The Sunshine Girl-The Lives She Touched

I miss you so much, Lori. I've really needed you to be with me in counsel these past few weeks concerning my dad. He'll be with you soon. Please, watch out for him & show help him get around and find his people. I love you & miss you so much. Every time I see a baby gecko I think of you, you remember, don't you. Your peace & love are felt continuously at work by many. Miss you! Love you!!

I miss my little girl so much......  you're the only one who understands and i wish you were here so badly.

Miss You Sooooo much!!!!
'Couple of times recently, I thought I saw you down the hall, as I had so many times, but of course it was somebody else.
As you know..., I'm not much of a "face-booker" or I would have sent you a "friend request" a long time ago.
Rest well my sweet friend..., life is so short anyway..., see ya again

I miss you my friend! I know you are looking down on us all and protecting us. God Bless You!

Dear Lori, even though I met you only a couple of times in Blinn ADN program, I always remembered your smile, confidence, and friendliness. Will miss a good soul in terra firma. Rest in Peace. 

With Love, Babi.

Hey. Its me. Sonja. Got my days mixed up and missed the funeral and saying goodbye to you. I'm such a wreck over this and I can't believe that your gone sweetheart. I really was eager for the next time you came to visit so we could go eat food while the two of us did some catching up. Now that will have to wait a while but I'm up for it. Wish I had anything important to say but I'm awful at expressing myself. I do know that you are terribly missed by so many! Remember the time you and I biked up the hill from yr house to mine and me, after my legs got all busted up in that accident just lagged behind because they weren't so strong and you'd stopped several times and waited for me? Probably not but  I always thought that was so sweet of you. You waited w/out question. Just know that I won't forget about you love. Now I owe you a visit and I promise to come see you soon. Surround those who love you most. See you later...

Lori my heart  is broken I love you so I'm going to miss you so.

My dear friend it hurts to see u go but God have prepared a place for you in Heaven. Im going to miss you so much.

I love you Lori! I will always remember your sweet spirit.... I will miss you.  RIP I will see you again soon in Heaven. Love you so much. Xoxoxoxo

I am grateful for the little time that we shared, you will always remain young and beautiful and energetic in my memories.  Thank you for always being a beacon in a foggy night.  RIP sweet Lori, you were the best nurse ever, as well as person.~~~ Jennifer Havel

Praying for you Lori. I know i will see you one day. Love you and I am so saddened by you leaving 

Words can not express the way our hearts grow cold without

your friendly face and giving heart. So I say onto you thank you

for the time you have given me to be part of your life. The talks 

we had about our sons were very special , As I learn the love you

had for your son, Yes my dear I know you love your son. Until we 

meet again in heaven, I'm glad to have an angel watching over me.

Lori

Thank You For Time

Shelia 

Lori i miss you so much i have not been bck to the church in so long your loss is felt in so many peoples lives.Time to get bck to the fold wich i come from.Love u 

From Whitney

Lori,

You are the best aunt ever. You were always there at night so if Mom & Dad weren't there to kiss me goodnight, you would. You taught me loads of stuff, like putting the stamps on the paper to teaching me new soccer tricks. You were also so generous too. I remember when I asked for a big ol' tub of Red Vines, and I was thinking there was probably no way to do that, but Lori somehow you did it. You were at our house 4-5/7 days a week. Lori, you always wanted to give, not take. I also remember you taking  me to soccer practice and being there to watch me play my soccer games and you also bought me my first pair of sliders which I still  have. No one can top your generosity and caringness. Lori, it was really sad when we were moving to Florida. I remember crying so much and that I had never felt anything worse than having to be separated from you, but I remember that you having visited those couple times, there was nothing better than that. When you died I was wondering why? Why Heavenly Father do you have to taker her away? Then I got my answer: Heavenly Father needs your generosity & your caringness & love to help people somewhere else. I love you so much & I really want you to know that. You are my second mother & no one can take that place.

Lori, I want you to be happy while looking down from Heaven, and don't forget that I love you so much.

Love ya Lori,

Whitney

Our Last Day

One year ago today was one of the best days. I was so happy to be back in Texas. I was back with my sister ready to spend 10 days together. I had only seen Lori for an hour the night before when she got off work and came to pick Jaden and Ethan up to spend the night with her. It was a Sunday and we met at church. It was so nice being there together almost like we never left. So many people were excited to see her and all of us.  She laid her head on my shoulder and was so happy to have us "home". After sacrament meeting she paid her tithing to our bishop and seemed the happiest I had seen her in awhile. She always had the brightest smile, but it seemed extra bright that day. We went to her house after church where she made us lunch. After lunch she brought out hundreds of photos for us to look at and reminisce over. She took the kids out for a walk and then she had to leave for a few hours to finish up some charting she had to do at the hospital. She came back later that evening to pick up Jaden, Whitney, Ethan, & Brinley to spend the night. She was so excited for the next day. We had plans to meet at 10 a.m. to finish our shopping. I gave her a huge hug and said goodbye. There was no clue that there would be a chance of this being our last goodbye. My Mom talked to Lori earlier that evening and she was so happy. She told my Mom how great it felt to be back at church. She said she was ready to start going regularly again.....it was hard for her to go without us there because it reminded her how far away we lived.  She read my Mom one of her favorite scriptures. She was truly happy and in a good place.

This past year has been a roller coaster of emotions. I have missed the "Sunshine" girl so much. The earth feels like a darker place without her in it, but the stars and sunsets are more radiant since she left. I have learned to appreciate the simple things in life just as she did. When I take care of my patients at the hospital, I truly feel her presence helping me to go above and beyond. I work with amazing people who have become like family to me, I get showered with much needed "Lori" hugs. Many have become like sisters to me. I have learned and grown so much.

This life is full of joy and sorrows. We all face trials, it is a fact of life. I do know that Lori had her fair share of trials and she endured them well. She changed her life for the better many years ago and she played a vital role in the lives of many. She has friends that are alive today because of the love and support and guidance she offered them at a desperate time in their lives. She still to this day has patients that come to the hospital and ask if she is working so she could care for them or their family member. I am so grateful to be her sister, to have had her as an integral part of my family on a daily basis, and to have an example of the most caring persons to aspire to be.

I love you Lori. I miss you so much, but I know the day you left us, you passed away quietly, peacefully, and you were happy. You were surrounded by those who loved you like a Mom. You passed the test in this life, proving yourself, and got to go be with our Savior in a place where your heart can touch and bless more people than it could in this life. Love you Sunshine girl....keep shining!!!

Love your sister,

Kelly