Lauren E. Basil

Never will ever forget Lauren. Thanks for being an angel watching carefully over all of us.
Nancy Argo

Lauren I am remembering you on this day and want you to know what a wonderful Mom you have. Your Mom and I have been friends forever and a day. It seems like just yesterday that you left us. I cant tell you much about things, as I never got the privieldge to meet you. But I know you were an angel. And that you are an Angel now and that you are waiting for the day when you get to meet and greet us all. Lauren just know that you are thought about often. And we will look after your Mommy and Daddy and brother and sisters for you. I know your mommy loves you very much.

O Lord who watches over children in the present life and in the world to come because of their simplicity and innocence of mind, abundantly satisfying them with a place in Abraham's bosom, bringing them to live in radiantly shining places where the spirits of the righteous dwell: receive in peace the soul of Your little servant Lauren, for You Yourself have said, "Let the little children come to Me, for such is the Kingdom of Heaven." Amen.

Remembering Lauren on this day. I'll never forget the long, long line of people at the visitation waiting to love on the family so dear to them. I still remember, the darling little girl and the many, many lives she touched in her short life. I still pray for you, Lisa, Dan, Nick, Lexi and Ellie. Be in peace...Lauren is for she is with the Father. You are loved.

La-La,



I just wanted you to know you have a new sister. Her name is Ellie Rose. She was named after you. Your initials are L.E. Get it? Ellie? And the Rose is after Mommy's Aunt Rosalee. She was my favorite Aunt. She was born on April 19, 2004. She weighed 6.9 and was 19.5 inches long. She has Alexis' eyes and the rest looks like YOU! I miss you, honey. We all do. You will forever be my La-la angel. Love, Mommy

Dan, Lisa, Nick and Lexi,

When I got up this morning I was getting ready and I grabbed my pink scarf. It was the one I wore to Lauren's Visitation and the graveyard. I just felt the need to wear that today, or at least have it with me. I know how much my parent wish they could be here this weekend but I know they will be thinking of you all and there prays along with mine will be with you. Now I am not very profound or anything with these kind of things but everytime I look at your family picture, our a picture of the girls I can't help but smile for all the joy and love Lauren has taught me when she was here with us and still while she is with god. I am very grateful that you all have aloud me in your hearts and I love you all. I always know that we have God, Grandma Dorthy and a little angel named Lauren watching over us and loving us.

Love,

Danielle St. Pierre

Little Angels:



When God calls little children

to dwell with Him above,



We mortals sometime question

the wisdom of His love



For no heartache compares

with the death of one small child,



Who does so much to make our world

seem wonderful and mild.



Perhaps God tires of calling,

the aged to his fold,



So he picks a rosebud

before it can grow old.



God knows how much we need them,

and so He takes but a few,



To make the land of Heaven

more beautiful to view.



Believing this is difficult

still somehow we must try.



The saddest words mankind knows

will always be "goodbye".



So when a little child departs,

we who are left behind



Must realize why God loves children,

Angels are hard to find

Dan & Lisa,

I just heard about Lauren and my thoughts and prayers go out to you. She will always be with you. God must have thought she was very special to take her so soon. Take comfort in the love you share--and the love all around you.



Deb

Dear Lisa, Dan, Alexis and Nico,



We were so heartbroken to hear of your precious loss. We keep you in our prayers and thoughts as you find your way through this difficult time. Lauren is with our Lord and smiling down at her loving family. Hold each other close and share all the happiness she brought to you throughout the days and years to come.

Love and Hugs to you all

Becky & Evan (9) Frost

Dear Basil Family,

My heart just hurts for you. As a fellow member of Twin Topics please know you have my support and prayers. Here's a huge hug.

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We have a 9 month old and can't imagine your pain. We wish you peace, strength, and our prayers, in the days and years to come.

Peace and Love,

Melissa, Todd and Trudan Swiler

To the Basil Family:



As a new Twin Topics member and mom to 4.5 month old twin daughters myself it broke my heart to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.



With Sympathy,



Ara Gunusen, Julie Billups, Makayla Faith and Sophia Rose

Dearest Dan, Lisa, Alexis & Nicholas,

Our hearts and prayers are with all of you for your loss of Lauren. We are so sorry that we weren't able to be here for you but we want you to know how much you all are loved. I too am in tears as I write this note and as I talked to Patty tonight when we got home. She told me what a beautiful Celebration of Lauren's life you had today. We know that Lauren is being loved with Angel hugs now and we're wishing you hugs & prayers from our house to yours. We are so grateful to have known Lauren. Our love to you,

Kelley, Tom, Sam, Alex, Kyra & Tori (Loughrey/Shrake/Friberg)

Lisa,Danny, Nicholas and Alexis,

I am very sorry to hear about Lauren. When my mom told me, I was in tears. And even as I write this, I'm crying. I wish I could be there today. I love you all.

Love, Jill

My husband Adam and I are deeply sorry for the loss of little Lauren. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Dear Lisa, Dan, and all of the Basil family:

My deepest sympathies go to you and your family in this time of terrible loss. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this time of sorrow.

Lisa - I needed to give you one more hug. After seeing you today, I wanted to tell you again how sorry I am for you and your family. Please know that support is all around you - as a fellow mom of twins - I know that bond you have and my prayers are with you today, tomorrow, and for always. Hugs are free & whenever you need them, please feel free to call. Peace to you.

Dear Lisa & Dan:



It is hard to imagine your sorrow. A child is more than life. She is hope and dreams. She is the reason we live.



I know that Lauren's Grandma Carole shares this pain in her soul. She is so proud of her grandchildren. We share stories and pictures of our kids with each other all the time.



Every sympathy in your loss. We wish you, and your children and your parents, solice in your tragedy and every hope for a better day.





John Apitz & Mary Magnuson

Dear Guests to this page,



Our loss of Lauren is heaven's gain. She was every bit as bright as the picture you have seen. The 15 months of joy she brought to our home, our family, will never be lost. She remains in our hearts and in our children Nicholas and her twin sister Alexis.



We are so greatful for your messages, your prayers, and your support. Without them, we would not be able to get through this very difficult time.



Thank you, and my God bless you for what you've done for us.



The Basil Family

Dan & Lisa,

Nicholas, Lauren and Alexis

We were very sorry to hear about Lauren. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless and take care. With much love.

Dear Lisa and family - You are all in my prayers daily. My heart aches for you. As a fellow Twin Topics member (MOMs club) I offer my support to you if you need it, please contact me, now or in the future. God Bless You and your daughter Lauren.

Dan, Lisa and family, so sorry to hear about your loss. She was a sweat girl, I am so glad that I had the opportunity to meet her. You are in my prayers, Ann

Dear Dan, Lisa, Alexis and Nicholas,

Caring for Lauren and Alexis when they were days old was a blessing.

Peace, love and strength to you and your family at this most difficult time.

Blessed be, Lisa (doula)

to the family of Lauren E. Basil,

I was going through and saw Lauren's sweet picture in the paper and I just thought I would let you know that our family will include you and her in our prayers. the Lord has recieved a sweet flower when he came to meet her at the gates of Heaven.

The Schwartz Family

from Winona, Mn

Dan,Lisa,Nick and Alexis,

We are so sorry for your loss. Tears are streaming down my face as I wite this. Our hearts are broken. Please know that Lauren and all of you are in our hearts forever.

Love, Tom,Charlene,Jill, Nick,Sam and Jenna Resha

Dear Dan, Lisa and family,

Our hearts go out to you..and our prayers are with you. I cannot imagine the grief in your hearts at this time...but know that God is an awesome God and will comfort you in your pain. You'll see Lauren in the trees or the stars or feel her on your shoulder...she's the special angel watching over all of you now.

Take care........love Maggie and Howard Spencer, ColorSplash Inc.

Dear Dan, Lisa, and family -



I am praying that God will comfort you with his peace, surround you with his love, and encourage you with his presence.



My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.



Sincerely,

Karen Collins

MY FAMILY WILL MISS HER GREATLY

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES ARE WITH YOU.DAN YOU ARE LIKE A BROTHER TO ME.LISA WE LOVE YOU WITH ALL OR HEART AND SOUL.GOD HAS BLESSED US FOR KNOWING YOUR FAMILY.

Dear Lisa and Dan,



All of us at Elness Swenson Graham Architects wish to extend our heartfelt sympathy to both of you and your family in what we know must be a very difficult time. Our prayers and thoughts are with you, and we know that you can be comforted with many joyous and happy memories of Lauren now and forever.



Very Truly Yours,



Art Weeks, Dennis Sutliff and the ESG Group

Dear Dan, Lisa, Nick & Alexis,



My thoughts and prayers are with you in these most difficult times. I know the pride and love you had for Lauren will always be in your heart. Just remember that she is now an angel watching out for you and will be saving a place for you in heaven.



All my love,

Valerie

You don't know me, but I saw the picture of your precious angel in the newspaper this morning and had to send my condolences.



As a new mom, I believe that there is no greater loss than that of a child and my heart breaks at the thought of what you must be going through.



Here is a poem that I hope brings you some comfort...



A Child Of Mine



I will lend you, for a little time,

A Child of Mine.

For you to love the while she lives,

and mourn for when she's gone.



For one day or many years

whatever I decide to be….

Will you, till I call her back,

take care of her for me?



She'll bring her charms to gladden you,

and should her stay be brief,

you'll have her lovely memories,

as solace for your grief.



I cannot promise she will stay,

since all from earth return.

But there are lessons taught down there

I want this child to learn.



I've looked the wide world over,

in search for teachers true.

And from the throngs that crowd life’s lanes,

I have selected you.



Now will you give her all your love,

not think the labor vain?

Nor hate me when I come,

to take her home again?



I fancied that I heard you say,

Dear Lord thy will be done…

For all the joy the child shall bring,

the risk of grief we'll run.



We'll shelter her with tenderness;

we'll love her while we may.

And for the happiness we've known,

we’ll forever grateful stay.



And should the Angels call for her,

much sooner than we've planned,

we'll brave the bitter grief that comes,

and try to understand.

Your family is in Jackie and my thoughts & prayers.