Today was Lauren's funeral. It was a sunny, beautiful 65 degree day in Nebraska! She was buried wearing her Burberry skirt, with her University of Nebraska hoodie and her giant teddy bear 'Best Bear' alongside for eternity, in a metallic Barbie pink casket. We had my sister-in-law drive Lauren's beloved Ford Thunderbird convertible right behind the hearse to the cemetery (with the top down). Some of her best guy buddies came from Dallas to be pallbearers. It was just a lovely classy day, just what she would have planned if she had more time. Below is hopefully a link to Blue parked in front of the church.
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q69 ... 28D614.jpg
We have a lot of donations for the scholarship fund and her friends are going to do an auction fundraiser too in a couple weeks for donations. A very fitting tribute!
A last ride with Blue the convertible
A last ride with Blue the convertible
Mom to 28 yo daughter
colectomy 2/22/10, stage 3C, signet cell
7/2011 peritoneal mets
HIPEC September 2012, difficult recovery
Hospice 10/31/2012, Died 11/16/2012
colectomy 2/22/10, stage 3C, signet cell
7/2011 peritoneal mets
HIPEC September 2012, difficult recovery
Hospice 10/31/2012, Died 11/16/2012
Re: A last ride with Blue the convertible
Lauren was awesome--and she has an awesome family. God bless.
DH Robert, dx 4/29/11, RC, Kras mut, L/L mets; CEA 146.2
4/29/11 5FU
7/11/11 Xeloxi/Avastin
2/17/12 Stopped oxal
4/23/12 Growth of primary and mets
4/25/12 palliative rad
6/20-8/30 half-dose iri only
9/13/12 chemo stopped
10/2/12 Hospice
10/4/12 Passed
4/29/11 5FU
7/11/11 Xeloxi/Avastin
2/17/12 Stopped oxal
4/23/12 Growth of primary and mets
4/25/12 palliative rad
6/20-8/30 half-dose iri only
9/13/12 chemo stopped
10/2/12 Hospice
10/4/12 Passed
Re: A last ride with Blue the convertible
I am so glad it was a beautiful day for a convertible ride. By your description, you couldn't have done it any better or any more made-to-order for Lauren. All of it exuding your love for her.
A special family, you are.
A special family, you are.
F-54- St 4- Ascend Colon, 2 Liver mets, Poorly dif, Mutant
6/10- Folfox
9/10- R Liver Resect/Colon/Gall/Appendix
11/10-3/11- Folfox
11/11- R Lung, 1 met, VATS
3/12- 9/12- Xeloda
2/12- 6/18 Clear Scans
6/19- first time no scan
Today- NED
6/10- Folfox
9/10- R Liver Resect/Colon/Gall/Appendix
11/10-3/11- Folfox
11/11- R Lung, 1 met, VATS
3/12- 9/12- Xeloda
2/12- 6/18 Clear Scans
6/19- first time no scan
Today- NED
Re: A last ride with Blue the convertible
What a lovely image and such a contrast to Jake's crazy day!
DH 58 4/11 st 4 SRC CC
Lymph, peri, lung
4/11 colon res
5-10/11 FLFX, Av, FLFRI, Erb
11/11 5FU Erb
1/12 PET 2.4 Max act.
1/12 Erb
5/12 CT ext. new mets
5/12 Xlri
7/12 bad CT
8/12 5FU solo
8/12 brain met
9/12 stop tx
11/4/12 finished race,at peace
Lymph, peri, lung
4/11 colon res
5-10/11 FLFX, Av, FLFRI, Erb
11/11 5FU Erb
1/12 PET 2.4 Max act.
1/12 Erb
5/12 CT ext. new mets
5/12 Xlri
7/12 bad CT
8/12 5FU solo
8/12 brain met
9/12 stop tx
11/4/12 finished race,at peace
Re: A last ride with Blue the convertible
Hi Laurettas. We're a Coke family, but I wanted you to know that when I went to the grocery store yesterday, I bought Pepsi and toasted one to Lauren last night. I think the weather was celebrating her life today, and I know your family has some precious memories that sustain you through this horrible time. Lauren was very lucky to have such a loving family.
Lee F
RC dx 12/16/10
resection & perm colo 12/17/10
8 rounds chemo, 28 rounds radiation
finished 8/26/2011
clean scope 9/20/2011
clean CT scan 12/26/2011
NED
RC dx 12/16/10
resection & perm colo 12/17/10
8 rounds chemo, 28 rounds radiation
finished 8/26/2011
clean scope 9/20/2011
clean CT scan 12/26/2011
NED
Re: A last ride with Blue the convertible
Glad it was a beautiful day, you are a wonderful family, I am sorry.
Evie
Evie
Evie
dx 11/11 stage 3 Rectal Cancer
12/11 Rad/5 fu
2/12 LAR temp ileostomy (0/18 nodes, clean margins)
4/12 12 rounds folfox (oxi held for 3 due to neuropathy)
10/12 rev
12/13 CT, CEA, Colonoscopy clear
dx 11/11 stage 3 Rectal Cancer
12/11 Rad/5 fu
2/12 LAR temp ileostomy (0/18 nodes, clean margins)
4/12 12 rounds folfox (oxi held for 3 due to neuropathy)
10/12 rev
12/13 CT, CEA, Colonoscopy clear
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WorriedWife
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Re: A last ride with Blue the convertible
Awww, I'm so glad it was such a beautiful and classy day. My prayers are with you always.
Fritts44 - that is so awesome:)
Fritts44 - that is so awesome:)
Hubby
CC Stg. 2b
Dx 6/12
surgery & reconnect
opted out Folfox
Pet Scan Aug NED
abscess/fistula for over a year
ongoing Dec 2013
Praying for each and every one of you
CC Stg. 2b
Dx 6/12
surgery & reconnect
opted out Folfox
Pet Scan Aug NED
abscess/fistula for over a year
ongoing Dec 2013
Praying for each and every one of you
Re: A last ride with Blue the convertible
Yes Frits, thanks for your Pepsi tribute! Lauren would have enjoyed that.
I must admit I have the worst time paying attention at church. Usually I use that time to think of things I need to do. But during the funeral today I actually spent some time thinking about the Colon Club and how much strength I take from everyone here. It was exactly four weeks ago tonight that we were flying to Dallas when we got that awful call about Lauren having pneumonia. I would never have made it through the events of the last four weeks without all of your support. Just knowing all of you were thinking about us really helped me because I know you truly understand in a way no one else can. Thank you, all my "invisible friends". I love you guys!
Colon club ROCKS!!!
I must admit I have the worst time paying attention at church. Usually I use that time to think of things I need to do. But during the funeral today I actually spent some time thinking about the Colon Club and how much strength I take from everyone here. It was exactly four weeks ago tonight that we were flying to Dallas when we got that awful call about Lauren having pneumonia. I would never have made it through the events of the last four weeks without all of your support. Just knowing all of you were thinking about us really helped me because I know you truly understand in a way no one else can. Thank you, all my "invisible friends". I love you guys!
Colon club ROCKS!!!
Mom to 28 yo daughter
colectomy 2/22/10, stage 3C, signet cell
7/2011 peritoneal mets
HIPEC September 2012, difficult recovery
Hospice 10/31/2012, Died 11/16/2012
colectomy 2/22/10, stage 3C, signet cell
7/2011 peritoneal mets
HIPEC September 2012, difficult recovery
Hospice 10/31/2012, Died 11/16/2012
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WorriedWife
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Re: A last ride with Blue the convertible
Awww, that brought tears to my eyes! So glad everyone here was a big help to you. I have enjoyed "getting to know you" and your beautiful and strong daughter, Lauren. It's so hard to believe that took place 4 weeks ago!! Oh my gosh, that flew by. So, so sorry about everything you have been through. Wish there would have been more I could have done. God bless you. Stick around and be our friend from time to time, don't go too far as I would really miss you. Although, I wouldn't blame you if you wanted to take a break from this place 
Love to you and and big hug!
Love to you and and big hug!Hubby
CC Stg. 2b
Dx 6/12
surgery & reconnect
opted out Folfox
Pet Scan Aug NED
abscess/fistula for over a year
ongoing Dec 2013
Praying for each and every one of you
CC Stg. 2b
Dx 6/12
surgery & reconnect
opted out Folfox
Pet Scan Aug NED
abscess/fistula for over a year
ongoing Dec 2013
Praying for each and every one of you
Re: A last ride with Blue the convertible
As you describe it it was bright sunny day with friends and family on funeral, but still make me cry, it makes me so sad - Lauren was os nice person, so young and I can only imagine how sad you are.
Dx 2/11
surgery 5/11, T2N0MX, G2, SRC rectal ca, 22 cm removed
CT- numerous mets in abdomen - LN, 2 big ones on pancreas, one penetrated right urether. Surgery, they just take samples for PHD, 6 roundds 5FU, refuse further chemos
surgery 5/11, T2N0MX, G2, SRC rectal ca, 22 cm removed
CT- numerous mets in abdomen - LN, 2 big ones on pancreas, one penetrated right urether. Surgery, they just take samples for PHD, 6 roundds 5FU, refuse further chemos
Re: A last ride with Blue the convertible
(((Janet))) Thank you for sharing this with us. Sending my love, 'invisible' friend : )
Re: A last ride with Blue the convertible
Thanks for sharing Lauren's journey with us...right down to the last ride with Blue. The care for your wonderful daughter has been inspirational, with grace and dignity. I didn't realize you we're in Nebraska. I'm in Northeast Kansas, and it was an absolute glorious day here yesterday, so it sounds it was much the same just a bit north. We know in this country we can get just about any weather this time of year, including lots of snow, so it's so nice that Lauren was blessed with a spectacular day. I think about Lauren and your family a lot, and you're in my prayers. God Bless you. Hugs, Dan
"Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness"
Dx 2/2/12
Stage IV, mets to liver/lymph nodes
Inoperable
Folfiri, Vectibix, then folfox, then added avastin...and the occasional amber ale
Starting trial with irinotecan and BKM120 on 4/2/14.
Dx 2/2/12
Stage IV, mets to liver/lymph nodes
Inoperable
Folfiri, Vectibix, then folfox, then added avastin...and the occasional amber ale
Starting trial with irinotecan and BKM120 on 4/2/14.
Re: A last ride with Blue the convertible
Thanks for sharing Lauren with us while she was here...she was a great person I can tell..may her continued journey with the angels be one of bliss.
Janet be good to yourself..you did a good job in being Laurens mother..God could not have choosen a better person.
Natty
Janet be good to yourself..you did a good job in being Laurens mother..God could not have choosen a better person.
Natty
Bestfriend of 37 year old male
Stage IV
18.5 cm Colon Resection
4/6 Lymph Nodes
Lung Mets
XELOX- 7/04/2010- FINISHED 9/9/2010 (8 rounds)
Radiotherapy/5FU 22/11/2010 - 23/12/2010 (4.5 weeks)
FOLFOX+Avastin (20 rounds)
FOLFIRI+Avastin
July '72 - March 2014
Stage IV
18.5 cm Colon Resection
4/6 Lymph Nodes
Lung Mets
XELOX- 7/04/2010- FINISHED 9/9/2010 (8 rounds)
Radiotherapy/5FU 22/11/2010 - 23/12/2010 (4.5 weeks)
FOLFOX+Avastin (20 rounds)
FOLFIRI+Avastin
July '72 - March 2014
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Re: A last ride with Blue the convertible
fritts44 wrote:Hi Laurettas. We're a Coke family, but I wanted you to know that when I went to the grocery store yesterday, I bought Pepsi and toasted one to Lauren last night. I think the weather was celebrating her life today, and I know your family has some precious memories that sustain you through this horrible time. Lauren was very lucky to have such a loving family.
Lets all do do the this same thing tomorrow with our families at the thanksgiving table. We all need to have a pepsi for Laura. A toast that she is cancer free in heaven and one day her and her famly will meet again in paradice.
8/11CRC Stage 4 Nodes KRAS+ Signet Cells
10/11xelox
irinotecan
Folfiri,avastin
10/12 xeloda,avastin
"It will be said that she stood in the storm, and when the wind did not blow her way, and surely it had not, she ajusted her sails" Liz Edwards
10/11xelox
irinotecan
Folfiri,avastin
10/12 xeloda,avastin
"It will be said that she stood in the storm, and when the wind did not blow her way, and surely it had not, she ajusted her sails" Liz Edwards
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Re: A last ride with Blue the convertible
So good to hear that Lauren's day was beautiful. Thank you for sharing the photo of Blue. Seeing Blue makes me feel like I knew Lauren a bit more..... such pizazz. You are an amazing mom. My prayers will stay with you.
Aloha,
Kathleen
Aloha,
Kathleen
Kathleen
DH 1/09 3c 51yr rsct
Folfx 3/09
1 l nd 9/09 Flfri Avstn
PET clr 6/10
Folfri Avstn 7/10
ND 10/10
1/11 lng mets Flfri Avastn
ND 2/12
9/12 Flfri Avastn
10/12 grwth lng mts Erbtx Avstn Irintcn
1/13 stabl
9/13 grwth
8/16/14 passed into eternal peace
DH 1/09 3c 51yr rsct
Folfx 3/09
1 l nd 9/09 Flfri Avstn
PET clr 6/10
Folfri Avstn 7/10
ND 10/10
1/11 lng mets Flfri Avastn
ND 2/12
9/12 Flfri Avastn
10/12 grwth lng mts Erbtx Avstn Irintcn
1/13 stabl
9/13 grwth
8/16/14 passed into eternal peace
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