Ann Bailen

Patty Popejoy passed this week. Will update as I hear from her daughter Blythe.

Karen Sue (Suzi) Denton (Merritt)

I'm so sad about Patti!!  She was one of my dearest and closest friends.  There was several of us who would go out to eat about once a month.  Of course we would talk on the phone for an hour or so.  Our kids were involved in the Tiger football program.   PATTI I'M GOING TO MISS YOU SO MUCH!

Prayers for you and your family.   

Suzi 

Karen Sue (Suzi) Denton (Merritt)

Boo, I sure hope you get to feeling better soon.  I'll say some prayers for you.  You have to get well so you guys can come to the dinner in August.

Suzi

Sandra Jeakins (Singletary Sizemore)

I'm so sorry to hear of Patti Popejoy's passing.  We weren't close, but I did enjoy being around her when we were together.

Boo, thoughts and prayers for your healing.

David Long

Greetings from PR. This year we picked San Juan for the holiday location - last year it was HI. As none of us really likes turkey, we went to a Teppanyaki for dinner. This year, we've decided that since we are in Puerto Rico  we are going to a Tepanaki for Thanksgiving dinner. Why mess with a success?  
 

Marvin Theobald

Just received this email message from Boo.

"Perforation did not heal. Now looking at surgery to repair it through the neck. Scary. Please keep praying ."

Just got this update from Boo to add.

"Well, now I’m having surgery tomorrow. Afternoon. Scared but last option. Go in through neck, patch hole, cover with reinforcement from muscle. I’ve been able to talk but don’t know about after surgery . Will keep you posted."

I do not mean to seem impersonal in these messages but my personal comments to Boo are being made privately. I believe she is able to see the responses on this Message Forum and hopefully your comments will help lift her sprits a little. I know there is a lot of love and concern for her by many of you. Let's all pitch in and try to cheer her up.

Marvin Theobald

Jack always helps us by making sure we keep our clocks current when time changes every spring and fall. So, I would like to contribute to the class by encouraging you to make the appropriate adjustments in lieu of Thanksgiving approaching. Happy Thanksgiving and safe travels to you all!

Dave - What the heck is Tepanaki? I assume it will not require the above action since it probably does not contain much butter or sugar. Enjoy your PR Thanksgiving!

Sandra Jeakins (Singletary Sizemore)

Sandra Jeakins (Singletary Sizemore)

David Brock

Boo--I am sure anything in/near the neck is like anything in/near the heart--it is difficult and dangerous.  However, you had a good surgeon and team.  God is in your corner and cares for you.  I will keep you in my prayers for your well-being and healing.  God can and does work miracles--purpose being to glorify Him.  It can be difficult waiting through the healing process.  I know, at 79, I don't recover from the simple stuff (yard/garden work, etc.) like I did just a few years ago. 

Marvin Theobald

I just spoke with Boo's husband, Dave, and he said her surgery Monday went well. It will take about a month before she can swallow real food and will remain in the hospital on IV feeding for a few more days. She should get to go home possibly as soon as Saturday. Hopefully she can be fully recovered and back to normal living for Christmas.

Sandra Jeakins (Singletary Sizemore)

Marvin, Thank you for the update on Boo.  I can't imagine not eating real food for that long.  But hopefully she isn't hungry and doesn't want to eat, anyway.

Have you or anybody heard about a service for Patty Popejoy?

David Brock

HAPPY THANKSGIVING to one and all.  Enjoy your time and family as long as possible.

Melvin (Mel) Theobald

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL MY BEAUTIFUL RAIDERS CLASSMATES. YOU ARE AWESOME.

Regina (Sue) Petersen (Koppenhoefer)

I saw this on FB. Patti will be missed!  She was a very kind sweet person.

James (Jim) Rookus

James (Jim) Rookus

BOO ....  Sorry to read about your ordeal.  We will be praying for your speedy and complete recovery !  Will pray for pain control and patience as you go through the time it takes to get back to normal.  Also praying for NE Pres to help care for your and Dave's needs during this time.  

Marvin Theobald

As you may have seen in Sue's previous post, the Celebration of Life for Patti Miller Popejoy has been scheduled for the afternoon and evening of Dec 6. Unfortunately that is at the same time as our scheduled Mini-Reunion at Alexander's Steak House. It will not be practical to change the Mini-Reunion and will likely be a conflict for some. While the Planning Committee wishes to respect the celebration for Patti's life we will still need to go ahead with the Mini-Reunion as scheduled.

Sandra Jeakins (Singletary Sizemore)

Rodney (Rod) Hayes

So sorry to hear about about Patty Popejoy.  I knew Patty from Jr High, but was acquainted with her through her younger brother back in the day.  My wife, Cheryl, who also knew her from school,had some great conversations with her at the reunions. She was always funny and happy.

It seems as though Boo is on her way to recovery.  That's a great thing.  She's been through a lot.

We still have relatives and friends in B/N, so we stay in touch a lot.  It looks like winter is coming early this year up there.  It's been pretty cool and rainy here in Texas.  But, still playing golf and mowing grass, hopefully just one more time.

Y'all stay warm! 🤠

Marvin Theobald

Reminder

Mini-Reunion at Alexander's Steakhouse Saturday at 5:00. Hope to see all of you there.

Marvin Theobald

About Terri Whirrett - our friend Boo - :

This is the best summary I can provide based on a phone conversation with Dave yesterday. She remains hospitalized and will hopefully be able to go home by the end of the week. She has to pass a swallowing test before that can happen. She has a long road to recovery before she can swallow solid foods and will remain with the feeding tube installed for possibly as much as 15 weeks. She will be needing physical therapy to rebuild her strength after such a long period of physical inactivity. Not the news we have all wished for her but she is hopefully on her way to a full recovery and a return to a healthy and "GRAND" life. 

Marvin Theobald

Boo update - She emailed me earlier this afternoon with the following message:

I am going home tomorrow with gtube until next swallow test which does not have a date yet.

Please pray for total healing soon!

Want to wish all BHS friends a joyous Christmas season, no matter what your circumstances.

Jesus paid it all!

Boo

David Long

Discretion is often the better part of valor:  with that said, I'm sorry that Dorothy and I will miss the Mini on Saturday.  The current forecast is up to 8" of snow for Chicago, and while the Mini has all wheel drive, I don't.  Just can't take the risk of a fall and injuring my one good (real) leg.  Hope everyone has a marvelous time.  

Here's a tearjerker from Chevy.  Enjoy.

https://youtu.be/NB-DXIGGoqc?si=tMjvanFa_wpQLSn3

David Long

I keep this in mind when Christmas cookies are just laying there looking at me.  I don't necessarily heed this advice but do keep it in mind.