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Hi again,
It has been a month since the
last update and things seem to be returning to "normalcy" slowly, but
surely. Nothing much has
been happening around here except a few ailments
that have been going around. I have seen quite a few classmates out
and about
who mention getting the "updates" and enjoy them. But,
remember that to keep it interesting, you must e-mail me so that I can
include
your "story" in the communication. So here goes.....
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MAIL CALL
Glynn
and I found out on New Year’s day that we are going to be grandparents for the
third time. Our oldest daughter, Michelle, and her husband have two daughters,
ages 4 &2. Now our youngest daughter,Nicole, and her husband are expecting a
baby in early Sept.
Do
you know if there is a place that people meet that is popular at the PA>Mardi
Gras…instead of just walking up and down the street??
I want to see
everybody!Less than 1 month until I am a first time grandma!! Reading those
emails was very,very special! All the Rita damage is sobering!!!! All of
those big trees gone. Dale Netherland said that there were at least 23
tornadoes and 140 mph winds for 5-10 hrs!
Update:
Haley
Marie was born last night (Feb 20) at 11:49p at
Baylor
Hospital
in Grapevine. Lynn
(our oldest daughter) was two weeks early(not due til March
7-11) and the baby still weighed 6 # 8 oz! She is 19 “ long. She has a head
full of black hair…. (at least very dark). All are doing well! This is the
first grandbaby on both sides…..She also has a great- great grandmother in the
Chicago
area….This is s-o-o-o exciting!
I
am so sorry about the destruction caused by Rita. I do not have any family
left in the area, so I do not visit often - usually only for the
reunions, but I
have been keeping up with the damage and staying in touch with friends still in
the area. My son sent me a very interesting web site that I was able to
locate the house I grew up in in Lakeview - WOW - amazingly it appeared that there
was no damage, but lots around it. Glad to hear that everyone survived the
storm.
We have moved to Elgin Texas. We are very happy in a
wonderful old home. My husband and I purchased one of the older homes and
remodeled it to suit our needs and dreams. It was a lot of fun, but of
course, frustrating dealing with contractors, plumbers, electricians, etc. for
the past 5 months - but WELL worth it. I am enjoying my life here in small
town Texas.
The other day I had to go to Kirbyville and
Jasper. That was the first time that I had been to the area since the
hurricane. There were still a lot of blue roofs, damaged homes, and downed
trees. I also went to Constance Beach, Holly Beach, and Johnson's Bayou.
We have friends in Constance Beach who did fairly well. 90% of the area
was gone.
It
is really great to hear about so many classmates from all parts of the world!
I have been in contact with many that still live in the Golden Triangle.
It is good to hear the progress that is being made getting things back to normal
again. We have news from our family. On February 2, 2006,
Lorraine
(Fowler) Haas delivered her third child which is a son. His name is
Jeremiah Charles Haas. Jeremiah was 18 ¾” long and weighed 6 lbs. 3 oz.
Lorraine and her husband Clay have two other children: Joshua Clay Haas,
age 8 and Jaycee Faye Haas, age 15 months on February 7, 2006, Blake Edward
Fowler and his wife Amanda had the joy of the delivery of their son, Luke Edward
Fowler. Luke was 18 ¾” long and weighed 6 lbs. 10 oz. This is
their first child.
Micka
and I are steppin' out and making a move to Kerrville. We have really
fallen in love with the Hill Country and have
decided to retire there. Big
step, as we know no one and are very new to the area... so, if any of our
classmates are living in the area, I am interested in any info concerning great
places to see, EAT, etc.
I
am recovering very nicely from bilateral knee replacement My surgery date was
December 7th and I was back to work at Lumberton
High School on
January 23rd. Modern medicine is a blessing. I am presently
teaching (my 32nd year) ninth grade World Geography. The hair is gray, but
the students keep me young and I plan on staying at it for another nine years.
My youngest child, Michael,
graduates from high school this May and I am one who
is quite happy to be entering this new phase of my life.
I am also a frequent visitor to PA as
my parents still reside there.
I'm sorry to report that my mother passed away today,
Wednesday, February 22, 2006, at 2:30 p.m. in the afternoon. We had been in the hospital for 39 days, and I'm so thankful that I got to spend every minute with
her. She was such a selfless generous person and we
will all miss her terribly.
I guess I'm exhausted and extremely sad. Please pray for her and for us---we
will need it.
I also heard from
Cla Simon Weishaar from
Bertram, TX,
Linda Blakley Rindlisbacher in California, and
Mike
Lawson in
West Columbia, TX sent pics of his precious new granddaughter,
Addi, getting a great big hug from Grandpa.
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GET-TOGETHERS
A date has been set for the "Fourth Annual Thomas
Jefferson and Bishop Byrne Alumni
Ragin Cajun Shindig"
Check out this site even if you don't plan to
go. It is really cute and interesting.
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WEBSITES OF INTEREST
This has some photos of the
get-together last September, 2005 taken by Loretta LaLonde's husband, Glynn
ALSO CHECK OUT THE FOLLOWING
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CONDOLENCES
Pat Trahan Knox-loss of her mom
925 Brandywine Dr.
Beaumont, TX 77706
(409)866-8592
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SIGHTINGS
Joe Gongora at Tequila's Restaurant
tells me he visits with Robert McClintock and Robbie
Gregg often.
Robbie is living in our area now.
Linda Hopper Hunt heading to work said that she got a call from
Bobby Dax (he moved after attending Woodrow).
Diane
Johnson Faulk was
seen at a couple's shower, Rachael
Burton
Wheeler at Esther's Restaurant,
Jack Catalina in the
parking lot of Casa Ole, Paula Daigle Sheppard
at a funeral, Janis Hamilton Lee at China Inn,
Arthur
Eugene Hufstetler at his great-nephew's birthday party,
Marilyn
Jackson Williamson working at Sutherlins,
James
Miller serving steak at a KC fundraiser, Johnny "Pookie"
Montagne checking
out the meat dept. at Market Basket, Mikey
Varing at Luby's, Fred Hollier at his brother-in-law's
funeral, and Doug Norwood at the same funeral.
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Memorial DVDs still
available
Order this wonderful 45 minute DVD presentation
of our 51 "known" deceased classmates painstakingly prepared by Mike
Lawson. Cost
is $9.00
Contact:
Mike Lawson
2119 Twin Lakes Blvd.
West Columbia, TX 77486
(979)345-5901
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Well, that is it for this update. Did you
notice that in the "SIGHTINGS" column that I must really spend a lot
of time at funerals and RESTAURANTS? Okay, I need a life.
"-). Don't forget to request an e-mail list in either spreadsheet
attachment format or e-mail format.
Until later..........
Keep in touch and take care,
Linda DeCuir McFadden
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