Category: Events

Posts about certain events including the background circumstances and their meaning in Lorna’s life.

Looking Forward—Part 1

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[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Return Journey. The entire series begins in Childhood.] “Are you scared?” she asked. “Are you afraid the ship will sink?” Sunday, January 1, 2012 Coming Home Dodging and weaving around others, I shuffle my way through the bustling crowd. I finally locate a suitable (more…)

Return Journey

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[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Our 25th Anniversary Party. The entire series begins in Childhood.] For Lorna it will be a bit of a challenge. How will she cope with the inevitable memories that seeing those familiar places will evoke? Monday, February 7, 2011 4:50 p.m. Tropical Respite I (more…)

Our 25th Anniversary Party

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[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Preparations—Part 2. The entire series begins in Childhood.] There are a few occasions in our life together that stand out above all others. We have just added a new one. Friday, October 1, 2010 10:48 p.m. Prologue “Goodnight, Dad. Goodnight, Aunty,” I say softly (more…)

Preparations—Part 2

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[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Preparations—Part 1. The entire series begins in Childhood.] This has been an amazing turnaround. A few months ago Lorna could not bring herself to contemplate planning an anniversary party. Friday, March 13, 2010, 5:40 p.m. Laying the Groundwork The event sales manager scans a (more…)

Preparations—Part 1

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[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Coping—Part 2. The entire series begins in Childhood.] “To plan a party like that without Mum, well—. I don’t know if I can handle that.” Sunday, October 11, 2009 Competition I take two rapid steps forward. Then, in an underhand motion, I swing and (more…)

Coping—Part 2

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[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Coping—Part 1. The entire series begins in Childhood.] Through all of her sadness Jehovah has seen fit to provide Lorna with just enough comfort and encouragement to keep on fighting. Thursday, May 21, 2009, 9:35 p.m. Hopeful Signs “Come in. Please sit down,” Alex says (more…)

Coping—Part 1

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[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Darkness. The entire series begins in Childhood.] I am still in awe of her ability to put others’ feelings ahead of her own, even when her whole world is collapsing. [**Sad Content Alert—Mention of sad elements included** This blog is designed to be uplifting (more…)

Darkness

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[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Sunset. The entire series begins in Childhood.] Just days ago we were all enjoying the festivities. Now everything is completely turned upside down—with no end in sight. [**Sad Content Alert—Extensive mention of sad elements included** This blog is designed to be uplifting and positive. But on (more…)

Sunset

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[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from The Golden Age—Part 2. The entire series begins in Childhood.] This trip has capped off a most remarkable year, the highlight of our Golden Age. Sunday, October 12, 2008, 8:25 p.m. Preparations “OK, so this one, right?” I ask, nodding toward the screen. Lorna, (more…)