This picture was taken in Puerto Rico, four years ago to the day. This is me with my beautiful and amazing sister, Lori! There are way too many things, but too few words to describe this anchor, support, friend, confidant and comedian I’m blessed with!!!

This lovely lady has played so many crucial roles in my life! I cannot begin to imagine being without her. She’s someone I can talk to, laugh with and cry too… and I’ve done them all!

Lori has seen me at my very worst physically and been there to help me through, both physically and emotionally. Her presence is so powerful in it’s ability to make my entire soul feel joy, even during some dark times. Some eight years ago or so, I had a bad flare and was very anxious at the thought of possibly having to have it lanced. That, coupled with feelings of, “this is going to be my reality for the foreseeable future”, made me breakdown in tears.😭…. This beautiful lady literally held me until I had gotten it all out, reassuring me that I’d be okay… I’LL NEVER FORGET THAT!

In addition to that, it’s also memorable how she and my nephew(Lori’s son), Devon that I adore, took care of me while I was suffering with a huge and painful cyst on my upper abdomen last June/July. They not only saw to all of my needs, but also provided their customary comedic relief by fussing about what things I needed, should/shouldn’t eat etc🤣….. They’re a blessing!

This journey with HS has at no time been easy, but I’m so very blessed to have Lori Rivera beside me for the ride..❣️