Dear Lauren,
It's been a while since I've been home and so I haven't had the chance to visit you but my love for you is just as strong as the first day we were blessed to have you in this world. My heart hurts when I read blogs about you because I miss you so much. Memories of Your shy attitude and your unconditional love for everyone fills my head as I look at pictures of you, but so do tears in my eyes and pain in my heart. I remember your last day here with me and the family and how painful it was to hug you one last time in that hospital bed and u didn't hug me back. Even though I'm glad you are no longer in pain, it makes me sad to know I won't be able to see your beautiful face for a period of time. Through Vince, Constance, and Misi I see a little bit of you in all of them and it brings joy to me knowing they are ok. You give me strength and joy and a reason to try harder to make it back to heaven. Please continue to run out on that field with me every Saturday. I love you more than words could ever explain.
Your uncle and big brother, Fatu.

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