Friends, 
Sally would be 3 month's old today. In our time since her passing, Tom and I have been finding many ways to honor her fighting spirit and celebrate her short, but beautiful life. On Saturday, November 4 I will be walking the American Heart Association's Heart Walk in Sally's honor. If you'd like to make a donation or learn more about the AHA, please visit my page: 
https://www2.heart.org/site/TR/HeartWalk/FDA-FoundersAffiliate?px=26610294&pg=personal&fr_id=9035

To our friends and family that have supported this effort with a donation- THANK YOU! I will be sure to share a picture or two from the event, which I will proudly wear purple in Sally's honor. 

While donations are certainly helpful, I can't help but think of a better way to honor Sally than by giving blood. There is a nationwide blood shortage and the need to donate is extremely urgent. I had previously never donated, but after seeing just how much blood and blood products Sally needed I knew this would be the most impactful way to honor her life- by saving the lives of others. Please consider donating to your local hospital system or through the Red Cross. More information can be found here:
https://www.redcross.org/give-blood.html

Yesterday marked two months since Sally's passing. She gifted us a gorgeous fall day, spotted with beautiful purple flowers everywhere we looked. Her peaceful spirit was everywhere. 

In the coming months we will look to annualize a tradition in celebration of Sally. Please stay tuned for more. 

All Our Love, 
Lauren and Tom Newhouse