When we first rescued Ivy as an older puppy, she was easily distracted by the slightest sound or movement, often reacting to the distraction with lunging and loud, nervous barking. Once distracted, it was hard to get her attention back on me. Over time, she has come to “love” me (or whatever the dog equivalent… Read more: Look at Me!

We happily anticipated his arrival for many months. Car seats were purchased and installed, baby showers were thrown, a portacrib was set up at Grandma’s house…  I was sewing the final stitches on his baby quilt when I received the news that Ezra, my first grandchild, had died in the womb, just hours before his… Read more: Ezra (Peace in the Not-Knowing)

I have a stack of books on my nightstand. And another stack by my chair in the living room, and still another stack on the little table on the front porch, all at various stages of completion. I like to think this means I have many moods and many interests. It probably just means I… Read more: Just Finish One!

I told you I would keep you posted regarding the release of my memoir, Forward in the Fog. It is now available on Amazon, barnesandnoble.com, and from the publisher: wipfandstock.com. May you draw near to God as you continue moving forward through the circumstances of life—both pleasant and difficult. God is our refuge and strength… —Psalm 46:1

So, I wrote a book! And I have a publisher! Forward in the Fog: A Mother’s Memoir of Trusting God with a Broken Heart should release in early 2024. Part 1 relates my experience as my son Joe’s caregiver and companion during his three-year brain cancer journey, as he bravely endured increasing limitations both physically and… Read more: Upcoming Memoir

First, some blog housekeeping: Thank you so much for your patience and grace as I navigate my way through this new (to me) website platform. A special thank you to my first subscribers! I appreciate your support and your presence here! Just so you know, if you subscribe you should receive a Confirmation email asking… Read more: He is Good

I personally know people who, when they truly submitted to Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior, were set free from addiction to alcohol or drugs or pornography. The testimonies of these people are inspiring and encouraging. They confirm what we Christians know: that God is good and that He is in the business of… Read more: Incredible

Those of you who have followed my blog at joefischermusic.com are aware that my son Joe died of brain cancer at the age of twenty-four. Some have written about the “Five Stages of Grief” (denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance), but we know that grief is not that predictable. It ebbs and flows. My friend… Read more: 15 Words

I suppose I should explain the logo at the top of this page. I am aware of my own frailty and sin nature, and the thought of being uselessly busy without accomplishing anything of eternal value troubles me. I love that Jesus reminds us, I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in… Read more: Logo

Hello and welcome to loridfischer.com! If you have been following my blog at joefischermusic.com during the past five years, you know that I write about grief and surviving seasons of suffering. I am deeply grateful for your companionship there, your comments, and your encouragement over the years—thank you so much for reading and following along. I plan… Read more: Welcome!