1992 – For the Love of Lorna

Peter and the Bagel Shop

Posted on January 13, 2016 | by Jay | 2 Comments

“Listen. I’m totally serious,” says Peter earnestly. “I would like to hire you to wear an evening dress and greet the customers.” “Now don’t be naughty, Peter!” Lorna is standing with her partially clenched fists resting knuckles inward on her hips, arms akimbo. A colorful scarf peeks out around her (more…)

City Lights

Posted on November 22, 2015 | by Jay | 1 Comment

I turn away nervously and begin to pace, wringing my hands a bit as I walk. I can only imagine that they will each receive a fine or some other sanction. “Can you take us to see the lights?” Lorna asks. Outside the evening darkness has long ago descended. We (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…)

Barney

Posted on September 8, 2015 | by Jay | 1 Comment

Lorna folds her arms and looks at me seriously. “I…LOVE…him.” Discussion over. I have lost. Barney Introduction “That is the most stupid show,” I remark with disdain. “What?” Lorna says with a hint of alarm. “Oh, this new show for kids,” I explain. “It’s called ‘Barney’ and has this silly (more…)

Settling In

Posted on August 29, 2015 | by Jay | 3 Comments

[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Moving to New Jersey—Part 2. The entire series begins in Childhood.] This is what we came here for. We are finally tasting the life we have been striving for these past many months—working together in the ministry. Sunday, March 22, 1992 Assembly Hall How (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…)

Book Study Number One

Posted on August 20, 2015 | by Jay | 4 Comments

The Group in 1993 Shortly after we attended our first Book Study here we both felt something was missing. “We need to do something to liven up this group,” Lorna said. Comparing Groups “OK, everybody, the goodies are ready!” Lorna says as she motions toward the rear of the auditorium. (more…)

Service Day

Posted on August 18, 2015 | by Jay | 1 Comment

Makeup done and a couple of quick sprays of perfume and I’m ready. (A typical day in Lorna’s ministry, told from her viewpoint.) Morning What’s that sound? The alarm already? Let me get up now, I think to myself. I slip out of bed carefully and turn off the alarm (more…)

Good Friends—Reina

Posted on August 16, 2015 | by Jay | 2 Comments

Lorna and Reina as bridesmaids in Cindy’s wedding [This post is part of a series profiling some of Lorna’s dearest friends and what they each mean to her.] “Hello, my name is Lorna.” “I’m Reina and this is my son, Shawn.” With these few words a long-lasting friendship is born. (more…)

Moving to New Jersey—Part 2

Posted on August 14, 2015 | by Jay | 3 Comments

[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…)