Let's Help Lori Find a Home
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Lori's story...
How many of us have heard someone say if only I could go back in time and know what I know now? How different my life would have been. That is the sentiment I know I have had because of the missed opportunities I let pass me by. Sorry to get serious for a moment but I've learned through FB how my friends and co workers push through the trials and tribulations in their life and it's made them stronger. Today I am Homeless. I never imagined in High School that some time in my future, I would be Homeless. I didn't expect to have 3 abdominal surgeries in my twenties. At that time Doctors and Family told me I was crazy and there was NOTHING wrong with me. I went to MaGee , StMargarets and Mercy., To No avail. (Actually an intern in Mercy believed me, but His opinion didn't count) Fast forward and I had a tumor the size of a grapefruit behind my uterus. Much further down the road I had another surgery because I was high risk for ovarian cancer. My children are a True Blessing!! After this stage of my life I continuely picked the wrong kind of man to be in a relationship with..The one that would last the longest would cause me the most pain. Both physically and emotionally. Did you know One in Three women have been in physically abusive relationships. They study you carefully and then break you down, using your insecurities for power. Fast forward again. I rupture a Disc in my back and have the wrong surgeon fix it. He "cleans" the small piece that is left and I am left with no Disc and arthritis. The Disc above gets worn away because it's trying to compensate and voila PAIN. They say lighting cannot strike twice, but how about 100 times.? When looking at an apartment in Aspinwall, I fell backward down 23 steps. My Ex. Told me in front of my son that He could of grabbed my arm TWICE and caught me. He didn't. And when I laid at the bottom of the steps with my head cracked open..God stepped in...I should have broke my back or been unconscious. He would have let me bleed to death but I was awake and forced him to call 911. Aspinwall fireman (off duty) came along with his Nurse wife! I have 2 bulging Discs in my neck and 17 stitches in my head to remember this incident. My job was owned by DuPont and they decided they wanted to focus on their sugarcane and railroads...So I was downsized out. Why am I writing this crap? Because, we don't always know what is Truly happening in someone's life. Often it is hidden. And today, as always, as I pray for God to watch over my daughter and her baby and husband(who gives her a healthy love) and My Son who is in Rochester New York, grieving the loss of his pap..And staying at school because his mom is Homeless.
My goal of this page is to help Lori get back on her feet and to turn her life in a positive direction. All of the funds will go towards housing and other living expenses. Any help - whether it's financial, cooking a meal, rides to/from work, or employment opportunities would be welcomed and greatly appreciated. Please share this page with those who you believe could help!
How many of us have heard someone say if only I could go back in time and know what I know now? How different my life would have been. That is the sentiment I know I have had because of the missed opportunities I let pass me by. Sorry to get serious for a moment but I've learned through FB how my friends and co workers push through the trials and tribulations in their life and it's made them stronger. Today I am Homeless. I never imagined in High School that some time in my future, I would be Homeless. I didn't expect to have 3 abdominal surgeries in my twenties. At that time Doctors and Family told me I was crazy and there was NOTHING wrong with me. I went to MaGee , StMargarets and Mercy., To No avail. (Actually an intern in Mercy believed me, but His opinion didn't count) Fast forward and I had a tumor the size of a grapefruit behind my uterus. Much further down the road I had another surgery because I was high risk for ovarian cancer. My children are a True Blessing!! After this stage of my life I continuely picked the wrong kind of man to be in a relationship with..The one that would last the longest would cause me the most pain. Both physically and emotionally. Did you know One in Three women have been in physically abusive relationships. They study you carefully and then break you down, using your insecurities for power. Fast forward again. I rupture a Disc in my back and have the wrong surgeon fix it. He "cleans" the small piece that is left and I am left with no Disc and arthritis. The Disc above gets worn away because it's trying to compensate and voila PAIN. They say lighting cannot strike twice, but how about 100 times.? When looking at an apartment in Aspinwall, I fell backward down 23 steps. My Ex. Told me in front of my son that He could of grabbed my arm TWICE and caught me. He didn't. And when I laid at the bottom of the steps with my head cracked open..God stepped in...I should have broke my back or been unconscious. He would have let me bleed to death but I was awake and forced him to call 911. Aspinwall fireman (off duty) came along with his Nurse wife! I have 2 bulging Discs in my neck and 17 stitches in my head to remember this incident. My job was owned by DuPont and they decided they wanted to focus on their sugarcane and railroads...So I was downsized out. Why am I writing this crap? Because, we don't always know what is Truly happening in someone's life. Often it is hidden. And today, as always, as I pray for God to watch over my daughter and her baby and husband(who gives her a healthy love) and My Son who is in Rochester New York, grieving the loss of his pap..And staying at school because his mom is Homeless.
My goal of this page is to help Lori get back on her feet and to turn her life in a positive direction. All of the funds will go towards housing and other living expenses. Any help - whether it's financial, cooking a meal, rides to/from work, or employment opportunities would be welcomed and greatly appreciated. Please share this page with those who you believe could help!
Organizer and beneficiary
Annette Artzberger
Organizer
Gibsonia, PA
Lori Mazzie
Beneficiary