I don’t know if it was all those Sunday school classes with the flannel boards of Noah and Jesus and the Disciples, or my Mom praying but whatever it was I am eternally grateful. Those things are part of what opened the gateway into my heart and soul. Opened it to the idea that there is a God and He wants to know me. And wants me to know Him!
I am currently living back in my hometown of Lodi, California after many years away. I am retired now and feel blessed beyond measure. It has been wonderful connecting with my Lodi community of friends and family again. I’m still getting used to cultivating my own rhythm without having it forced upon me by an intrusive alarm clock. The beauty of California is something I always treasured; however, the desert became home for me and left an indelible mark on my heart as you will see reflected in some of my writings, it truly does speak in a language all its own if you are still enough to listen.
I share a home with my best friend and sister in Christ. As the Scripture says, “There is a friend who sticks closer than a brother, (sister in this case). We’ve known each other for a lifetime of joys and sorrows. (Mostly joys, with lots of laughter sprinkled in) There are also two rescue cats from Mexico who graciously allow us to pay their rent. They provide much needed comic relief on a daily basis.
I hope you will come here often and think of this as a place of peaceful retreat. Nothing makes me as happy as meeting a new friend. This main purpose of this humble blog is to shine the light of Christ to all who find themselves in these pages.
Welcome! May the grace and peace of the Lord be with you.
Lori
Feel free to contact me at Lheyd59@msn.com for thoughts, prayer requests or just to say “hey.”
Lori's Prayer Closet 
I fell across your blog several months ago and now read it on a daily basis. Your Prayer Garden has become my refuge when I need a few minutes escape when work, which I love, become hectic. I haven’t commented before, but you and Elaine (along with her mother) are often in my thoughts and prayers. You just never know where an unknown friend is.
Oh Donna, I so appreciate you! What a wonderful blessing it is to know that we have people, known and unknown friends that are praying for us. I can’t tell you now much that means to me. And I will keep you in prayer as well. In these times we all need it. Bless you, Donna for your kind words and support! Hope you have a wonderful week. Lori
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Lori, I have known you for a long time, yet have never met you in person. And that you are with my niece is a wonderful thing to me. You are very blessed because you were wanted in this life. God love you.
Hi Billie Ruth! Soon I have a feeling we will meet in person. Isn’t life funny how some people have an instant connection even though they may never have “met” but still feel close? God is good all the time. God loves you too!
Love your blog and your writings. Yes, I feel that instant connection. May the Lord continue to flood your life with blessings.
Thank you so much Sharon and thank you for reading. I hope you come back and I always pray for my readers so you are included! Lori
Hi Lori, I just found you today as I was searching out the scripture Psalm 91:2 – The Lord is my refuge and my fortress. It’s interesting how one thing leads to another. The prayer closet has always had a special place in my heart. Thanks for sharing, God bless you. Doris
Hi Doris and thank you for your comment and yes, it is interesting what and who God leads us to when we search the Scripture (and the Internet!) Thank you for reading and let me know if there is anything I can pray about for you. Lori
Lori girl… who would have thought that 13 years ago in a place called Chandler Arizona that GOD would bring our lives together. I always knew you were a special person… but even more so now that I have found this lovely site through your bestie Elaine. A beautiful site it is! I will add it to my daily readings and hope it opens my heart even more to the wonderfulness of our dear Lord. Love you girly! Your buddy… Di
Oh my sweet Di. We had some times in your little homey shop didn’t we. I am so thankful all is well with your scans and sorry you had to go through that. LIfe is difficult but much more difficult without family, friends, and most of all God who loves us. So glad you found my site. It has been s source of joy to me writing it and I hope to you as well. Thank you for taking time to comment, that meant the world to me! Lori