out of her chair.
Many of the nurses that have cared for Laura over the years were there last night too. They held a prayer service in her room, and there was not a dry eye. Many of the nurses were girls no older than Laura. They took care of her not only as a job, but also as friends. Laura had that effect on people. If you met her, you loved her.
I also want to thank the great people from Hospice. They are such a wonderful organization. Thank you Nancy, for making Laura’s last days as peaceful as possible.
When we left last night Tammy gathered a couple bags that were full of pictures. We’ll be going through those over the next few days. I’ll find one to add to this.
As many of you know, Tammy and Laura’s little sister Missy had also passed from Friedreich’s Ataxia. The world is a sadder place without them, but the one thing we can all be sure of now, is Laura and Missy are together again. They are standing together, watching over everyone just as they did in life. And we get to share the multitude of wonderful memories they have given us.
Bail ó Dhia ort
Daeoin Arlson
# posted by Daeoin Arlson @ 9:23 AM 
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Jeff, how very blessed you were to have Missy and Laura in your life, and how very blessed we in LI are to have you in ours.
Thank you for sharing so much of your love and life with us.
You and yours are in my heart and prayers.
Thank you for sharing so much of your love and life with us.
You and yours are in my heart and prayers.
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: 11:01 AM
: 11:01 AM
Jeff, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I always like to think that our loved ones are in a better place and are watching over us.A beautiful angel as joined the Heavenly family--Laura. Mel
# posted by : 2:06 PM
: 2:06 PM
Dear Daeoin:
I can see through your words how special Laura was. I'm sorry that you and your family have suffered her lost, but in someway she will be with you forever. Nobody will take away those precious moments you shared with her. My prayers and my heart are with you and your family.
Fabia (Macu)
I can see through your words how special Laura was. I'm sorry that you and your family have suffered her lost, but in someway she will be with you forever. Nobody will take away those precious moments you shared with her. My prayers and my heart are with you and your family.
Fabia (Macu)
# posted by : 5:52 PM
: 5:52 PM
My dear Daeoin , Tammy and Family.It was a shock for me to read about your loss.May god give you the strenght and the courage to overcome this loss.I love to think that both girls are together in a better place now looking down on you and your loved one's and wachtching over you all. I am sorry my english is'nt good enough to express my thought's and feelings for you and your family.but know you are all in my heart.
Strenght Brother.
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Strenght Brother.
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