Quick Update
Hello friends, family, support and fellow Isabelle-inspired folk,
We thank you for the kind hand you’ve leant over the past 7 months as we’ve grieved. Losing Isabelle was a huge emotional toll on all of us. The love, support, prayers and kindness you’ve shown us made a huge impact and helped us tremendously.
We wanted to give you an update on a few things. First, Isabelle’s memorial stone (headstone) is almost ready. It should be installed in late-August. We plan to have a memorial ceremony, graveside, once it’s in place. We’d love it if we could get a great showing there at that time.
Isabelle’s surgery date is nearing us. August 25th was the day we took her in for surgery. It was a day that we will never forget, ever. Isabelle was optimistic, happy and in good spirits that day. She was so strong in that regard. She trusted everyone and that was such a comfort. She went into surgery with the courage of a Tiger (her favoriate animal).
A new bracelet order is being processed so we’ll be posting about more bracelet sales soon. The funds obtained will go towards Isabelle’s HOPE Memorial Fund, which supports various endeavors, including helping others.
Isabelle’s park benches are almost ready. The one in Lawrence’s South Park just needs it’s placard now. Once that’s ready we’ll be having a dedication ceremony there. More to come on that. The one in Eudora is nearing installation and it will have a placard, too. Both will represent Isabelle’s love of parks and nature.
For those of you who are familiar with Isabelle’s Baby (aka My New Baby aka Sissy aka Elorah), you know that she’s growing up fast. She still talks a lot about Isabelle. If she’s drawing she’ll pick up a pink marker and say “this color is for Isabelle”. When drawing the family she remembers Isabelle. When she talks about Isabelle she says “Isabelle isn’t sick anymore, she’s in Heaven now”. Last week she said “Isabelle’s coming back and she’s driving a pink car”. Tears of sadness, tears of joy. Here’s a slideshow of some pictures Rebecca took of Elorah last month: http://www.rpetersphotography.com/slideshow/Elora_Family/
See if you notice something special about Amanda’s belly in the picture. 
More to come on that.
Thank you for all your Love, Prayers and Support. Isabelle’s Spirit is still strong around all of us. When you feel the warm of the Sun on your shoulder, feel a cool summer breeze, pick some fresh strawberries, see a butterfly flying around or walk through a field of flowers, remember our Princess Isabelle.
Love, Chris, Amanda, ^Isabelle^ and Elorah