Darkness

[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Sunset. The entire series begins in Childhood.] Just days ago we were all enjoying the festivities. Now everything is completely turned upside down—with no end in sight. [**Sad Content Alert—Extensive mention of sad elements included** This blog is designed to be uplifting and positive. But on (more…)

Sunset

[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from The Golden Age—Part 2. The entire series begins in Childhood.] This trip has capped off a most remarkable year, the highlight of our Golden Age. Sunday, October 12, 2008, 8:25 p.m. Preparations “OK, so this one, right?” I ask, nodding toward the screen. Lorna, (more…)

The Golden Age—Part 2

[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from The Golden Age—Part 1. The entire series begins in Childhood.] This current time period has to be the highest point in our life…Truly our Golden Age. Tuesday, February 26, 2008 Reunions Click, click…click. The occasional clacking of my computer mouse and of the low (more…)

It’s the Little Things

Figurine; London Bethel 2008 “Oh, that is so adorable! It’s so sweet I could just eat it!” You have probably heard Lorna say this or something like it. As she says it she will invariably raise her shoulders, break into a grin, squint her eyes, and furrow her brow with (more…)

Seldom-Worked Territory—Boston

Kingdom Hall, Hyde Park, Massachusetts “This is it. We have arrived.” As we pull into the Kingdom Hall parking lot we are beginning to feel the excitement. What will this day bring? What new experiences will we enjoy? Will we make new friends? We park our three cars and emerge (more…)