Tag: 2010

Return Journey

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[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Our 25th Anniversary Party. The entire series begins in Childhood.] For Lorna it will be a bit of a challenge. How will she cope with the inevitable memories that seeing those familiar places will evoke? Monday, February 7, 2011 4:50 p.m. Tropical Respite I (more…)

Our 25th Anniversary Party

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[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Preparations—Part 2. The entire series begins in Childhood.] There are a few occasions in our life together that stand out above all others. We have just added a new one. Friday, October 1, 2010 10:48 p.m. Prologue “Goodnight, Dad. Goodnight, Aunty,” I say softly (more…)

Preparations—Part 2

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[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Preparations—Part 1. The entire series begins in Childhood.] This has been an amazing turnaround. A few months ago Lorna could not bring herself to contemplate planning an anniversary party. Friday, March 13, 2010, 5:40 p.m. Laying the Groundwork The event sales manager scans a (more…)

Preparations—Part 1

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[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…)

Seldom Worked Territory—Bedford, Pennsylvania

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After the very successful and fun assignments each of the past two years, several signed up to again enjoy this wonderful form of service. Monday July 12, 2010, 11:15 p.m. The Journey Slap-slap-slap-slap. The insistent sound keeps ringing in my ears, tugging me back to consciousness. Another sound fills the background, a (more…)

California, Here We Come!

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Change of Plan It’s six o’clock in the morning. A few rays of the early morning sunlight are leaking in around the heavy drapes. In reaction to the insistent sound of the bleating alarm clock Lorna opens her eyes slowly and scans the hotel room. In the dim light she (more…)