Pieces from the desk of Lori
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"I love you. I miss you." The hour-long conversation ends, and the pain overwhelms me. The small talk was wonderful, but the void still exists. With the phone still in my hand mocking my futile attempts to find peace, I weep. I miss her. I love her. I need her....
Medical Baby
"Would you like citrus, vanilla, peach, berry or banana?" asked the assistant. "Excuse me. What?" I confusingly remarked. Most people would not panic at such a tasty list of flavors. For me, it signaled a change in the expected regiment. I was scheduling a CT scan...
My Disneyland Trip (Part 2)
Cradling my injured arm, we slowly made our way through the castle into Fantasyland. Eddie gingerly led me to a brick wall where I could sit and evaluate the damage. Meanwhile, he placed the three kids in line for Peter Pan, leaving Jess in charge. I could not stop...
My Disneyland Trip (Part One)
The lines were incredibly long to enter the park. It was our second day at Disneyland, and the crowd had doubled in size. Why was everyone here on a Monday?! I began weaving my family in and out of position to have the best advantage. Strollers were everywhere,...
Baby Steps
My mouth was literally gaping open as my friend Rhonda began to share her recent spiritual journey. "I fasted for 21 days. Trust me, don't be impressed," she humbly exclaimed while encouraging a group of us who absolutely adore her. I felt like a spiritual loser....
Birds
"Can you describe the pain?" asked the newest addition to my growing list of doctors. I proceeded to tell her about my arm - the weakness, tenderness and constant ache from the elbow down. "Classic tennis elbow, brought on by repetitive motion," was her conclusion....
This Little Piggy
Jessica was leaving the livestock scale, walking back toward the pigpens. As she approached, I was trying to decipher the look on her face. Sadly, her eyes met mine as she reported, "270 pounds." It was officially devastating. It had been a fun-filled day getting to...
Neno (Part 2)
Today is the one-month anniversary of my father-in-law joining Jesus in heaven. The whole family has spent time reflecting on his life, what he meant to each one. His memorial service was a beautiful tribute, with many sharing their favorite memories. I did not...
Neno (part 1)
Life has a way of shaking us to the core at times. It is the unexpected, tragic events that can push us to the brink of wanting to question God, while at the same time cling to Him with everything in us. The Margo family has just walked through this type of trial....