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My Memoir... Some Reviews / Read about the book 4 Book Reviews for “A Blessing in the Storm… Muscular Dystrophy messed up my life and made me whole"

~ Review from Lauralee at SELAH – PAUSE. PONDER. PRAISE

Have you ever enjoyed a destructive lifestyle?

Do you have a hope unfulfilled?

~ Review from Valerie from SIMPLY 4 GOD

God is truly awesome! I was asked by my good friend, Lori Laws author of Persevere, to write a review of her new book entitled, "A Blessing in the Storm-MD Mess Up My Life and Made Me Whole." I love Lori so much as she is such an inspiration to me and I immediately said, "Yes! I would love to!" Then I began thinking, "Valerie you have never in your life written a book review! What in the world were you thinking?" Well, I did the only thing I could do and that was seek the advice of the One on High: GOD. So, I talked to Him about what I should say in this review and how I should write it since I was clueless. What He laid on my heart was simple, write what is on your heart. So, my friends, here is my review of Lori's book. Lori has a rare form of Muscular Dystrophy. Before being afflicted with this disease, she was a woman who was on top of the world and enjoyed life to the fullest. Then, she was struck down with this rare disease which drastically affected and changed her life. When I first read the title, I thought "how could MD make some one's life whole?" Of course this got my curiosity peeked. I began to read her book. I could not stop! I could not wait to get to the end of the book! Yes, my friends it is that awesome, amazing, fantastic, inspiring and full, I mean full of hope, love and faith. Of course she goes through the emotional phases of denial, hate, bitterness, anger, fear and loss of hope. But, the more you read the more you see how God truly worked within her life! What was meant to destroy Lori only made her stronger! She says these words,
"through circumstances I had no control over, I have turned to Him. We all have things in lives which are beyond our control or things that seem insurmountable and hopeless. I stand here today only by the grace of God, and can say that I am able to look beyond the pain and see that it was a severe mercy!"

The foreword her husband wrote simply took my breath away. His love for her can be felt through his words. As with all newly married couples, you want to start a family. When they found out about Lori having MD he wrote these words which brought me to tears, "the reality that unfolded now is focused on Lori's survival and not my wishes." He also goes on to say, "Lori is my life, and I am here to stay no matter what." Oh how I cried tears on that! Lord knows I could write and write about Lori's book, but I don't want to give away anymore than I already have. I highly recommend that everyone read this book. Anyone who is suffering from abuse, hardships, pains, disease and those who are not suffering at all should read this inspiring and encouraging book. This book is full of hope. This book is how God can take your mess and turn it into a blessing. This book offers encouragement. This book let's one know that:
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28

Lori's awesome book takes you from not having hope to hope. From not trusting in God to trusting in God. From leaning on your own understanding, to leaning on God's understanding. This book is simply a must read and I don't say this because she is my friend, I say this because her book is simply THAT GOOD! You can read more about Lori and her book here: A Blessing in the Storm. Trust me; you will want to purchase the E-book. It will bring hope back into your life. Grace and Peace

~ Review from Lauren at SEED THOUGHTS

~ Review from Diane at STEPPING INTO THE LIGHT

Just before ending her first book with a love letter to God, Lori Laws says, "My advice is to dwell on what you do have instead of stressing out over what you lost or don't have. Dwelling on the former makes blessing comes and life flourish. But dwelling on the latter brings bitterness, disappointment and death."
Although she has a debilitating and painful disease, Lori is flourishing.
Her book A Blessing in the Storm, will bless everyone who reads it, especially those who keep their hearts open to God's good. Those who are struggling with any affliction--physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual--will rejoice upon reading what radical change for the good God has created in Lori's life through and in spite of her illness. Those who are well will realize more than ever just how precious it is to know Christ as both Savior and friend.
God did not give Lori the disease that twists and tightens her body into painful positions, but thankfully God can use any situation to bring about positive change in any one of us.
Lori effectively and joyfully tells the story of how God changed her from a spoiled "princess" into a woman living to serve King Jesus. To read A Blessing in the Storm is like reading letters from a friend.
Once you read A Blessing in the Storm, you'll want to follow Lori's continuing story through her blog, fittingly called Persevere.
You can purchase A Blessing in the Storm as an ebook through Lori's website. Lori explains how sometimes God doesn't calm the storm, but He comforts His child instead.
Even though I knew already, A Blessing in the Storm helped me see once again that God is always in the blessing business, no matter what one's situation appears to be. Read Lori's book and be blessed.

*** Also,an informative site for my memoir... http://www.wix.com/LoriLaws/A-Blessing-in-the-Storm
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