For the Love of Lorna – Page 13 – To remember and celebrate the life of Lorna Elizabeth Chosy

Moving to New Jersey—Part 2

Posted on August 14, 2015 | by Jay | 3 Comments

[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Moving to New Jersey—Part 1. The entire series begins in Childhood.] We stand staring for a few minutes, arms around each other, remembering. Saturday, February 15, 1992 Closing the Door The dawn breaks with a gray overcast. Lorna and I are up early. We (more…)

The Cat

Posted on August 12, 2015 | by Jay | 4 Comments

“What is it?” Caroline asks with consternation. “I don’t know,” Lorna says. “Is it a dog?” Lorna giggles as Caroline bumps her with her trolley (shopping cart). She casts a joking “evil eye” at her elder sister and then begins chuckling. Then she points to a short-sleeve top with a gaudy, (more…)

Moving to New Jersey—Part 1

Posted on August 10, 2015 | by Jay | 3 Comments

The Garfield Kingdom Hall in Wood-Ridge, New Jersey [This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Goodbye, Columbus—Part 2. The entire series begins in Childhood.] “Don’t worry, Lorn,” I said to her. “We won’t be here for very long. It should only be a few months before we can bid back to (more…)

Lorna’s Music—Part 8

Posted on August 3, 2015 | by Jay | 2 Comments

[This post is part of a series which examines some of Lorna’s favorite songs and what they mean to her and to us. You can find all of these posts by viewing the Music Category.] Bad to the Bone This display of humility is rare in the high-powered entertainment world, (more…)

Decorating Kingsland Avenue

Posted on July 30, 2015 | by Jay | 5 Comments

Time is running out. We really hoped to find a place to live this week. Otherwise, I will have to continue the search alone next week when I come back here to work. Decision Time “Hello, I’m Dennis. And this is my wife, Sandy.” He gives me a firm handshake (more…)

Goodbye, Columbus—Part 2

Posted on July 28, 2015 | by Jay | 4 Comments

[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Goodbye, Columbus—Part 1. The entire series begins in Childhood.] We are on the cusp, the brink of a major change. The future is potentially as bright as it is unclear. Saturday, August 31, 1991 On the Cusp Today marks six years. Six wonderful, joy-filled (more…)

Goodbye, Columbus—Part 1

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

[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Winds of Change. The entire series begins in Childhood.] Together Lorna and I have agreed to pursue a potentially life-changing plan. Our goal—increasing my share in the ministry. Wednesday, September 5, 1990 Inception The rain which has been falling off and on all day (more…)

Back to Bethel

Posted on July 20, 2015 | by Jay | 5 Comments

We continue looking at the soggy, dirty scene outside our window. New Jersey, I ponder. I would never want to live here! Monday, May 6, 1991 Day 1 The bus (coach) slogs its way through the rain in bumper-to-bumper traffic. Outside our window Lorna and I survey the landscape. Dilapidated buildings. Junk (more…)

Lorna’s Music—Part 7

Posted on July 17, 2015 | by Jay | 1 Comment

[This post is part of a series which examines some of Lorna’s favorite songs and what they mean to her and to us. You can find all of these posts by viewing the Music Category.] Affection As I leave the laundromat (launderette) I walk toward our little red Nissan Sentra (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…)