What does it take to transform an unexpected health crisis into a divine detour? When award-winning author Lori Ann Wood walked into her doctor's office thinking she had the flu, she had no idea her heart was functioning at just 6%. In this episode, Lori Ann shares crucial warning signs of heart failure that women often dismiss as "just being out of shape." Together, Lori Ann and Vivian explore the powerful biblical practice of lamenting and finding unexpected blessings along life's detours. From Lori Ann's practical advice on advocating for your health to Vivian's insights on trusting God through medical challenges, this conversation offers hope and wisdom for anyone facing an unwanted life detour. Learn why the path you'd never choose might lead to the faith you've always wanted.

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Lori Ann Wood lives with her husband in an empty nest in beautiful northwest Arkansas. After discovering a serious heart condition almost too late, Lori Ann writes and speaks to encourage deep faith questions along the detours of life. Her work has been published in several anthologies and dozens of print and online venues, including Bella Grace Magazine and The New York Times. Lori Ann’s multi-award-winning book, Divine Detour: The Path You’d Never Choose Can Lead to the Faith You’ve Always Wanted, was published by CrossRiver Media, and is available on Amazon in print and audio form https://amazon.com/Divine-Detour-choose-always-wanted/dp/1936501759/.

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POWERFUL QUOTE FROM LORI ANN

"God’s been so good to me and has been through this detour, this little road I didn’t want to be on. I’ve gotten closer to Him than I would have been if I’d been on my own.”

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