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Jackie Crowe (Finch)

Our prayers are with Skeeter and family.  It has been a long painful journey for Lindsey but through it all she stood firm with her faith and we were all so proud of her bravery to fight this cancer with all she had.  But as we all know Lindsey was in God's hands and he wanted  to bring her home.

Our prayers and love to Skeeter and family.  JF

If you didn't receive my broadcast email on Thursday - here is Skeeter's message with information regarding the memorial service on Saturday, April 21 at Bear Creek United Methodist in Houston and donations to Gruene Methodist Church Building Fund.

From Skeeter -

God has taken our sweet baby girl back home to share eternal life with him and all those who have gone before her. She left our world on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at 3:01 pm. here at home.  j

We all were praying fervently for God to take his angel home for she was in so much pain.  She had made her peace and was ready to go.

The Memorial Service will be held in Houston, TX at Bear Creek United Methodist Church, 16000 Rippling Water Drive, 77084 on Saturday, April 21st at 11:00 am.  I ask  for those who are able to attend to please wear bright colors and bling bling.  This is what Lindsey would want.  She never lost her fashion savvy and she wouldn't want this to be a "gloomy and sad occasion".  Be ready to celebrate her Life. 

It was Lindsey's wish that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Gruene United Methodist Church Building Fund, 2629 E. Common Street, New Braunfels, TX 78130.  Please make note that this is in Memory of Lindsey.

On behalf of our entire family, we want to thank each and everyone of you for your prayers, visits, support, cards, messages, donations, meals, flowers and all the beautiful and deep felt postings you have written on this site and facebook. 

Our world was blessed with An Angel in disguise for 29 years but now those wings are unleashed and shining brightly as she watches over each and everyone of us.

WE LOVE YOU BABY GIRL!!!!!!!!!

Jackie Crowe (Finch)

See ya'll today at Clay's. Tom Gann is in from Lufkin and Jimmie Lee said she and Charles would be driving in today.  See all of you shortly!!   And thanks for my cards and well wishes! Hugs, J

Mark your calendar -- Johnny Sheffield is the planner - the official date has been set for our "mini-reunion".  It will be Saturday, April 14 at Clay's - 17717 Clay Road, 281-859-3793 and we'll have our own private Pavilion.  It will be the same type of setup as Fuddrucker's, but hopefully on a larger scale so our "OUT OF TOWNERS" can join us.  Just show ----- food and drinks will be at your own expense.  Time will be 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.  Barbara Raines and I and others will be helping Johnny, so if you have any questions, let us know. 

Scotty Croom

great turnout at clays....johnny good job...good to see missing faces tonight...weather nice...remember skeeter's family..keep johnny's mom in prayers...her health is failing...until next time,take care...

Beau Wann, Jr.

Sorry I missed the big shindig...hootnanny...luau...We had every intention of being there, but you know what they say about "best laid plans of mice and men" ...We were going to bring our grandaughter, sense she was staying with us this weekend...but nooooooooooooooo...I had to get sick...kill an ordinary human bean...all better now...musta been something eye eight...also too, washed and waxed both vehicles, and got my back all po'd at my synapse firing system...(you can thank me for this rain next time we meet) ...well, there will be others me hopes...

Me and coop gettin ready for school...he snoozing, and I'm gonna snooze for a short spell...be back later...I know, thanks for the warning...!!!!

Susan Howard (Bowman)

What a great time Saturday night!  Thank you, Johnny, for choosing a fun place to have our mini-reunion, and for everyone else who was involved - Jackie, Barbara, and others - let's do it again at the same place next year (ok Johnny?).

Some of you were asking about Stan Wright on Saturday night.  I e-mailed him this morning and he replied right away.  His health issues have been resolved and he is feeling fine!  He is in southern California near his son, playing golf, participating in activites with his granddaughters, going to plays, etc.  He is really loving southern California and I get the feeling he will be there for awhile.  Stan appreciated the thoughts from Saturday night, and I told him I would pass this information along.  

What a great day today - windows are open - nice breeze!  Lovin' it!

Jackie Crowe (Finch)

DITTO - it was great fun at Clay's and I will be posting pictures soon.  Sorry BroBeau you were sick - we all missed you!  At the end we had a little Reunion Committee brainstorming for our 50th class reunion, among many of our ideas we decided all our future reunion committee meetings could be at your house!   Just kidding!

I will also be posting Fuddrucker pictures that Barbara Porter took -- so give me a day or so and they will be there soon.

Please continue to send your love and support to Skeeter and family.  All his info is posted on his profile - home address, etc.  Lindsey's memorial service will be this Saturday, April 21 at 11:00 at Bear Creek United Methodist Church, 16000 Rippling Water Drive, 77084. Remember to dress colorful - Lindsey's wish to celebrate her life!

Hugs

J

Paige Talley (Meek)

Greetimgs from College Station... I have been missing so much fun with ya'll... Fudds and Clay's and the Forum. Shame on me! I'm gonna buy some gas and come play with ya'll !!!

To ease the pain of missing all ya'll, I have got to spend some "quality" time with Richard  ... AND This past weekend my granddaughter, Meghan, came to visit. What a treat and a wonderful chance to see God at work answering prayers. If you recall, Meghan's fiance was killed in an auto accident in January. Your prayers are making a difference in her sweet life. I can almost see her being cradled in the arms of God. She moves through the life ahead with her heart still tender and holding to the presence of her love. Even now the every "moment thoughts" slip into a tucked away memory. This does not lessen her loss, but shows God's soothing touch caring for her heart. Many of us have and are holding that soothing hand, knowing the peace that passes understanding.

"Thank you" and "Bless you" are words that are huge; filled with feelings that swell to overflowing. We use them to convey many things from help with the door to something so deeply meant that it may seems not enough. It is enough to know someone cares and is praying.

Thank you... and Bless you,

Paige

Jackie Crowe (Finch)

Clay Mini Reunion and last Fuddrucker pictures are posted under Fudd tab - enjoy.  Everyone have a great weekend and I will see many at Lindsey's service tomorrow.

Hugs,

J

Jimmie Sue Roach (Nation)

Good Morning everyone

What a glorious Monday morning.  I know it has been sometime since I've been on but its been a busy few months.  Twin granddaughters arrived on Nov. 8 and what a delight they have been, Bella @ 6' 4" and Brystal @ 6' 6".  Both are doing great. I now have 5 grandsons and 2 granddaughters. Life is good!

My condolences to the Apostolo family.  What a testimony your sweet Lindsey was. God Bless you all.

Jackie, I hope things are smoothing out for you. Don't give up.  It took the dr. a year to figure out what bp meds would work for me after I had my stroke.   It has been 12 yrs and everything is still doing great.

To all of you friends, God bless and good health to all.

Jimmie Sue

Beau Wann, Jr.

Jimmie Sue? Did I read that right, your granddaughters are 6 ft 4 inches and 6 ft 6 inches? Just borned???? My sympathy to their mom...Mom gonna need to take a decade off after that feat...lordy kids are sure getting larger now days. I had to have read that wrong, and If I did...nevermind...but congratulations...

Paige, we all send our love and healing heart prayers for your grandaughters hurting heart...life...cant live without it...

SRO...Standing Room Only...A very large church...modern architecture incorporated with architecture of the past...Could have been a Christmas service or an Easter service at most churches...in the past, our little country church in the city had such a wonderful problem...SRO...Standing Room Only...But this particular church, on this particular day, celebrated both, sort of...a birth, life, and  resurrection...

The outpouring of love and emotion and the support of all Lindsey Erin Apostolos friends and friends of friends and of Leons and Teresas friends and friends of friends...Leons classmates of the class of 64+ were well represented...saw lots of folks I knew, a good thing, and not so good, as I didnt want them to see my eyes leaking...but so what..I wept unashamedly as did my beloved...Always taught that MEN DONT CRY...yeah, but humans do...

I dont think there was a dry eye in the sanctuary...GOOD!!!!!

What a beautiful child, Lindsey...the music was moving, as was the slide show...my hearing aids could only pick up a few of the words spoken on behalf of Lindsey, but those few got the message across...there were some chuckles and some downright belly laughs to which I feigned laughter...couldnt hear what was said,  to be sure, but you dont have to actually hear something to know it was funny...the courage it took to actually stand up in front of a large gathering as was Lindseys life celebration, well, was a testament to the grace and love that was Lindsey...

When stressed, I count things, tiles, lights, whatever is around in numbers that I can count...I was pretty stressed...counted the lights, listened to the music, counted tapestries, listened to the music...tried counting people, to no avail, listened to the music...did some talking to God, who probably had better things to do than listen to the likes of me, like showing Lindsey where in heaven  the shoe dept was and the little children she would be leading and teaching, and  sitting close to the throne, lighting up heaven with that glowing smile and those shining eyes...

To be sure, Lindsey goes to a better place...And to greet her probably was any friend or family member that preceded her...and all the children that preceded in death and life, of some of our dear classmates and friends...I have thought alot, over the years, about our classmates who have lost children and grandchildren...my heart and prayers go with them...

Lindsey Erin Apostolo...I have seen smiling glowing faces before, but none that outshone Lindseys...I only met her twice, once when she was 3 or 4 in that picture I posted, and once about 2 years ago at the onset of the monster that ravaged her earthly life...I doubt she would remember me, but that's certainly understandable...But I shall never forget her...or her most gracious and loving family...

"Skeeter" or Leon, has always greeted me with such graciousness and class, from the time I first met him, some 60 years ago, and eeach and every time thereafter... and the greeting at Lindseys life celebration two days ago was not an exception ...I have been very fortunate to have known Leon...The brief moment in time that I have spent with the Apostolos, has given me a lifetime of grace and love, and an oportunity to share that same grace and love with everyone...courtesy of Lindsey and God...

The Last image we were left with, was a photo through the open door of a cockpit of a small plane traveling heavenward through the clouds, with Lindsey in the pilots seat, headset on, looking back at us, smile in place, bound for glory..."to touch the face of God"...God Speed "Baby Girl", God Speed...

Jackie Crowe (Finch)

Amen, BroBeau, exactly the loving warm words to describe the Celebration of Lindsey's life on Saturday.  Between the slideshow, stories given by Lindsey's best friend since 5th grade; her cousin; her brother, Colin, and a friend's reading of the stories Skeeter and Theresa had to share about their beautiful daughter, there wasn't a dry eye in the church.  Also a friend of Lindsey's played the guitar and dedicated a song he wrote for her.  Just an amazing girl that had given all she had and was ready to meet her maker.  If you would like to make a donation in her loving memory, please send to Gruene United Methodist Church Building Fund, 2629 E. Common Street, New Braunfels, TX  78130.

Jimmie Sue congrats on your twin granddaughters - what a precious gift from Heaven!  I have 3 grandsons and love them dearly -- but a little girl would be nice, too. My youngest, James,  just celebrated his first birthday on 19th, my daughter and son-in-law had a big party yesterday at BerryHill Baja Grill.  They got him his own birthday cake - here's just a few pics I took -- you know Grandma, I have a lot more! Love him to pieces!

Now he's getting the idea!

High Five, Grandma!

Hugs,

J

Beau Wann, Jr.

Now that's the way to eat cake...

Jimmie Sue Roach (Nation)

Thanks for catching that mistake Beau.  When we keep them and the 3 yr. old they sometimes seem to be 6 feet tall!  They have been a delight though.

Jimmie Sue

Beau Wann, Jr.

I really wasnt looking for a mistake from you, but from me. I was wondering if your twins were "grown", and maybe in highschool or College. I wish we had about a hunert grandaughters...of course we'd be in the poor house rather than a "cat" house. Our critters are rather expensive to maintain. The couple across the street have triplets, now about 2 years old...OMG, can you imagine the terrible 2s times 3 at the same time????

When ever mom or dad opens the front door, it;s a jail break. kids are running in 3 directions. If I'm out mowing the yard, and see this, I shut er down and get ready to help in the round up. I could get jack and Cooper, they love rounding up kids...or kats...

Kay Watters '65 (Greene)

Well said, Beau, well said....knowing you, I felt sure you would be in attendance...knowing me, I had to stay home and think of Lindsey and her family, those tears would probably explode considering the damage I've gone through. I knew there would be so many loving people there.

Jimmy Sue and Jackie, thanks for sharing your grandchillin's events.Sometimes we just need a little laughter. 

My great-grandchillin keep me laughing and thankful for their little souls, and life does go on.  I'm not proficient on this, but I will try to bring my facebook pics over of the three coharts in crime.

Beau Wann, Jr.

You were there Kay...you were there..so was your daughter and grandson...so were all the children and grandchildren that have preceded their moms and dads...of our classmates...

After the memorial, I had a DJ job down at U of H for the Jones class of 62s 50th. I really wasnt feeling like doing it, but too late to cancel, as they were counting on me. Got set up in the "Shamrock Room" on the second floor.about 4 oclock. Festivities didnt start till 7. I had the waiters/students, dancing and rockin and rollin whilst they set up. My lovely assistant, my beloved DW was at my side as we watched the ballroom come to life. I reached into my coat pocket, and there was Lindseys  Memorial Pamphlet, angel picture and all. What the heck says I, Lindsey would probably appreciate being at a party, so I placed it on the top of the DJ equip, for all to see, Lindsey looking lovely and smiling back at me and anyone else that happened to be around. She was there till 1 AM, (hope skeeter doesnt mind I kept her out so long) . Lots of folks asked about who she was, so I told them. They were genuinely moved.

The Jones class of 62, I hate to say, was a well preserved group of folks. They had about 200 plus in attendance. All were great dancers.  DW and I looked at the crowd and noticed that Teddie and Fran and Skeeter and Jimmy Lee and Jimmy Sue, and Charles Brawner et al were all in attendance. It is remarkable how each class is the same. We sat there most of the evening picking out MY classmates out of the crowd. Felt like I was at OUR reunion.  Barbara and Jackie and Lynn etc were also among the organizers...dopplegangers all...

I'm glad I dont do DJ stuff for fun and profit. It seems with all the music I have, that spans from the 30's to the 2000s, I still never have what people want to dance to. Methinks Saturday will be my last DJ job. Oh, the Jones crowd was gracious and grateful, but whatever song they asked for, I didnt have. Especially THE TWO STEP...WHAT IS IT WITH THE TWO STEP???? My friend at church, Chuck Norris, (he is chucks doppleganger), asked me if I would DJ for his class, to which I said "SURE" ...glad to help a brother out...but folks it is a tough job, and that doesnt include set up and tear down. We didnt get home till after 2 AM. I havent been out that late since the last time I was out that late. But it was fun. We really enjoyed picking out the faces and names of my classmates from another class and school and year. DW really loves our graduating class, and is just amazed at her acceptance by our class. But who couldnt love her??? She really got into picking out those faces that she recognized. And not just faces, these people moved like our classmates.

There was even one of their teachers in attendance. OMG SHE LOOKED YOUNGER THAN THEY DID...Methinks jones high must have the fountain of youte in their building.

Reagan HS was having their prom down the hall...One of the Jones MCs hollared over the mic, "lets go down to their prom and show em what they are gonna look like in 50 years"...They really had a great program planned and such. THE FOOD WAS HEAVENLY ...chicken hoochy koochy, or whatever it was called, I will have to ask the brains of the outfit, DW, what it was really called, the chicken HK was absolutely wonderful...and all the trimmings.  The head chef came out to supervise, and as I walked by, he put a french silk chocolate pie in my hands and said "enjoy mon ami" ...OMG I about swooned eating that delectable delight...I wonder if he hires out...They even brough coffee to our table...

Well, we made it home, me and DW and equip, tired but happpy, well tired anyway...I'm too old to be out that late...oops went over my time limit here...yeah, like I never do...got to go on patrol with the boys...until next time mon ami....

Kay Watters '65 (Greene)

Wow!  great story, Beau!

Richard Meek '65

Mornin' Waltripians. Beau and Jackie is correct that Lindsey's memorial service on Saturday was a very moving experience. What a life lesson from the Apostolo family. Mine and Paige's prayers are certainly still going out to them as they move on with life.

Jackie, my grandmother did a 1st birthday like that for me, as well as the other grand kids. Just spread a sheet on the floor, set a cake down and let me tear into it.  What a great time for all concerned

Beau, I know what you mean about grand daughters being expensive. As you heard we had our first grand daughter visit recently here in Houston. Meghan's mom told us Meghan wants to stay "forever". Yikes! I mentioned to Paige that we might have to tone it down a bit when she visits again. This could get serious since she's planning to attend HBU in September. There is real culture shock when you join a family, after no kids or gks to 3 and 8 respectively! After joining Miss Paige and her family it looks like I'll be selling a lot more insurance. Baby Boomers new motto "work til you can't". I now see what fun all you gp's have been having.

Keep on dancing,

Rich LH

Dance Like No One is watching

Susan Howard (Bowman)

Thanks to each of you who shared Linsey's memorial service with those of us who could not be there.  We were there in spirit, thought, and prayer.  Linsey  left a wonderful legacy for all of us.  Also, I love the pictures and shared experiences from all the gps out  there!  

Richard, hats off to you!  You have so much "dancin ' " with your new family to do!  It's okay to do a little waltzin' every now and then, too!

Beau Wann, Jr.

OH NO RICHARD...YOU ARE NOW A GRANDPARENT EXTRODINAIRE...Mehgan or meghan or megan...just looked at the name, and already forgot how it was spelled...(a mind is aterrible think to wit) she is now your responsibility...oh yes my brother...when that little darlin shows up, you must lavish her with gifts no end...in fact methinks you should buy her a car...yeah, thats the ticket, a CORVETTE OH YEAH...a pink one, and whilst you are at it, buy one for me too...oh, and get one for yourself and paige...

ok, NAP TIME mon ami...

Richard Meek '65

DOD, I think the ticket here is to engage the chiren in some physical labor. You know nothing drastic, just weed a few flawr beds, mow some grass, turn the compost pile. Paige is all worried that they won't come back. That be persakly the point. They don't come back, we got more time for dancing! It's good to fantasize. It gets Paige stirred up. I think you might be overshooting a bit on the Corvettes. A month's pass on Metro seems adequate!

Keep on dancing

Rich LH

Dance like no one is watching

Paige Talley (Meek)

OH Beau !!! I think you have made a fine suggestion. The "girls" could have a parade in our new cars. Hmmmmm can  you haul stuff in a corvette? MUST be able to haul "stuff". RC listen to your Brother Beau, ya hear?

The sun is shining in CS and all is well. Granddaughter Madeleine (11 - 5th Grade) was honored at church Sunday with the AWANA's "Timothy" award. One must memorize at least 400 Bible verses during their AWANA years (available for pre-school through 6th grade) Madeleine has managed to remember way more than 500 and the first at Central to do so before finishing the 5th grade. That pix: Madeleine and I at her 2nd Birthday ...

I am only proud of her ... A LOT !!!!!!!!!!

I am pretty sure that Liz has the fort held down on Carleen Road. Not a dove or a squirrel gets by her eagle ears, hind sight and speedy teeth and sharp paws... Hmmmmm maybe I should rap this up...

Hugs to All... Paige

p.s. AWANA = Approved Workman Are Not Ashamed

2 Timothy 2:15 Study to show theyself approced unto God, a workman that needed not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

Kay Watters '65 (Greene)

Aawwa...Paige that is fantastic, I know you are so proud of her....good things going on at Central Baptist.  Ya'll keep dancing, we need to hear more from ya'll.

Kay Watters '65 (Greene)

Think I did it....great grandchillins...now here is what I'm talking about!

I

Beau Wann, Jr.

Kay? You have great grandchirrens???? And youre younger than I???? Thats no fair...Must be that Algebra I had so much trouble with. Great group of great grand chirrens you have there. Thanks for sharing them with us...

Hey Rich the LH...it's only money...can I have her??? I can learn her all about cement ponds and kats and the care thereof...plus I have a lot of caulking and painting to do, and the moving of furniture and and and stuff/junk/antiques...are her legs good???? She can run Jack and Cooper for us...HBU??? Did you know they want to change the name of HBU???? Dont know to what, or to whom...Seems the word "Baptist" is hindering them from something???? They could call it Deuteronomy U., you... 

Well ok then...think I will repair to the sleep chamber...move, try to move a couple O kats out O the way...put some hot towels fresh out of the dryer on the bed to fold...several  cats took up residence in them...dont know why they like hot things, especially  since they have a built in fur coat...oh shucky darn, what do I know...

Does anyone out there know...something???? I forgot...heavy sigh!!!!! Well, when youse youtes think of it let me know...Say ga'nite gracie...ga'nite gracie...