Dr Lori Ann Golon MD PA

01/29/2026

Good afternoon, families and friends, my life is kind of boring, but here’s the highlights.
So last Thursday night, we had no hot water. Looking at a YouTube I turned off the cold water that was running and left the hot water open. By morning time we had no water. Also, I could do is growl and say some four letter words. My husband figured once the outside temperature got above freezing. We’d have water again. The forecast wasn’t looking too good. I couldn’t sleep. I was thinking about how to fix it. In the meantime, the GFR socket that our heated water hose is connected to head blown. So initially we started with the frozen heated water hose and then the pipes in the trailer froze. This was all a step-by-step learning process. I went to Menards, my new favorite store and talked to a young man about a heater to put underneath the trailer. I wanted a battery operated one cause I didn’t wanna plug anymore electricity in fearing it would trip other GFR‘s. All he could offer me was an electric and a propane. I didn’t want the propane because I feared it would blow up our RV and I’d be scarred for life in a burn unit somewhere. So I bought a heater that puts out heat 360°. I set it at mid temperatures and blowing capacity. I bought a long extension cord for the Weather and plugged it into the side of the RV. Mind you I had to climb through the skirting underneath the RV, which I discovered my husband put all of our stuff from outside scattered underneath, not in one area. So I climbed over a table and chairs and a ladder trying to get to the front one third middle of the RV. After an hour and a half we had water. The GFR connected to the outside electrical system has been changed and now we have electricity through there. I left out the part that my husband told me our electric hose heater wasn’t working so I waited for camping world to open and purchased a new one. Our old one works fine…..
I am looking to sign up for a class to teach me how to live in an RV, fixes for brakes that seem to be happening. I also need a class on how to back up this thing into a spot.

I’ve seen a lot of people Leavenworth/Lansing/Easton at OPR. I enjoy talking with all the families. I think sometimes I stay a little too long in the rooms. I just miss the conversations.
So most of you know, I’m driving our GMC Denali 250. It is a tank. I was trying to figure out how to turn the automatic bright lights on while I was driving on Tonganoxie Road in the pitch black and drove into the ditch. It was kind of scary. Of course my husband didn’t answer the phone. My friend Curtis, who helps me where we stay answer the phone and kind of talk to me into driving out of the ditch. It was very scary. I have since figured out how to put the automatic brights on and keep my eyes straightforward on the road while driving on the road.
I am learning how to park the GMC without having to back up six times and about its maintenance. I know about DEF and anti-gel for the diesel. I spoke to a very nice man with his son who are farmers and everything they have has diesel. They went over the reasons for using.DEF and the anti-gel in the diesel. When do you use it and how to use it. They were very kind and what they said made sense.
I bought some planters to transplant my Christmas tree trees, but they were too small so I started planting some vegetables. I love brussels sprouts and peppers. My husband likes tomatoes. I’ll send a picture.
I started a new project of wreath which I’ll send a picture of. It’s very complicated but I think we’ll just take time. I started cutting it out today and got frustrated. That’s when I decided to put a note in Facebook.
I’m sorry this is so boring. I miss you all and wish I knew what you were doing. I wish the best of health and happiness for all of you.

Lori
Lori Ann Golon MD.

01/14/2026

Hello family and friends. Happy belated New Year’s! I’ve been very busy. I miss you all. I see some of you out in the community and love talking with you! You all are so kind to me.

My husband, my son, Thaddeus, and his fiancé Emma, went on a princess cruise from January 3 to January 11. We sailed the eastern Caribbean on the majestic princess ship. I had a wonderful time! I got to spend a lot of time with my son Thaddeus that I don’t see too often and his fiancé Emma, whom I love very much. I’m going to try and send some pictures but not sure how that works. Sometimes it does and sometimes it doesn’t.

My dog’s teddy and Ginger stayed with our fantastic dog sitter Candice. It’s so nice to have a safe place for them to stay. They like going to Candice‘s house. I was happy when I saw them and they were excited and jumped on me, welcoming me home. They drive me crazy, but I do love them.

I’m continuing to work Overland Park regional Medical Center nursery and enjoying the work. I do miss outpatient pediatrics. I’m not sure retiring from my clinic was the right thing to do in retrospect. At the time, it was the right thing to do.

I miss you all and wish you the best!

I am here for you if you need me.

Lori Ann Golon MD

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas, family and friends,

My husband and I have been very busy today. We served Christmas meals at Trinity Lutheran Church this morning from eight until two. I don’t know how many meals we served, but my feet hurt from standing. I don’t wanna see turkey or ham for a while.

I’m spending time with my family, daughter and son-in-law, three grandkids and my son-in-law’s brother and his girlfriend.

I bought my grandkids world of fun season passes and wanted to have something for them to open besides just one gift. So I wrapped the season passes in boxes that nests inside each each other. They have eight boxes to open they enjoyed it.

I bought my usual Christmas cookies from the Mack ladies. The nurse is at the hospital love them and we’re having them for dessert with our Christmas dinner.

I lucked out this year. My daughter is making Christmas tacos and I didn’t have to do anything. I’m very lucky. She’s a good cook and a wonderful daughter.

I’m sending pictures either attached to this or right afterwards. I’m still learning how to do this with Facebook.

I wish you all a very merry Christmas and a happy new year! I miss you all terribly.

Lori Ann Golon, MD

12/13/2025

Good afternoon, family, and friends,

It’s been a while since I posted anything and not much has happened. I now have Medicare insurance and boy getting on that was quite the ordeal. I have to say all the people working at Medicare and Social Security have all been very nice. If anyone needs help with this, there is a woman at council on aging at the old Cushing Hospital building named Jessica Pondtbraint (spelling?) Her number is 684-0777. She is a lot of help. I can’t believe I’m old enough to go to council on aging. What happened? Where did the time go?

I need some help. Anyone that has any connection to the Lansing police department I need you. Approximately three weeks ago I was leaving the Lansing post office and dropped my keys unknowingly. They were picked up by a gentleman and he took them to the police department. He stopped by the Lansing post office December 6 and let the ladies there know that he found the keys and took them to the police department. He described the keys to the ladies at the post office and they matched my keys. I had talked to them previously asking if I had left them there. So when I went to the Lansing police department telling them my story, they don’t have my keys. They have no recollection of anyone bringing keys in the last 2 to 3 weeks. Most of the keys can be replaced however, there was a skeleton key from a room from the Belgian Bible institute where I went to summer school the year 1978. It has a lot of meaning to me. I would love to have it back. The ring also has a post office box key, two keys to locks on our storage, and two door keys. There’s a Dillons, Price Chopper and henhouse card on there. If anyone can help me, it would make my year I would be forever in debt to you.

So we have our Christmas lights up on our RV and I have a small Christmas tree inside. No, we don’t have our skirting up yet. Amazon is taking their sweet time delivering it. Boy am I learning a lot about RVs. Some days I think I’m just nuts. My husband and I look at each other and just laugh.

I’ve made lots of cookies with my grandkids and tomorrow. I’m doing gingerbread houses with them. I’ll send pictures in my next post.

I miss you all. I want to hear from you ! I have talked to nurse Kathy a couple of times, but I have to beg her to call me. If anybody sees her, please remind her to call me.

So my small dog Teddy has been staying at Candice’s house when I need help having things done in the RV or needing to be away for a while. She recently took on our golden retriever ginger. We had taken Ginger to the Petsmart hotel and it’s questionable whether they gave her someone else’s medicine or not. All I know is she had very bad diarrhea and was sleepy. So now Candice has this 82 pound dog as well as Teddy.  when I picked Teddy and Ginger up during the week, I couldn’t get Ginger to get into the car. Candice, this tiny woman picked ginger up around her waist and lift her into the car. It was amazing. She might be small, but she’s a mighty person. I’m still amazed. My husband and I both can’t do it. We are very grateful to Candice.

I wish you all happiness and joy in the pre-Christmas season. It can be very stressful, but as I tell myself, take it one step at a time.

I am here if you need me,

Always for the children,

Lori Ann Golon, MD.

11/27/2025

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving, family and friends,

Been busy working in the nursery and doing things with my grandkids. I’m attaching some pictures of making gingerbread cookies with them. We had a great time. Today grandpa is taking a snooze and this is what happens when you’re supposed to be awake playing with your granddaughter. Picture attached.

I wish you all a very happy Thanksgiving and I miss you all very much. It’s been fun seeing some of you in the nursery for deliveries.

We have put Christmas lights up or should I say my husband has put Christmas lights up on our RV and we’re getting ready to skirt her whenever the skirt material comes in. I’ll send a picture when we get it done.

I miss you all, all of my love.

Always for the children,

Lori Ann Golon, MD

Pictures, attached hopefully

11/10/2025

Good afternoon, families and friends,

I don’t really have much to say, nothing life-changing.

I spent Halloween at Overland Park regional Medical Center nursery, taking care of babies. The nurses dressed up as Dalmatians and I dressed up as Cruella. There unit manager also dressed up as Cruella. She had a lot of extra things because she doesn’t see patients. I’m sending a picture at the bottom of the post. Obviously I’m on the right and she’s on the left.

We didn’t have any Halloween trick-or-treaters. I sent our Halloween trick-or-treat candy to work with my diabetic husband. He was supposed to share it. I HAD A REESE‘S TAKE FIVE CANDY BAR AT THE HOSPITAL. IT WAS FANTASTIC. I’VE NEVER HAD ONE BEFORE. I CAN SEE EATING A WHOLE BAG OF THOSE.

Last weekend I went to Branson with my daughter at her family and her brother-in-law Cyrus. Cyrus Jeff, and I took the grandkids to a cat café. I’ve never been to one of these. The coffee was delicious. So any of you that really know me knows that I don’t like cats. They make my eyes water and my nose run. Everything starts itching. This was definitely a one time deal. The grandkids loved it so I guess a one time deal is worth it. Never again.

So Teddy stayed at Candice‘s house for the weekend and had a great time. Ginger went to Petsmart hotel and I guess had a good time. It was nice not having to worry about Teddy while gone.

So when we woke up this morning, it was freezing. Our water hose was frozen. I bought a new heated water hose just for this purpose. Figured out you have to put it on the right way and make sure the electricity is turned on. Thank goodness the pipes in our RV didn’t freeze. I spent time and hooked it up the right way and it’s really nice and warm. I am learning so much. Anyone with tips on living in an RV please send them to me.

We bought a smart lock for our RV and it just won’t work. The RV is leveled, but the k**b will not turn when you command it with your phone. It tries to turn, but it just won’t. Any ideas?

I started reading the housemaid series by Frieda McFadden . I’m trying to find the housemaid‘s wedding. This is a really good series. We listen to the teacher by the same author on our way to Branson and it was really really good. I’m also reading Lee child Jack reacher series. He’s fantastic.

Sorry this is so boring. Just wanna keep in touch.

Lori Ann Golon MD

Two of the pictures are things I wanna make for my grandkids.

10/24/2025

Good evening families and friends,
Not much is new. I truly lead a boring life. Last Sunday October 19th, I turned 65. The Chiefs played a spectacular game for me ( I can always dream). I took cookies to the nurses in the nursery and labor and delivery at Overland Park Hospital. They are truly very kind to me and I enjoy working with them part time. I spent the evening with my daughter and hef family. We went to Jose Peppers for dinner. My husband surprised me with a beautiful emerald necklace! You all know green is my color and chocolate is my cup of tea!
My neck continues to feel good. What a difference not having pain makes in my life.
A week and a half ago, my husband driving his new 2025 Denali made a turn and damaged the backside, $11,000.00 in damages. I haven’t screamed or really talked to him about it except told him to report to insurance and get FIXED!! Guess who is driving the Denali once repaired? Not my husband. I really don’t want him driving my beautiful green Tundra but he has to drive something to work. I’m proud of myself for not inflicting pain with this mishap…..
I have 2 dogs, a golden retriever and a Bichon friese. The golden retriever is a good dog. I have to vacuum her several times a week and shower her with anti shedding shampoo and cream rinse. She weighs approximately 65 pounds. Our RV shower is considered big for an RV but it is tight with her and I wrestling to get her shampooed and cream rinsed. It’s a work out. Our bichon friese is neurotic. He had anxiety spells and doesn’t do well in unfamiliar settings. My family and I are taking a trip this January. He has to go to the pet hotel. It has not worked well in the past. I tell you this because I have asked nurse Cathy to keep him while we are gone. She has not responded. If you see her please put the good word in for our Teddy and talk her into watching him . Ginger the retriever loves the pet hotel.
Working at Trinity House this Saturday sorting food and putting it away. My church is having a food drive at Dillons Saturday morning till noon. Trinity House is food/ clothing center set up by Trinity Lutheran church.
Saturday afternoon going to schaakes pumpkin patch just outside of Lawrence with my daughter and her family. As I have told my grandsons and granddaughter, you can never have too many pumpkins.
I love the Fall with the beautiful trees and bushes. Growing up in California, we had no seasons. Each year I am amazed at the beauty. I use to like the snow but I’m over that already.
Below you’ll see my pups.
I miss you all and really enjoy the emails and seeing you in the community!
Always for the children,
Lori Ann Golon, MD
PS don’t forget to talk Cathy into watching Teddy!!!!

10/10/2025

Good afternoon, family and friends,

Another week is down, boy time seems to be flying. No mishaps or funny things from grandson this week.

My Toyota tundra had its engine recalled so I now have a brand new engine compliments of Toyota. The Toyota has just a little over 80,000 miles on it and the new engine has 4 miles on it. I never knew how much an engine cost just under $14,000. I saw that because I had to sign a form saying that I didn’t pay for it and that Toyota was paying for that. they gave me a four runner to drive for three days while they were replacing it. How do people drive a car without cameras in the front that show that you’re between the yellow lines when parking. Also no bun warmers really? I guess I’m just spoiled.

I finally had my spinal epidural with the pain clinic at KU. This was Wednesday. Within 24 hours immediate pain relief. Within 48 hours almost no pain unless I twist my head too far one way or I pick up something heavy. What a relief. The first night I slept six hours straight. I have not done that in the past 5 to 6 years. The doctor I saw was doctor Govindan.  If you have pain and physical therapy isn’t helping, this is the guy to see. I can’t recommend him strong enough. Everyone at KU was fantastic. I usually go to the Indian Creek KU Center at 435 and Nall.

 My husband found this delicious tortellini soup recipe. I was skeptical, but it was delicious. I’m including the recipe below. I put double the tortellini in. I added some garlic powder, pepper, and low salt. We also had it with hot bread.

I think I’m pretty boring. But I’m adjusting to a quieter life. I enjoy hearing from you by email, text and at Walmart.
I miss you all and wish you the best,

Always for the children,

Lori Ann Golon MD

10/01/2025

Good morning, families and friends,

I haven’t forgotten you guys. I just don’t have anything to report. I’ve enjoyed seeing some of you out in the community and talking with you. I miss that so much.

As most of you know, I’m seeing newborn at Overland Park regional Medical Center two weeks out of the month. This is a very part-time job. I enjoy working with the nurses and talking with the families there.

Yesterday I met a very nice doctor named Dr. Slattery. She’s probably 30 years younger than me, but reminds me of myself so much when I was young. She works for Heartland pediatrics  at the Legends. So many of you have asked me for recommendations of a pediatrician. Of course I’d like you to stay at Leavenworth, but if things just don’t work out there, I would try Dr. Slattery. As always, if you have problems getting an appointment, let me know and I’ll talk with her.

I did learn one interesting fact, from my seven-year-old grandson this past couple of weeks at an indoor soccer practice . Grandma‘s have nuts. He was playing soccer indoors and some grandma was in the indoor field. Why who knows. You won’t catch me inside the field. Too dangerous. Anyway my grandson kicked the ball and it hit the grandma in the nuts. He told me that he apologized to her for hitting her in the nuts. After choking and almost aspirating my saliva from his comments, I promptly texted my daughter to educate him. He’s only seven, but maybe he needs part one of the birds and bees talk.

I hope you’re all healthy and school is going well. My husband and I are trying to figure out what to do about Halloween. I’ll keep you posted.

I’m here if you wanna talk and know that I miss you dearly .

Always for the children,

Lori Ann Golon MD

09/16/2025

Sorry, I can’t get the whole thing on one picture…

09/16/2025