Tag: 2012

Looking Forward—Part 3

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A portion of the Unassigned Territory group: Rob, Michelle, Dave, me, Lorna, Marva, Tasha, and Johanne. [This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Looking Forward—Part 2. The entire series begins in Childhood.] The future is bright and we have much to look forward to. Friday, August 31, 2012 6:20 p.m. Anniversary (more…)

Looking Forward—Part 2

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[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Looking Forward—Part 1. The entire series begins in Childhood.] Both of us are so very happy that our busy lives are being poured out in service to [Jehovah]. Friday, May 25, 2012 7:05 a.m. Volunteering “Here?” Lorna asks, pointing to a low filing cabinet (more…)

Looking Forward—Part 1

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[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…)

Sandy!

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No signal. Lorna attempts a text message. “Network Not Available” appears on the screen. The wind howls again. What is happening outside? Will I be OK? Monday, October 29, 2012 Landfall Lorna looks around the dark room anxiously. The whine of the howling wind outside intermittently rises and falls. The staccato crackling of (more…)

Unassigned Territory—Cambria County, Pennsylvania

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George received an unexpected telephone call. The brothers from the congregation his group was assigned to assist had to cancel the group’s visit. Friday, June 8, 2012 Surprise “Did you get the post?” Lorna asks as I flip through a small stack of envelopes of varying sizes. I have just (more…)