Day 5: Things I'll Never Forget About Lori
The Way She Made Me Feel LovedMore than anyone who came before her, and undoubtedly more than anyone who could possibly come after, Lori never ceased to make me feel loved.
Unconditionally.
Without restraint.
And for all time.
For this alone I owe her the largest debt of gratitude that could ever be paid. The gift of real, honest, all the way down to the bones LOVE is one you will never forget, no matter how many years pass, or how many miles lie between.
From the moment we began dating, until the last days of our time together on this planet, no matter where we went Lori always had to take numerous pictures of the two of us together.
If you continue to follow this year-long tribute to Lori you will see many of these photos, the vast majority of which were taken by one of us, just holding the camera out in front of us no matter where we were, and snapping a photo to remind us of who we were, where we'd been, and who we were with... each other!
If I survive the pain I am going through now it will only be because of the sheer amount of love that Lori gave to me over the last six years... it was enough to last a lifetime, and for a lifetime and beyond I will be forever in her debt.
I love you so, so much Lori... I will never, ever forget you... you are my everything...
posted by LORI at 5:31 PM -perma link-
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Paul's Blogger Blog said...
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ehoogie said...
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disco said...
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Kids Magical Wonder said...
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Post a CommentNext week I'm going to be presenting a seminar to the Louisiana Hospital Association on the subject of social media and healthcare. I've been scouring the Internet looking for, among other things, blogs authored by individuals suffering from chronic illnesses, including cancer, to use as case studies.
With your permission it would be my privilege to present Lori's story. Needless to say, I'll do so with the respect and dignity she deserves.
If you're OK with me doing this, please let me know. I can be reached at pchaney@gmail.com. If you'd rather me not, I certainly understand.
Regardless, I do want to encourage you to continue your memorial project. I can't help but believe it's bringing comfort to many.
Cary's memorial to Lori is definitely helping me...just as Lori's blog did when she was writing it.
Lori and Cary, Cary and Lori...singularly both incredibly talented, funny, loving, and blessed individuals. Together they were and will forever be, for me, a powerful force in my own healing.
So, I agree with Paul's comment above when he writes that this blog is bringing comfort to many, I can attest to being one of the many.
Thanks Cary.
Erika! YES!
Thank you for saying exactly the right thing.
I read this post about 16 times. No words came. The enormity of it leaves me plain speechless, which is probably what's going to happen for many of these darn posts.
Cary, probably the first thing that becomes obvious about you two when getting to know you, (and this is coming from a person who is only getting to know the rest of the quiry and lovable natures of the both of you), is the intense bond formed between you two. I don't know what else to say. I just think she would be happy to know that the first impression found by many is one of complete adoration and love. Maybe that is what drew so many people to you both. The shelter of a love so enormous, it could cover us all.
Thanks.
Right back at Disco: "The shelter of a love so enormous, it could cover us all."
That is IT.
Cary,
I just came across Lori's Blog and read all her entiries from the time she started (it took me quite some time, but it was very interesting). I wanted to express my deepiest sympathy to you as you go through this Holiday Season without the Love of your life. I will tell you I can not imagine the pain you are going through, I have never experienced what you have gone through. I do want you to know I will pray for you and your family. Lori left behind so much love for you just in her blogs, you were her comfort!
April
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