The Golden Age—Part 2

[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from The Golden Age—Part 1. The entire series begins in Childhood.] This current time period has to be the highest point in our life…Truly our Golden Age. Tuesday, February 26, 2008 Reunions Click, click…click. The occasional clacking of my computer mouse and of the low (more…)

The Golden Age—Part 1

[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from A New Era—Part 2. The entire series begins in Childhood.] We are now in a new congregation surrounded by new friends and we are busier and more challenged than ever in our lives. And we love it. Thursday, September 6, 2007 Halifax “This is fascinating!” I (more…)

A New Era—Part 2

[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from A New Era—Part 1. The entire series begins in Childhood.] “It may be challenging to cope with. But isn’t that what we want, a challenge?” Friday, June 1, 2007 11:15 a.m. A New Assignment Lorna and Caroline chat away in the living room. They (more…)

A New Era—Part 1

HPIM0054.JPG [This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from A New Companion. The entire series begins in Childhood.] “Seriously, Boo, I feel like we are stuck in a rut…Could we see what we can do?” Friday, October 20, 2006 8:10 p.m. Ready to Grow I take another sip of coffee while Lorna continues scanning (more…)

A New Companion

[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Reaching the Pinnacle—Part 2. The entire series begins in Childhood.] The incident is past and calm has been restored. But now we have with us a new companion, a constant and unwelcome one. Monday, September 19, 2005 Exploration Emerging from the hotel we step (more…)

Reaching the Pinnacle—Part 2

Reem, Lorna, and Noor in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. [This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Reaching the Pinnacle—Part 1. The entire series begins in Childhood.] “Look what Jehovah has done for us!” I exclaim. “Yes, it’s wonderful, Boo,” she says in a placid tone. “But I already (more…)

Reaching the Pinnacle—Part 1

[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Coming Home—Part 2. The entire series begins in Childhood.] I am stunned. I knew she would be happy to hear this news but I had no idea the effect it would have on her. Wednesday, September 29, 2004 7:49 p.m. Preparation Complete. After seven (more…)