When Laura Elliott was diagnosed with small cell cervical endocrine carcinoma, she received the news “as a gift and opportunity to pause, evaluate my life, and fine tune my path to bring joy to others, purpose to my pain, and to show my clients/colleagues how to stay present-focused”. The cancer has recurred to her brain and lungs, and she hopes to be remembered by her children and grandchildren.
Laura says “I am no stranger to adversity, challenge, and determination and I’ve ‘moved mountains’ to restore faith in me with loved ones and to then honor others’ efforts by gifting it forward. I worked hard to restore relationships and to unravel the catalysts to my own destruction. It is through this journey that I have focused my passion for others, encouraged others to find their fuel, and to celebrate the milestones along the way.”
Laura traveled with a friend to New York to see a Broadway show.
“The trip to New York City was an incredible blessing! Every part of the travel and accommodations were fantastic and we wound up seeing both Wicked and Book of Morman. I couldn’t have asked for anything more beautiful! The parts of the trip that can’t be planned turned out to surprise me in delightful ways. The residents of NY were kind, friendly, and genuinely interested in us. Maureen, who is usually suspicious, was relaxed completely and opened herself up transparently. Strangers sang Happy Birthday to her and enjoyed listening to her share! We met a local who then gave us a tour of Brooklyn, Coney Island, and the massive subway system. My sister got to feel like a queen and I was overjoyed to honor her this way. My sister Maureen has selflessly agreed to be an honorary mom to my 3 girls and grandma to my 2 grandchildren. How could I ever express thanks for something so precious?! You all at Stella’s Wish made my dream come true!
Thank you so very much for such generosoty and thoughtfulness!!
Sincerely,
Laura Elliott”
