Linda Peate (Powrie)

We never realized as kids how great things were in our little town of R.R.  And we walked EVERYWHERE before we were 16.  As kids, Janet Soros, Barbie and I ran on the hills up on Center Ridge Rd while they were building things and Westgate shopping center..  Today, sadly parents have to either go with kids or they can't play far away.  They have missed simpler times with all that's going on today.  Thanks for the memories Elle and Larry.  

Ellen Aspinwall (Templar)

This came across my desk today and thought you all would enjoy it, too!

Ellen Aspinwall (Templar)

Barbara Peate (Sabo)

Thanks always, Ellen, for your fun posts!  Happy Valentine's Day to all but a special Happy Day to my Valentine Baby, Amy, born 51 years ago today at 3:42 p.m.  I remember looking at the clock, but February 14th was also my due date!  ❤️

Ellen Aspinwall (Templar)

We just learned that Janet Gould Sternberg passed away in 2019.  There are no details.

Ellen Aspinwall (Templar)

Thank you to Larry Gilbert for finding Jan's obit.  She passed in 2016, not 2019, so you will find it there.  Also thanks to Evergreen for the very nice write up about her friend, Jan.  It's on Jan's In Memory page.  And I very much agree with E's ending sentences.  Don't forget to tell someone you love them this week!

Barbara Peate (Sabo)

I'm sad to report we lost another classmate last night, Gary Reis.  He had been through so much but always seemed to rally.  Prayers for his wife, Nancy, and family.  She said they are thinking about a possible Memorial in April.

Margaret A. (Peg) Wiesenberger (Thomas)

Barb, thanks for your notes about being at Danny's Memorial Service yesterday.  Peg (Wiesenberger) Thomas

Ellen Aspinwall (Templar)

Hoping this works.  Let me know, please.  Just a bit of nostalgia:

Linda Peate (Powrie)

Barbie's surgery went very well.  The third day should be the charm but today she is in a greaat deal of pain.  The doctor told her that's the case for the second and third days  But she's walking on both legs which they were happy about because some cannot..  I'm keeping her in bed today again and she has a bathroom in the room so it's better than the long walk from my couch!  Prayers for recovery quickly.  

Barbara Peate (Sabo)

Sadly, we lost another classmate, Randy Smith, passed away on June 19, 2022.

Linda Peate (Powrie)

Blessings to Randy's family and we'll see you again one day, Randy!  

Paul Berns

Sorry this so large - Donna and I and wine club bocce playing…all is well - beastly hot in summer in The Villages - 3,000 clubs 140,000 people all families with golf carts - playing drums in 3 groups - praying everyone got through Covid - I will avoid politics  Paul

Barbara Peate (Sabo)

Happy Birthday to my Wombmate a day late....Linda Peate Powrie!  👯

Clark Smyth

Watched a pretty good movie last night called Tender Bar that about halfway through has a background song that we all should be familiar with.

Ellen Aspinwall (Templar)

Thanks, Clark!  Will have to go find that one!

Cheryl Grube (Fredericks)

 I love the idea of a reunion the weekend of August 15/16 and have it marked on our calendar. Thank you for setting it up. 🌺

Cheryl 

Linda Peate (Powrie)

I am sadly posting that Barb has been diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer.  We are so close as we've shared everything, even our wedding day.  I am heartsick and asking for prayers for her.  She will begin chemo shortly.  Thanks in advance.    

Clark Smyth

Just found out that I'm accepted fsor USA over 80 Team USA hockey team that plays Team Canada in Toronto in October.

I guess there are some good things about turning 80!

Ellen Aspinwall (Templar)

Congratulations, Clark!  That is so awesome!

Linda Peate (Powrie)

Barb as you know has Stage 4 cancer.  I have known several people who have had cancer. But you never know the struggle involved until your sister, brother, or any close relative has the disease.  Cancer is a cruel and heartless disease.  To watch how it ravages a body is awful. Watching Barb fight to save her life is heartbreaking. The weight loss, the pain, and the fatigue and isolation as the body weakens and makes it hard to do simple tasks you once did and every day a battle.  If you know someone who is fighting cancer, realize how courageous these people are and I'm asking for prayers for these people and specifically Barb.  We have been so close as twins and we depend on each other.  Send a card if you want to brighten a cancer patient's day!  It's so easy.  

Ellen Aspinwall (Templar)

Ditto, Lin.  Prayers for Barb!

Barbara Peate (Sabo)

Thank you to those classmates from whom I've received cards.  It is heartwarming to know people care.  This diagnosis was certainly a shock since I had no signs or symptoms with cancer starting in my appendix (very rare) and over about a year metastasized to my liver and peritoneal (area below the breast that covers the organs).  I also have a pelvic mass.  The tough part was being told it's incurable.....treatable to extend your life but not curable. Right now we're praying for a miracle.  As of now, some of the lesions and the mass have gone down in size.  My red and white blood counts were low, so I wasn't able to get my chemo this week.  Praying they go up enough to get my chemo next week.  Thanks to all who have sent cards, called, and remembered me in prayer.  I appreciate your concern.

Barb

Barbara Peate (Sabo)

Thanks for the kind words and concern, Cheryl Grube Fredericks.  

Barbara Peate (Sabo)

Good news was my counts are up, and I was able to have my chemo yesterday.  So far only tingling in my fingers with cold (neuropathy). Thank you to Cheryl Grube, Ellen Aspinwall, Pat Gillespie, Mickey Matlak, and Kathy Kleist who sent wonderful notes.  Thank you Kathy Rspprich and Angie Alfano for the cards.  Hearing from classmates after over 60 years has been amazing and so uplifting.