seldom worked territory – For the Love of Lorna

Preparations—Part 2

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

[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Preparations—Part 1. The entire series begins in Childhood.] This has been an amazing turnaround. A few months ago Lorna could not bring herself to contemplate planning an anniversary party. Friday, March 13, 2010, 5:40 p.m. Laying the Groundwork The event sales manager scans a (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…)

Unassigned Territory—Cambria County, Pennsylvania

Posted on December 8, 2015 | by Jay | 3 Comments

George received an unexpected telephone call. The brothers from the congregation his group was assigned to assist had to cancel the group’s visit. Friday, June 8, 2012 Surprise “Did you get the post?” Lorna asks as I flip through a small stack of envelopes of varying sizes. I have just (more…)

Seldom Worked Territory—State College, Pennsylvania

Posted on September 3, 2015 | by Jay | 3 Comments

We discovered a quaint, old-fashioned gas station that had been converted to a hip, modern coffee shop. Needless to say we all fell in love with this place. Tuesday, August 2, 2011 Trapped! I look at Lorna and she looks back with that I-don’t-have-a-clue-either expression. The aroma of the McDonald’s hamburger (more…)

Seldom Worked Territory—Bedford, Pennsylvania

Posted on July 15, 2015 | by Jay | 1 Comment

After the very successful and fun assignments each of the past two years, several signed up to again enjoy this wonderful form of service. Monday July 12, 2010, 11:15 p.m. The Journey Slap-slap-slap-slap. The insistent sound keeps ringing in my ears, tugging me back to consciousness. Another sound fills the background, a (more…)

Seldom Worked Territory—Frederick, Maryland

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

Lorna, Cathy, and Marcia in Thurmont, Maryland “Ready!” Lorna says in response to my question about her eagerness to go. I can’t wait to leave this place, she thinks. She picks up her handbag while I grab the suitcases. We slip out the side door and deposit them in the (more…)

Seldom-Worked Territory—Boston

Posted on April 20, 2015 | by Jay | 3 Comments

Kingdom Hall, Hyde Park, Massachusetts “This is it. We have arrived.” As we pull into the Kingdom Hall parking lot we are beginning to feel the excitement. What will this day bring? What new experiences will we enjoy? Will we make new friends? We park our three cars and emerge (more…)