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Challenges Won't Stop Me

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123: Beauty of God & His Plan: a hemorrhagic stroke didn't stop her with Lori Vober

May 16, 2025 • Melony Brown • Season 7 • Episode 123

May is Stroke Awareness Month.

Strokes can happen to anyone at any age. When I had a stroke in 1972 at age 2, that wasn’t the case. Back then, strokes happened to people 65 years and older who were unhealthy: obese, smoker, drinker, and rarely exercised.

My guest, Lori Vober, is also a stroke survivor. Her hemorrhagic stroke happened when she was twenty-nine years old. Thankfully, people were at the church at that day and got Lori help quickly.

Lori shares her story in her book: Choices: When You Are Faced with a Challenge, What Choice Will You Make?

When we face challenges that significantly impact our lives, Lori believes we must trust that God has a bigger and better plan.

Notable quotes by Lori Vober:

· “We can get stuck in bitter, or we can grow better through our experiences.”

· “I am thankful I have the mindset and perseverance to be able to do all I can do.”

· “Although I can’t control my circumstances, I can control my attitude and my faith.”

Lori’s fight verse is 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, which reads, “Rejoice always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”

Connect with Lori Vober at https://lorivober.com/

On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lori.vober

On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lorilonghorn99/

Stroke awareness facts:

· Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the US and a leading cause of severe disability.

· The two major types of strokes are hemorrhagic, which occurs when a weakened blood vessel ruptures, and ischemic, which occurs when a clot blocks a blood vessel and cuts off blood flow.

· Nearly two million brain cells die each minute a stroke is untreated.

· About 55,000 more women than men have a stroke each year.

· In the US, 1 in 5 women will have a stroke.

· Stroke kills twice as many African Americans as Caucasians.

· 80% of strokes are preventable.

· Know the anacronym FAST: F = droopy face, A = arm or leg numb, S = slurred speech, T = time. Call 9-1-1 fast! Time is of the essence if you are experiencing any of these symptoms.

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