A Door Opens

[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

[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

[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…)

Good Friends—Dorcas

[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

[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…)