Just when I begin to think that my life aint no holiday my friends make it to the top of the world and then fall to the bottom. Dan and laurie gave birth to their first child on October 30, 2003. Drake, this child, was immediately airlifted to the University of Iowa Hospital for heart problems. Drake spent his entire life on machines. Laurie stayed at the hospital almost the entire time, once commenting that she had not been home for over a month.
Two weeks ago he was able to receive a heart transplant. Unfortunately, the medicine he was given to suppress his immune system to prevent rejection of the new heart left him too weak to fight off an infection. Drake passed away Tuesday.
He is buried today. That was the smallest casket I have ever seen. Thursday Drake went home with his parents. Although dead it allowed some closure for their long struggle.
Farewell Drake. Keep the beer cold til your old man and his friends get there.
