2009 – For the Love of Lorna

Preparations—Part 1

Posted on October 28, 2016 | by Jay | 2 Comments

[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Coping—Part 2. The entire series begins in Childhood.] “To plan a party like that without Mum, well—. I don’t know if I can handle that.” Sunday, October 11, 2009 Competition I take two rapid steps forward. Then, in an underhand motion, I swing and (more…)

Coping—Part 2

Posted on October 8, 2016 | by Jay | 5 Comments

[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Coping—Part 1. The entire series begins in Childhood.] Through all of her sadness Jehovah has seen fit to provide Lorna with just enough comfort and encouragement to keep on fighting. Thursday, May 21, 2009, 9:35 p.m. Hopeful Signs “Come in. Please sit down,” Alex says (more…)

Coping—Part 1

Posted on September 30, 2016 | by Jay | 2 Comments

[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Darkness. The entire series begins in Childhood.] I am still in awe of her ability to put others’ feelings ahead of her own, even when her whole world is collapsing. [**Sad Content Alert—Mention of sad elements included** This blog is designed to be uplifting (more…)

Darkness

Posted on September 13, 2016 | by Jay | 3 Comments

[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…)

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…)

Seldom Worked Territory—Frederick, Maryland

Posted on May 23, 2015 | by Jay | 4 Comments

Lorna, Cathy, and Marcia in Thurmont, Maryland “Ready!” Lorna says in response to my question about her eagerness to go. I can’t wait to leave this place, she thinks. She picks up her handbag while I grab the suitcases. We slip out the side door and deposit them in the (more…)

Good Friends—Margaret

Posted on May 8, 2015 | by Jay | 7 Comments

Lorna, Margaret, and Beverley [This post is part of a series profiling some of Lorna’s dearest friends and what they each mean to her.] “Who was that sister you were talking to after the meeting?” I ask Lorna. A New Face I had seen her at the back of our (more…)

Lorna in Chicago

Posted on April 14, 2015 | by Jay | 4 Comments

In my work as an airline pilot I travel a lot. That, no doubt, seems very obvious. But what is not so obvious to most people is that when you work for an airline you really don’t have to live in or near the city you work from. In my (more…)