Events – For the Love of Lorna

The Little Circus

Posted on November 27, 2021 | by Jay

“Neither the tent nor the trucks are what have garnered Lorna’s fascinated stare. She is looking in just one location.” “Oh, Jay. Look!” Lorna’s exclamation had been preceded by a brief breath of excitement and surprise. Instinctively she placed her hand over her mouth as her eyes gazed fixedly through (more…)

Clip Clop

Posted on July 8, 2020 | by Jay | 2 Comments

Her eyes are also stare intently down the street beyond him. And then I see the reason—. Soft light effuses from the wall sconce lamps. In the background soft, jazzy strains flow from the grand piano. The occasional clinking of dinnerware and the subtle hum of soft conversations add a (more…)

Where is Eric When You Need Him?

Posted on November 29, 2019 | by Jay | 2 Comments

As Lorna looked at the unseemly surroundings, she could feel her heart beat faster, her hands locked in a tighter grip on the steering wheel. The shark-like nose of Lorna’s car, a blue-green Saturn she had years ago christened “Huffy,” gradually veers to the right. It slows and glides to (more…)

That Time That Lorna—Was My Cell Phone Heroine

Posted on May 16, 2019 | by Jay

She…shakes her head, giving me a doleful look. It means that there still is no sign of Lorna. Wednesday, December 22, 2004, 4:45 a.m. “When again will you be home?” Lorna’s eyes are not directed toward me even though her question clearly is. She continues to look straight ahead into (more…)

Cucumber Cool

Posted on April 12, 2019 | by Jay | 1 Comment

“Jay, I nearly died today,” Lorna announces. The iron gate swings slowly open. Just beyond it is our building, the one containing Lorna’s and my home. The sky above is bright with a scattering of clouds here and there covering the lovely blue sky beyond it. Below, the manicured lawns, (more…)

That Time That Lorna—Nearly Got Me Arrested!

Posted on January 19, 2019 | by Jay | 2 Comments

He looks at me askance. Was there something in my manner that somehow aroused his suspicion? “Jay, can you help me zip this case, please?” Lorna, struggling with the zipper on a very full suitcase, turns her eyes toward me with a mildly pleading expression. “Of course,” I respond. With (more…)

French Press

Posted on June 26, 2018 | by Jay | 2 Comments

Escaping my notice is a second fact—Lorna’s impatience is growing. Dawn has already broken as announced by the chorus of chirping birds not far beyond our window. The bedroom is filled with diffuse blue-gray light. Moments ago, I was in mid-dream when I was brought to consciousness by a sudden (more…)

A Field Service Experience—from Lorna

Posted on August 28, 2017 | by Jay | 2 Comments

Everyone likes to hear a good field service experience. Lorna and I met in Canada in 1983. (See How We Met (Unofficial Version).) Once she returned to England and I to Ohio there ensued nearly a year of correspondence before I would traverse the 3,000 mile gap between us and (more…)

Looking Forward—Part 3

Posted on January 30, 2017 | by Jay | 1 Comment

A portion of the Unassigned Territory group: Rob, Michelle, Dave, me, Lorna, Marva, Tasha, and Johanne. [This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Looking Forward—Part 2. The entire series begins in Childhood.] The future is bright and we have much to look forward to. Friday, August 31, 2012 6:20 p.m. Anniversary (more…)

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…)