Laurren is doing great- enjoying the summer swimming, going to the movies and hanging out with friends and family. Sunday the family was given VIP passes to Six Flags by the St Karla Band and enjoyed there performance that day as well. Thank you so much for your generosity and loving Laurren.
This Friday night, June 26th Laurren along with the other Ambassadors with W.O.K.C. (Wipe Out Kids Cancer) will be going on a family outing to the Ranger Game. Laurren and the other Ambassadors will be able to go on the field before the game, she is looking forward that!
When Laurren had her knee surgery in November 2007 there was a possibility as she grew she would need to under go another surgery on her good leg to stunt her growth plate. This will require a day surgery coming up soon. We’ll keep you posted as more information becomes available.
HONORABLE MENTION!!!
Last Saturday night, June 20th the family attended the Two Year Milestone & Fundraiser with Gage Holmes and Family at Sammy’s BBQ in Dallas. This Fundraiser aka “Team Holmes” raises funds for The Children’s Medical Center in Dallas. Team Holmes has made a significant difference in the lives of many families and the Hospital. They have raised enough funds for Children’s to hire a full-time childlife specialist on the inpatient oncology floor and Children’s now have the “Beads of Courage” which is supported by Team Holmes. Without the childlife specialist this program can’t happen. The “Beads of Courage” is a program where the children receive/select a specific bead which mark milestones in there treatment for chemo, blood transfusions, pokes etc. These are a just a few things Team Holmes support- there are a host of others. Blake Holmes, Gage’s dad, starting telling a story of the first time they met the Smith Family. Laurren was in a wheelchair, it was Halloween time, and she was going room to room with her Uncle Demp and Aunt Rhonda passing out goodies/crafts she had made for the patients. Blake said, it was a moment he wouldn’t forget of Laurren’s courage, he mentioned how sick Laurren was that day but she was the one encouraging others. Blake asked the Family to come up and presented them with a gift on behalf of Team Holmes. That gift was a sign/plaque Honoring Laurren Smith which will be placed on the “Prize Closet” in the Clinic at Children’s. The “Prize Closet” is where every cancer patient will go to select a prize after they have completed there protocol in Clinic for that day. The Smith Family is overwhelmed and speechless with Team Holmes recognizing Laurren in such an amazing and special way! We will forever be grateful for your generosity and your friendship to the Smith Family. We love you all more than words could say and all that you do! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for loving us and supporting us while we’re on this Journey and The Road To A Cure!!!!
Brandun has picked up a new hobby this summer by purchasing a YZ85 Dirt Bike with his own money that he has been saving. Brandun is so proud of that dirt bike, he can hardly wait to get out and about on the trails!
The Praise Report is in- Big Granny’s surgery was successful and she is recovering very well at home. The pathology report reflects all the testing is NEGATIVE which means no more cancer. Big Granny will be seeing an oncologist soon to discuss a possible preventive. At this time no radiation or chemo will be required. Thank You, Lord for this BLESSING!
Chris’s Celebration of Life was June 18th at a very nice facility in Arlington. I know Chris would be so proud how her life was celebrated. Randy and the family had a wonderful dinner catered, the tables were lovely and the memorial tables were absolutely fabulous! Brian did a super job on the video with all the great memories of Chris!
Thank you all for your continued love, prayers and support for Laurren and the Smith Family.
Blessings to You and Your Families,
Rhonda aka Aunt Rhonda <><
