Mia, Laine and Anna in bed

Mia died on June 24, 2010.  Laine always slept in the middle, between Anna (or me) and Mia.  Mia’s side of the bed was never slept on by Laine for the duration of her life.  She kept two large pillows stacked on top of each other in Mia’s spot.  Laine slept in the middle, on a hello kitty pillow, and a parent slept on the other side near the window on a regular pillow (limited room!) as we needed to take care of Mia medically throughout the night (bubbles in the TPN central line, medications, diaper changes and general care).  These were hard days, and Laine’s presence was invaluable.  She would smile lovingly when we arose to take care of Mia, and we would sometimes muster a smile back.