Lori Dunham,  —

Lori Dunham and her family have lived all over the world thanks to the U.S. Navy. She has a degree in human resources but enjoys writing to encourage and inspire others. When her daughter Grace was diagnosed with Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome at age 15, Lori sought community and encouragement from those walking a similar path. Lori’s mission in writing is to inspire and encourage those who find themselves in the role of caregiver. When she is not writing or homeschooling her two youngest, Lori enjoys reading, baking, and spending time with family. Currently they live in Jacksonville, Florida.

Articles by Lori Dunham

Thoughts on How to Build Our Communities With Intention

I’m a student of living life with intention. That means living with the end goals in mind. Whether they’re career goals, financial goals, or relationship and parenting goals, knowing the desired outcome helps walk you toward that goal. Some of the best parenting advice I received as a young mom…

Steps I Took to Bring Joys Back Into Our Home

Living with a chronic illness, or caring for a loved one with a chronic illness, can often be overwhelming. When our 17-year-old daughter, Grace, was diagnosed with Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) at age 14, everything else in life was seemingly pushed aside. Instead of having a multidimensional life, we…

We’re Taking Back All That We Lost to LEMS

When our daughter Grace was diagnosed with Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS), she was just 14 years old. At that age, kids are just beginning to flesh out their interests and desires for the future. Grace was no different. She was beginning to learn not only what she was good…

Weighing the Pros and Cons of Mestinon to Treat LEMS Symptoms

A rare disease diagnosis comes with many challenges. One significant challenge is the statistic that, according to some estimates, 90% of rare diseases don’t have a treatment approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Thankfully, the Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) community is blessed to have…