Dear Lauren,
You don't know who I am, but I know who you are. I've heard you're such a strong girl and have been through a lot at such a young age. I can't imagine what you've been going through but I know that our Heavenly Father has a plan for you no matter how hard it may be or seem right now. I wanted to write to you and let you know that there are a lot of people that think of you and your family through these hard times and we're all praying for your speedy recovery. I wanted to share this poem with you it always makes me feel better if I'm going through something and I hope it helps you get through these hard times also....
FOOTPRINTS IN THE SAND

One night I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord.

Many scenes from my life flashed across the sky.

In each scene I noticed footprints in the sand.

Sometimes there were two sets of footprints,

other times there were one set of footprints.

This bothered me because I noticed

that during the low periods of my life,

when I was suffering from

anguish, sorrow or defeat,

I could see only one set of footprints.

So I said to the Lord,

"You promised me Lord,

that if I followed you,

you would walk with me always.

But I have noticed that during

the most trying periods of my life

there have only been one

set of footprints in the sand.

Why, when I needed you most,

you have not been there for me?"

The Lord replied,

"The times when you have

seen only one set of footprints,

is when I carried you."

Mary Stevenson Much Love, Crystal Taufalele