The Lorelle F.A.I.T.H. Foundation

Just when I thought life was turning out for my favor, my heart and faith were tested once again. I had overcome so much, enough for the rest of my life to be nothing but smooth sailing, so I thought! I was an overcomer of molestation, attempted rape, low self-esteem and suicidal thoughts. I survived things that I had convinced myself were my fault and results of a young girl with a bright future who made terrible decisions. I was an A student, friendly, kind and a loyal Christian but yet still had issues. Some issues were apparent while others I hid deep within my heart. I had overcome my past struggles and looked forward to being married, working a dream career and having children. All that happened yet I still was not exempt from tough times. My marriage was not perfect, my career I loved but desired more, I still struggled with low self-esteem and my children each had imperfections. I remembered I was an overcomer and continued to press forward; until a life changing moment when I was faced with the grave prognosis of my third child.

In 2009, I faced a challenge that I assumed would overcome me with depression, devastation, and grief beyond words. At three months pregnant, I was told my third child may have an incompatible with life diagnosis, in short, she was expected to die before her first breath. I cried and thought well maybe I will donate her organs but the doctor said they were no good to anyone either. Now, I was in a place with little hope, mustard seed faith, and a broken heart because I loved her to life already. What a tough 38 weeks it was carrying my daughter! However, May 25,2009, Lorelle Faith Pride was born alive but nothing but God could have prepared me for the journey we we
re now on together. After her diagnosis of Trisomy 13, multiple surgeries and additional diagnoses she was placed on hospice. With every day she lived with another near death experience, I felt I lost a day of my life. I pleaded with God for it to be my cross only to bear but He knew she was and sti
ll is an overcomer. So I realized the fight in me, I thought I lost, I actually birthed. For that reason, I celebrate the journey God has placed us on. Now, we celebrate and bring awareness through charity!