Subject:Mother's Day
Patsy Hughes Oldroyd
Class of ‘65
Happy Mother’s Day to all of you who have been lucky enough to be a mother and get to celebrate the day with your children. A heartfelt prayer of peace and comfort to all of those who have lost their children. If you are fortunate enough to still have your mother living, give her a big hug and kiss, and tell her that you love her.
I had a most unusual conversation with my elderly mother this week, that ended with us both becoming very emotional and expressing our love and admiration for each other. That is not something that I have made it a point to do for some time now. We visit, we talk, we share meals, celebrate occasions, but we are just so busy with our grown children and grandchildren that we do not have those intimate and heartfelt chats with our mothers like we did when we were young. What a wonderful opportunity I had to express those deep feelings with her while she is still living. Perhaps we both are sensing her age and fragile health. I thank God for giving me that perfect time with her. Take it with yours if you still can.
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Subject:Played
Aaron Potts
First class of Lee
Hey Tommy,
I think it's ironic that you would address the word "PLAY" in this issue. For three years I was "PLAYED" and thought the world had been dropped on my shoulders on Feb 2, 1964. However, For a few years I allowed that to rest heavily on my shoulders because I knew that I was serious and the "PLAYER" was never serious when they said they cared. So finally, I decided to use that energy of feeling sorry for myself and decided to show the "PLAYER" that I was better than she was.
I now have my degree in electrical engineering, and an excellent job in Houston, Texas in the energy field and the future looks nothing but bright. If the good lord will put my cancer in remission, then I will die a happy person.
What I thought was the sun setting on life for me, was in fact the sun rising on a new beginning in life.
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Subject:Reunions
Steven Chappelle
Class of '67
Great site.... Never can find any reunion info for my class...wish you guys would include us when you have your next one....
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Some More Things Our Mothers Taught Us
OSMOSIS: "Shut your mouth and eat your supper!"
CONTORTIONISM: "Will you look at the dirt on the back of your neck!"
STAMINA: "You'll sit there 'til all that spinach is finished."
WEATHER: "It looks as if a tornado swept through your room."
PHYSICS PROBLEMS: "If I yelled because I saw a meteor coming toward you, would you listen then?"
HYPOCRISY: "If I've told you once, I've told you a million times ... don't exaggerate!"
THE CIRCLE OF LIFE: "I brought you into this world, and I can take you out."
BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION: "Stop acting like your father!"
ENVY: "There are millions of less fortunate children in this world who don't have wonderful parents like you do!"
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