Hey Laura,
Whitney and I are still in touch, albeit every 6 months or so. I'll take that dare and post a few pics of the fam in the next day or two. I hope whatever your enduring with your husband is not as serious as it seems. I know its been 20+ years but if you need a cathartic shoulder....

Hey everyone. Sorry I couldn't make the reunion. I worked Friday until 1700 and already had a prior committment for Saturday evening. David, thank you for the photos. I was happy to see your wife was with you. Everyone looked great. Laura, I am sorry to hear about your husband. I will be thinking about you. Lynn, congratulations on the surgery. Have a friend who had it two years ago. His vision is 20/20.
Tina, loved to see the photos of your children. They are lovely. Mary, it's great to see you.
I agree about a get together sometime sooner than 5yrs. If something comes up I will try to attend....Paula

Hi Kevin,
You big 'ol bear! What a kind thing to say. I may take you up on that....sure miss Whit. Haven't talked to her in a decade or more, but I try. Not sure why, or even if she gets the messages, but she is just a happy memory now, although I would like that to change....anyway, I can't wait to see your family. And what a cool job! Making families for other people too, you devil!
The illness with my husband is as sad as it sounds, yet at moments, there is a sense of what I can only imagine must be like standing in the eye of a hurricane. There is beauty in every moment if you pay close enough attention. And I know that you do. Thanks for remembering me and being such a sweetie. If you want, drop me a private email sometime @ laurapaczos@yahoo. I'm a pretty good listener too if anyone needs me also. I am never too busy to be a good friend (I hope). So good to hear from you.

Ok, I am up for this! What do you do when your world gets out of control? Take more on! Yes, I am going to plan this next reunion in two years. TWO YEARS. Since I bellied up to the bar first, right now, it's totally up to me, so if you want in on the fun for 09, start thinking now. Cause I am going to need some serious distractions, so be forewarned, I will be a force to be reckoned with. Oh yea! You know it, we are talking clowns. We are talking balloon hats.....do you feel me people? I am talking popcorn and "go fish" Excuse me? was that a better idea? I think you know how to find me, but just in case, laurapaczos@yahoo.com. Let's have some fall fun. (not let's fall, but Fall as in season.) and if you guys no show me, I don't care, I'll just bring my own people right up in there to eat your corn. That's right. Anybody out there? (it's really late and a very long day...throw me a bone!) Can you say DEE JAY? That's right.

Hi everyone! We survived the reunion and had a great time, but it would have been even better if you all had been able to make it. Remember to get on Paul's yahoo group site...it will help us keep in contact. If you know of anyone from our class, please send in their current contact info and we'll do our best to reach out.

Replying to the rest: Mary...thanks for being my "date." We always have such a great time. David...it was good seeing you and meeting your Maria Elana and Dawson. Your family is lovely! Lynn...sorry you couldn't make it, but having that eye surgery was a good move. My husband got it done 9 years ago and he had worn glasses since kinder. Laura...I'm sorry to hear that your husband's health worsened. You are both in my prayers. If you plan something for two years from now, can it be in the summer? If we're still overseas I can only be stateside June & July. Paula & Kim...no excuses next time. (haha) Kevin...what happened to you? It was good seeing you at the 20th. If I missed anyone...JOIN YAHOO GROUP!!!

Hi Mary
I figure if we go "low key" (which is honestly a lot of fun in my book) that summer works too. We could have a day reunion or something.....maybe both times. But of course, the goal is for everyone to be there, so yes. Thanks for the prayers. All positive energy helps. Hope you are all well and glad you had a great time. Wish I could have been there.

So much has happened since I last posted to this site. Tina, Paula, and I hooked up and went to be with Laura Mace Paczos for her husband's funeral. Great to see her and she opened her home to us afterwards. Under better circumstances, we would have a ball. As it was, we did the best we could to lift Laura's spirits. I think we succeeded.

Not much has changed in my world, children both still at home, son is graduating (hopefully) this year and daughter is about to move out!! Still living in Shawnee and still work for the Social Security Office. Now I can count myself among the saved in Christ-attend a small church in Shawnee and love it!! No grandkids, thank the Lord! Nothing new to report. Hello to all!

In case you wondered, Angie, Tina, and Paula saved the day. I was having the second most painful day of my life only to see their smiling faces at the end of the funeral. Angie even leveled the field with some nasty in-laws. Angie is an angel! If you know her, then you know this, when she says she loves you, she means it and she'll go the distance for you. She and the girls made a sad day end with some actual laughs. They didn't have to make that long drive, but they did. Truer friends, I've never had. Love you, love you, love you!

Laura,
My deepest condolences to you. I wish I could be there in a physical sense for you. You cross my mind at unusual times. On those occasions I've always said a prayer for your strength in the difficult days. If there is anything you feel that I could do to help, just let me know. With love and friendship, Lynn

Lynn,
We go so far back....I wonder about you frequently. I appreciate your generous love. In the end, he was ready and it was time. Too much suffering. No one should endure that kind of pain. I'm finding myself again, what or whomever that is....life is on it's own path. Follow or get lost, right?
I remember when we were about 8 or so? You have always been an old soul and a beautiful person. You are a gift.
Love to you. Laura

Laura,
We're doing fine. Going through the daily stuff with the family. Jeff is having an exciting weekend trip. Tomorrow he's going to hike rim to rim across the Grand Canyon. Rest and recuperate Saturday and hike rim to rim back on Sunday. (He's a freak going with freak friends.) His group is starting the Sunday hike at 2 am. You read that right, 2 in the pitch black night. He and our mutual friend have been hiking practicing for the last year up and down the local mountains in the morning. The 2am time is only slightly earlier than their normal 4 am hike time. Oh well, at least one of us in shape. No, correction. I have a shape, it's just too round This last year, Jeff's been hiking through Zion's back area and several Arizona spots that most people don't go. He's very much enjoyed the trips and the pictures he brings back are inspirational. If you can take a vacation and go through Zion, it is well worth the trip. The scenery is only a glimpse of God's creativity. Incredible! I pray that you find a spot of relaxation and reflection for your mind, soul and spirit.

It doesn't matter how much time passes, you are just solid. I'd love to see you and chat over a beverage....it would be a coke for me, but I bet you are a tea drinker!
Send me an email at laurapaczos@yahoo and I'll fill you in on Jane! She's so happy and doing well.
You are in my heart. Always.
Love, Laura