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Sylvia Jones (Martin) (1973)
Willard, I agree and thanks for stressing and reminding us time and again what this reunion is all about. We want to see all of our clasmates, even if they are going through some trials and tribulations at this time. Sandra, you have also stressed this point time and time again. Class Sandra Davis has also stress the need for us to find a way to reach out to those of our classmates that are in a crisis point in their lives. You know sometimes an encouraging word and just letting someone know you care about them will brighten up their lives. So, we should never thumb down our nose at those who are less fortunate than we are, but show them love and welcome them. We all have had our moments, some good and some that we don't care to even remember. However, god has seen us through and will continue to be there in our lives to see us through whatever burdens we have to bear. You know after reading your message, I got on the phone and once again contacted a teacher of ours that had a bad situation some years ago and would not get off the phone until I had convinced him and his spouse to join us. I had tried before but Willard your message made me see that I had to try again. I think I was successful.
Today, was not a very good day for me but one of tears and sadness. I was riding along thinking about the recent loss of all our classmates and then I found out on Saturday, that my mom's best friend Dradine , adopted daughter, Cherica Curry had passed. I just started to cry as I was riding along, and the realization hit me again of how sometime we take each other and life for granted. I praise god for all things in my life.
Willard, made a good point, this reunion will give us a chance to reconnect and I'm sure everyone has probably reconnected with someone they hadn't heard from in ages on this website. I come to website everyday and the laughs and the memories make my day so much better. It's so wonderful to hear from everybody. I can't describe how touching it is to hear from everyone. Let's make it our mission to find those that are not here because they don't feel they belong, or those that may not deal with computers. Let's get their permission to ask least go in and put their name,city, and state.
Another question I asked myself about this reunion was: why so long before we actually tried to come together? Why, was it that we came together at Kenny's homegoing services? Why, at this point in our lives? Then, I thought to myself because God brought us together and he felt the time was right. Just imagine we gathered to say our farewells to my cousin and one of our dear classmates and look what has become of it. I know he and all our other loved ones and classmates are looking down upon us and smiling. I'm so sad that they will not be with us in the flesh but I just know that they will be there in spirit at this wonderful event. So, classmates, I ask that we continue to locate our classmates and that we continue to communicate and use this website to lift each other up. God Bless
I'm so sorry for going on like this. I didn't mean to write a book . I just stared to write and the feeling came to me and the words began to flow.
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