Bobbijean Wells (Yingling)

I'm so sorry to hear that.  I hope it clears up quickly and surgery is rescheduled very soon.

Gayle Laurene Thomas (Reed)

August 14

Update from Sue Henson

All is well had (hip replacement) surgery august 7. In rehab at The Lodge. Lots of pain but God is giving me the strength. This will get better.  

Getting good care.  It's rare for this to happen. My body didn't do what it was suppose to. This surgery was anterior. Cut halfway down my thigh even. I don't care about scars. Just want to be without pain. I was hospitalized for 3 days then transferred to The Lodge 5 days weekly of pt and occupational. I can do this.  

Edwin H. (Ned) Brubeck

Glad all went well. Have a speedy recovery!

Gayle Laurene Thomas (Reed)

November 28

One of you sent me a message about a class act! My response is that All of Us are the Class Act!!! We've been friends for over 60 years!!! 6 decades!!! That's not the norm!!!

Thank you all for who you are!!! For being supportive over the years!!! Showing up to say Hi, How are you? I came because I wanted to see you in person!!! How are you doing?

Blessings and peace to all of us!!!

Love, Gayle Thomas Reed

Gayle Laurene Thomas (Reed)

Merry Christmas to all of you!!!

I still shake my head that we're still connected to each other from so long ago!!! I wonder if our grands and great grands will be able to say the same!!!

Sending safe travels and lots of hugs and love to you all this holiday season!!! And hope to see some of you at the 60th in June!!!

Blessings and peace from Dublin Ohio to wherever you are!!!

Love, Gayle Thomas Reed

Elizabeth Jane Eden (Benton)

gayle, merry christmas to you and your family, and all our fellow classmates.!!!!  it is pretty quiet  here with jerry gone!!!! family can't replace all!!  hope we all see a bright and happy new year!!!!   eliz

Gayle Laurene Thomas (Reed)

Good afternoon!

It's 8 degree chill factor I understand in Central Ohio today! Through chattering teeth I would still live here over anywhere else!!! The church just posted their winter festival info. I laughed and said I'd come if there are no winter events!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to EACH of US as we move through the year! May we live each day to the full. Not taking anyone or anything for granted!!!

We have a 60th reunion coming up. So that means we will be 78-79-80 years old this year? How is that possible? 

Blessings and peace to you all!!!

Love, Gayle

Elizabeth Jane Eden (Benton)

gayle,good to hear from you !!!!!  it is cold here in greenville, but i am sure not as cold as ohio!!!!  hanging in there one day at a time!!!  house is sure quiet!!!!  i keep the tv on most all day for noise!!!  hope to go to ohio  next year for our 60 year celebration!!!  take care, eliz

Gayle Laurene Thomas (Reed)

February 1, 2024

I just got off the phone with Gail Blanton. First off and the best news I think is that he is now under the care of the VA. That means they are taking over his medical care, the surgery on the other leg, the physical therapy he needs to get him walking and the rehab facility once he is able to go!!!

Please pray for the surgery tomorrow. His circulation is not good in the other leg and they are taking it off above the knee tomorrow morning at 10 AM. I asked about the foot removal on the first leg? Is it okay and stable and he said yes!!!

Please also pray that the VA in Clearwater will follow through on his care and get him walking again soon!!! He probably won't make the 60th but being able to walk and being cared for by medical professionals that really care is the most important!!!

Gayle Laurene Thomas (Reed)

March 28, 2024

I took my grandson, age 12, to school for concert practice the past couple weeks. He had to be there by 7:30. Normally he would ride the bus and leave at 8-ish.  I told him when I was in school, we lived less than 2 miles from school and since Mom worked and we only had 1 car, I had to walk. A poor me story for sure, right? 

He responded with a question. What time did our school start? I couldn't remember! Do any of you remember times for Junior High and High School?

I just sent in my reservation for Friday night for our 60th class reunion. How can it be 60 years? We're not that old, right? Hahaha. I guess my body says different!

Blessings and peace to all of us!

Love, Gayle

Kathy Lynn Goodman

If my memory serves (for whatever that is worth), we started at 8:00.  Except for our senior year during which, due to overcrowding, we had a staggered schedule.  7:30 to 2:30, 8:30 to 3:30, and 9:30 to 4:30.  Corrections welcome from anyone whose memory is better than mine.

Kathy

Albert Lynn (Lynn) McConnell

That exactly as I remember it....................Lynn

Gayle Laurene Thomas (Reed)

I kinda remember the 8:00 start. But the staggered times I don't remember. Were they assigned? Or did we get to pick? Why did we have to?

And I loved Lynn's answer: "That's exactly as I remember it." I can't remember exactly 5 minutes ago. So 60 years is a little stretch for me. 

Blessings to us all.

Gayle

Gayle Laurene Thomas (Reed)

April 30

Good evening!

I talked to Gail Blanton last night and told him I would post an update from him. 

He's in a VA rehab now. And has been measured for his other leg. It will be a prosthetic above the knee. He keeps saying when he gets it, he is going to go home! I know he wants to but I think it will take a while. And as much as he would like to come to the 60th, I'm not sure that's possible. But maybe with a wheelchair and a willing driver, he could!

He shared with me that his younger brother Avery died yesterday. He had terminal cancer. And was 78.

I went on a practice trip this past weekend. A friend from Galloway and I went to Burlington KY to see the Creation Museum. We had a great visit with our friend that recently moved there. But the trip through Cincinnati going down was loaded with crazy drivers. And taking the more scenic route home was too long. Traveling is not as fun now. But I'm coming to the 60th to see all of you that can make it and know it will be worth it! And I'm sorry that I used to expect everyone to come. 'Course we were younger then so maybe that was ok.

Blessings and peace.

Love, Gayle

Jackie Lynn Freas (Heupel)

I'm going to miss this reunion, again! I think of ya'll (I'm in Texas after all!) often but can't face the long trip alone.  "poor me" 🙃 Jim's reunion isn't until September! I'll be thinking of you and pretending I'm there! Happy 60th everyone, in person or virtual!!!

Gayle Laurene Thomas (Reed)

To Jackie and all

I really do understand about traveling now. And especially alone. Next week and then on July 7th I'll be traveling alone. 75-100 miles each time. Easy Peasy, right? Except, I wasn't a race car driver want-a-be at 16 and I'm less of a fan now! People in Columbus aren't happy unless they're doing 80 and up!!! But to be honest, I thought driving 85 in Kansas at 17 was pretty kool! I prefer the back roads!!! But they take forever to get anywhere!!! And where are the rest rooms? 

Sending blessings to all of us. If you can come to the reunion, I hope to have a chance to catch up. And if you aren't coming, I hope you remember some of the great times we used to have. For instance, Jackie, which reunion was it that you and I and Kathy went to Frisch's for lunch? Can anyone name all the locations of our reunions? We all remember the years we gathered. But can you remember the month they were in? Can you name the souvenirs we had for some of them?

I love you all! I miss the classmates we've lost!! Please take care of you!!! Until the next time...

Love, Gayle

Kathy Lynn Goodman

From Zoe

I finally found John and Emily Haynes! He was our American History and Civics teacher, back in the day. They moved to Granville, OH a few years ago and live in a retirement community. John says they are both doing well (for their age...) and would have loved to have attended our reunion on June 22nd, but they do not drive out of town. Their daughter, Anne lives close by and their son, Scott lives outside of Columbus, so they enjoy being close to them. It was a major decision to leave Fairborn, but they have settled in and enjoy their new home. Denison University is situated in Granville and John says there are many "intellectual" people living in their community and they enjoy the mental stimulation. They do not want for things to do.
John wishes us well and will be thinking of us next weekend. Zoe

Kathy Lynn Goodman

Guess who I found - Charles (Chuck) Curran, our civics teacher.  I saw election posters for Chuck Curran last fall and thought it might be a relative.  He was elected to the Beavercreek City Council.  Readiing his bio it turned out to be Mr. Curran himself.  I was finally able to make contact with him a couple of months ago and invited him to the reunion.  He didn't think he would be able to attend but wished us all the best.  He called Sunday and said he was going to try to make it for a short time on one of the nights.  Here's hoping.

Thurman J. Lee

Glad you were in contact with Mr. Curran  I used to see him at Sinclair occasionally when I was teaching an evening class there.  

I will never forget one conversation that took place in our Civics class.  At the beginning of the class he always liked to chat a bit.  One day he said "I really think I have it made".  I'm Catholic, Democrat, and that puts me at the top of the pile".  Mike Irvin responded with "pile of what?"  That endedd the conversation.  I hope he is able to come.  He was always one of my favorites.

Thurman

Gayle Laurene Thomas (Reed)

June 25

I saw the photos of the reunion this morning and it looks like you all had a great time!!!

Sending prayers that we all stay connected however we can! 60 years of staying in touch is quite a legacy!! And one I know we all want to continue!!!

Blessings and peace.

Love, Gayle

Gayle Laurene Thomas (Reed)

The reunion’s over and the pictures looked like it turned out great! And the committee did a great job planning it! I saw smiles and even laughter in the photos!! A few of the regulars were missing!! But it looked like everyone had a great time!!!

Sending prayers that when we meet up after all the years, we smile and say “You look great!” and ask “How are you?” It’s been 60 years since graduation!!! But we still care about each other!!! Thank You God for this time to connect and remember!!!!!

Love, Gayle

Douglas Hall

Gayle you are such a great encourger as I look back 60 years I wish I had not been a loaner . Good to see the closeness .

Gayle Laurene Thomas (Reed)

Good afternoon to everyone!

I'm thinking of past school memories today.

I just had a banana split in the special ice cream bowl a neighbor gave me. Took a picture and sent it to Adrienne to see if she remembered going to Sloan's drug store after school. I think we were 10!

And I put the photo Kathy sent of the 60th reunion in my FHS notebook. There was one person I didn't recognize but I believe it's Bob Olive. I compared his picture our Junior Year and I think it's a match!

I knew our lives wouldn't stand still but they seem to be going faster! In a devotion I described it as a snowball coming down a hill. Once it gets going, it goes lickety-split to the bottom!

Sending blessings and peace to us all!!! Take care of yourselves!!! Until next time...

Love, Gayle

Elizabeth Jane Eden (Benton)

gayle, good to hear from you!!!  all ok here!!1 miss jerry a lot,hate this quiet house!!!!   take care!!!  eliz

Gayle Laurene Thomas (Reed)

September 10

After getting Kathy's email about Candy's health, the word Spitfire came to mind. Candy has always been one!

Sending prayers that Bebe and all the family support her through this journey!!! 

The last time I really talked with Candy was when I went to DC in 2013 and she wanted me to check on Donald's headstone in Arlington. Jim's sister and I found it and reported back to her. 

Sending prayers to all of us. And Thank You Kathy and John for keeping us connected as the Fairborn High Class of 1964! 

Love, Gayle