Category: Timeline

Events in the historical narrative of Lorna’s life and influence on others.

Drawing Closer

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[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Florida Fun. The entire series begins in Childhood.] This unexpected change of circumstance happened just a week ago. Friday, December 20, 1996 Working Together The elevator door opens. Lorna and I step off into the small vestibule and then pass through two sets of (more…)

Florida Fun

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[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Family Connections. The entire series begins in Childhood.] Calm down, Lorna! she tells herself. But the thought of the creature on her arm and the water surrounding her are both feeding into her worst fears. Struggle The burning sensation in Lorna’s left arm continues (more…)

Family Connections

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[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from A Door Opens. The entire series begins in Childhood.] For Lorna and me this is like a journey back in time, back to the magical place where it all began for us. Sunday, October 13, 1996 Tapestry Crimson, scarlet, burgundy. Gold, yellow, amber. Peach, (more…)

A Door Opens

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[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from England—with Friends. The entire series begins in Childhood.] “Yes, but do you want to pioneer?” Lorna asked. “I mean, do you have the desire to pioneer?” Monday, January 8, 1996 The Door Opens The tea kettle is making its usual hissing and bubbling sounds portending that (more…)

England—with Friends

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[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Fun with Family. The entire series begins in Childhood.] The exciting idea didn’t die. We all agreed to set November as our target. Sunday, November 5, 1995 A Dream Becomes Reality The PA system crackles to life. “Ladies and Gentlemen, please fasten your seat (more…)

Fun with Family

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[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Our 10th Anniversary. The entire series begins in Childhood.] For the first time in her married life she will have a close relative living near her right here in America. Monday, October 9, 1995 The New Center “Caroline!” Lorna says sharply but with a (more…)

Our 10th Anniversary

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[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

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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

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[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…)

Blessings

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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…)