Lorie Jacobs

Lorie sends her heartwarming thanks to all the Touch of Embossing customers who have visited this site over the years for card ideas, inspiration and to purchase wonderful Lasting Impressions products.

Please visit the direct source for brass embossing templates and paper
products at www.LastingImpressions.com where you will receive the
same excellent service you have come to expect from Touch of Embossing.

Thanks again for all your love and support over the years.

January 31, 2006 - UPDATE

First, our apologies for not updating this site regularly. We feel particularly remiss because we’ve received comfort and strength from your thoughts and prayers. Our mom has been greatly blessed and we really appreciate your concern, love and prayers for her.

Mom had only been home from the hospital for a few days when her chest felt “a little funny”. We hoped it was reflux or anything else minor, but x-rays showed blood clots in her lungs and pulmonary artery. October 23rd was a frightening day. The risks associated with using anti-coagulants following a recent surgery were now outweighed by clots which could become life threatening. She was in the hospital for a little over two weeks as the hospital staff carefully monitored her progress from an intravenous anti-coagulant to a daily pill. No bleeding – another miracle!

She started radiation treatments the day she was released from the hospital. Our brave mom said very little, but for someone with Closter phobia, we knew the treatments were terrifying and she had to face them five days a week. After a week or so, she told us she had made a choice to change the way she looked at the treatments. She would no longer dread them, her “sunbeams” were there to help. And from then on, her treatments were referred to as sunbeams. Her last “sunbeam” appointment was December 20th. She handled them really well. She was a little sleepy, but didn’t have any real adverse affects. (More blessings!)

She started chemo on January 23rd – and so far, feels good. Good enough, in fact, to spend a couple days in Las Vegas demonstrating at a wholesale show for Lasting Impressions. It’s a world she loves – and it’s good to see her back in it!

Mom asked that we send her love and gratitude. She deeply appreciates your concern, thoughts and prayers. She considers you friends and misses you desperately. She hopes to see you down the road and thank you personally. Also, she hasn’t forgotten that she promised details on her fairy party.

She continues to face challenges and fears with dignity, grace and a sense of humor and has maintained a positive attitude throughout.

Again, we offer our heartfelt thanks. When mom was diagnosed life changed for us – it became more busy and more simple all at once. We’ve faced frightening times, yet have always felt the comforting love of our Father in Heaven. We believe in the power of prayer and have seen miracles. Thank you, again. Our mom still has much to face, but we’re cherishing our time with her with grateful hearts.

October 20, 2005

Mom had surgery to remove a tumor on Sunday, October 9th. We were much relieved as the surgeon told us that everything went “very, very well.”

She spent two days in the neurological ICU where she amazed everyone with her progress. We were told that she may not talk for a day or so after surgery – but, as many of you know, that’s not our mom. She spoke with us that evening – so much that the nurse whispered to us that we may have to leave because she felt obligated to talk to us. We thought she was asleep until she whispered, “I don’t feel obligated.” Our mom just loves people and enjoys talking with them.

She is a strong woman and keeps us all smiling. Within a day or so after surgery we were all telling her how good she looked. She replied smiling, “I’m not sure I believe you. When Lincoln (a son) was in the hospital (following a motorcycle accident), I told him he looked good – and he didn’t look so good!” She was named favorite patient on the floor and a number of her nurses told us she was their all time favorite patient.

She was released from the hospital in Las Vegas on Monday, October 17th. Shortly after getting off the plane, she told us she was concerned about some pain in her legs. She was greeted by children and grandchildren holding signs and balloons and then we took her to a local hospital where we learned that she had blood clots in both legs. A filter was placed in her vena cava (?) vein because it was too soon after surgery for blood thinners.

She was released from that hospital last night and was looking very forward sleeping in a good bed – in a quiet place. She told us she didn’t want to do any more hospital hopping! She continues to get stronger every day.

We’re grateful for the prayers and kind words. We have gained strength from them and have truly seen miracles. She’ll start radiation and chemo therapy soon and pray for your continued support. She loved hearing the e-mails in the hospital. She was very touched and grateful for the support. They meant a lot to her. If you would like to send her a note, please e-mail at loriejacobs@lastingimpressions.com or mail to:

1162 South 120 East
Farmington, UT 84025

She would love hearing from you!

Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts!

Love,
Duane and Lorie’s Kids

October 12, 2005

To all those who love Lorie:

On the way home from their last show, Mom wasn't feeling well and Dad took her to the nearest Emergency Room.  We learned that she has a five centimeter tumor on the right side of her brain.  She had surgery yesterday afternoon to remove the tumor.  We feel blessed she is receiving such good medical care and is surrounded by family.

Mom loves what she does because of each of you.  You have touched her life and she is always sharing stories from "the road".  We know she would love hearing from you and appreciate your prayers.  Notes can be sent to:

1162 South 120 East
Farmington, UT  84025

Or e-mail at loriejacobs@lastingimpressions.com. 

We’ll try to keep you updated at touchofembossing.com.  We have great hope and faith that this Angel, who we've all come to love and adore, will stay with us. 

Again, we appreciate your love and kindness and express a warm thank you to the six women who helped tear down in Pomona.

Love,

Duane & Lorie's Kids

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