Cheesehead hat. Goofy fake teeth. Practical jokes. Humor that can make you laugh till you cry. That’s how many people would describe Patricia Lorenz, the longtime Daily Guideposts writer, one of the top Chicken Soup for the Soul contributors, and 
author of 14 books with titles like Grab the Extinguisher, My Birthday Cake’s on Fire and Life’s Too Short to Fold Your Underwear.
The past few months I’ve seen a different side of Pat than I’ve seen before in our nearly twenty years of friendship. Her husband of six years, Jack, is gravely ill with cancer. And while Pat’s humor is still evident, her strength and faith that God is holding her and Jack in the palm of His hands show through in every Facebook update.
Caregiving for someone we love can be so draining, so challenging. I know Pat has those moments… but mostly, she stays positive and faith-filled, because she knows that’s what Jack needs right now.
