Natalie was born into this world as a fighter. She defied odds from the first day of her life. When the doctors put limitations on who Natalie would be and what she could do, Natalie defied those odds. Her smile lit up our world. Her laugh was contagious, and her smile was mischievous.  Natalie was resilient, even when the odds were against her. 

 

When Natalie left this earth, she imparted a profound impact on our lives.  She gave us the gift of experiencing unconditional love with the oh so bitterness of knowing its fleeting tangibility on this earth.  She taught us that our love for her is a transcendental essence staying with us forever.  The immeasurable depths and lengths of the joy we found in her very existence fundamentally changed who we are, forever opening our hearts and minds.