Hey all,

Here's a message from Crissy Hubbard (Hanson) about Anna that she wanted me to pass on. Check it out:

Hi Everyone!

It's been a long time since I've talked to most of you but I'm looking forward to catching up this August. I wanted to update you all on a recent sadness that has hit my family as some of you are already aware. Anna (Hubbard) Lovaas and her husband Chad welcomed a baby boy, Samuel Eric, into the world this past June 8. The following day, Sam started having seizures and was rushed to Rochester to try and identify what was causing them. After several stressful days of test coming back with nothing to report, they finally found the cause. Sam had been born with a rare genetic disorder (so rare the doctor in Rochester who's been practicing for 15 years has only seen one other case). His case was so severe that he blessed us with his presence for only 5 days. Sam passed away on June 14. Anna wanted me to let you all know about this ahead of time. If you are curious about his life (or want to see pictures of the handsome guy) we did set up a website that explained a lot more about his disorder and gave a day by day, somtimes multiple times a day, update through a journal. The website is www.caringbridge.org/visit/samuellovaas and there is even a guestbook for people to leave messages as some of you have already done. Anna was and is comforted to read all of the kind words and blessings everyone has already sent their way. She and Chad are both doing very well and focusing on the joy he brought for the few days he was with us. As all of us with children know, those little ones become a permanent part of your heart from the moment you find out you are expecting one and never leave. She and Chad will always cherish the memories they had but are also looking to the future to welcome more children into their family.

Looking forward to seeing my fellow graduates in August!
Crissy (Hubbard) Hanson
Ceese04@hotmail.com (if you have any questions)