Blessings

Lorna helping Maria enjoy some doughnut delights. [This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Settling In. The entire series begins in Childhood.] For all of the blessings we have enjoyed since moving to New Jersey we also have had to deal with some economic adversity—we have to economize. Saturday October 24, (more…)

Book Study Number One

The Group in 1993 Shortly after we attended our first Book Study here we both felt something was missing. “We need to do something to liven up this group,” Lorna said. Comparing Groups “OK, everybody, the goodies are ready!” Lorna says as she motions toward the rear of the auditorium. (more…)

Moving to New Jersey—Part 2

[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Moving to New Jersey—Part 1. The entire series begins in Childhood.] We stand staring for a few minutes, arms around each other, remembering. Saturday, February 15, 1992 Closing the Door The dawn breaks with a gray overcast. Lorna and I are up early. We (more…)

Moving to New Jersey—Part 1

The Garfield Kingdom Hall in Wood-Ridge, New Jersey [This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Goodbye, Columbus—Part 2. The entire series begins in Childhood.] “Don’t worry, Lorn,” I said to her. “We won’t be here for very long. It should only be a few months before we can bid back to (more…)