Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Laura Laughlin
Are you someone who believes that tragedy could never strike you? That those stories only happen to other people? You know the statistics! But, it couldn’t happen to you; could it? We know exactly what you are thinking, because that was our attitude prior to July 15th, 2005. But on that unfortunate day, we were faced with the reality of just that. Our princess, Laura Laughlin, while driving her little Honda Civic to work was broadsided on the passenger side by a heavy-duty dump truck traveling 60 MPH. After the chaos of ambulances, rescue workers, trauma surgeons calmed, Laura and her family were faced with the prognosis: severe traumatic brain injury, skull fractures, facial fractures, punctured lung, and other minor injuries. Laura overcame several serious brain surgeries and fought desperately to stay alive. She won that battle. Now, Laura fights to regain her quality of life back one baby step at a time.
Laura still finds herself in an awake coma, but improving. I invite you to join us in our battle to overcome this temporary adversity. In the short term, this website exists primarily to inform family and friends of Laura’s amazing progress. It will be updated on a weekly basis. We are completely open to your ideas and suggestions for improvement. In addition, this website will aid in raising money to cover Laura’s medical costs and ease the overall financial burden. However, in designing this website, we had in mind the long term. We expect and wait patiently for Laura’s full miraculous recovery. We know that God has big things planned for her life. Therefore, a color (light purple) and the slogan (L6 – Live, Laugh, and Love Like Laura Laughlin) were selected to represent Laura’s true character and personality. Our hope is that others will be touched and transformed throughout this struggle. Ultimately, one day Laura will return all this love and support to others. Laura will take her miracle and use it to bless and restore others going through similar challenges. Won’t that be a glorious day?
You see, whether you have or have not ever faced tragedy in your life is irrelevant. Some people, upon hearing the news, found themselves asking why this happened. That does not matter! Others questioned their own vulnerability in this life. That does not matter! Yet, more wondered who in their lives would be irreplaceable. Yes, even that does not matter! What does matter is if tragedy knocks on your door, are you prepared to respond with faith, hope, and love. I have been fortunate enough to witness an entire group of amazing family and friends respond in such a manner. It has inspired me to be the husband to Laura that I’ve always dreamed of being, one that she unquestionably deserves. This website is a tribute to Laura’s strength, our family’s love, our friend’s loyalty, and God’s wisdom and glory. The miracle of Laura is real! I welcome you to get to know the courageous Laura Laughlin and our story.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Leukemia
I was hospitalised with cancer for 1 1/2 months. Although it was a REAL DRAG I am thankful to the Lord for reliquishing Leukemia from my body.
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Leukemia
I was hospitalized with this cancer, I quickley started a page about it.
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http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/StrokeSteve/
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