Events – Page 7 – For the Love of Lorna

Settling In

Posted on August 29, 2015 | by Jay | 3 Comments

[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Moving to New Jersey—Part 2. The entire series begins in Childhood.] This is what we came here for. We are finally tasting the life we have been striving for these past many months—working together in the ministry. Sunday, March 22, 1992 Assembly Hall How (more…)

Going-Away Party

Posted on August 23, 2015 | by Jay | 2 Comments

Just two weeks before we would move to New Jersey, our dearest friends held a party in our honor. Lorna and I made the big decision that I would change jobs in order to spend more time in the ministry. That new job, flying as a cargo pilot at night, led us (more…)

Book Study Number One

Posted on August 20, 2015 | by Jay | 4 Comments

The Group in 1993 Shortly after we attended our first Book Study here we both felt something was missing. “We need to do something to liven up this group,” Lorna said. Comparing Groups “OK, everybody, the goodies are ready!” Lorna says as she motions toward the rear of the auditorium. (more…)

Service Day

Posted on August 18, 2015 | by Jay | 1 Comment

Makeup done and a couple of quick sprays of perfume and I’m ready. (A typical day in Lorna’s ministry, told from her viewpoint.) Morning What’s that sound? The alarm already? Let me get up now, I think to myself. I slip out of bed carefully and turn off the alarm (more…)

Moving to New Jersey—Part 2

Posted on August 14, 2015 | by Jay | 3 Comments

[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Moving to New Jersey—Part 1. The entire series begins in Childhood.] We stand staring for a few minutes, arms around each other, remembering. Saturday, February 15, 1992 Closing the Door The dawn breaks with a gray overcast. Lorna and I are up early. We (more…)

Moving to New Jersey—Part 1

Posted on August 10, 2015 | by Jay | 3 Comments

The Garfield Kingdom Hall in Wood-Ridge, New Jersey [This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Goodbye, Columbus—Part 2. The entire series begins in Childhood.] “Don’t worry, Lorn,” I said to her. “We won’t be here for very long. It should only be a few months before we can bid back to (more…)

Decorating Kingsland Avenue

Posted on July 30, 2015 | by Jay | 5 Comments

Time is running out. We really hoped to find a place to live this week. Otherwise, I will have to continue the search alone next week when I come back here to work. Decision Time “Hello, I’m Dennis. And this is my wife, Sandy.” He gives me a firm handshake (more…)

Goodbye, Columbus—Part 2

Posted on July 28, 2015 | by Jay | 4 Comments

[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Goodbye, Columbus—Part 1. The entire series begins in Childhood.] We are on the cusp, the brink of a major change. The future is potentially as bright as it is unclear. Saturday, August 31, 1991 On the Cusp Today marks six years. Six wonderful, joy-filled (more…)

Goodbye, Columbus—Part 1

Posted on July 23, 2015 | by Jay | 4 Comments

[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Winds of Change. The entire series begins in Childhood.] Together Lorna and I have agreed to pursue a potentially life-changing plan. Our goal—increasing my share in the ministry. Wednesday, September 5, 1990 Inception The rain which has been falling off and on all day (more…)

Back to Bethel

Posted on July 20, 2015 | by Jay | 5 Comments

We continue looking at the soggy, dirty scene outside our window. New Jersey, I ponder. I would never want to live here! Monday, May 6, 1991 Day 1 The bus (coach) slogs its way through the rain in bumper-to-bumper traffic. Outside our window Lorna and I survey the landscape. Dilapidated buildings. Junk (more…)