Events – Page 9 – For the Love of Lorna

Speaking Before Thousands

Posted on June 11, 2015 | by Jay | 3 Comments

Lorna is sitting at the dining room table looking down at some papers and mumbling to herself. Surprise Wandering from the bedroom I yawn and rub the sleep from my eyes. Lorna is sitting at the dining room table looking down at some papers and mumbling to herself. She doesn’t (more…)

Hello, Hilliard!

Posted on June 9, 2015 | by Jay | 3 Comments

Brown Road Kingdom Hall sign [This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Bonnie Scotland. The entire series begins in Childhood.] “The circuit overseer phoned. He said he doesn’t want to put any pressure on you. But he needs to have your answer by tomorrow.” Shock Memorial night, Friday, April 1, (more…)

The Case of the Mysterious Music

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

“I keep hearing music, Jay.” Lorna has a very puzzled look on her face. I pause to listen. But to my ears no music is audible. In fact, there is not an unusual sound of any kind. It is early October 1985. I have arrived home from work a few (more…)

The Detective

Posted on June 4, 2015 | by Jay | 2 Comments

I emerge from the bedroom now fully changed out of my work uniform and into regular “at home” clothes, jeans and a pullover shirt. I head to the kitchen to help Lorna who has already begun preparing dinner. We arrived home a few minutes ago from the airport. I have (more…)

Aloha, Hawaii!

Posted on June 2, 2015 | by Jay | 4 Comments

[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Realizing the Dream. The entire series begins in Childhood.] Our 15th wedding anniversary is fast approaching. I want to do something very special for this landmark anniversary. It is July of 2000. “Lorn, I have a surprise for you,” I say with a gleeful smile. (more…)

Bonnie Scotland

Posted on May 30, 2015 | by Jay | 4 Comments

[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from New York, New York. The entire series begins in Childhood.] The road stretches far ahead winding its way through the wooded hills all the way to the horizon. Thursday, July 16, 1987 Traveling The road stretches far ahead winding its way through the (more…)

Cindy’s Wedding

Posted on May 29, 2015 | by Jay | 1 Comment

“Jay, how much longer do we have to go?” Lorna is beginning to get a little restless. “Just about two hours left,” I respond. We are just passing Richmond, Virginia. This morning we were working in field service with the group in our Seldom Worked Territory assignment in the Boston (more…)

Family Portrait

Posted on May 27, 2015 | by Jay | 3 Comments

“Jay, we should have our pictures taken.” Lorna and I are enjoying our dinner. It is November 1988. “You know, proper ones at the photographers.” “I thought we just did that,” I mention, trying to remember just when it was. “That was ages ago. I think we should have some (more…)

Seldom Worked Territory—Frederick, Maryland

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

Lorna, Cathy, and Marcia in Thurmont, Maryland “Ready!” Lorna says in response to my question about her eagerness to go. I can’t wait to leave this place, she thinks. She picks up her handbag while I grab the suitcases. We slip out the side door and deposit them in the (more…)

New York, New York

Posted on May 22, 2015 | by Jay | 2 Comments

[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Homesick. The entire series begins in Childhood.] I can’t wait to see Mum! she thinks to herself. She will come home with me. She will finally see my home! Saturday, August 16, 1986 Hello, Harlem Any moment now. Lorna is clearly excited. She (more…)