Laura's big thanks and (maybe) transition
Until today, Liza's boyfriend's mother has fully managed this site. I hope that if you are still following our journey, you will offer a post of thanks here to Suni for her dedication to Liza, as well as her son, Leighton, and especially me as we've weathered these treacherous moments over the last three months. I personally don't know how I could have survived without the support of so many people. Like Suni, several were people that I only met through Liza.
Please also show us your interest in more memories, including the words and eulogy shared at Liza's Big Energy Celebration (aka Lizapalooza).
For those who don't know me...
When Liza and I spent a semester of her junior year in Mexico, my time was focused on trying to write a book. It was about Edie (Liza's sister who lived to be almost 10) and her influence in my life. The book is terrible but the process was great practice. When I married and moved a year and a half ago, I vowed to rewrite it. It's almost 1/4 of the way complete and so far it's wayyy better. I'm sure that Liza's "crossing" will have a lot of influence on the final 3/4s... that is, once I finally get our new house renovated and my head is in a space to handle the grief and joy that go with writing it. In the meantime, perhaps I'll check in here.
But for today, I'm going to return to the beach where we walked every morning when we thought there was hope for Liza's survival. Bryan and a college friend (yes, they're still popping in to support me) will be helping me focus on what's next in this earthly life and I will search for signs that Liza and Edie are forever with me.
Comments (16)
I’m so glad you’re writing, Laura. Your updates here have conveyed a special gift. You captured beauty in the midst of heartbreak, conveyed the amazingness of Liza, and wrote beautiful prayers for us to join you in. Suni, thank you. 🙏
Thank you so much for keeping us all updated. God Bless you ! 🙏🏻
Thank you so much for keeping us aflo
afloat^ Suni! This Story has captured So Many people around the globe. I pray everyday for everybody❤️🙏🏻💔
Thank you for checking in 💛
I pray for your healing through your writing. Your posts have been filled with such love and inspiration. Liza was blessed to have you and all of her friends and family in this earthly life! May God provide comfort to all who loved her. Thank you and Suni for sharing Liza’s Big love with all of us who followed here.
Laura, your writing is so, so good and your strength thru this journey has been incredibly inspiring! Suni, thanks so much for setting up this site and managing it allowing so many of us to follow Liza’s story!
Liza was so special to me. We only lived together for a summer, but she will always be my roommate and little (but wiser) sister. I love her so much and think about her almost every day. I will never forget her for the rest of my life, and although I cry (bawl, usually) when I think about our memories together, I’m grateful to have them. You are such an amazing person Laura for raising such an amazingly cool vivacious loving caring and spirited girl. If you’re listening, I love you Liza
Hi Micaela. Thank you for writing. I sent you a PM.
Hi Micaela. Thank you for writing. I sent you a PM.
Hi Laura! I have been thinking about you and Liza a lot. I hope you are doing okay.( As okay as you could be). You once said in one of your posts that you don’t want anybody to forget Liza and keep her memory on the forefront. I can assure you that she doesn’t leave peoples minds. Especially those who knew her. As you know I am a stranger and I think about Liza & You and her family on the daily. I say a lot of prayers. I just wanted you to know that you are being thought of. Sending hugs from Marlton, NJ.
💛 thank you for reaching out. I’ve wanted to write but have been deep in a well of grief. Between that and working daily on our house, I haven’t made it here. Your kind, thoughtful words might just be my impetus. Happy 4th!
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Hi Laura…it’s about to be Liza’s birthday…my positive thoughts , light & prayers are with you…💛🙏🏻🎈. I hope you get the biggest sign from Liza💫..peace be with you.
Happy Birthday- Liza I only know you thru post but I think you must have been an amazing person. God be with your family until you meet again.
Wilma, on behalf of all Liza’s family and friends, thank you. She is so very missed but we’re trying to embrace Liza’s unique joy and playfulness until we are reunited - as she wanted.