December 14, 2010:  Today we remember Laura.  A spirit who reminds us all every day that regardless of what we face in life to do it gracefully, with honor & with an optimistic spirit.  Although, we miss her every day we realize her spirit is carried on with every woman she helps.  For those who knew Laura we are grateful for her, and the many things she taught us all.  May this poem help you reflect during this time. 

"You can shed tears that she is gone,
or you can smile because she has lived.
You can close your eyes and pray that she'll come back,
or you can open your eyes and see all she's left.
Your heart can be empty because you can't see her,
or you can be full of the love you shared.
You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday,
or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.
You can remember her only that she is gone,
or you can cherish her memory and let it live on.
You can cry and close your mind,
be empty and turn your back.
Or you can do what she'd want:
smile, open your eyes, love and go on."

~David Harkins