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Save This Single Mom's House

Tuesday, September 16, 2008
filed under: family

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Lori Hall-Steele

Lori Hall Steele, a 44-year-old single mom and freelance writer, was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's Disease and chronic Lyme disease last year. She's got $50,000 in medical bills, and now her bank is threatening to foreclose on her mortgage within days. She's currently confined to a hospital bed and hooked up to a breathing machine, so she's unable to work.

A group of mom bloggers and writers are trying to save Lori's house so her 7-year-old son Jack will always have a roof over his head. To hear more or contribute to this great cause, click here.



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What a tragic thing to happen to this beautiful young woman and her son. I lost a grandfather to Lou Gehrig’s. He suffered for a year and a half and it was terrible. For any of you that don’t know, it detiorates the muscles until you are just a skelaton. I feel for this woman and her child. Many prayers go out to this family.
- ashley
Posted 09/16/08 08:16 AM
 
Thank you so much for sharing this story!
- Kristen Hains
Posted 09/16/08 10:02 AM
 
Thank you for getting the word out about Lori’s plight.
- Toni
Posted 09/16/08 10:26 AM
 
The power of individuals is amazing. I am part of this blogathon, and I can tell you that collectively, the $5, $10 and $20 really adds up to a miracle.
- Julie
Posted 09/16/08 10:35 AM
 
This story really shows the power of online communities.
- Teresa
Posted 09/16/08 10:45 AM
 
Lori’s story — and that of the people trying to help her — is an amazing one. If you’ve ever wondered about the power of little actions in our lives, this story is proof positive of the amazing effects those small choices can have.
- Dara
Posted 09/16/08 10:52 AM
 
It’s wonderful that you’re spreading the word about efforts to help Lori. Thank you!
- Lori Tripoli
Posted 09/16/08 10:52 AM
 
Thank for posting about Lori’s plight. Together we can all make a difference.
- Apryl Chapman Thomas
Posted 09/16/08 11:23 AM
 
I’m touched by how generous people are. This is an amazing story. I am praying for a miracle for Lori’s recovery.
- Diana Burrell
Posted 09/16/08 11:24 AM
 
This effort reminds me not only of the power of friendship but really that one person can make a difference! Thanks for sharing it with this wide audience. Tracy
- Tracy R
Posted 09/16/08 11:25 AM
 
Thank you for sharing this story.
- E.B. Hughes
Posted 09/16/08 11:44 AM
 
The combined efforts of so many is such an inspiration.
- Kris Bordessa
Posted 09/16/08 11:51 AM
 
What a touching story, thank you for sharing. Prayers for Lori and her son.
- Amy H
Posted 09/16/08 11:55 AM
 
This could happen to any of us. Thank you for sharing this story and I hope Lori’s condition improves.
- Debbie
Posted 09/16/08 12:20 PM
 
There really is…no place like home. Thank you for sharing her story.
- Janene
Posted 09/16/08 01:45 PM
 
Hopeful for Lori to keep her house and regain her health. Thanks to all who have contributed.
- Jill
Posted 09/16/08 03:01 PM
 
What an amazing community, to come together for Lori. Thanks for sharing her story.
- Mary
Posted 09/16/08 03:23 PM
 
It’s amazing what a community of strangers can do together — and that the collective small acts of so many add up to such a helpful contribution. I’m keeping my hopes up for Lori.
- Elaine Grant
Posted 09/16/08 03:41 PM
 
How wonderful to hear about a group of people that are working to help someone who has been stricken by an unfortunate series of circumstances. Thanks for posting. Amy
- Amy BC
Posted 09/16/08 04:06 PM
 
My heart goes out to her and her family. What a horrible thing to happen. I hope they are able to save her house. Bless her.
- Kelly H.
Posted 09/16/08 04:08 PM

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