2011 – For the Love of Lorna

Looking Forward—Part 1

Posted on January 24, 2017 | by Jay | 2 Comments

[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Return Journey. The entire series begins in Childhood.] “Are you scared?” she asked. “Are you afraid the ship will sink?” Sunday, January 1, 2012 Coming Home Dodging and weaving around others, I shuffle my way through the bustling crowd. I finally locate a suitable (more…)

Return Journey

Posted on December 8, 2016 | by Jay | 2 Comments

[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…)

Good Friends—Dorcas

Posted on November 1, 2015 | by Jay | 9 Comments

[This post is part of a series profiling some of Lorna’s dearest friends and what they each mean to her.] All of the family seem at least somewhat happy and excited to be here. All except Dorcas. July 1995 A New Project Dorcas, Michael, Alex, and Becky They are finally here. (more…)

Lorna and Children

Posted on September 10, 2015 | by Jay | 5 Comments

Elijah ventures to speak. In an almost worshipful tone he asks, “Are you a queen?” Cousins The children are agape at the beautiful woman who has just entered the room. “Hello!” she says in a sing-song tone. “My name is Lorna.” When her lilting British accent reaches their ears they (more…)

Seldom Worked Territory—State College, Pennsylvania

Posted on September 3, 2015 | by Jay | 3 Comments

We discovered a quaint, old-fashioned gas station that had been converted to a hip, modern coffee shop. Needless to say we all fell in love with this place. Tuesday, August 2, 2011 Trapped! I look at Lorna and she looks back with that I-don’t-have-a-clue-either expression. The aroma of the McDonald’s hamburger (more…)