Tag: England

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…)

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…)

Sunset

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[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from The Golden Age—Part 2. The entire series begins in Childhood.] This trip has capped off a most remarkable year, the highlight of our Golden Age. Sunday, October 12, 2008, 8:25 p.m. Preparations “OK, so this one, right?” I ask, nodding toward the screen. Lorna, (more…)

A New Companion

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[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Reaching the Pinnacle—Part 2. The entire series begins in Childhood.] The incident is past and calm has been restored. But now we have with us a new companion, a constant and unwelcome one. Monday, September 19, 2005 Exploration Emerging from the hotel we step (more…)

Celebrations

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[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Staying the Course. The entire series begins in Childhood.] Lorna—and her sisters—continue working hard and giving direction not just out of a sense of duty to keep a tradition, but out of a real love. Friday, November 13, 1998 Party Preparations “Jay, please put (more…)

Staying the Course

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The Galaxy [This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Drawing Closer. The entire series begins in Childhood.] The high-pitched squeal and the sickening thud that followed jolt me. That sounded close! Friday, October 10, 1997 Preparations After sipping her coffee Lorna sets down her cup and opens the checkbook. In front (more…)

England—with Friends

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[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Fun with Family. The entire series begins in Childhood.] The exciting idea didn’t die. We all agreed to set November as our target. Sunday, November 5, 1995 A Dream Becomes Reality The PA system crackles to life. “Ladies and Gentlemen, please fasten your seat (more…)

Bonnie Scotland

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[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from New York, New York. The entire series begins in Childhood.] The road stretches far ahead winding its way through the wooded hills all the way to the horizon. Thursday, July 16, 1987 Traveling The road stretches far ahead winding its way through the (more…)

Homesick

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Building a Kingdom Hall (not Hilliard) [This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Honeymoon. The entire series begins in Childhood.] Sunday, October 13, 1985 A New Experience For Lorna this is a completely new experience. We are both excited. For me it is my second time sharing in this arrangement, (more…)