The Gift

» Posted on November 11, 2011

One year ago tomorrow.  That is when we witnessed Brett marry his sweet Laura on a Coronado Beach as the sun sank down into the ocean, when we raised our glasses to living, cherishing each and every day we have together, when we celebrated their love for each other. One year since she became his wife, our sister.  They were married for six beautiful weeks before he passed on, just six, and while there is no way I would ever try to articulate what she meant to Brett, I would like to take a moment to express what she means to me.  Because truly, if Brett had to leave us so early, there doesn’t exist a more exquisitely perfect gift he could have given us then Laura.

Laura is a remarkable person.  I have observed her putting other peoples feelings far before her own, I have seen her feel deeply, worrying that she may have caused another pain or sadness.  I have seen her give up personal comforts to help a friend in need.  She is stronger then anyone I have met.  She suffers deeply, and despite the suffering, she is still managing to create a life of meaning.  She tries hard, she is encouraging, she makes others around her want to try harder.  She has a unique ability to make you feel like you are worth something.

Last year was hard, sad, dark.  But not as dark as it should have been, we had Laura.  On most nights, when we would have been moping, feeling down, Laura smiled, told us we were going to learn all the moves to a Soulja Boy song on dance central, or do a Jillian Michaels workout video, or make raviolis by hand. Despite her pain, she has a twinkle in her eye, she makes things fun.  She is loyal, she is confident, she is lovely, she is strong.  I am so proud to have her as my sister, as my friend.  So happy anniversary, Brett and Laura, we love you, thank you thank you for all that you are to us and to everyone around you!

(sometimes Laura comes with me and drags around my gear for me, and poses when I need to test the light while the family is in wardrobe change!)

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3 Responses to “The Gift”

  1. Tessa on November 11th, 2011 @ 5:22 pm

    Crying… and smiling! Well said Carrie. And Laura, you look beautiful!!!!

  2. Desiree on November 11th, 2011 @ 5:28 pm

    Well, now you’ve done it. I cried when I read this. Hope your happy.

  3. Michael Butler on November 14th, 2011 @ 8:24 am

    I wish that there was a way to put into words what Laura has done for all of us but most of all Brett. We are so lucky to have her as a part of our family and in our lives. We love it when she spends the weekends with us just hanging out. We love you!

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