reina – For the Love of Lorna

Cobra the Snake

Posted on September 23, 2019 | by Jay

She continues to arch her claws and slowly circle me, that “evil”—yet sweet—expression still showing on her face. Scrolling through an article on the computer screen in front of me, I scan another paragraph. Before me on the computer desk lies a printed outline for a discourse, the next public (more…)

Preparations—Part 1

Posted on October 28, 2016 | by Jay | 2 Comments

[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

Posted on August 18, 2016 | by Jay | 1 Comment

[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…)

Service Day

Posted on August 18, 2015 | by Jay | 1 Comment

Makeup done and a couple of quick sprays of perfume and I’m ready. (A typical day in Lorna’s ministry, told from her viewpoint.) Morning What’s that sound? The alarm already? Let me get up now, I think to myself. I slip out of bed carefully and turn off the alarm (more…)

Good Friends—Reina

Posted on August 16, 2015 | by Jay | 2 Comments

Lorna and Reina as bridesmaids in Cindy’s wedding [This post is part of a series profiling some of Lorna’s dearest friends and what they each mean to her.] “Hello, my name is Lorna.” “I’m Reina and this is my son, Shawn.” With these few words a long-lasting friendship is born. (more…)

Book Study Number Five

Posted on June 19, 2015 | by Jay | 3 Comments

The New Group I gently bring the car to a stop. Despite how crowded the parking lot is we found a space with relative ease and not too far from the door. It’s a reasonably normal Saturday in February, clear and cold. It is 2005. Today is the 5th. Lorna (more…)