For the Love of Lorna – Page 14 – To remember and celebrate the life of Lorna Elizabeth Chosy

Remembering Lorna

Posted on July 8, 2015 | by Jay | 10 Comments

[**Sad Content Alert—Brief mention of sad elements included** This blog is designed to be uplifting and positive. But on occasion, in order to tell the complete story of Lorna, I must touch on something a little sadder. Whenever that is true I will post the above alert for those who (more…)

Do You Speak Lornish?

Posted on July 4, 2015 | by Jay | 5 Comments

You may not be aware of this but Lorna is fluent in two languages. You may not be aware of this but Lorna is fluent in two languages. No, not British English and American English. Obviously, English is her primary language. But the other one we could call “Lornish.” Lornish (more…)

Spencer Research

Posted on July 1, 2015 | by Jay | 6 Comments

“I have a job,” Lorna says after greeting me….I am more than a little surprised. “I have a job,” Lorna says after greeting me. I have just walked in the door from work. It is early May 1990. “You do? What kind of job?” I am more than a little (more…)

Winds of Change

Posted on June 29, 2015 | by Jay | 5 Comments

[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Walking Wales. The entire series begins in Childhood.] I look at the clock. It reads 2:37 a.m. My mind is turning rapidly. The change of circumstance I am contemplating is both profound and far-reaching. Threshold The room is dark. I can just faintly hear (more…)

Lorna’s Music—Part 6

Posted on June 28, 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.] And I Am Telling You I make the left turn at the roundabout leaving the (more…)

Bridesmaid

Posted on June 27, 2015 | by Jay | 1 Comment

This is the first time she will serve as a bridesmaid here in America. Little do we know, it will certainly not be the last. Wednesday, November 22, 1989 “Jay, I need to stop at Jo-Ann Fabrics to pick out material for our bridesmaid dresses. Ethel is going to make them (more…)

Inspector Gadget

Posted on June 25, 2015 | by Jay | 2 Comments

We have been married for several years now and this is the first time I have ever heard of this character. Lorna is busily doing some housework. She bends down, dusting the bases and legs of various pieces of furniture. A she works she begins humming a tune to herself. (more…)

Walking Wales

Posted on June 21, 2015 | by Jay | 1 Comment

Conway Castle [This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Saint Lucia The entire series begins in Childhood.] I have never heard of a “holiday camp.” I am told we will be staying at a “chalet” there. It is not at all what I envisioned. Friday, December 30, 1988 Plan Proposal Lorna (more…)

Help, Hints, and Updates

Posted on June 20, 2015 | by Jay

Important If you are new to this blog, or if you have had trouble with the Like button, look here. To use the Like button you must first create a user account at WordPress.com. Click this link and then fill in the blanks. You can use the same username and password that (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…)