Hi, All. This is Greg again.
I will write a more detailed post in a few days, but for now I just wanted you all to know that Lori passed away this morning (Wednesday, October 21). The two days she spent in hospice were everything she wanted. She spent the days with me and the kids, and she was able to talk and laugh with us. She was smart and charming and loving and funny to the end.
The nurses did a great job of managing her pain and anxiety, and she died peacefully.
She was aware of all of the love and the kind, supportive thoughts you were all sending her way. She was sad that she didn't have the ability to respond to each one of you, but please know that some of her last thoughts were about how wonderful you all are.
My family and I need some time just to ourselves for the next few days, but I will post more here when I can. Many thanks to those of you who have reached out to me and the kids offering your support.
My heart aches for your loss. I'm glad you had precious family time at the end
ReplyDeleteSending love to the family. I am glad she knew how much she meant to so many people and ended her days here as she would have wanted.
ReplyDeleteMy very deepest sympathies!
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear this news, but I am so glad you were all together at the end. Please know my heart breaks for you. Sending sympathy and prayers.
ReplyDeleteOh Greg,
ReplyDeleteWe marveled at having such an amazing presence in our lives- Lori lived like five times in her short life span. She will continue to live forever in our hearts, minds and souls.
Know that we’re with you, Cara, Travis and Ash and hold a portion of that grief ourselves so can imagine what you’re feeling. 💔💔💔💔
Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need anything... Lori was a unifying force bringing us all together.
Dear Greg and family - I just lost my dad to Acute Myeloid Leukemia in August. His name was Mike, and he followed Lori's blog, as they both underwent many of the same treatments and bumps along the way, transfusions, tracking blast counts, etc. etc. I just want you to know that I understand what you're going through with how much it hurts, how hard the fight against AML is, and how brave I know that Lori and you all had to be on this journey. I am sending you my love, and I am here for you if there is anything I can ever do.
ReplyDeleteMay God bless and comfort your family, and may the memories you've made together, always bring a smile. So sorry for your loss. Sending love and hugs.
ReplyDeleteMay God bless and comfort your family, and may the memories you've made together, always bring a smile. So sorry for your loss. Sending love and hugs.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss. I have never met Lori but have known her online since the mid 1990s. Her light will be missed.
ReplyDeleteI am very very sorry for this profound loss. Lori radiated love, intelligence, generosity, and courage, and I have admired her for decades. Sending your family oceans and oceans of love.
ReplyDeleteSending our love.
ReplyDeleteI am so, so sorry for your loss. Sending my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for your loss. She was one special lady.
ReplyDeleteMuch love to you and your family. Pls let us know if there's ever anything we can do.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for your loss. I have never known a person with the bravery Lori had. So intelligent, caring and loving friend to all who came her way. Huge hugs, love and comfort to all of you. May you some day be able to smile at your memories made together.
ReplyDeleteThis morning at 5am I pulled on my hat made from Noro wool and I thought of Lori. I thought of her knitting. And I thought about all she accomplished in the years since her first diagnosis. And I wished for a different outcome than this. So my heart hurts with this news, and we are sending you and the kids love from up north. -- Amy & Rhonda
ReplyDeleteI am so sad to hear this news. My condolences to your entire family.
ReplyDeleteSo very sorry for your loss. Condolences to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteTears shed today for you all. We all share the loss of an amazing human. God rests her soul.
ReplyDeleteDear Lori's family, I never met Lori in person, but got to know her on Zoom in mid-August, when she joined our WFB Health Advisory Committee, to help guide the School Board on how to plan and sustain its pandemic school year. I am so grateful for her energy and presence in this Committee, and I will miss her deeply. She attended every Metrics meeting, shared her brain and wisdom, answered every message and phone call, checked my math, and always sent me a message of encouragement, after every single meeting. I know many of you know her so much more personally than I ever will. But I hope you know, Lori was a true public health hero in these last few weeks. The entire community should know how much she did for us, even in her most challenging of days. I will be grateful always and blessed to have known her, even if for just a brief time in voice, thought, and spirit. Thank you, Lori.
ReplyDeleteDear Cara, Travis and Ash,
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Please know that your Cumberland family is thinking of you and if there is anything we can do to help, please reach out. Love, Ms. Cruz (nee Steiner)
Dear Greg and family, I do not know if you remember me. I am the friend of Lori from Montreal who came to visit you the summer of 2013 (Michela). I am deeply, deeply sorry to read about Lori. I am warmly happy to know that she was surrounded by her family. Rest in peace my dear and lovable Lori. I love you and always do.
ReplyDeleteI never met Lori in person but I came to know her through this blog after my own breast cancer diagnosis. She was an inspiration to me as I dealt with my own situation. You must all be so proud of her, fighting this as she did, keeping her sense of humor most of the time and loving her family and friends as fiercely as she did. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
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