For the Love of Lorna – Page 11 – To remember and celebrate the life of Lorna Elizabeth Chosy

Good Friends—Dorcas

Posted on November 1, 2015 | by Jay | 9 Comments

[This post is part of a series profiling some of Lorna’s dearest friends and what they each mean to her.] All of the family seem at least somewhat happy and excited to be here. All except Dorcas. July 1995 A New Project Dorcas, Michael, Alex, and Becky They are finally here. (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…)

Approval

Posted on October 21, 2015 | by Jay | 3 Comments

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…)

Lorna’s Music—Part 10

Posted on October 19, 2015 | by Jay | 1 Comment

[This post is part of a series which examines some of Lorna’s favorite songs and what they mean to her and to us. You can find all of these posts by viewing the Music Category.] A few minutes later, by total coincidence, the very song she was humming/singing earlier begins playing. (more…)

Growing Roots

Posted on October 14, 2015 | by Jay | 2 Comments

[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…)

The Garfield Pioneers

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

Lorna has been a regular pioneer the entire time I have known her. Pioneer. The word evokes the idea of someone who leads the way, blazes a trail, is first to accomplish a task. Many years ago our organization aptly adopted this term and applied it to a special group of (more…)

Superstorm

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

March 14, 1993 – LaTaiva Escho shovels a path from his home along East Raynor Street in Syracuse. A storm dumped some 40 inches of snow on the area. Nicholas Lisi / The Post-Standard The look of amazement slowly gives way to another look. “Let’s go out in it!” she (more…)

Bear Mountain

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

Bear Mountain State Park, New York “Jay, it’s so beautiful,” Lorna comments. “Just look at what Jehovah has created!” Sunday October 25, 1998 The Plan Outside the window a slight breeze rustles the autumn leaves. With each puff of wind more of the multi-hued foliage flutters to the ground. They sky is (more…)

Blackout!

Posted on September 26, 2015 | by Jay | 5 Comments

Still no sign of Lorna yet. I am trying to keep my worry in check. Thursday, August 14, 2003, 4:10 p.m. Discovery The installation process is still a bit finicky. A couple of hours ago I came home from a day in field service and now I am working on (more…)

Blessings

Posted on September 17, 2015 | by Jay | 2 Comments

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…)