Journal entry by Liz Haas Gardner —
I cannot believe it’s been an entire year since Laura passed. It’s been a really tough year for us all but we have, in true Haas fashion, managed to have some good times despite our grief. We are comforted by so much love from family and friends! We have literally taken Laura all over the US and abroad - Morocco, New York, Las Vegas, DC, you name it and she’s been there this past year! I literally carry her in my purse and take her everywhere with me. It means so much to us how many of you have reached out today and throughout the past year to let us know you miss her too. We want to keep her memory alive forever!!! She had the best friends in the world and we thank you for that! The kids are doing ok. Jane will be going to boarding school next year and she is really excited as she’s been wanting this for a while. Henry is still a big gamer but has really matured and grown a lot this past year. Please keep the kids in your prayers and thanks for helping keep Laura’s memory going. Peace, love and happiness to all! Please offer a toast to her at 5:30pm tonight (or any night really!)