Simple Song Sunday and the Offer of Helpful Hand

I haven't had much drama in my life lately and I'm quite thankful for that.  I'm not complaining, though.  Looking back at some of my old videos I'd posted throughout my transition, I remember having people tell me, "Stop crying so damn much, Lori!  I thought this was supposed to be about happiness!"   Those statements appeared insensitive at first, but I knew those who loved me were pushing me to be optimistic about the direction of my life.  I'm thankful that I have family and friends who cared enough for me to give me a nudge and shove in the right direction when I needed it.

These last two Sundays I've had the pleasure of leading worship at Erin's new church in Tucson.  I don't show these videos to put people off but to reveal to my friends a deep and important part of my spiritual life.   Being able to play guitar or piano and singing to my King is a privilege for me, and I always seem find myself lost in the presence of unfailing love.  I hope these videos help you to enter into that same spirit of mercy and grace.



I wonder what surprises this week will bring.  Will my kids reveal some new news about their grades and school, will my dog be attacked by a stray mongrel again, or will I get another sign of bad news in the mail?  I can't control the future, so I'll do my best not to stress out about it.

Before I close, I want to share something that many of you already know.  I have made myself available to many people for the very reason that others were there for me when I hit my deepest lows during transition.  I often receive email, phone calls, or even meet with people when possible in the hope that I can somehow lend an ear or a shoulder to lean on.  Some people fear that I might be too busy with the kids or that they would feel like they're imposing, but I've always tried to respond to messages within a reasonable time.   And if I'm not available to assist, I will always try and point them to another source for information or for assistance.  Feel free to leave me an email ( it can be found on the right column of this blog). If need be, I'll call you or you can call me too.  I don't bite, I promise!

If you're still a bit nervous or unwilling to contact me directly but need someone to help, I want to continue to recommend TransMentors.org.  Executive Director Michael Brown has shown his heart for the hurting and needy and has poured enormous energy into making this organization a useful resource for many.  I've already witnessed firsthand TransMentors provide needed assistance to those who called out for help. 

There are so many of you who inspire me because of the way you live your life authentically.  Keep doing what you're doing, and keep moving forward.