In Honor of Lavern

This dear woman and friend is now in the hospital, very near the end of her life.  I just thought you'd like to know her story. For 15 years she has raised a daughter with severe autism and mental retardation.  Her daughter is not able to speak or communicate in any way.  Her daughter is tall and strong and needs supervision and care 100% of the day and night.  But Lavern has dedicated her life