Linda Bristow (Elias)

Good Friday morning!

Here's praying that any and all of us who may be healing today, will be happily healing every minute of the day!

Blessings to Boo, Suzi, Alan and anyone who needs a boost today!

Linda

David Long

I hope the attached will lift everyone's spirts today.  Enjoy.

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2099189060205805

Marvin Theobald

Updates on Terri "Boo" Baxter Whirrett and Suzi Denton Merritt

Boo was transferred from the hospital back to the rehab center Friday after battling an infection that settled in her broken pelvis. The infection is under control and she is continuing her rehab.  In addition to the broken pelvis, she has a broken right elbow and a broken left thumb which has her unable to use her hands for much of anything. Boo had a very rough past week but hopefully is on the road to recovery. The therapists have had her on her feet and taking a few steps. She would greatly appreciate your prayers. Her address is:

Thrive of Fox Valley

Terri Whirrett,  Room 3004

4020 E New York St

Aurora, IL 60504

Suzi fell a few days after her surgery and while it will not require any additional surgery it has set her progress back somewhat. She is not walking yet and her progress is slow with no indication at this point how long she will be in rehab. It is not clear whether the surgery has succesfully elimiated back pain is gone. Hopefully she will be on her feet very soon and be able to be home. Suzi is allowed visitors at this time. Her address is:

Heritage Manor

Karen Merritt, Room 166

700 E Walnut St

Bloomington, IL 61701

Linda Bristow (Elias)

Marvin asked me if I knew how Boo Boo Baxter got her nickname.

I remember, in Junior High, that she got a kick out of how Yogi Bear would say, OK Boo Boo, in a deep voice.

If I remember correctly, I think Ernie (Nancy Prillaman) was the first one to call her Boo Boo.  Soon, many of us were calling her Boo.  My daughter always got a kick out of me mentioning my old school chum, Boo Boo Baxter.

Do any of our classmates remember any other way that we began calling her Boo Boo?

Love to all, Linda

Marvin Theobald

Update on Alan Swartz

I just talked with Alan. He is recovering from open heart surgery and is getting stronger every day. He is doing therapy from home and is now walking up to 400 feet at a time. It has been and continues to be a very long slow recovery process. Alan was telling me he did what he called pre-op therapy to get in shape for the surgery and felt it was a tremendous benefit to his recovery. He says Carol is doing well also.

I wish Alan, Suzi and Boo the best as they continue recovery from these trying events.

Linda Bristow (Elias)

Boo, Suzi, and Alan:

Happy September 1, 2021.  I hope this brings a lot of healing your way!  Have a great day!

Blessings to you all!

Linda

Linda Bristow (Elias)

I just found that Suzi can be reached at 309-827-8004, Room 166  at Heritage Healthcare of Bloomington.

In case anyone wants to call, they can transfer your call.

Linda

Linda Bristow (Elias)

I just spoke to Suzi.  She said there is a chance that she might get to go home next week.  Further, she said to tell you all that she says HI!

Linda

Also, I had a message from Boo Boo in rehab.  She hopes to be on the mend well now!

It was good to hear her voice!

Linda

Linda Bristow (Elias)

Marvin:

Any more news on Suzi and Boo?

Linda

Terri Baxter (Whirrett)

Hello Everyone, I am down to one more week in rehab and then finally home. I truly could not have made it without so many well wishes through calls, cards and flowers from my BHS family. I am walking on my own a bit now but still most comfortable with Walker. Elbow and thumb are healing as well. I've learned a lot about myself,   Others and my God on this journey. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart! Boo

Karen Sue (Suzi) Denton (Merritt)

Hi you all!  I'm finally home and it feels so good.  The nurses and CNA's

(including my granddaughter Emily Penn.) have been great.  I will 

continue with my therapy at home.

Prayers for Carol Trenary, Alan Swartz, and Boo Baxter.  🙏🙏🙏

Love to all of the BHS Class of 64!!!

Suz

Allida Frisch (Altemus)

Boo, so glad you will soon be able to return home. I know this has been a long journey. Hopefully soon you will feel more and more comfortable walking without the walker. Continued prayers for complete healing. Hugs.          

Suzi, I am glad you are home to continue your recovery. I certainly hope your pain is much improved and you are able to get around on your feet. Hugs and prayers.

Melvin (Mel) Theobald

Boo and Suzi,

It is a thrill to see your posts and good news. Who knew when you were at the mini-reunion a few weeks ago how much would happen in such a short time? It is awesome to hear from you and the thought of both of you getting to go home is absolutely wonderful. I think about you every day and couldn't be happier with these updates. Can't help repeating the words of the song, "You Are So Beautiful to me, don't you seeeeee?" OK, so Joe Cocker sang it much better, but the sentiment is just as heartfelt.

Linda Bristow (Elias)

Today's happiness is all of the healing going on in our class!  Love to all, Linda

Julie Hart

SO glad to hear alan, suzi, and boo are doing well  :-)   seems our class has a lot of 'pluck' (spirited and determined courage.)  here's to an easygoing  fall (no pun intended) season.

Karen Sue (Suzi) Denton (Merritt)

Well I did it again.  I fell in the living room right after my therapist left.  Luckily she was still out front and Dave got her attention.  Bad part is they couldn't get me up.  So she suggested we call the fire department to help get me up.  Anyone who knows me knows I was married to a firefighter.  But he got me right up. Thank God!!

Enough about me, how is Boo and Alan?  Hopefully they are recovering faster than me. 
Love to all 

Suz

Linda Bristow (Elias)

Suzi:

Are you in any pain?  Do you feel like you hurt anything from your surgery.......or otherwise?

Boo goes home tomorrow.

Love ya, Linda

David Brock

Suz--If it weren't for bad luck--I'd have no luck at all.  Dave

Linda Bristow (Elias)

Boo was supposed to go home today.  I hope her trip wasn't too uncomfortable for her. 

Suzi, I am glad you're home also.  Enough falling please.

You two cousins were in the hospital at the same time.

Love ya, Linda

Terri Baxter (Whirrett)

Hello Everyone! I am finally home and am amazed that I feel as well as I do! Biggest problem now is keeping me down, very impatient 🤪 Pain is manageable, stamina poor but improving. Your support, cards, phone calls, prayers and flowers all made me so motivated to keep going and moving.Blessings to my wonderful classmates! 
Suzi, keep moving forward and I pray falling will not happen again! 
Boo

Melvin (Mel) Theobald

Welcome home Boo!!! So glad you are doing better. Wishing the same for Suzi and Alan.

Allida Frisch (Altemus)

So glad you are home Boo. Hope you are feeling more comfortable getting around on your own.

Suzi please be careful. Hopefully no more falls for you and that your rehab is going well. How is your back pain?

Alan I also hope your recovery is going smoothly.

Linda Bristow (Elias)

Suzi:

How are you doing today?  Here's hoping you're healing well and not bouncing off of the floor anymore!

Love ya, Linda

Regina (Sue) Petersen (Koppenhoefer)

A mini-mini reunion today -- Madelon Henderson Newsom, (Regina) Sue Petersen Koppenhoefer, Sandy Jeakins Sizemore, and Pam Hohnstreiter met for lunch on a very windy day at Red Dog Grill near Ottawa, IL on an Illinois River inlet.

Linda Bristow (Elias)

Ladies: You look wonderful!  Hope that you all had a good time and good food!

Love ya, Linda