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Johnny Sheffield

Sorry I meant Saturday morning.  This moving has cause me to loose track of what day it is

Scotty Croom

fyi jenny---h.l.fry died from heart attack, jane hatrman had rhuematoid arthritis, and kerisha whitaker died after diabetic coma...all left us too soon and left friends who remember them each day...

Pat Brantley (Ross)

Scotty you know everything.  

Jimmie Lee Smith (Brawner)

OK, I'll bite - Johnny, where is New Ulm, TX?  Must be a special place if you've agreed to move again.  Yes, Scotty knows just about everything about everyone - I know his mother and her friends don't know EVERYTHING  about all of us, so, Scotty, what IS your source of so much info?

Teddie Jordan

Scotty has been that way since kindergarten. He just keeps track of people, investigates, and remembers. Always has. You can bet he's got plenty of dirt on me, but I've got enough on him that it's a standoff. Ha!

Tom Holder

Johnny,

Becky's family (Reichle) farm (100 acre parcel, part of the old Kohlman land) is at 3288 FM 109.  As you cross Cummins Creek about 2 miles coming out of Columbus, look for two flag poles on the left side of the road.  If the gate is open on the weekends, go in and introduce yourselves  to Becky's  brother and his wife, Rusty and Linda.  Altho they still live on 41st St in Garden Oaks, they've been going up to the "Ranch" for 30 years.   Didn't you live near the Reichles  (Becky, Randy and Rusty) on Hialea growing up?  It is a small world!

Becky and I get to Columbus about twice a year from here in Oregon.  We'll look you up next time we're there.  Hopefully we'll be at the Reunion - don't know yet.

Blessings and prayers to all of you Waltripites.

Tommy Holder

Johnny Sheffield

Jimmielee

new ulm Texas is between brenham and Columbus Texas 

on fm109 we are about 16 miles from brenham, bellville and la grange

tom

i know exactly where the flag poles are on fm 109.  Will stop by next time that I am in that area.  I move to Saxon street in 1953 cannot remember them as of now

johmny

Susan Howard (Bowman)

Thank you to everyone who has been sending prayers for baby Noah.  I just received word that he is much improved!  His mother may get to hold him for the first time on Wednesday or Thursday of this week.  He is also beginning to slowly wake up and breathing some on his own!  He still has 3 weeks in the hospital, but it looks like he will not have to be transferred to TCH after all.  Once again, thank you so much for your caring for this tiny little one!

David Blankenship

Susan,

What wonderful news.

My continued prayers and blessings to Noah and your entire family.

Dave

Jackie Crowe (Finch)

Jenny -  girl you are terrific!  Thanks for the research of our dear departed classmates.  I will certainly update the "In Memory" for each of them.

Susan, so glad little Noah is better.  Our prayers continue.

Jimmie Lee and Charles - healing prayers for Charles and that you get to go home soon.  There's nothing like home!

Scotty, as always thanks for all your information on our classmates.   Hope Lola is doing better, prayers for her!

Johnny, good luck moving -- it will be wonderful in New Ulm!  Barbara and I are coming to visit once you are settled in!

Let's all keep on dancing!  It's 171 days until 50th reunion!!  Hugs, J

Jackie Crowe (Finch)

Happy Birthday, Tom!  Hugs, J

Pat Brantley (Ross)

Jimmie lee, I thought you and Charles had checked out.  I just spent the day at md Anderson having tests done.  I was in the mays bldg.  I was so rushed from one session to another, but I would have hung around after the prodding to get to visit.  I was thoroughly impressed from a patient standpoint.  I had been there several times taking a friend to clinic visits, but that is a different perspective.  She said she always felt like the VIP at the banquet.  My tests were good and if everything stays okay I won't see them again.  I left without returning to the beginning, so I guess I don't get to pass Go and collect $200.  I should have read page six.  It really was an accident.  I just didn't know the system.

Jimmie Lee Smith (Brawner)

Charles had a temporary vocal chord repair procedure today, and unless something else happens, we leave MD Anderson tomorrow morning.  He will go directly to Lifecare in Plano for IV antibiotic treaments until May 9, and then home for a few days until we come back for follow-up tests and to get the drain tube removed from his abdomen.  We truly appreciate the cards, visits and e-Mails during his stay since April 10,  He is READY to get sprung from this hospital.

Susan Howard (Bowman)

Wow!  Thank you so much to all of you who sent me birthday wishes yesterday.  I had a very relaxing day, but a pleasant one.  You know how to make a gal feel special!  I keep asking myself "How did I get this old so fast?"  (I am sure none of you ask yourselves that question) but it seems to happen no matter what.  My life has been great and I still have so much more to do!  Thank you all for being a blessing in my life!

It looks like baby Noah may be going home later this week.  He is doing so much better and is finally able to start the bonding process with his parents.  He is 18 days old today.  His mother was able to hold him for the first time last Wednesday.  Thank you again for all of your prayers and positive thoughts.  Noah's family thanks you, also.

I hope you are enjoying this beautiful weather - not too hot yet, but I have a feeling it's coming soon!  Happy Mother's Day to all moms, grandmoms, and maybe even some great grandmoms.  Sunday is your special day!

Scotty Croom

good news for everyone..yea....lola had med change last week and was not good weekend...she is doing better...

Jimmie Lee Smith (Brawner)

Beau Wann, Jr.

We will remain ever vigilante in our circle of prayers for Charles...and Brawner Family...

Jackie Crowe (Finch)

Our prayers continue to flow!

Love and hugs,

J

David Blankenship

Charlie,

I love you ole buddy.

Dave

Donald May

Charles,

You and your family are in my prayers.  God Bless

Don May

Pat Brantley (Ross)

What can I do for the brawner family?  I will honestly do anything that you feel will be helpful Jimmie lee.  Of course I am praying for our God's wisdom and mercy in all things.  Please let me know.  

Jimmie Lee Smith (Brawner)

Brantley, thanks for the offer, but your prayers  are the answer.  Charles wants everyone to know he's not down for the count yet.  As a matter of fact, he's down in his physical therapy class right now.  Our MD Anderson doctor called him this morning and talked with us to give us closure and explain the reason there is no treatment that's going to prolong anything longer than a few weeks more than he has now and that going through that chemo isn't worth the pain and after-effects it would cause.  So, we're just waiting to get a CT (probably next week) to find out status of his abdominal abscess and hope that it's GONE so we can go home.  Hospice care doesn't mean he's done for - it's just care that will allow Charles to be made as comfortble as possible for the time he has.  I've gotten company names to explore, but one - Vitas- was recommended by a dear friend whose husband was under their care for over a year and was also recommended by our supportive/palliative care doctor. 

So, please continue to pray for us as we face remaining in this LTAC until his infection is gone and then as we go home to explore just what Charles CAN do for as long as possible. 

Johnny Sheffield

Susan

happy belated birthday, sorry that Iam late

in replying.  Been moving each day to new home well a 1928

home. Hope to be there for good next weekend. 

Johnny

Susan Howard (Bowman)

Hey Johnny!  No problem.  Moving is stressful enough without you worrying about my birthday!  I know you will be glad to get into your home and settled.  It sounds like a beautiful old home and I know you and Becky will make it warm and welcoming! 

Prayers still flowing for Charles and Jimmie Lee! 

Johnny Sheffield

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there. 

Have a wonderful day

to jimmielee and Charles our prayers are with

you both each and everyday. 

Johnny