Looking Forward—Part 1

[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…)

Preparations—Part 1

[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…)

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…)

The Golden Age—Part 1

[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from A New Era—Part 2. The entire series begins in Childhood.] We are now in a new congregation surrounded by new friends and we are busier and more challenged than ever in our lives. And we love it. Thursday, September 6, 2007 Halifax “This is fascinating!” I (more…)

Drawing Closer

[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Florida Fun. The entire series begins in Childhood.] This unexpected change of circumstance happened just a week ago. Friday, December 20, 1996 Working Together The elevator door opens. Lorna and I step off into the small vestibule and then pass through two sets of (more…)