I felt called during the winter months of 2021 to start my writing journey and explore speaking opportunities in order to encourage and equip others, based on the experiences I had positively persevered through. I signed a contract with Trilogy Publishing, a subsidiary of TBN, and my first book published in March 2022, in time for May Stroke Awareness Month. I am still busy today, marketing my book, doing book signing events, and appearing on podcasts to share my story with others. You can learn more about my story under the "About Me" section under "Survive and Thrive". My writing journey continues, and I am working on a 52-week devotional now. I have also had the privilege of being a compilation author in three other published books, with five additional compilations set to publish in 2024-2025.
One of my favorite Bible verses is Jeremiah 29:11-13 NIV. It says: 11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. 12 Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. 13 You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.
I believe God has a unique plan for each of us, but He gives us the choice whether we will have faith in Him and follow His plan or not. My first book is about those choices and my journey. God’s plan led me down the rocky road of medical challenges, but He also blessed me with a wonderful husband of 25 years, great parents, and the opportunity to be an adoptive Mom to three kids. I have a lot I am truly thankful for!
So thank you again for being here! Please take your time, look around, and learn all there is to know about me and my journey. I hope you enjoy my site, sign up for my newsletter, and enjoy your FREE gifts! A new blog is coming soon to encourage others who have experienced a medical challenge or been an adoptive parent. Also on the horizon is a podcast designed to highlight stories from stroke survivors, so please stay tuned and check back for updates.
I am ecstatic to present my first book to you! It is available now on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Walmart, and Christianbook.com or you can get a signed copy directly from me today! Here are the links:
God always has a plan.
But He leaves it up to you whether you follow His plan or not.
Life is about choices.
I have chosen to depend on God's faithfulness through our challenges.
Lori suffered an intracerebral hemorrhagic stroke at age 29, and then developed epilepsy due to the stroke. She is a walking miracle and felt called to share her story, and her journey of faith and perseverance, to encourage others. Lori believes God has a plan for each of us, but life is about your choices! Even with her difficulties, she was able to become an adoptive Mom of a sibling group of three.
I am very excited to present this new devotional to you. It is available now on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or you can order your own personal signed copy directly through me. Here are the links to order your copy today:
I am sure this amazing book of devotionals will touch every reader in some way. It is an incredible culmination of 33 authors coming together to tell their stories of how God has worked in their lives. You will be blessed by 50 different devotionals that fall under four main categories.
I am very excited to present this new anthology to you. It is available now on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or you can order your own personal signed copy directly through me. Here are the links to order your copy today:
If you have experienced a stroke or know someone that has, I know you will be encouraged by this new book. You will discover that although each of our journeys are a little different, we all find hope in our "new normal" and strive to encourage others based on our challenges and experiences. I encourage you to dive into our stories and be encouraged TODAY!
I am very excited to present this new devotional to you. It is available now on Amazon or you can order your own personal signed copy directly through me. Here are the links to order your copy today:
May is National Stroke Awareness Month and October 29th is recognized as World Stroke Day. Although it has been years since my stroke, I wanted to take this opportunity to bring more awareness to stroke throughout the month of May and again in October. Stroke affects every survivor differently. A majority of the time, stroke leaves survivors with some type of lingering disability. Stroke recovery and rebuilding is a marathon, not a race. I have learned and continue to learn so much on this journey in my "new normal".
I am so thankful for all that participated in my 2022 stroke awareness fundraiser to help raise money for scholarships for stroke camp at NAU. Total raised was $1675!
Although it has been 20 years since my stroke, I am still hard at work in therapy and making consistent gains. I am a walking testimony to the neuroplasticity of the brain to relearn after a stroke and the power of a positive attitude and perseverance.
At age 29, at the time of my stroke, I was not aware of the signs of a stroke like I should have been so am more passionate now on making the signs of a stroke known to others. A popular acronym to remember is BE FAST!
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