Message | Dear Joyce I know that this is a time of sadness, and believe me with Lorri's curremt situation, I know that profound sadness more than I could have commiserated two weeks earlier. BUT we, as a family, friends and community have stood firm in our conviction that LIFE is not in our terms, but God's, and that we do not have the audacity to determine the finality life. Ray did not win and for that I am so thankful...because with the Shiavo case that would have set a precedence that would be difficult to overcome. Karen was a gracious, loving, caring person who did not chose this fight...but it was a fight that she and those that loved her fought, until God called her home...in the months that I watched this play out, I realized that I only saw our family, as the role I played as my mother's daughter ...but our family... especially the women,are so strong, so resilient, so steadfast, hardworking, determined, caring and loving..that I am truely thankful to be a part of this family and so blessed to have this family support. Karen is now at peace but her passing has given us as a family an opportunity to renew our values, our commitments AND our need to re-connect to each other....if there is ever anything I can do, or anything you need, please call me...and please keep Lorri in your thoughts and prayers...Love Flo |