Hi Brad,
I have not been on the site in quite a while, and I just saw of Lauren's passing. I have no words, except I'm so very very sorry. As another CF spouse, it is like a huge punch in the heart to see your words and imagine what your journey has been like the last few months. I didn't know Lauren extremely well, as I was more of a 'lurker' than a 'poster' here, but I always knew her posts without having to even read her name necessarily - they were full of wisdom, with sincerity and caring, but also with a touch of boldness that I always admired in her. She was so smart and knew where she stood on the issues, and I love that she was never afraid to let people know when they needed a bit of practical wisdom... if that makes sense.
But most of all, her great love of you, Brad, was palpable. I suppose you can feel it when another CF couple has the type of love that you two have (and that I feel I have with my CF husband Chris) - the love that carries you through the tough times and that is truly the reason for living. She was a beautiful person and I hate this disease for robbing her of the many, many more years she deserved on this earth. I hope you are wading through these last few months with her love and laughter tucked away in your heart. I truly can't quite wrap my mind around the day when I will have to live without my Chris, despite it being on the edge of my mind every single day.
I send you a long, tearful hug and my wishes that your Lauren will never be forgotten.