Events – Page 6 – For the Love of Lorna

Good Friends—Dorcas

Posted on November 1, 2015 | by Jay | 9 Comments

[This post is part of a series profiling some of Lorna’s dearest friends and what they each mean to her.] All of the family seem at least somewhat happy and excited to be here. All except Dorcas. July 1995 A New Project Dorcas, Michael, Alex, and Becky They are finally here. (more…)

Our 10th Anniversary

Posted on October 23, 2015 | by Jay | 6 Comments

[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Approval. The entire series begins in Childhood.] Ten years. It all went by so quickly. Memories of the past, Lorna’s and my past together, rush in. Wednesday August 30, 1995, 3:30 p.m. Awakening I remove the pillow, the one I had placed over my (more…)

Approval

Posted on October 21, 2015 | by Jay | 3 Comments

Binghamton Restaurant, Edgewater, NJ [This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Growing Roots. The entire series begins in Childhood.] The day Lorna has been long awaiting has come. “Jay, please don’t be late. I want Mum and Dad to meet everybody.” Friday, November 11, 1994 Celebration “This way, sir,” the waiter (more…)

Growing Roots

Posted on October 14, 2015 | by Jay | 2 Comments

[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Blessings. The entire series begins in Childhood.] A short ride on the Metro subway system dropped us into the heart of DC, the National Mall. Monday October 11, 1993 Ferry Flight Today has been a beautiful one in many ways. The weather has been (more…)

Superstorm

Posted on October 6, 2015 | by Jay | 3 Comments

March 14, 1993 – LaTaiva Escho shovels a path from his home along East Raynor Street in Syracuse. A storm dumped some 40 inches of snow on the area. Nicholas Lisi / The Post-Standard The look of amazement slowly gives way to another look. “Let’s go out in it!” she (more…)

Bear Mountain

Posted on October 3, 2015 | by Jay | 2 Comments

Bear Mountain State Park, New York “Jay, it’s so beautiful,” Lorna comments. “Just look at what Jehovah has created!” Sunday October 25, 1998 The Plan Outside the window a slight breeze rustles the autumn leaves. With each puff of wind more of the multi-hued foliage flutters to the ground. They sky is (more…)

Blackout!

Posted on September 26, 2015 | by Jay | 5 Comments

Still no sign of Lorna yet. I am trying to keep my worry in check. Thursday, August 14, 2003, 4:10 p.m. Discovery The installation process is still a bit finicky. A couple of hours ago I came home from a day in field service and now I am working on (more…)

Blessings

Posted on September 17, 2015 | by Jay | 2 Comments

Lorna helping Maria enjoy some doughnut delights. [This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Settling In. The entire series begins in Childhood.] For all of the blessings we have enjoyed since moving to New Jersey we also have had to deal with some economic adversity—we have to economize. Saturday October 24, (more…)

Lorna and Children

Posted on September 10, 2015 | by Jay | 5 Comments

Elijah ventures to speak. In an almost worshipful tone he asks, “Are you a queen?” Cousins The children are agape at the beautiful woman who has just entered the room. “Hello!” she says in a sing-song tone. “My name is Lorna.” When her lilting British accent reaches their ears they (more…)

Seldom Worked Territory—State College, Pennsylvania

Posted on September 3, 2015 | by Jay | 3 Comments

We discovered a quaint, old-fashioned gas station that had been converted to a hip, modern coffee shop. Needless to say we all fell in love with this place. Tuesday, August 2, 2011 Trapped! I look at Lorna and she looks back with that I-don’t-have-a-clue-either expression. The aroma of the McDonald’s hamburger (more…)