UPDATE FROM OHIO

I found pictures of a few more outings so thought I would share them with you.  
When we first got back, we found that Pete and Mandy (our pastor and wife) were in Portland Oregon for Pete to receive his Master of Divinity Degree at George Fox University.  We got to see them at the reception that the church had for him when they returned.  Amazing to see how their children have grown as well.



Pete and Mandy Fowler

Pete and Mandy with Don and Bonnie from our ABF

We also got to our first Class of '62 luncheon at Salem Hills before my surgery and had a great visit with a few former classmates.  I had received the hard back copy of our 2008 Blogs and Pat is seen here going through that book.  I still have the next four years to have printed and hope to have them done soon.

Roger, Pat, myself and Kenneth

Carolyn, Carol, Carol, Marylou, Jim and Delbert

Margaret, Sicilia, Roger and Pat

We should be able to get another of these luncheons or breakfast in before we leave Ohio.  I always look forward to hearing what everyone is doing these days.  It is fun.

Norma, Debbie, Janet and Audrey

Just after arriving in Ohio I had to get together with former work friends!!  After twenty plus years with them, they are like family!  Norma, Debbie and Janet met with me at Ricky's English Pub. Seems that the gatherings always are about food!!  I guess it is what we do best.

 

While Audrey met with former HS&L people, Gary was busy going to SES to see his friends.  He just never took pictures.  He also sees his friend Rick quite often.  There again, no pictures unless it is a family gathering. 

 

I made plans early to catch up with friend, Louise.  We ate at Olive Garden and it was bitter sweet as we had to reminisce old times with Ruthie and Jeanette, both we have lost.  Ruthie passed away this past year after a four year fight with cancer.  We have so many good memories though, going back nearly forty years!!

Audrey and Louise

We have since met up again at Island Creek Grille.  Surprised Louise with the menu that they have!!  I got the pulled pork that I had seen before, but still have to go back to get their fish.  While we were there, some came in at the boat dock to dine at ICG.  It is a well liked restaurant.

 

There have been other dining out occasions, but no pictures.  Yesterday, I met up with our Bible Study Group at the Dutch Haus and had a great visit.  We had hoped to have friend Kathy with us.  But since she had just gotten home from a Rehab Center in Boardman, she was not up to the outing.  We missed her smiling face and pray that she can join us in August.  She has had a very rough road over the past years with cancer at least three times that I am aware of.  But her spirit is great!  It has to be the Lord's presence in her life!!

 

There is so much to be said for leaning upon Him!!  Many things would seem impossible with out Him.  It is just so important that we recognize that.

 

We removed our drab little loveseat/bed last week and had two new recliners delivered to take it's place.  They are so comfy, but a little overwhelming in appearance.  But I am sure we will adjust and be so glad for the comfort.  I did not even find the love seat comfortable to sit on to read.  We get so spoiled.

 

I go back to the doctor on Thursday and hope to get the last phase of my care scheduled.  Have to do this so that we can get south before winter!!  We will keep you posted. Love to all.