Our 25th Wedding Anniversary!

It is hard to believe we are celebrating 25 years of marriage! We have journeyed through so many challenges together. I am incredibly thankful for the relationship we share, the good times we have together, and our ability to weather the storms hand in hand. This journey has definitely been filled with blessings and challenges but look forward to many more years together. We spent our time away at the beach in California, Disneyland, the Pima air Museum, and a Toby Mac concert in Tucson

Christian Literary Awards

 I had the amazing opportunity to share my book on a radio show with Joy and Co. on Fishbowl Radio Network when I was in Dallas in July for my speaker conference. Part of the radio show include a book contest. My book was nominated this spring in 4 categories and I decided to travel to Dallas with my dad for the award's ceremony. I am so thankful I did, and it was an amazing opportunity. I was so honored my book was nominated and felt like it went along with my message of persevering through your challenges and finding success in your "new normal" Although I have had the opportunity to share my story on podcasts, I feel sometimes people don't get the full picture behind the screen. My book won in 2 categories and I had the opportunity to share my message twice and was so grateful for the opportunity. It won the 2023 Reader's Choice Award in the Christian Living Day by Day category and Testimonial category. I met some amazing people and so thankful for the opportunity!

Lori's Writing and Speaking Journey

 It is hard to believe my book has now reached its one year mark and celebrating its book birthday! I have learned so much on this journey in such a short amount of time both from my own experience and those God has connected me with. I am so grateful for all of the opportunities I have had to share my story on different podcasts this year (you can view on my website under the Speaking tab), book signing events, stroke survivor groups I have had the opportunity to speak to, 2 virtual conferences, and so many amazing opportunities at the Cancer Treatment Center of America. I am very excited about the journey I am on to use my experience to help others and look forward to seeing what comes next.

I put together a you tube video for my book birthday: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qX4TQiwK4so&t=5s