1996 – For the Love of Lorna

Lorna’s Music—Part 12

Posted on March 25, 2016 | by Jay | 2 Comments

I can see why Lorna loves it. This soft R&B is really her style of music, especially when she is relaxed. Kenny Lattimore—Kenny Lattimore I look left to make sure the way is clear before making a right turn. As I do Lorna craftily, silently reaches up and changes the (more…)

Florida Fun

Posted on December 22, 2015 | by Jay | 2 Comments

[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Family Connections. The entire series begins in Childhood.] Calm down, Lorna! she tells herself. But the thought of the creature on her arm and the water surrounding her are both feeding into her worst fears. Struggle The burning sensation in Lorna’s left arm continues (more…)

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…)

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…)

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…)

Getaway Weekend

Posted on April 17, 2015 | by Jay | 3 Comments

“Jay, I want to go away.” When Lorna says those words I know what she means. She is not saying she wants to leave me or to leave our home and move. No. What she is really telling me is, Jay, let’s go on a getaway trip somewhere. She does not mean that (more…)

Blizzard!

Posted on April 7, 2015 | by Jay | 4 Comments

On Monday, January 8, 1996 the northeast United States endured one of the biggest blizzards in years. Businesses were closed, traffic was shut down, and everything came to a standstill. We were fortunate not to lose our electrical power during the storm. Instead we enjoyed one of Lorna’s favorite scenarios, (more…)