Day 13: Things I'll Never Forget About Lori

Her Lust For Life!

In spite of her grim prognosis, Lori never stopped living life to its fullest, and for that I will be forever grateful.

She could have easily given up when she was diagnosed with stage IV cancer (gawd knows I wanted to at times,) but instead she grabbed her life by the horns and rode it for all it was worth.

I absolutely adore this photo.

It was taken during an impromptu trip to Lake Tahoe, where we stayed at a funky little red hotel, played the slots at one of the casinos, and did lots of hiking, and of course mountain biking.

Lori had the camera that my father had recently given her, and we took photos everywhere we went.

As always, in spite of not feeling the greatest, and in spite of the underlying anxiety of cancer that always followed us around––we had an incredible time that weekend. I remember basking in each other's company, taking a long stroll in the summer mountain evening, and eating ice cream somewhere near the State Line.

Most of all I remember cherishing this wonderful slice of time with my one true love.

Missing you, baby!
--Cary