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May 2010 News

April showers brings May Flowers. This is a"trueism" It happened in Collinsville, Il. We had those April showers and now we are seeing those beautiful and plentiful May flowers. I thank God for the blessings of life.I am so grateful. I plan to enjoy these beautiful May flowers, trees, shrubs,etc. provided for our enjoyment. May provides three very special holidays for us to enjoy. We celebrate Mothers day on May 9. (Now, most of us do not have our mothers still with us--I lost mine in 1965), but we celebrate with memories and appreciation. So, we can honestly say "Happy Mother's Day". And, Armed Forces Day is celebrated in US on the third Saturday in May. This day is to honor all people who are serving or have served in the military. That date this year is May 15. And Memorial Day is celebrated on May 31th.This is the day set aside to commemorate the US men and women who died while in the military. These are very important dates for us to remembe. Many cities celebrate with a May Day Parade. I always liked that!! So, May is here--April has gone, and before we can "turn around" June will be upon us. I try to enjoy every day of every month and I am sure you do too. Every month is the month to remember old BSU friends. I pray for you often and hope you are well. Here is my MAY news.

MAY NEWS ITEMS 2010

1. Two new email addresses for Barbara and Harlan Highsmith-- bahighsmith@hotmail.com and silverfoxx@hotmail.com
2. The "younger group" of BSU Members met at Carbondale Student Center for their annual BSU reunion April 9-10. 2010. Linda Auxier is their president. This group attended SIU during the 60's.(Mostly). Linda writes this "Our next meeting will be ---in Carbondale . We had about 30 attend this year Ð on April 9-10. We are planning our next reunion on June 24-25, 2011." Yes, you are invited!!
3. Phil and Maria McKown are home from the Mission Field. They were in Germany for several years. They were able to attend the BSU reunion which was held in Carbondale recently. Good for them!! Maybe they can meet with us in Sept.
4. I noticed in Ginger's news letter that Leona Davis has been in the hospital. Please remember Leona in your prayers. Leona goes to the First Baptist Church in Vandalia.
5. New address for Sharon Handling Reynolds -- As of February 14, our permanent address is 2105 Walter Street, Rock Falls, IL 61071 Home phone: 815-625-8978 Cal's Cell 618-516-1799 Sharon's Cell 618-516-1199. Sharon writes, "Cal accepted the pastorate of Maranatha Baptist Church here in Rock Falls. So much for "Retirement!" We love every minute of pastoring."
   Sharon Handling Reynolds
6. A note from Robert & Evelyn Mandrell's daughter:
   Robert Mandrell is very Ill and has been hospitalized in Raleigh, NC. Evelyn and Bob moved to Knightdale, NC to live with me in 2007.
   321 4th AVE
   Knightdale, NC 27545
   
   Thanks
   Terry (daughter)
   
   
7. Hi, I'm Agnes Davis, Leona's sister-in-law, I understand that Leona's left leg, and arm & hand are very weak and she can't use them, she has had a light stroke. So please pray for her that the therapy will help her regain the use of her left limbs. She has a long way to go, but only God can take care of that. Last time I talked to her she was sort of down so she needs our prayers and thoughts in several ways.
8. Perhaps everyone will be writing you about this. I don't know if you have the same Lifeway S.S. quarterly we do, but it was neat to see Don and Ann Davis pictured in Uganda on one of the pages this morning ---Verona Highsmith ( April 18)
9. Bill and Mildred Christoff write----We have been unable to send and receive email until our Grandson and others got it fixed. All is well.. Write us a note now and then-- Email address is: ivan.christoff@insightbb.com
10. A new email address for Sue Glasco sueglasco@hotmail.com
11. I got an email from Nina Aikman. Her son-in-law, Roger, is in Fayette County Hospital after having had a stroke. Gina, Nina's daughter, and Roger are Nina's caretakers so this will be a hardship on her. Nina is one of our older BSU members. She once served as Dr. Johnson's secretary.
12. A new email address for Anderson (AB) Plunkett is abprlp10@gmail.com

I thought you might like these two cute stories. I received them from Frank Gericke

God's Problem Now

His wife's graveside service was just barely finished, when there was a massive clap of thunder, followed by a tremendous bolt of lightning, accompanied by even more thunder rumbling in the distance. The little old man looked at the pastor and calmly said, 'Well, she's there."

And another:

As I was nursing my baby, my cousin's six-year-old daughter, Krissy, came into the room. Never having seen anyone breast feed before, she was intrigued and full of all kinds of questions about what I was doing. After mulling over my answers, she remarked, 'My mom has some of those, but I don't think she knows how to use them.'

            Your President Emeritus
            Helen Galloway
            1945 - 1949 SIU Graduate