The Lucy Series 6/6: Valerie/Friend

Written By Heather Avis

(THE LUCY SERIES 6/6: Valerie/Friend)

"One of my first and favorite memories of Lucy was when she was 4 years old. We were walking down a busy street to get donuts with four adults and three small children in our group. Lisa (Lucy's mom) and I were trying to keep everyone together and Lu kept stopping, in awe of everything she passed. At one point we started to cross the street and I looked back and saw that Lucy had stopped in the middle of the flow of traffic to practice her somersaults.

That is a perfect representation of Lu to me. She sees the magic in the seemingly ordinary. She’s playful, present, and determined to do what she wants whenever she wants. While these traits might make a walk to the donut shop a little trickier, it is so inspiring to witness and I hope she stays this way forever."

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The Lucy Series 6/6: Valerie/Friend
The Lucy Series 6/6: Valerie/Friend

One of my first and favorite memories of Lucy was when she was 4 years old. We were walking down a busy street to get donuts with four adults and three small children in our group.

The Lucy Series 5/6: Stephano/Friend
The Lucy Series 5/6: Stephano/Friend

During the 2020 Lockdown year, my partner and I had the opportunity to POD up with the beloved Gungor family. We got to stay in their backhouse during that time and on one sunny summer morning Lucy knocked on the door and said “Hi fano! *smiling without her teeth from ear to ear* Where’s em?

The Lucy Series 4/6: Emily/Friend
The Lucy Series 4/6: Emily/Friend

"There have been so many instances where I will hear a faint cry coming from another room or the backyard, and then immediately the sound of little footsteps running over to where the adults are hanging out, and then finally Lucy bursts in with “GUYS! Ame (sister) is crying!”

Heather Avis
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