Category: Timeline

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

Moving to New Jersey—Part 2

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[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

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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…)

Goodbye, Columbus—Part 2

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[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

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[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…)

Winds of Change

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[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Walking Wales. The entire series begins in Childhood.] I look at the clock. It reads 2:37 a.m. My mind is turning rapidly. The change of circumstance I am contemplating is both profound and far-reaching. Threshold The room is dark. I can just faintly hear (more…)

Walking Wales

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Conway Castle [This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Saint Lucia The entire series begins in Childhood.] I have never heard of a “holiday camp.” I am told we will be staying at a “chalet” there. It is not at all what I envisioned. Friday, December 30, 1988 Plan Proposal Lorna (more…)

Saint Lucia

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Gros Piton [This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Hello, Hilliard! The entire series begins in Childhood.] St. Lucia. Even the name sounds exotic. What will it be like there? Sunday, October 9, 1988 Traveling St. Lucia. Even the name sounds exotic. What will it be like there? I wonder. I (more…)

Hello, Hilliard!

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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…)

Aloha, Hawaii!

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[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…)