I'm afraid this has become the daily-when-I'm-healthy-enough-to-post quote. I hope it will be back to daily soon. Tuesday I used all my available energy to see the D.C. premiere of the new Lyme documentary Under Our Skin. It's fabulous. I was exhausted and too emotionally wrung out when I got home to be much good. Yesterday was a couch day, due to nausea from a new med. I've bravely ventured out to a coffee shop today, hoping said nausea will stay at bay.
A little from Jane in one of her last letters:
"I am gaining strength very fast. I am now out of bed from 9 in the morning to 10 at night--Upon the Sopha t'is true--but I eat my meals with Aunt Cass: in a rational way, & can employ myself, & walk from one room to another."
letter to her nephew James Edward
May 27, 1817 [160]
I'm sorry you're not feeling well. You're in my prayers and I know you will get through this!
Posted by: mrs. knightley | June 19, 2008 at 08:50 PM
Sending you smiles and well wishes!
Posted by: Felicia | June 20, 2008 at 10:39 AM
Jane Austen is an inspiration not just for her literary achievments but her spirit too. Makes sense to be following Austen!
Posted by: nigel | June 20, 2008 at 08:38 PM
Get well soon. I have just found your blog and added to my links. Great idea, looking forward to Jane's quotations.
Posted by: Il viaggio | June 24, 2008 at 05:17 AM
I've missed your quotes. I hope you feel better soon!
Posted by: Pam | June 26, 2008 at 03:35 PM
OH, Lori. I hope you are better by now.
I will ask my Book Club to pray for you.
We meet Tuesday night ~ Quotidian Mysteries:
Laundry, Liturgy and Women's Work" Kathleen Norris.
Posted by: Bonnie Buckingham | June 29, 2008 at 02:50 PM
OH, Lori. I hope you are better by now.
I will ask my Book Club to pray for you.
We meet Tuesday night ~ Quotidian Mysteries:
Laundry, Liturgy and Women's Work" Kathleen Norris.
Posted by: Bonnie Buckingham | June 29, 2008 at 02:50 PM
Lori, you are in my thoughts. I am so sorry that you are having to go through this lyme disease. I hope you have a great support system.
By the way, I love the daily quotes. Austen's works are always so calming. Her works brings a sense of innocence--something our world has loss sight of in this day and time.
Posted by: kimmy | June 29, 2008 at 05:35 PM
I'd be just as happy to see an occasional Austen quote.
I sure hope you feel better soon! Praying for you.
Blessings,
Carla
Posted by: Carla Gade | June 29, 2008 at 11:04 PM
I'd be just as happy to see an occasional Austen quote.
I sure hope you feel better soon! Praying for you.
Blessings,
Carla
Posted by: Carla Gade | June 29, 2008 at 11:05 PM
Lori, I watched the Under Our Skin trailor the other day and was deeply touched by the horrible suffering Lyme's disease patients endure. I'm so sorry this is your struggle. I know you will pull through a better and stronger person as Jane Austen did through her many illnesses. You have blessed so many people through witty frankness and great wisdom manifested in your book and blog. We're all praying for you and want you to heal. Remember, "ALL things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose." Rom. 8:28
Posted by: mrs. knightley | July 03, 2008 at 12:12 PM
I hope you are on the mend, Lori, and getting lots of rest. I can't imagine how much this chronic disease affects your daily life. Take care, Vic
Posted by: Vic, Ms Place | July 07, 2008 at 12:12 PM
I hope you are on the mend, Lori, and getting lots of rest. I can't imagine how much this chronic disease affects your daily life. Take care, Vic
Posted by: Vic, Ms Place | July 07, 2008 at 12:12 PM
I hope you are on the mend, Lori, and getting lots of rest. I can't imagine how much this chronic disease affects your daily life. Take care, Vic
Posted by: Vic, Ms Place | July 07, 2008 at 12:13 PM
Lori,
I have been concerned about you and pray that you are feeling better. You are a bright part of my day and I miss your blog! I hope that you are finding your strength and that your faith is stronger for this challenge.
Posted by: Jennifer | July 10, 2008 at 11:09 PM
I've just read 'A walk with Jane Austen' & I couldn't put it down! What a wonderful Christian perspective on life & love. Thank you Lori!
Posted by: Alaska girl | July 16, 2008 at 09:36 PM
I think we're all concerned about you and hope you are doing well. Wishing you health and healing!
Posted by: Leanne | July 22, 2008 at 02:29 PM
Hi Lori,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I live in Fairfax, VA, have read your lovely book, and kept up with the blog, so I consider you a friend. Since I'm so close, if there's ever a meal you need prepared, or whatever, please let me know.
Laura Schaefer
Posted by: Laura | July 24, 2008 at 10:40 AM
Lori-
I hope you are better and back to posting and working very soon. Feel better. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Susan S.
Posted by: Susan S. | July 27, 2008 at 05:18 PM
I hope you're feeling better!
I did want to ask you about a quote I have seen attributed to Jane Austen, but I don't remember seeing in any of her books:
"What dreadful hot weather we have!
It keeps me in a continual state of inelegance."
Do you know if this is truly a quote of hers, and if so, what it is quoted from?
Posted by: Barbara H. | July 30, 2008 at 02:03 PM
Praying for you, Lori.
Posted by: Gina | August 04, 2008 at 11:22 PM
Lori!
Two months is a long time to be feeling so bad. I pray God gives you a respite soon.
Gave your book to a (single Christian) friend who's going to Oxford for a semester. The perfect gift.
I wish I could come over and take care of you. Do you have people helping you out? I'll pray for that, too.
To God be all glory,
Lisa
Posted by: Lisa of Longbourn | August 17, 2008 at 08:35 PM
I keep checking to see if you've posted and the long silence is worrying! Hope and pray you're well again soon.
By the way, went to Bath last weekend. It's only an hour's drive from where I live but I'd never got round to going! Weird how that happens. Thought of your book while I was there and wondered how many people I saw might be gathering material for books of there own!
Posted by: Ali Hulbert | August 27, 2008 at 09:43 AM
I meant to write 'their' of course. It's embarrassing to read your own typos!:-)
Posted by: Ali Hulbert | August 27, 2008 at 09:45 AM
I'm sorry you're in ill health. I'm giving away a copy of your book on my blog this week!
Posted by: Georgetta | August 31, 2008 at 11:27 AM
Lori, I haven't had a chance to check up on my Jane Austen quote of the day in awhile. I'm distressed to hear that you're feeling so poorly. Drat that Lyme disease. I will put you in my prayers, dear lady! Praying that you'll find the blessing through all this.
Posted by: Joni | September 03, 2008 at 11:02 AM
As with so many others of your loyal readers, I am getting worried by your long absence! Hope you are feeling better soon.
Posted by: Jim | September 03, 2008 at 02:57 PM
Come back to us!!! Missin' your bloggin' and the JA quotes. Seriously, I hope you are on the road to recovery. After reading your fabulous book, I feel as if you are a friend who is sick. Blessings and well wishes.
Posted by: Mary | September 07, 2008 at 07:05 PM
Lori,
Just noticed that you haven't posted in an age. Hope that you are doing okay. I'm praying for you.
Posted by: Elizabeth | September 13, 2008 at 12:01 PM