Remembering Grand Aunt Lorri-3/11/40~10/11/2008
Self-titled "Grand" Aunt Lorri was a remarkable woman. She was truly a champion with a heart of gold to match.
Lorri was diagnosed in 2005 with ALS (also known as Lou Gehrigh's Disease). Keeping to her true spirit, Lorri pushed herself, challenging her disease, and never giving up hope. Sadly, on October 11, 2008, Lorri lost her battle. Her spirit lives on our hearts and I can almost hear her cheering us all on from Heaven.
Kelley and I had the wonderful opportunity to visit Aunt Lorri in July of 2008. I am so happy that Kelley had the opportunity to spend some time with her Grand Aunt Lorri. Together they were comical. Lorri was only able to speak using a talking computer, but that didn't seem to phase Kelley as she was too busy dancing around Lorri's home, playing with all of her penguins.
Kelley often speaks about Grand Aunt Lorri. Up until recently I wondered just how much she remembers and if she is recalling photos. One night took me by surprise though. Kelley was cuddling a green dragon that Lorri had bought for her on our visit. The conversation was so sweet and so innocent......"Mommy, did Grand Aunt Lorri lose her voice?"...."Why yes Kelley she did lose her voice.".....Kelley paused for a moment and said, "It was the tissue mommy......the tissue took her voice." Then she went on to tell me that her Grand Aunt Lorri gave her the dragon and that she was in Heaven with Jenna. This was such a special moment in time for me. She really does remember her beautiful Grand Aunt Lorri.
All of my life Aunt Lorri was always the perpetual cheerleader. I never saw someone beam with pride for so many. It didn't matter if your accomplishment was small or great....it was something to be proud of. She gave us so much to be proud of as well. One of her most cherished memoris was being an Olympic Torchbearer in the San Francisco Relay. It was a dream come true for her.....and for us as well that she got to see this dream come true.
Below you will find a Guestbook for family and friends to leave notes and thoughts to be shared with others. Please take a moment to scroll down and remember a remarkable woman.
Lorri was diagnosed in 2005 with ALS (also known as Lou Gehrigh's Disease). Keeping to her true spirit, Lorri pushed herself, challenging her disease, and never giving up hope. Sadly, on October 11, 2008, Lorri lost her battle. Her spirit lives on our hearts and I can almost hear her cheering us all on from Heaven.
Kelley and I had the wonderful opportunity to visit Aunt Lorri in July of 2008. I am so happy that Kelley had the opportunity to spend some time with her Grand Aunt Lorri. Together they were comical. Lorri was only able to speak using a talking computer, but that didn't seem to phase Kelley as she was too busy dancing around Lorri's home, playing with all of her penguins.
Kelley often speaks about Grand Aunt Lorri. Up until recently I wondered just how much she remembers and if she is recalling photos. One night took me by surprise though. Kelley was cuddling a green dragon that Lorri had bought for her on our visit. The conversation was so sweet and so innocent......"Mommy, did Grand Aunt Lorri lose her voice?"...."Why yes Kelley she did lose her voice.".....Kelley paused for a moment and said, "It was the tissue mommy......the tissue took her voice." Then she went on to tell me that her Grand Aunt Lorri gave her the dragon and that she was in Heaven with Jenna. This was such a special moment in time for me. She really does remember her beautiful Grand Aunt Lorri.
All of my life Aunt Lorri was always the perpetual cheerleader. I never saw someone beam with pride for so many. It didn't matter if your accomplishment was small or great....it was something to be proud of. She gave us so much to be proud of as well. One of her most cherished memoris was being an Olympic Torchbearer in the San Francisco Relay. It was a dream come true for her.....and for us as well that she got to see this dream come true.
Below you will find a Guestbook for family and friends to leave notes and thoughts to be shared with others. Please take a moment to scroll down and remember a remarkable woman.
