Events – Page 12 – For the Love of Lorna

America, At Last!

Posted on April 16, 2015 | by Jay | 6 Comments

[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Engagement. The entire series begins in Childhood.] Sunday, March 3, 1985 Awakening The throaty roar interrupts Lorna’s early morning dream. As her mind slowly rouses itself back to consciousness the details began to coalesce. I’m in bed. But I’m not in my (more…)

Doing God’s Will With Zeal

Posted on April 15, 2015 | by Jay | 6 Comments

Lorna picked up the telephone after several rings. “Hello? Oh hi, Charlie, how are you? We’re fine… Yes, he’s here. Let me get him for you.” Lorna set down the phone and beckoned to me. “Jay, it’s for you. It’s Charlie.” Charlie is a fellow elder in our congregation, the (more…)

Colonial Williamsburg

Posted on April 12, 2015 | by Jay | 3 Comments

Lorna with the Court Official Making Plans Lorna looks a little perplexed. Her left arm is folded across her stomach and her right elbow is resting on it. Her right hand is holding her chin, her index finger gently tapping her upper lip. Her eyes are not on me but (more…)

Engagement

Posted on April 10, 2015 | by Jay | 1 Comment

Leicester Square, London [This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Back to England. The entire series begins in Childhood.] Friday, February 15, 1985 Convergence Lorna rubs her hands near the wood stove at the center of the room. It’s so cold in here, she thinks to herself. But tomorrow (more…)

Blizzard!

Posted on April 7, 2015 | by Jay | 4 Comments

On Monday, January 8, 1996 the northeast United States endured one of the biggest blizzards in years. Businesses were closed, traffic was shut down, and everything came to a standstill. We were fortunate not to lose our electrical power during the storm. Instead we enjoyed one of Lorna’s favorite scenarios, (more…)

Back to England

Posted on April 4, 2015 | by Jay | 6 Comments

[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from England, At Last!—Part 2. The entire series begins in Childhood.] The Long Wait Begins “Yes, that’s right. One dozen red roses.” The voice on the other end of the phone repeats the order. “The address is in England, are you ready?” The (more…)

Good Friends—Paula

Posted on April 1, 2015 | by Jay | 7 Comments

[This post is part of a series profiling some of Lorna’s dearest friends and what they each mean to her.] Introduction Arlene and Lorna, with me in between “I went out in service with Arlene today,” Lorna told me one evening not quite a year after we were married. Arlene (more…)

A Letter From Reem

Posted on March 27, 2015 | by Jay | 3 Comments

Reem and Lorna Fifteen or more years ago while working at the Assembly Hall Lorna met a young sister volunteering there. Her name is Reem. Reem has a diminutive build. But what she may seem to lack in size she more than makes up for in personality—she is fiery, fun, and (more…)

Anniversary Gifts

Posted on March 26, 2015 | by Jay | 7 Comments

[Note: This is the first post to include a video. All such posts will be included in a new category, “Videos.”] August 30, 1995 It was the evening before our actual anniversary date. I asked Lorna to take a seat on the couch. “Congratulations, Baby. It’s our tenth anniversary this year. (more…)

England, At Last!—Part 2

Posted on March 22, 2015 | by Jay | 8 Comments

The Tower of London [This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from England, At Last!—Part 1. The entire series begins in Childhood.] Wednesday, August 1, 1984 Gut Check How wonderful it is to wake up every morning on cloud nine. Ever since that night last week at the skating rink each (more…)