Coming Home—Part 1

[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Living Vigorously. The entire series begins in Childhood.] This…seems to have forced our hand—we must either buy this house or start looking for a new one. Friday, November 14, 2003 Change of Circumstance “Goodbye, Dennis,” Lorna says, waving her hand. Dennis, dressed in a (more…)

Living Vigorously

[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Moving Ahead. The entire series begins in Childhood.] Since I have joined Lorna in the regular pioneer service, we have found a happiness and togetherness we never have experienced before. Saturday, November 23, 2002 Perseverance Lorna carefully unwraps her bagel. The butter oozes from (more…)

Moving Ahead

Margaret, Lorna, and Silvio. [This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Attack! The entire series begins in Childhood.] No matter what it takes, we will try to stay on the pioneer list and continue as partners. Wednesday, December 19, 2001 Turning Wheels I stop at the traffic light and the engine (more…)

Recreation Day

I can tell that Lorna is nearly bursting to tell me something. So now I ask the question, one that elicits an honest critique. Discovery “‘Some wives complain that their husbands spend very little time conversing with them…. But a married couple need to reserve time for each other. Otherwise, (more…)

Realizing the Dream

[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from New Beginnings. The entire series begins in Childhood.] Tomorrow will be the dawn of a new era. Tomorrow our relationship will change in a very meaningful way. Tomorrow we will finally realize a dream. Friday, April 28, 2000, 10:43 a.m. New Routine I take (more…)

New Beginnings

[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Celebrations. The entire series begins in Childhood.] “I can start building up to pioneering. This is our dream coming true!” Saturday, August 28, 1999 Shower Surprise The sheer curtain raises gently from the warm late summer breeze wafting into the room from outside. All (more…)

Celebrations

[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Staying the Course. The entire series begins in Childhood.] Lorna—and her sisters—continue working hard and giving direction not just out of a sense of duty to keep a tradition, but out of a real love. Friday, November 13, 1998 Party Preparations “Jay, please put (more…)