Beverly Roberson (Jackson)

Is there online viewing of her artwork?  I love to collect paintings by artists I know.  My mother used to work at the Manor and I think my sister did as well.

Bev

Tom Collier

ALL -

Just sending along our wish for the Holidays and a recipe (we always include a recipe in our Christmas cards).

Be Well -

Tom C.

Mini Mouth-Watering Apple Pie

Time needed

15 min prep + 30 min cooking

Serving Size / Yield

8 servings

Ingredients

    •    1 can 8 oz. Pillsbury Crescent Rolls

    •    3/4 stick butter

    •    1 apple

    •    1/2 tsp. vanilla

    •    1/2 tsp. cinnamon

    •    1 C. brown sugar

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Melt butter in medium pan. Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla and stir evenly. Heat until it thickens. Lay each individual crescent roll flat. Peel and core the apple and chop into 8 slices. Top each crescent with an apple slice and roll tightly. Place them in a baking dish and cover with sweet mixture. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm. (You can sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired)

Tom & Mary Collier ~ Christmas 2015

Mike Roberts

I was told today that classmate Jack Thaw has a large mass in his head. I was told that they will operate tomorrow. I would hope everyone would pray for Jack & his family. Peace be with you all during the holiday season. Mike E. Roberts

Beverly Roberson (Jackson)

So Sorry that I haven't kept in touch.  Anyone who has contact with his family; please share that I am praying for a speedy recovery.

Bev

Brenda Drake (Anderson)

So sorry to hear about Jack Thaw. Will pray.

Connie Hale (Rhodes)

Surgery did not go well for Jack. Surgeon only removed what they could get of the brain (left side) tumor, so they did not get it all. Jacks brother told me that he will under-go possible chemo etc. pending, first it will take a few days to get the bio test results. It was a very sad thing to witness when the family got the news. Jack and my son Wes (bypass) had surgery at the same time. 

Prayers for the whole family for strength and calm, this was totally unexpected.

St. Fransis/Via Christy Wichita

Cheryl Unruh (Ferris)

Prayers for Jack & his family as well as Wes & your family - how is Wes doing?  Cheryl Unruh Ferris

Maureen Koehn (Fast)

Connie,

Your heart is so open and receptive with an enormous abiity to embrace people. Both situations, Wes and Jack, are beyond understanding, I am grateful that you with your mother's heart were there for Wes, and as an unplanned representative of our class, for Jack and family.   Our prayers continue for both families.

Connie Hale (Rhodes)

Merry Christmas Greetings:

What a difference a year makes! And here we are ready or not to conquer yet another one. When I was little instead of counting sheep, I would count how old will I be in this and that year…. I also remember thinking what I would I be like, and now I know! 2016 Wow!

Anyway, I have not heard any more about Jack’s situation, but hoping to visit with family before Wes is transferred to a rehab facility before going home. The triple bypass was hard on him and between diabetic and dialysis pain medication was very-very limited. But he maintains strong in faith with determination to get through this. The doctors and staff are pleased and amazed with his up lifting attitude and continued recovery.

We feel blessed and rejoice to celebrate Christmas at the hospital with our son and family.

Both men (Jack & Wes) appreciate your continued kind thoughts and uplifting prayers.

Roger Morton

Merry Christmas to everyone!  

Rich Martinez (Martinez)

Merry Christmas to all. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your families Connie and Jack. My the good Lord bring Strength, Peace and Joy to you both.

Connie Hale (Rhodes)

Joann asked me to let you know that  Jacks tumor was star shaped with the end points spreading out connecting onto delicate blood vessels. The surgeon removed the larger mass and vein-fingers as much he could without causing bleeding and other complications. Tumor tested results showed an aggressive cancer. Jack will need 18 months of chemo and radiation treatments.

At this time they only allow Jack short intervals of sleep, continually check him with simple questions, what is your name, what year is it, etc. Jack’s been blessed with a sports active life keeping him in excellent and strong health that gives hope and encouragement.  

When I went into his room (7^th floor), there were two young high school students from Halstead on each side of his bed talking and encouraging their wrestling coach. Joann said that company/visitors helps Jack keep alert. Joann has stayed at his bedside since surgery Monday. She is bravely enduring the unknowing with strong faith and confidence for healing. She appreciates all your thoughts and continued prayers.

Also, there is a possibility that Jack and Wes will be transferred to the same care rehab facility located on Rock Road Wichita. I will let you know. Estimation: to be transferred Monday 28^th.

Nancy Cravens (Hillman)

Connie,

Thanks for all the information.  So sorry to hear all that everyone is going through.  It sounds like Wes is surrounded with great thoughts and prayers.  Good luck and God bless.  Good luck to Jack and his family.

Barbara Smith

Thanks Connie.

When Jack gets moved he will be pretty close to me so I will run up and see him. When my daughter Sandy had her brain  tumor we were so blessed. It was not cancerous. Prayer is a very powerful tool and with Gods power Jack will get through this and his family as well. Prayers are constant and I know first hand with God answering prayers to keep Sandy safe and cancer free and her surgery was 7 years ago and still cancer free, so we pray all goes well with Jack.

Veronica Camargo

. . . . . And the prayers for Jack and Wes will continue from my end.

I wish all of you a very Happy New Year. May you receive God's  blessings and be a blessing to others.

Cheryl Dawson (Stallard)

Please add Jana Garrison Young to your thoughts and prayers list.  Her cancer flared up again in June and this week she had a PET scan to see how the last 6 months of chemo have gone.  The news was not good.  There is even more cancer in her bones and spots on her liver.  The doctors are working on changing her chemo.  You can follow her progress on her Caring Bridge page.  

Connie Hale (Rhodes)

Connie Hale (Rhodes)

I had a wonderful time at breakfast this morning. We laughed so hard I thought the staff was going to ask us to leave. LOL!

Anyway, this afternoon Jim Guhr from Joplin Mo. dropped by to say hello and ask if I would post this cell phone and email (below) for anyone free this afternoon to give him a jingle.  (Sat. Jan 9^th) He is staying with his mother at the Villa in Hesston KS., but will only be in the area today… Said, he was sorry to miss breakfast, but sure would enjoying hearing from a some of us.

Also, sending very happy birthday wishes to Bill Boyd and Aimee Koehn Metzler

Hugs Connie

Jim Guhr  cell: 417-434-7591   email jimguhr583@gmail.com.

David Hay

does anyone remember the street number off 81 highway to go to the Yentrouc (Courtney's) was trying to figure out the turnoff a while back, but of course there is no sign anymore!      Dave

Martin Libhart

David: 

Just went by there last Fall!! No longer the Yentrouc we all knew! Take 196 (Whitewater Road) east to Woodlawn, then 1 mile south, 1/2 mile east.

David Hay

found it its between Rock and Woodlawn on Southeast 84th street!

Kim Saylor

This Saturday the 13th will be our monthly breakfast meeting at the Breadbasket. We will be there around 9am to share stories and swap good times. Hope to see everyone there!!

Bill Boyd

I'm sorry I haven't been around to communicate with you guys.  So sorry to hear about Jack Thaw.  Lost my Mother-In-Law (who showed me what a Mama really is) three weeks ago.  My Father-In-Law (who taught me what "Daddy" means) is living with us, for the time being.  He's 90.  Just closed the best theatre experience I ever had with a show called "Outside Mullingar".  Oh, how I miss having friends nearby.

Monica Schmidt (Thompson)

I was sad to hear that Jana Garrison passed away today.  It's hard losing yet another classmate.  It makes you  want to hug your children, appreciate your friends, and enjoy the time we have left.  My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and to her best friend,Cheryl Dawson Stallard. 

Cheryl Dawson (Stallard)

Thank you, Monica, for your kind words.  This was hard for me.  Love and prayers to her family.  She was a strong, strong person that grounded me in so many ways.