I was a friend of one of Lara’s relatives. Lara had about 13 reconstructive surgeries to repair the damage to her body at that time, IIRC.. My friend told me that Lara had a strength and force of will that was unlike anyone she had ever known. Refined by fire, not consumed or defeated.
Lara spoke at that friend’s funeral, and her words were the most comforting I have ever heard at a funeral. Spoke with her afterwards, and she was very down to earth, humble.
Was she raped during that attack? Hopefully not? 13 surgeries? Dang- it must have been brutal
Prayers up.
Lara, if you see this...
May God give her continued strength and resiliency. May He heal her physical and spiritual wounds from that awful night years ago. Father, I ask for your your divine mercy and grace
and to remember Lara and hold her in Your hand. Amen.