1998 – For the Love of Lorna

Celebrations

Posted on February 26, 2016 | by Jay | 1 Comment

[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Staying the Course. The entire series begins in Childhood.] Lorna—and her sisters—continue working hard and giving direction not just out of a sense of duty to keep a tradition, but out of a real love. Friday, November 13, 1998 Party Preparations “Jay, please put (more…)

Staying the Course

Posted on January 26, 2016 | by Jay | 2 Comments

The Galaxy [This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Drawing Closer. The entire series begins in Childhood.] The high-pitched squeal and the sickening thud that followed jolt me. That sounded close! Friday, October 10, 1997 Preparations After sipping her coffee Lorna sets down her cup and opens the checkbook. In front (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…)

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…)

Our First Cruise—Videos

Posted on April 24, 2015 | by Jay | 2 Comments

Last week I posted a story about our first cruise. Since then I discovered I actually have video from that cruise. Being the true geek it turns out that much of the footage I shot back then was of the ship itself, the islands we visited, and other inanimate things. (more…)

Our First Cruise

Posted on April 21, 2015 | by Jay | 5 Comments

“I have an anniversary present for you,” Lorna said. It is late August of 1997, our twelfth anniversary. Lorna hands me a small envelope. I open it with anticipation. Inside is custom-printed anniversary card. The card invites me to accompany my dear wife on a cruise! (See Drawing Closer.) It (more…)