Dear Friends,
I had the phone call that no one wants to receive.
Ever.
My beautiful daughter-in-law is seriously ill.
Out of the Blue
I just returned from Alabama.
She was fine when I left.
She is a nurse who was busy taking care of others.
As I write this, she is being transported to a different city for surgery.
My son was in tears as he asked me to please come.
So, tonight I leave for Alabama.
To comfort my daughter-in-law as she faces a grim medical situation.
To soothe a baby missing her Mother.
To comfort my son as he tries to cope.
A Different Mother’s Day
Next Sunday is my daughter in law’s very first Mother’s Day.
My son asked me for ideas about how to make it extra special.
They are a young, hardworking couple with a seven-month old baby.
My heart aches. I am in shock and moving around in a fog as I prepare to leave town.
It is my job to pull it together and be there for them.
They are counting on me.
Writing is my therapy.
Writing about this does not make it any easier but it is helpful.
I have warm connections with many of you and wanted to share this devasting news.
I will keep you posted as best I can.
Faith, family and friends.
Lori Greer in Portland 
I hope that everything surgery related goes well Lori and your daughter in law makes a full and quick recovery.
xxx Massive Hugs, including some for the family xxx
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My thoughts are with you ❤
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Have faith in God he is with you.
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Look for the silver lining… you get more Mabel time 🙂
Praying for her Mum!
love.
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Oh Lori, what can the matter be!? So sorry to hear this news. You didn’t like to leave….and I know you never dreamed you would return so soon, and certainly not under these worrying conditions. All the best, may you have strength for the days ahead and may love carry you all … ❤
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Thinking of you at this difficult time, Lori. I’m praying for a good outcome. Sending your family a big hug.
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❤ ❤ ❤ Much love and healing to your family.
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Much love to you all Lori. I hope it is something you can all come together with and beat.
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Thinking of you Lori and your family also, as you know i recently went through a situation totally unexpected , luckily with the excellent medical surgery and care and lots of love from my boys and friends here i am on my way to a great recovery and able to send you all my thoughts and love on your journey
Brooke
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i am sorry she and all of you are going through this. may this resolve itself in a positive way. hugs –
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You have a pretty granddaughter. Prayers for your family and your daughter-in-law.
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Lori, my heart goes out to you and your family, especially your daughter-in-law, with prayers for a successful operation and recovery. Please accept a warm hug from me. Be strong. Carina
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Pray for her, you and your family. *hugs*
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Praying for her, her family, you, and those in charge of her care.
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Praying for your daughter in law and son for a good ending to this medical crisis and praying for you for the strength you will need to help them physically and emotionally. Take good care and God speed.
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😇👼🙏
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I’m so sorry to hear this news Lori. Wishing and praying for a good outcome for her. Stay strong. xo ❤️
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So sorry to hear about this. Hopefully the doctors will find a speedy recovery plan for her.
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Thinking about you and your family.
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I can tell you will be strong through troubled times. And please add me to your growing list of friends who are all pulling for you, your daughter-in-law and your whole family.
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Sending BIG hugs.
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Prayers that your daughter-in-law receives excellent medical care and is able to conquer this medical challenge. What a relief for her to know you are going to support her loved ones.
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Godspeed
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Wishing your daughter-in-law the best and sending positive thoughts of safe travels for you and healing for her.
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Cannot imagine what you & your family must be going through. Sending positive thoughts and hugs across the big pond. x
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Sending you and your family positive thoughts. Good luck.
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Sending prayers and hugs to all of you!
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My thoughts are with you and your family. I hope that everything goes well and that she makes a quick recovery. Sending my love xx
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Stay strong. I’ll be thinking of you all!
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Dear Lori, your heart is aching. Mable needs her Nana and you are blessed to be able to go to her and the family at a moment’s notice. Prayers up for all of you today.
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Praying for all of you right now and especially your daughter in law. I can’t imagine how hard this is on everyone.
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God bless you and your family Lori. Prayers coming. ❤️
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Thinking only good thoughts for a full recovery for your daughter-in-law, Lori. Your beautiful family is so lucky to have you at this difficult time.
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I’m so sorry to hear your horrible news – you are in my thoughts today and I hope that from now on the news is a lot more positive.
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Thinking of you, Lori. Sending my love and saying my prayers for you and your family.
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Thoughts with you and your family xx
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Thinking of you and your family Lori. My very best wishes to your daughter in law for a full, speedy recovery. Sending hugs.
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Much love and peace. May your daughter-in-law’s health turn around for the better!!
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Trust in him and he will make your paths straight.
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Lori, I am so sad to read this post. I send your daughter-in-law and the rest of the family wishes and prayers to have the strength to endure and to be there for each other. I will keep all of you in my thoughts.
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I have lifted her up in prayer, Lori! Please keep us posted when you can. Love and hugs, Natalie 🙂 ❤
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Dear Lori, Of course your post brought shattering news to you and to those who care for you. All I can do at this time is lift you all in prayer. Our God is the God of the impossible so I will ask for specific diagnosis. Specific options for treatment and specific needs for ongoing. Strength and healing. Hope you can keep us posted. Love Faye
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Prayers sent. You are in my thoughts. *hugs*
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Oh dear, Lori, I’m sorry to read this. I’m sending prayers now to my guides, yours, and Mabel’s to surround your DIL with healing, nurturing, resilience, and grace. Plus, I’m praying for you, yourself, to be surrounded by white light as you support your son.
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Holding you and your family in my thoughts and prayers, L….. ❤ ((((hugs))))
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Oh Lori – you just wrote such a wonderful piece on your recent trip to Alabama. How awful that you have to return so soon for such a sad reason. My thoughts are with you and your family. I hope for a speedy recovery. Hugs and good wishes!
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Prayers for your daughter-in-law and your whole family. Mother’s are often the ones who bring peace and comfort in the midst of a storm… God be with you and give you strength, and a positive outcome for her!
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I’m so sorry for you and your family. I will keep your daughter in law in my prayers.
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No words. Prayers and hope.
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