Jeeeze this typing is really limiting. I can talk for hours but don’t have it in me to hunt and peck for very long.

I am so sorry I won’t be able to come to the reunion this year! I have been looking forward to coming since I left the last one. Earlier this year I committed to a trip with my wife which coincides with our reunion. Way too late I realized the conflict. I was really looking forward to seeing all of you. Particularly since I lost all this weight and got really handsome since I saw you last.

I think we are all terribly lucky to still be around. I almost wasn’t, isn’t, aren’t?? A year ago this last month Karen had been teaching in Europe and I was home alone with the dogs. After being gone for six weeks she came home. Two later days I only wanted to lay on the couch and sleep . She was concerned but I was certain it was the Crohn’s disease I’ve had for over 40 years. I just told her that it would pass and all would be well. On the third day I went unconscious and was transported to Lincoln to the E.R. My kidneys had failed and I was a day away from total organ failure. After a week in intensive care and another week seeing a specialist for every body part I was released with no understanding of what was wrong. It took another two weeks and an infectious disease specialist to discover I had Rocky Mountain Spotted fever ( from a tick bite). It turns out I am one of a small group of people who don’t display a signature rash or other symptoms. Usually the bug is caught early and you aren’t really very sick. It had flowered in my system and I had a monumental case. It took about nine months to recover. I don’t walk with a cane any longer (which I got pretty used to) and my memory is about as normal as it should be. Really weird. I know everyone has something and I’m surely not complaining . I know there are lots of folks that would trade for my problems. The bizarre thing is that I’d have noticed someone else in this state and dealt with it but I couldn’t see anything wrong myself. I was really content to just sleep. Had Karen been gone another week I’d have been dogfood.

Again I know lots of people have bigger issues and keep it to themselves. I hope you are all happy and doing well in your late middle age. Sorry I won’t see you!! Love , Kenny

By all means, let’s celebrate the 65th for the Class of ’65. The Mt. G/Marion area would seem logical. What about a fall event, perhaps take in an Indians football game? That way people could see the new memorial walk and the pavers. Then maybe a more official party Saturday afternoon or evening.

I agree! Let’s have a birthday party. I vote for Lee’s barn or a similar casual setting where we can visit and not be confined to a table or an area. Either August or September would be a good time like Terry suggested.

The real question is how many of you remember Thelma playing right field on the Cherry street ball diamond when we were 10 years old.

I admit I didn’t think a lot about it then other than she was a hell of a out fielder, but as I now look back on those days I realize how fortunate we all were to have here as a buddy.

I’ll end this with best wishes to Thelma, Wiggins and Tony along with a question. Who can remember playing baseball with Thelma?

I remember a few: Ozzie. Phil. Wiggins, Bunga, Buzz, Rick. Fudd, Chuck Weston,myself and Thelma.

Somebody help. Who were we playing?

Please fill in the team

Thank-you for the cards, e-mails, and visits at the time of Garry’s passing on April 10th.

I have felt overwhelming support from my class, as well as, the class of “64”
Our family has been comforted and blessed.

With a Grateful Heart,
Sherry

Yes, I think we should celebrate turning 65. I’m retiring from Nursing this October. I look forward to seeing everyone at a party and at the next reunion! Anywhere is fine with me.