Sharon Stout (Curry)

Mac,

 Your son as wonderful as you are.  I am so sorry for such a tragic loss of a great young man.  My love and heart go out to you and your family.

Sharon

Marcia Nichols (Morgan)

Merry Christmas to the class of 1969

In 2002 I wrote a Christmas poem that I inserted in my Christmas cards.  I hope this is a blessing to someone or two.

                                     The Promise

One can only imagine Mary's feelings when an angel came to her one day.

God chose Mary to bear the Savior who would wash our sins away.

A very humble state she must have felt herself to be,

but God often uses the lowly like you and me.

There was no room for Mary and Joseph in the inn;

However, the baby's birth in a manger would give new life again.

His name would be Emmanuel..."God with us."

A promise meaning that he would never leave us for forsake us.

This little baby Jesus would one day face the test.

He'd sacrifice his life on a cross, so we could enter into rest.

Free from sin, free from fear, free from death, and free from pain.

All this and more the world would freely gain.

Lord Jesus help us to never cease to remember,

how much You suffered for the world by Your life's surrender.

Marcia Morgan

God Bless you, and Have a very Merry Christmas

Charlotte Grantham (O'Daniel)

 I love your poem, Marcia.  Perfect......hoping you, too, have a blessed Christmas holiday season.

Aliece Sefcik (Lowe)

Thank you, Marcia, for such a beautiful poem to remind us what the true reason is that we celebrate December 25. 

So sad that the birth of our Savior has been pushed aside for the onslaught of commercialism in this country.  Makes me wish for the simple days of childhood in Tulia when businesses were closed on holidays and on Sundays!

A special prayer for those who have experienced heartbreak with death or illness in their families as the holidays can be a difficult time.

Blessed, Merry Christmas to all y'all!

Aliece

Ka Hughes (Wilfong)

Here's wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Hope everyone gets to be with Family and truly enjoy the "reason" for

the season!  God Bless each and everyone of you!

Dorinda Burton (Eargle)

Happy New Year to All!  We are looking forward to a great 2011.

Dorinda

Terry Hall

Just wishing everyone a Happy New Year.  Looking forward to the 60th Birthday Party, see ya then.

Shirley Morgan

I hope it is not too late to add a Happy New Year message...it is still January. I want to thank everyone who writes anything about the 60th Birthday Bash. It is slowly beginnng to sink in and I am actually able at this point to say out loud that I will be turning 60 this year    !  I am planning to relocate to Lubbock within the next several months and will update my information when that happens...here is hoping someone there needs a good nurse with only a little experience. Everyone keep their fingers crossed for me!

Ka Hughes (Wilfong)

For those of you that have asked about Ronnie in the past, he had another surgery in January.  They figured out that his real problem was in his lower back, L5 - L3, (for those of you that understand medical terms).  Well, he now has feeling in his legs.  The only problem is the muscle spasms that keep giving him pain, otherwise he is doing great.  He has not started walking with out the walker yet or therapy.  I am hoping he can make the 60's Bash in June.

Ka Hughes (Wilfong)

For those of you that are aware of the fires that were in the West Texas area on Sunday, Feb. 27th, Herbie Payne and his wife lost their home and only got out with the clothes they were wearing.  The did save their dog and a pick-up.  Please keep them in your prayers as well as all the other people in the area that lost their homes and personal belongings.

Ka Hughes (Wilfong)

Karen informed me today that their is a fund set up at FBC for Herbie and family.  If anyone would like to make a monitary donation you can do so by sending it to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 450, Tulia.

Please ear mark any checks:  Payne Fund

They will make sure that Herbie receives all donations.

Ka Hughes (Wilfong)

I just got through playing around with the photo gallery, how amazing!  I know there are some of you that would have some great pictures to post on this section of our site.  If you need help, I can surely help you get your pictures posted.  Just let me know and I will give you a hand.

Charlotte Grantham (O'Daniel)

Don't like to post this kind of news, but Jay Hewlett, Mac's younger brother passed away today.  Lift up prayers for the family.

Princess Roberts (Gruben)

I have some good news for a change!!  I am "FINALLY" going to be a Grandmother! Kirk and Julie  are pregnant and due on my B-Day Oct 21. We are very excited to join the ranks of grandparents.

I have to remind you also to behave yourselves when you are out and about! Hyman Sauer and William Edmiston DVM reported on seeing Mac Devin DVM in Eldorado recently,he was behaving,but Hyman told some stories about Mac And Kelly Ewen while they were in school at Tech. I had forgotten that Kelly and Mac were roommates. It is a small world.

Looking forward to the "60 Birthday Bash". I need to hear from you about the Rockbox performance. The deadline is May 10 to be able to refund $, after that we can add #'s but the $'s aren't refundable. It is a Branson like performance with lots of music [golden oldies] and comedy, very much fun. Takes you back to the "Good Ole Days" .The tickets ar $27.06 each, you can mail me a check to 711 Ranchview Dr, Johnson City, TX, 78636. Get your hotel reservations made also. Fredricksburg is a great place to visit and we will have a memorable time together.

Princess

Ka Hughes (Wilfong)

I also hate reporting sad news, but, we need to keep up with each other.  I received an e-mail about Johnny King.  He and his wife, Diane, lost their son recently.  I do not have any details or an obituary.  I do however have an address if you would like to send a card.  I know from experience that he would love to hear from some of his class mates.  Also remember to add them to your prayer list.

Johnny and Diane King

2448 CR 141

Kaufman, TX  75142

Ka

Ka Hughes (Wilfong)

Princess, that is wonderful news!!  I know you will enjoy becoming a grandmother and will make a great one.  Always remember, "If you knew how wonderful grandkids were going to be, you would have had them first!"

See you in June.  Made my room reservation last week.

Ka Hughes (Wilfong)

Found this on a website.

Kyle Joseph King

Charlotte Grantham (O'Daniel)

 Ka, thanks for that info.  I haven't read that so I didn't know.  Princess, congratulations on the new one.  Grands are the greatest thing ever!  You will be a wonderful grandmother.....

See you in Fredricksburg....

Princess Roberts (Gruben)

Ka, I haven't heard from you about the Rockbox. May 10th is the last day to get in on the group seating. I will call Mon. and turn our #'s in. Looking forward to seeing everyone.

Thanks for keeping us posted on all the happenings. So sorry to hear about Johnny's son.

P

Shirley Morgan

Hey Princess....looks like I will be able to go to the birthday bash for sure so count me in on the group ticket. I will mail the check tomorrow so please include me in the numbers. I am a new hire and in orientation at the Covenant Labor and Delivery Unit in Lubbock and figured out my work schedule so as not to use any vacation leave since I don't have any! :-) Am looking forward to catching up with everyone since I missed the big reunion. Thanks for taking care of the tickets...See yall soon.

Princess Roberts (Gruben)

Great to hear from you Shirley. Your name is on the list!! Looking forward to seeing you.

P

Shirley Morgan

Good morning Princess, the check is in the mail....and great news about becoming a grandmother ...there is absolutely nothing that compares to that joy! Next is the task of deciding what to be called! My girls went on line for ideas since each of their mothers-in-law had an existing grandmother name....what ever it is will be so precious. My girls are each expecting again, Morgandy will deliver on the unit where I work in late Sept. and Candice is expecting somewhere in early to mid-Jan. Candice's daughter, Eliana (my oldest granddaughter) was recently diagnosed with ALL Lukemia and has a Caring Bridge site at this address https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/elianauribarri . She began chemo less than 24 hours from the diagnosis and has responded very well to this first stage of her 2 1/2 year protocol. You are all welcome to visit the site and follow her journey...all prayers are appreciated. God has been so good to this family and has answered prayers from all over the country on her behalf.

Charlotte Grantham (O'Daniel)

 Shirley, so glad you are coming to the bash.  I can't wait to see you.  So sorry to hear about your granddaughter.  Sounds like things are going as well as can be right now.  I will love to keep up with her as she goes through this ordeal.  Praying for her.

Thanks Princess and Kelly, for all your hard work.  It will be perfect.....I can't wait.

Dorinda Burton (Eargle)

For all of you in the Tulia area, a friend of our family has lost her dog.  Her name is Chris Holly.  Her phone number is 627-4199.  On May 10th her dog disappeared.  He is a black lab with a spot of white on his neck under his chin.  He is about a year old and had his collar on.  His name is Buster.  Chris lives west of Tulia  on County Road 9 about 3 miles out of town.  Chris is close to 80 and this dog has been her constant companion since last fall.  She is heartsick and asked me if I could get the word out about her dog.  She has checked with the local vets and animal control centers, put an ad in the paper, and driven far and wide looking for him.  She is offering a reward for his return.  I would ask you to talk to your neighbors and friends and let them know about Buster.  Thanks for your help!

Dorinda

Charlotte Grantham (O'Daniel)

 Sorry to hear about the dog.  I hope it was found.