pioneer school – For the Love of Lorna

Reaching the Pinnacle—Part 2

Posted on June 14, 2016 | by Jay | 3 Comments

Reem, Lorna, and Noor in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. [This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Reaching the Pinnacle—Part 1. The entire series begins in Childhood.] “Look what Jehovah has done for us!” I exclaim. “Yes, it’s wonderful, Boo,” she says in a placid tone. “But I already (more…)

Reaching the Pinnacle—Part 1

Posted on June 10, 2016 | by Jay | 2 Comments

[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Coming Home—Part 2. The entire series begins in Childhood.] I am stunned. I knew she would be happy to hear this news but I had no idea the effect it would have on her. Wednesday, September 29, 2004 7:49 p.m. Preparation Complete. After seven (more…)

Partners

Posted on March 31, 2016 | by Jay | 2 Comments

[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Aloha, Hawaii! The entire series begins in Childhood.] This is the beginning of a new era. Saturday, September 30, 2000 Living the Dream I stop at the corner of the block and retrieve a small black binder from my field service book bag. Opening (more…)

Pioneer School—Again

Posted on April 22, 2015 | by Jay | 5 Comments

Brother Allen Lorna puts on her very best “innocence” persona, including her special doe-eyed facial expression. “Brother Allen,” she begins with a diminutive voice, “I need to ask you a question.” “Certainly, Sister Chosy, what is it?” he replies. Brother Allen is our circuit overseer. He has been in the (more…)

Engagement

Posted on April 10, 2015 | by Jay | 1 Comment

Leicester Square, London [This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Back to England. The entire series begins in Childhood.] Friday, February 15, 1985 Convergence Lorna rubs her hands near the wood stove at the center of the room. It’s so cold in here, she thinks to herself. But tomorrow (more…)

Good Friends—Joyce

Posted on March 30, 2015 | by Jay | 4 Comments

[This post is part of a series profiling some of Lorna’s dearest friends and what they each mean to her.] Joyce For Lorna the first year or two of our marriage were difficult. It was not dealing with the usual settling-in-to-married-life difficulties that challenged her very much. She took those (more…)