Lory

The world lost a honorable, giving and compassionate woman yesterday, with the passing of my friend, Lory.

Lory taught me everything I know about computers, encouraged me to take a PC repair course which provided me a good lively hood. Throughout the years Lory was always available to me to answer my questions and help me figure out a computer problem I had at work. 

I never heard Lory say an unkind word about anybody, ever.  Lory was the kindest and most non-judgmental person I ever met. She got along with everybody. 

Deeply religious and a strong woman of faith, Lory taught catechism for years and years.  She not only taught vacation Bible school, she even talked this non-Catholic into teaching quilting classes during VBS for several years.

When Lory was first diagnosed with breast cancer seven years ago and lost her hair, I began knitting her hats.  With the treatment she was taking she said she’d be bald for a year, so I knitted her a different hat every couple of months, especially sleep caps.  Being the generous person she was, Lory asked if she could pass on her hats to other patients at the cancer center.  So I made more.

I’m going to soooo miss my dear friend.  She taught me to be more patient with others, more forgiving to myself and more generous with everybody. 

Please join me in saying a prayer for Lory’s glorious arrival into heaven and a prayer for Lory’s family who are feeling the loss the most.

Remember, you are all loved!!!

Prayer Request for Lory

 

I spent three days this week in Alamosa with my friend Lory, who is losing her battle with various cancers.  The day I buried my friend Naomi, Lory called to tell me her doctor told her it was time to stop treatment…time to call hospice…she was given two months.  That was July 20th.  Lory was doing fine until August 22nd when the confusion started….and has gotten progressively worse. 

Lory’s family members all work so I went down for a few days to care to Lory while they worked.  There is something very special about caring for someone you love when they are sick.  It becomes a devotional service, an honored privilege.

Lory knew who I was and we talked a little about how and where we met and about some of the things we did together…..repairing computers and setting up networks.  Most of the time Lory slept.  I cooked a few meals, watched TV, knitted and held Lory’s hand a lot.

I’ve called and talked with Lory’s daughter to see how she is doing….as well as can be expected….the brain tumors are debilitating her….she sleeps.

So, dear readers, please take a few moments and say a prayer for my Lory…that she stays pain free…that she knows she is loved and cared for….and that she passes peacefully.

 

Know….you are loved!!!