January is gone. I am glad!!! It was a very cold month. We also had a lot of snow. During the Christmas holidays I kept singing ------
"Let it snow--Let it Snow--Let It Snow" And, it did!! Boy, I am sorry I sang that!! I told you last month that we had lost our pastor to
retirement--Jim Donahue. Now, we are having guest speakers. I miss the stability of having a pastor every Sunday. So, I will be
glad when we get a new pastor. However, that will be a long time I am sure. I received so many nice Christmas cards from you. I
can hardly believe that we were at SIU-BSU in the 40's. Gee, that makes YOU in your 70'snd 80"s. I can remember most of
you and remember "a little" something about you. I promise not to tell though!!. I hope you are planning to attend our 2011
BSU Reunion. It is to be held in Carbondale. That is good!! I continue to stay busy. I can't do many of the things I once did--
but it doesn't bother me. I don't want to any way. My church is my favorite place to go -- friends there are the most important people
to me, and I have my family nearby (not all of course.) I am happy in my comfortable condo. "Who could ask for anything more".
And, then I have you, my BSU family. Gee,I feel better now. I think February is going to be one of my favorite months--all because
you are a part of it. Now, you best read my February BSU news. I wrote it just for YOU.
FEBRUARY NEWS ITEMS
- HERE IS A NOTE FROM IRMA SWOPE--.Hi Helen, I wanted to get out for my birthday today but I am still recovering from the fall I had and am not walking very well. Diana is here and she brought a birthday party with her, balloons, gifts, flowers and cake.
We will have a party right here today Nadine is home right now but new years weekend she was in the hospital with congestive heart failure.
She is out and home now and seems to be doing OK. She checks in on me every now and then. We often talk about how we both know you and ended up living right beside each other. Hope you have a good new year, Irma
- A NOTE FROM SHARON REYNOLDS Since we are now permanent residents of northern Illinois, we finally have new cell numbers.Cal's is 815-632-8799
Sharon's is 815-632-8199Our Maranatha Baptist Church/parsonage number is still the same 815-625-8978
Blessings Cal and Sharon Reynolds
- A note from Becky Searles "Have a good January, Helen! This is my best day since back surgery Jan.3. The Lord heals!"I didn't know Becky had back surgery.My answer:."Sounds rather serious to me. Get well soon is my advice"
- Richard Stewart------- PLEASE NOTE; my e-nail address has been changed to grandpa35@frontier.com. This was not my doing and has created lots of problems for me. At present I am not receiving any of your e-mail. Will you please take note and make this change in your computer? Thanks
- I am excited that the BSU reunion will be held in Carbondale this year.You will enjoy that. Expect more information from Ginger. Plans are pending.
- I have lost contact with Jim Williams. Do any of you have an updated email. The one I have used for years is being returned. I want to find him if I can. Help!!!
- Our Church is keeping Jim and Rosie Robinson busy now that we are without a pastor.
- Goodbye January--you have been here long enough, There is "7 more Wednesdays (and 4 days) til spring. That's a cheerful thought." (Copied Violet Hall Toler ?)1-26-11) ATTN: Bob Barrow
- Are you aware that we have had no reported deaths among our BSU friends since 7-17- 2010 (Aren't we a healthy bunch--Praise the Lord).
- Keep me posted for all news items concerning our BSU friends.
Love to you all,
Your BSU President, Emeritus
Helen Galloway
Have a Fantastic day!
There's always a lot to be thankful for if you take time to look for it. For example, I am sitting here thinking how nice it is that wrinkles don't hurt...
Being happy doesn't mean everything is perfect.
It means you've decided to see beyond the imperfect
AND:
Since more and more Seniors are texting and tweeting there appears to be a need for a STC (Senior Texting Code). Pass this on to your Children and Grandchildren so they can understand your texts.
ATD: At The Doctor's
CGU. Can't Get Up
GHA-Got heartburn again
DWI--Driving While Incontinent
FWIW-forgot Where I Was
BL-Gotta Go- Pacemaker Battery Low
HGBM: Had Good Bowel Movement
LMDO: Laughing My Dentures Out
OMSG: Oh My! Sorry, Gas.
PIMP: Pooped in my pants
SGG: Sorry, Gotta GO
WTFA: Wet The Furniture Again
WTP: Where's The Prunes?
WWNO: Walker Wheels Need Oil
GGLKI: Gotta Go, Laxative Kicking In
ROFL...CGU: Rolling On Floor Laughing... Can't Get Up (copied)
