For the Love of Lorna – Page 5 – To remember and celebrate the life of Lorna Elizabeth Chosy

Book Progress Update III

Posted on June 30, 2017 | by Jay | 2 Comments

The book is now a reality. This week I reached a milestone. After nine months of editing, writing, and re-editing, the entire manuscript and page layout of the book, For the Love of Lorna, is now complete. The text contains 419 pages dedicated to telling the story of Lorna’s life (more…)

Book Progress Update II

Posted on April 16, 2017 | by Jay | 2 Comments

You may have noticed that I haven’t posted recently. Yes, I have more to post about our wonderful Lorna. But now that her life story is complete in the Timeline series of posts, I have been concentrating my time on composing the book. (For details on the book’s format and (more…)

“Stay Faithful!”

Posted on February 26, 2017 | by Jay | 3 Comments

[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Looking Forward—Part 3. The entire series begins in Childhood.] “Jay, you really don’t know how strong your faith is until you meet a test like that.” [**Sad Content Alert—Discussion of sad elements included** This blog is designed to be uplifting and positive. But on (more…)

Looking Forward—Part 3

Posted on January 30, 2017 | by Jay | 1 Comment

A portion of the Unassigned Territory group: Rob, Michelle, Dave, me, Lorna, Marva, Tasha, and Johanne. [This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Looking Forward—Part 2. The entire series begins in Childhood.] The future is bright and we have much to look forward to. Friday, August 31, 2012 6:20 p.m. Anniversary (more…)

Looking Forward—Part 2

Posted on January 27, 2017 | by Jay | 2 Comments

[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Looking Forward—Part 1. The entire series begins in Childhood.] Both of us are so very happy that our busy lives are being poured out in service to [Jehovah]. Friday, May 25, 2012 7:05 a.m. Volunteering “Here?” Lorna asks, pointing to a low filing cabinet (more…)

Looking Forward—Part 1

Posted on January 24, 2017 | by Jay | 2 Comments

[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Return Journey. The entire series begins in Childhood.] “Are you scared?” she asked. “Are you afraid the ship will sink?” Sunday, January 1, 2012 Coming Home Dodging and weaving around others, I shuffle my way through the bustling crowd. I finally locate a suitable (more…)

Book Progress Update

Posted on January 11, 2017 | by Jay | 1 Comment

I am now actively seeking expressions of interest from you. I just wanted to update all you dear readers on the progress of the upcoming book project. I have been working steadily to complete the composition of the initial draft. (The composition work includes editing the text and then laying (more…)

Good Friends—Swainee

Posted on January 8, 2017 | by Jay | 2 Comments

[This post is part of a series profiling some of Lorna’s dearest friends and what they each mean to her.] Bubble Wrap “Jay, you’ll never guess what happened today!” Lorna says with a mixture of excitement and laughter. She has just returned from a day working at the Jersey City (more…)

Family Conversation

Posted on December 11, 2016 | by Jay | 2 Comments

In those few minutes we can clearly see the sparkle of many of the facets of Lorna’s gemlike personality. Family time. Hours spent in pleasant conversation and camaraderie with our dearest ones. How pleasant it can be. The hours wiled away in family conversation—exactly what was said and who said (more…)

Return Journey

Posted on December 8, 2016 | by Jay | 2 Comments

[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Our 25th Anniversary Party. The entire series begins in Childhood.] For Lorna it will be a bit of a challenge. How will she cope with the inevitable memories that seeing those familiar places will evoke? Monday, February 7, 2011 4:50 p.m. Tropical Respite I (more…)