Videos – Page 2 – For the Love of Lorna

Family Connections

Posted on December 16, 2015 | by Jay | 1 Comment

[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

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

[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

Posted on November 15, 2015 | by Jay | 4 Comments

[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

Posted on November 5, 2015 | by Jay | 3 Comments

[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

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…)

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…)

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…)

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…)

Bridesmaid

Posted on June 27, 2015 | by Jay | 1 Comment

This is the first time she will serve as a bridesmaid here in America. Little do we know, it will certainly not be the last. Wednesday, November 22, 1989 “Jay, I need to stop at Jo-Ann Fabrics to pick out material for our bridesmaid dresses. Ethel is going to make them (more…)

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…)