wedding – For the Love of Lorna

Looking Forward—Part 2

Posted on January 27, 2017 | by Jay | 2 Comments

[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Looking Forward—Part 1. The entire series begins in Childhood.] Both of us are so very happy that our busy lives are being poured out in service to [Jehovah]. Friday, May 25, 2012 7:05 a.m. Volunteering “Here?” Lorna asks, pointing to a low filing cabinet (more…)

Return Journey

Posted on December 8, 2016 | by Jay | 2 Comments

[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Our 25th Anniversary Party. The entire series begins in Childhood.] For Lorna it will be a bit of a challenge. How will she cope with the inevitable memories that seeing those familiar places will evoke? Monday, February 7, 2011 4:50 p.m. Tropical Respite I (more…)

Coping—Part 2

Posted on October 8, 2016 | by Jay | 5 Comments

[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Coping—Part 1. The entire series begins in Childhood.] Through all of her sadness Jehovah has seen fit to provide Lorna with just enough comfort and encouragement to keep on fighting. Thursday, May 21, 2009, 9:35 p.m. Hopeful Signs “Come in. Please sit down,” Alex says (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…)

The Golden Age—Part 1

Posted on August 13, 2016 | by Jay | 3 Comments

[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from A New Era—Part 2. The entire series begins in Childhood.] We are now in a new congregation surrounded by new friends and we are busier and more challenged than ever in our lives. And we love it. Thursday, September 6, 2007 Halifax “This is fascinating!” I (more…)

New Beginnings

Posted on March 16, 2016 | by Jay | 2 Comments

[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Celebrations. The entire series begins in Childhood.] “I can start building up to pioneering. This is our dream coming true!” Saturday, August 28, 1999 Shower Surprise The sheer curtain raises gently from the warm late summer breeze wafting into the room from outside. All (more…)

Fun with Family

Posted on November 5, 2015 | by Jay | 3 Comments

[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Our 10th Anniversary. The entire series begins in Childhood.] For the first time in her married life she will have a close relative living near her right here in America. Monday, October 9, 1995 The New Center “Caroline!” Lorna says sharply but with a (more…)

Good Friends—Dorcas

Posted on November 1, 2015 | by Jay | 9 Comments

[This post is part of a series profiling some of Lorna’s dearest friends and what they each mean to her.] All of the family seem at least somewhat happy and excited to be here. All except Dorcas. July 1995 A New Project Dorcas, Michael, Alex, and Becky They are finally here. (more…)

Our 10th Anniversary

Posted on October 23, 2015 | by Jay | 6 Comments

[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Approval. The entire series begins in Childhood.] Ten years. It all went by so quickly. Memories of the past, Lorna’s and my past together, rush in. Wednesday August 30, 1995, 3:30 p.m. Awakening I remove the pillow, the one I had placed over my (more…)

Growing Roots

Posted on October 14, 2015 | by Jay | 2 Comments

[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Blessings. The entire series begins in Childhood.] A short ride on the Metro subway system dropped us into the heart of DC, the National Mall. Monday October 11, 1993 Ferry Flight Today has been a beautiful one in many ways. The weather has been (more…)