flight instructor – For the Love of Lorna

Goodbye, Columbus—Part 1

Posted on July 23, 2015 | by Jay | 4 Comments

[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Winds of Change. The entire series begins in Childhood.] Together Lorna and I have agreed to pursue a potentially life-changing plan. Our goal—increasing my share in the ministry. Wednesday, September 5, 1990 Inception The rain which has been falling off and on all day (more…)

Lorna’s Music—Part 7

Posted on July 17, 2015 | by Jay | 1 Comment

[This post is part of a series which examines some of Lorna’s favorite songs and what they mean to her and to us. You can find all of these posts by viewing the Music Category.] Affection As I leave the laundromat (launderette) I walk toward our little red Nissan Sentra (more…)

Winds of Change

Posted on June 29, 2015 | by Jay | 5 Comments

[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Walking Wales. The entire series begins in Childhood.] I look at the clock. It reads 2:37 a.m. My mind is turning rapidly. The change of circumstance I am contemplating is both profound and far-reaching. Threshold The room is dark. I can just faintly hear (more…)

Saint Lucia

Posted on June 15, 2015 | by Jay | 3 Comments

Gros Piton [This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Hello, Hilliard! The entire series begins in Childhood.] St. Lucia. Even the name sounds exotic. What will it be like there? Sunday, October 9, 1988 Traveling St. Lucia. Even the name sounds exotic. What will it be like there? I wonder. I (more…)