Mum – For the Love of Lorna

“See Things and Do Them”

Posted on October 24, 2020 | by Jay | 3 Comments

Lorna wheels around to face me, her arms akimbo. On her countenance is a look halfway between one of surprise and a serious frown. The sound is unmistakable: A faint and distant jingling of keys. It is momentarily followed by the muffled sound of a heavy door opening and closing. (more…)

Coping—Part 1

Posted on September 30, 2016 | by Jay | 2 Comments

[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Darkness. The entire series begins in Childhood.] I am still in awe of her ability to put others’ feelings ahead of her own, even when her whole world is collapsing. [**Sad Content Alert—Mention of sad elements included** This blog is designed to be uplifting (more…)

Darkness

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

[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Sunset. The entire series begins in Childhood.] Just days ago we were all enjoying the festivities. Now everything is completely turned upside down—with no end in sight. [**Sad Content Alert—Extensive mention of sad elements included** This blog is designed to be uplifting and positive. But on (more…)

Sunset

Posted on August 31, 2016 | by Jay | 1 Comment

[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from The Golden Age—Part 2. The entire series begins in Childhood.] This trip has capped off a most remarkable year, the highlight of our Golden Age. Sunday, October 12, 2008, 8:25 p.m. Preparations “OK, so this one, right?” I ask, nodding toward the screen. Lorna, (more…)

A New Era—Part 1

Posted on July 12, 2016 | by Jay | 4 Comments

HPIM0054.JPG [This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from A New Companion. The entire series begins in Childhood.] “Seriously, Boo, I feel like we are stuck in a rut…Could we see what we can do?” Friday, October 20, 2006 8:10 p.m. Ready to Grow I take another sip of coffee while Lorna continues scanning (more…)

A New Companion

Posted on June 22, 2016 | by Jay | 1 Comment

[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Reaching the Pinnacle—Part 2. The entire series begins in Childhood.] The incident is past and calm has been restored. But now we have with us a new companion, a constant and unwelcome one. Monday, September 19, 2005 Exploration Emerging from the hotel we step (more…)

Reaching the Pinnacle—Part 1

Posted on June 10, 2016 | by Jay | 2 Comments

[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Coming Home—Part 2. The entire series begins in Childhood.] I am stunned. I knew she would be happy to hear this news but I had no idea the effect it would have on her. Wednesday, September 29, 2004 7:49 p.m. Preparation Complete. After seven (more…)

Staying the Course

Posted on January 26, 2016 | by Jay | 2 Comments

The Galaxy [This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Drawing Closer. The entire series begins in Childhood.] The high-pitched squeal and the sickening thud that followed jolt me. That sounded close! Friday, October 10, 1997 Preparations After sipping her coffee Lorna sets down her cup and opens the checkbook. In front (more…)

Bear Mountain

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

Bear Mountain State Park, New York “Jay, it’s so beautiful,” Lorna comments. “Just look at what Jehovah has created!” Sunday October 25, 1998 The Plan Outside the window a slight breeze rustles the autumn leaves. With each puff of wind more of the multi-hued foliage flutters to the ground. They sky is (more…)