A day of celebration

Initially, we were going to throw a big party for Laurie, the kind that she would have wanted to attend. I envisioned music, dancing, food, and her very favorite friends. 
Laurie would not have wanted us to gather in sadness. That wasn't her style; it would have made her very uncomfortable to be the center of attention if the mood was sad. 

But with her very favorite people spread throughout the US and Canada, it was going to be impossible to find a location that everyone could travel to. Mom would have hated people being left out. 

Perhaps Zoom? Yeah, no - Mom would not be thrilled about a zoom memorial. I didn't want us to throw a party that she would not want to attend herself. 

So, please join us in celebrating Laurie in a way that she would have loved.  

Laurie was incredibly lucky to have been loved by you. and she loved you, fiercely, back. Laurie danced with you, created with you, ate with you, and experienced with you. 
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November 1st, we invite you to celebrate Laurie by doing something that you loved doing with her (I have ideas for you below). When you are done, please send me photos, stories or videos, and I'll upload them here. That way we can both personalize this celebration to your relationship with her, and also share. 

If November 1st doesn't work for you, make this celebration your own. Celebrate her before, celebrate her later, or celebrate her multiple times. My one request is that you share some photos or videos below so that we can create a moment of togetherness. I think she would have loved that.