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07/28/08 09:32 AM #262     Mikki Toney (Crawford) Hey all I just got a chance to start reading all the messages, sounds like everyone is doing great and very busy. About Jason I cant believe he did not get parole but I also know his family they were not good now for his sister they treated her great but for Jason look out. Now for Alan he was a smack talker and wouldn't hush, Booze and guns don't mix but they really don't mix when you have people like that around. oh Alex I remember you driving in reverse lol. I had just left the party to go back to school, then that happened. Kenny was a great guy and it was very unfortunate what happened but we shouldn't of been out at the reservoir drinking like that and when he yelled out something to the couple making out that guy got out and just shot it was pretty scary. When we all jumped in the car I can't remember who was driving I want to say Jason N. but not sure he ran in the ditch at 145th so I'd have to say if we could of got him to the hospital sooner he might have had a chance, but I hated to see that happen to Kenny. I still see Lisa his sister every once in a while she still looks the same. Now on Padre I remember very little I do remember getting pulled over the very first night and we all got put in the holding tank for public drunk. Then the 2nd night the guys got kicked out of there room so they came and stayed with us, we had to sleep with the doors wide open cause you couldn't even breathe in that room with all of us. I look back now and say wow, if I would of known the Lord or lived by the Word of God then and done right what things could of been different. But thank God for waking me up and thank God for my husband and children. It's a tremendous blessing not to have to drink or not to choose to drink anymore. As you all probably remember I was pretty much drinking all the time after dad had his heart attack my 8th grade year I went off the rocker and even though he was ok I wasn't. Gettin kicked off the softball team for drinking that was my goal in life was to pitch but I chose the wrong path and did I pay for it. ok I know I'm talking to much but wanted to share with you all.

07/28/08 08:30 PM #263     Stephanie Teehee (Peterson) Well Mikki, that's the good thing about getting older. Most of the time we learn from our mistakes and end up doing better in the end. I know that was the case for me. I'm glad that you were able to turn your life around!!

07/30/08 05:05 AM #264     Wendy Phelps (Maxey) I think we all did some stuff in high school that we shouldn't have or would even hate to admit to. I tell my mom I am sorry all the time for the way I was in high school. Being a parent now, it is hard to even image my kids doing some of the stuff we did, but I know how stubborn I was and my kids are just like me...if not worse. They are good kids for the most part, but my son has really tested my patience since he turned 18 in February. I just have to pray for him, like my mom did for me and let him make his own mistakes. He is learning very quickly though. Tough love. Sucks, but necessary.

07/30/08 07:12 PM #265     Stephanie Teehee (Peterson) I was actually pretty good (although there are a few stories..haha) in high school...but after graduation was a different story..and I too have apologized to my mother for some of the stuff I put her through. I have to say that with everything I've read on here..we are a pretty good bunch and turned out rather well!!!

07/30/08 09:06 PM #266     Katrina Kalb Way to be positive, Stephanie! You know, a counselor once told me, why worry about making mistakes?. EVERYTHING is a learning experience that takes you from one place to the other. It's our choice to learn and improve. At 37, I'm still making mistakes and still learning so much.

07/30/08 09:40 PM #267     Sherry Snider (Hibbard) I just heard Jason Sullivent was out on parole.

07/30/08 11:18 PM #268     Stephanie Teehee (Peterson) Yes Katrina..that is so true!!!! Life is a learning process and in order to learn, mistakes have to be made! How did Jason get out on parole, he was sentenced to life without parole????

07/31/08 09:37 AM #269     Sue Young (Myers) I agree with Katrina. I learned a long time ago not to have regrets. Did I do some things in my youth maybe I shouldn't have? Of course. But everything I did then put me on the path I am on now. And I like where my life is now. So I just shake my head sometimes at some memories, and just be happy that I made it out alive. ;)

07/31/08 09:48 AM #270     Kristi Donaghue (Frank) I just looked on the Dept. of Corrections and it still shows he is in prison with no release date.

07/31/08 01:21 PM #271     Sherry Snider (Hibbard) I looked there too he passed the first 3 phases of the parole hearing and it says the papers are still on gov henry's desk for reviewing, but was told from someone that he was released.

07/31/08 01:28 PM #272     Sherry Snider (Hibbard) OK I was given false information don't know why I would be told that but I called the department of corrections myself and asked and he is still in custody.

07/31/08 04:28 PM #273     Tj Kirste (Wolski) You know...I made my share of mistakes as a kid. Dropping out (only to go back a year later) some might consider that a huge mistake. My dad never really forgave me for that or getting married at 18. (That is one thing I will never think was a mistake because I still love my husband - more so now after 19 years of marriage). But I know that I was a huge trouble maker for my mom. I don't apologize cause I don't consider everything I did a mistake. I am able to teach my kids and they have learned from what I did. They both know that college is the way to go before getting married. My 17 year is still a virgin (something I can't say the same for me when I was 17) and she wants to stay that way till she gets married. My son, despite having Aspergers, is a great kid and has such a great heart! I made promises to my mom when I got married - to not end up like her and my dad (divorced and bitter), to sometime in my life go back to college (I had a scholarship but turned it down to get married) and this Fall I will finally be done and graduate with honors (and my mom will be around to see me walk across the stage and get my dipolma), and to better my life. I think that if I can touch the life of one person on this earth then I have made it a better place. I live my life now to help others. I know how hard it is to be a single parent (cause that is truly the case when the DH deploys) so I try to help out where I can. I have learned the true value of friendship since I lose so many of them when I move every 4 years. I have also learned the value of family. My family is my husband and kids. Everything and everyone else comes after them. I make sure that my kids know I love them - I tell them every single day no matter how embarrassing it might get for them. I still read Twas the Night Before Christmas to my kids (17 and 12) every Christmas eve and they both still look forward to it. I never really knew if my mom loved me as a kid cause she never showed it to me or my sister. So I make sure that my kids know how much I love them and how much they mean to me. Losing someone (my dad) very quickly and totally unexpectantly really makes you learn that you need to tell those around you that you love them...every single time. I do tell my mom I love her but very rarely does she tell me the same but that is ok. So long as she knows it. Ok...I got preachy on you guys...but just know that no matter what I might had done as a kid - if I mean to you or just never tried to be your friend - know that as a friend now I value you - each and every one of you!!!

07/31/08 08:20 PM #274     Wendy Phelps (Maxey) Oh, TJ...you are going to make me cry. That was very sweet. I think as we all get older we are realizing the importance of family and friends. My career used to be so important to me. I still haven't finished my bachelors. Working on...but not finished. I would like to...but I don't want to sacrifice my time with my family. And it seems the more I learn in school the less responsibility I want at work. The more I learn in church, the more I value my home life. I have actually been considering becoming a stay at home mom, which is something I never thought would happen. I have always enjoyed working, but I feel I have missed out on so much with my kids. Plus, my husband and I are trying to have another 1 or 2 running around. I know call me crazy, but I am so ready.

07/31/08 08:38 PM #275     Kristi Donaghue (Frank) TJ I couldnt have said it better. I really enjoy spending time with my kids and am so grateful that I can work from home and be at home when my kids get home from school. Life is too short and you need to cherish every moment you have. I cant believe my oldest will only be with us for 4 more years and then he is off to college. It makes me cry thinking about how time has flown by.

07/31/08 10:33 PM #276     Tj Kirste (Wolski) I guess that is the nice part about being a college student. I get to be home most of the time when the kids are here. I get to take my kids to school and pick them up! And this year will be DJ's first year of playing football for a school (he played peewee tackle football while we lived in AR for 6 years!). And because all of his games are after school on Wed I get to go see them! I can't wait. I will miss being able to be home for the kids when I go back to work in Jan but at least I know that I will put them over any job! You know...yours graduates in 4 years Kristie...mine graduates next May! Man...I can't beleive I am old enough to have a HS Senior!

07/31/08 11:49 PM #277     Dana Walker No matter what kind of family life we came from or still have. We have to try and do what we can to help our children feel safe, and secure. Believe me I do not come from the best home life. Unfortunely I have to live with my mom and raise my son. But I'm so glad when she's not home which is most of the time. When problems arrise you can only rely on family. I had to drop out of college when I got pregant due to all my complications. It really upset me because I had fought for so long to get to go to college and my dad and I even disowned each other over me receiving a college scholarship. After my son was born my dad was there and he is such a huge part of my son's life and I'm so greatful that we were able to recover that father daughter relationship. We're closer now then we ever were in the past. My mom and I still not close and that hurts me but she can't help it she has medical issues. But she has a good relationship with my son. I have basically raised my self I didn't have guidence and honestly God is the one that help me get this far. Even in High School I have no idea how I was able to stay a virgin until I was almost twenty. Believe me I had chances.. and I'm surpised I was on drugs or drinking and partying all the time. Some how the desire was not in me. Still isn't. I just hope I can raise my son to have morales, and values that so many families don't have. I was not perfect... I have made ALOT of mistakes and have sinned. Believe me I have screwed up more than enough in my life and still making mistakes. I was very lucky to get to be with my son his first year of life and work evenings as a recpt at a car dealership. Then the last four years working for electrical contractor as office manger and doing accounting. Before I was laid off this past April and I've been able to enjoy the time off with my son before he starts Kindergarten and I'm not looking forwarded to him starting school at Union. My son has Asperger's and needs IEP and Union refuses to give it to him at this time. But I'm sure after a month of school or less they will be begging me for an IEP meeting. It stucks being a single parent. But I've been doing it since before he was born and I'm so glad I do not have anything legal with his dad. My son is my son and I don't have to answer to anyone about my choices. My son and I are extremely close and I want him to know that he can always count on me. It's starts at birth to build that relationship. Times have changed and we all are needing to go back to the Beaver Cleaver years so we can help change the kids that are growing up today. Because the school systems are nothing like what we grew up in.

07/31/08 11:52 PM #278     Dana Walker That was suppose to say I wasn't on drugs but had every chance to take drugs and drink.. lol..

08/01/08 08:59 AM #279     Katrina Kalb Dana, It sounds like you are doing an amazing job with the cards you are dealt. All 3 of my kids have extreme learning differences/disabilities. We have learned the hard way that no one will advocate and fight for your kid but you. It is exhausting to be a pain in the #@*&! in order to get what you need. I had all 3 at home being home schooled for a time. Now the oldest is back in public and the 2 littles are still home. We use a homeopathic dr. as well as a regular pediatrician to get help with diet and allergies, too. Honestly, diet change has helped more than anything. It goes to, no one knows your kid as well as you, so stick to your guns! Hang in There!

08/01/08 11:25 PM #280     Dana Walker Thanks.. it is so true.. about the diet and having a sensory diet along with doing tons of research and getting involved in the austim community/support groups etc. I was proud of my self after I did the research I was able to debate with the doctors and I basically fought them on not putting a label on my son until I understood the labels and until I honestly could see these issues in my son. Now, I feel like I have to talk about the issues to teach others about the awareness and for healing. I've met so many people in the community. It's amazing what we can learn from others in the same situations. I honestly was looking for someone to home school my son because I was so disapointed in Union. You have to learn to be your own advocate, your child's and even your parents. We all have to learn from each other's mistakes and take notice of what others are going though so we can learn from their mistakes as well. Also, we all need to stop being so judgemental and believe me I'm having to take that to heart as well. Everything I've gone thought has help me to not judge others. I have worked for Parkside Mental Hospital the scariest part of that job was dealing with inmates and homeless people, Little Light House I was a teacher parprofessional for a short time couldn't live on the pay, DHS has a case aid while going to college and that job was very interesting it broke my heart to see what kids go though because of their parents not being parents. Then also while in college I was hired on at TCC I worked around the deaf community... every place I have worked has taught me something about this world we live in and that we need to count our blessing each and everyday of our lives. I have also worked in the corporate world and hated every moment of it. I love helping others. My son has taught me so much about myself and I've also had to learn to be outgoing because of him. I seriously thought I would be a horrible parent and he has taught me so much and I can't see my life without him. It's been hard but I spoil him rotten when I can and I wouldn't have been able to do that without living w/my mom.

08/02/08 01:47 PM #281     Kelli Brasel (Fry) First let me say how excited I was to find out that this website existed, and how happy I am to see that everyone is doing well. I can't believe we are approaching 20 years! I wanted to go to our 10 but I had just had knee surgery and I had 3 babies down with the chicken pox! I have soo many fond memories of high school, hanging out by the cardinal (me, Sabra Knight, Shelly, Andrea, Jaque) being in chorus, the dances, the boys and of course the drama (I was a really big drama queen back then!) I also loved going to the football games. It was just a very happy and sometimes confusing time for me. I really never had a "group" that I fit with! I just tried to like everyone and be sweet. I am not sure if you would have called me "popular" but I never felt like an outcast. Does anyone remember anything about me??? I still talk to Sabra and Jack Knight. She is married with 3 girls and I moved up there about 3 years ago to be closer. I talk to Sherry Brown occaisionally and I reunited with Missy Wynn not too long ago on myspace. About 12 years ago, we were really close and she was in the delivery room with me when I had my daughter Kaitlyn. As for me these days, I am busy running my new spa, I have 3 AWESOME kids and guy I would do anyting for. I feel really happy but I am working really hard. Sometimes I wish there were 2 of me so that I could be at home and at work at the same time. I cannot wait util I see all of you again! Please contact me @ 419-2607 spa or 946-9427. I would love to catch up! Kelli Brasel(Madison)

08/02/08 01:59 PM #282     Stephanie Teehee (Peterson) Okay why do I feel like I'm watching an episode of Oprah or something? I love it when people, specifically women can get together and voice their opinions and share their stories without the worry of being judged. We have all been through a lot and the fact that we are still around speaks very highly of us! And Kelli, I think we all remember each other, and the popular vs not popular doesn't really matter anymore. In high school its all about fitting in. It's not like that in the real world as I'm sure most of us know by now. I had the privilege of going to school with most of these people since the Cooper is Super days...but I was also a loud mouth and was pretty unforgettable with that! There is one thing I remember about you though...we share the same birthday!

08/03/08 12:21 PM #283     Kelli Brasel (Fry) That is sooo true, I felt like I fit in pretty good. I think that has carried over into the way I feel today! I can't wait to see everyone again! Kelli

08/04/08 11:23 AM #284     Tj Kirste (Wolski) OMG!!! You did it Stephanie...Cooper is Super! You know...I was searching for yearbooks and I actually found the yearbook from Cooper and our 6th grade t-shirt! Can you beleive it!? You know...I think that now that we are all adult we can truly appreciate those around us. It really doesn't matter if we are popular or not. What matters is that we all can appreciate one another now! I remember so many of you guys! I was not that impressionable cause not many people remember me...but I am totally ok with that!

08/04/08 02:30 PM #285     Shelly Shea TJ, Kelli, Stephanie, Dana ... I totally agree with all of you about this popular thing. I wasn't popoular by any means in school, but we all made it thru together. I think that counts for something. It's funny how all of us went thru something during high school and now we turn and tell our parents "sorry". BUT now our own kids are going thru similar situations that we went thru (popluarity, drugs, drinking). I try and tell my oldest all the time that it doesn't matter what other people think or say, because ultimately those are only words, and that as long as she/we know the truth about whatever is going on that's all that counts. I guess that's where being older comes in you realize that it doesn't matter in the end if you were popluar or not. We try to teach that to all the kids now. Our 4 yo is going to pre-k this year and just listening to her sister she now asks if she's going to be popluar? ... OMG! I'think i'm in real trouble with this one. .. .lol I'm glad to talk to everyone again, and it's fun to read all the messages that everyone posts.

08/04/08 09:10 PM #286     Stephanie Teehee (Peterson) Oh boy @ the Cooper 6th grade yearbook..I can only imagine what I looked like...hahaha!!! And I always considered myself to be friends with all different types of people, and it seemed as if our class was sort of like that...which is one the things I loved most about school! It has done wonders for me to reconnect with all of you, and I hope this continues even after our reunion!

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