Tag: 2005

A New Companion

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[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Reaching the Pinnacle—Part 2. The entire series begins in Childhood.] The incident is past and calm has been restored. But now we have with us a new companion, a constant and unwelcome one. Monday, September 19, 2005 Exploration Emerging from the hotel we step (more…)

Reaching the Pinnacle—Part 2

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Reem, Lorna, and Noor in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. [This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Reaching the Pinnacle—Part 1. The entire series begins in Childhood.] “Look what Jehovah has done for us!” I exclaim. “Yes, it’s wonderful, Boo,” she says in a placid tone. “But I already (more…)

Reaching the Pinnacle—Part 1

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[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Coming Home—Part 2. The entire series begins in Childhood.] I am stunned. I knew she would be happy to hear this news but I had no idea the effect it would have on her. Wednesday, September 29, 2004 7:49 p.m. Preparation Complete. After seven (more…)

Peter and the Bagel Shop

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“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…)