IN: Pardon that horrid subject line ... but seriously ... Lori turned 21 , I officially can go with my favorite drinking buddy into public ... and drink .... legally . Yay ! We had 2 nights of birthday fun ... starting with some lunches at Johnny B. Goodes .
Why is the narrator taking Lori out ?

OUT: It is her birthday .

IN: it 's an irony how we judge others at times before even taking a good look at ourselves . we are always criticising , always commenting claiming it 's our honest opinions but then again , have we put ourselves & see from their point of views ?
What is one way that the speaker could be described , based on what they 've described here ?

OUT: They are self reflective and have a keen insight into the human condition

IN: They knew that learning good values was as important as any other kind of education . My mother especially encouraged us to pray to overcome troubles . I was always very sick when I was a child ; most of my memories of my childhood include a big deal of me being in the hospital . I remember when my mom would hold me really tight and pray so hard while giving me comfort .
What may be the reason for the prayer ?

OUT:
I had cancer .