(an email I received from Mac Jacoby)

To all citizens of Ranger, RHS and Ranger College alumni, all veterans, all class presidents, all classmates, and all that were from Ranger and now have gone. We come to you again for help in asking for your full support on one of the biggest events that will happen in our
town, and we need for you to be there for the event in August.
 
To all veterans , we have a lot of people coming from around Texas and Washington to honor you. Remember, this is your stone. Don’t pass up being part of a historical event that you and your loved ones will be proud of. Do it for them. As of right now, we have almost 200 veterans from Ranger that will be on the wall. This will be great reunion for
a lot of us. Donations are coming in slow but we will make it. We will send you an update on what will be going on that weekend. Network with all your classmates and tell them they need to meet in Ranger on August 4, 2007, Saturday at 11:00am.
 
We have bands, we have Generals, we have planes, we have food, we have politicians, we have music, we have military, we have people that want to honor you that day. Show up to see your name on the Sacred Stone.
 
Our Best Regards,
Commander Joel Jimenez joel-jimenez@sbcglobal.net
Commander Larry Monroe

Hello all been back from Afghanistan for 6 months or so, got Promoted to Inspector at RED River Army Depot and my wife bought me a Honda VTX 1300 cruiser Motorcycle on her birthday (yeah her birthday)Sometimes good little boys get things . My three boys are learning more than I want them to and the youngest is growing up quicker than the other two did. Got sideways on some redbull and vodka on the fourth. All in all life is great and slowing down is still not an option with football starting soon. tony.castillo@us.army.mil

Just a quick note to let you know that I'm updating our web site. If you see that I didn't add/change your info, please let me know.
Thanks!

Stacy, I'm so sorry to hear about your grandmother. I can understand the heartache losing someone so special. I lost both my grandparents on my father's side within 13 months of each other.
Otherwise, we have other news from the Middleton house. We have a new addition as of June 5th. His name is Warren Robert Middleton. He weight 6 lbs 10 oz and was 19 1/2 inches long. He was born at 1:32 pm. Surprisingly, he has dishwater-blonde hair. He is a sweetie. I am sending pictures to Jennifer to post on the website.
Just wanted to let everyone know. It usually takes a while for me to update things to people, but since I am home and not busy at the moment, I thought I'd let everyone know.

My grandmother, Novilla Templeton, known as Memaw to most, passed Saturday, June 2nd at our farm on Caddo, and the funeral was held June 5th at New-Hope out on Caddo Hwy. My grandfather's side, the Rainey's were founders of that territory, check out Macedonia cementary. Shawna and Angela attended the service, many from my class supported me with phone calls and flowers, thanks Christina, Marlena, and Jennifer King, as she was your Memaw, too. The corn-plant Shawna sent on the behalf of the Class of 1991 is in my grandfather's room as this was the plant Memaw always placed in his room near a picture window, so it could not have been more fitting! I spoke at her funeral and it was the best gift I could have given from my heart, and Ronny Guess was so touched that he told me that I am a very special person, as many were moved as well. God granted 2 things she wished...more time with the family and a quick passing, while in her sleep. That's my comfort that she is in heaven, because of this grace sweet Jesus gave. I am sure she holds the reins to a white horse waiting for my grandfather to come for a ride. Oh, Jeb, your mother was an angel working with New-Hope Church preparing the beautiful luncheon enjoyed by the community, tell her thank you again for me. If I missed anyone in my note, please accept my apologies. Tony, I wished you were there, it was lonely without your comfort.

Edited by author 03-19-2007 10:46 PM
Quick Update...
1. Jennifer, I am so happy to hear about your son's miracle. God is an awesome GOD, he reigns from Heaven above and gives proof all over our website!
2. My grandmother, Memaw, Novilla Templeton is now on hospice (going on 2 months). I spend weekends in Ranger and may take the Family Leave Act to be there more. She is at home at Caddo.
3. My marriage to Bryan is no longer, as it was not the right choice for me as it would not allow me to rejoice in my second chance at life.
4. I am a Team Captain for March of Dimes this year. The walk is April 21st. I am so proud of my community service efforts over the past year. I want to GIVE as a symbol of my appreciation to the 25 year old girl that gave me life. I also led the Salvation Army efforts for the Ernst & Young, Dallas office.
5. This year I experienced a loss of my step-grandmother, Dorothy Henson, Granny Henson to most. She was a beautiful person who loved me as her own.
6. I did send a letter to the Transplant Agency to the parent's of the young girl, and I await their response. There was a 1-year grace period. If any of you would be interested in reading it, I can post it through Jennifer. Especially, upon any response received.

Thank you so much for all your thoughts and prayers! We heard the good news from Joshua's neurosurgeon- the fluid is gone (mostly)! This is such a miracle- even better than we had hoped for. He can now go a whole year until the next MRI/CT scan! Yea! No more poking and prodding! This is truly a blessing, and if you don't believe in miracles you gotta meet my little guy. It's amazing!

Thanks again for all the prayers- they do work!

Just sitting in the office reading all of your updates.Hope everyone is doing fine. Still in the big town of Weatherford. If you get in the area give us a call at 817-822-6927. Tony

Congrats to Stacy and Sheri! That's great news, but it makes me wish even more that we had a reunion last summer. We do need to get together some time. Jason and I are hoping to move back down closer to "home" in the next two years or so. We just feel so far away- I think we're closer to Donna than to most of y'all in Texas!

And thanks to Craig for all the great compliments. It is a hard job keeping track of everything and getting it all updated, which is why it doesn't happen very often! But, if I didn't enjoy it I wouldn't do it. I do feel it's important in keeping us together, and I enjoy staying in touch with everyone. Personally, it's great to hear all the wonderful things that happen in your lives, and I'm glad we can be there to support each other through the hard times. But, like Craig said, we wouldn't have a web site if y'all didn't give me stuff to put on it!

And I just thought I'd let you know that Joshua's condition hasn't changed much in the last 8 weeks. We're going for another full evaluation by the neurosurgeon in 8 more weeks, and we should know more by then. The last CT showed some blood mixed with the fluid, but there's not more pressure. And really, he's doing great- growing well, learning new words, counting, singing Christmas songs....... being a naughty 2 year old and tearing apart the house. Pretty normal stuff, so we're not too worried. But, please keep praying for him- he's not out of the woods yet. We appreciate all your prayers and support- it means a lot to know that you care, no matter how far away you are. Maybe some day you will all get to meet him if we ever have that reunion!

Please share you updates/news when you get a chance. Sometimes this is the only place I hear what's going on (Sheri)! ;o)

I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas!

EASTLAND VS. RANGER -OR- RANGER VS. EASTLAND - NOT HERE! Discover there can be love between the two! Now and forever, partners in life, Bryan Orms of Eastland and Stacy Regeon WERE MARRIED on October 28, 2006. The Holiday paper in Eastland County "should" have the announcement and photo. THIS IS THE 1ST ANNIVERSARY OF MY TRANSPLANT - EXACT DAY! I am soooo blessed. I may not get a chance to tell each one of you personally (face to face) -- thank you.

Edited by author 11-03-2006 01:22 AM
Hey everyone, been a while since I posted here and wanted to take the opportunity to write to say hello. For a long time several years ago I tried my best to build the Class of '92 website. This was a project that George Bixler started, and then I took over. With little to no help from fellow classmates I made the decision to not work on it anymore. Not a good attitude to have towards it I suppose, but with no information, or help coming in, what kind of info am I supposed to put on it? The website IMO is pretty poor and needs a major facelift, but with no help in combination with no time, I dont see it happening.

I have read many of the messages on this message board, and did not know how behind I was on keeping up with my fellow classmates of '91.

Stacy, I am glad to hear you are doing well, and wish you and your family the best as you continue to recover.

Donna, I am sorry to hear of your brothers passing, and hope that you have gotten all of the loose ends that you mentioned wrapped up, and are getting along with your life now as best anyone could who has lost a loved one.

Shauna, thanks for all you do on your part for keeping your class informed of events, happenings, and your families interests and information.

Shane, I think it is really awesome that you are doing so well for yourself. Sounds as if you are living a fun life, and doing quite well at it. Pretty nice of you to invite your clasmates out to your house for a reunion. I am sure you guys will/did have a blast!

Sheri, congrats on your new marriage!

Tony, thanks for all that you do in the military, and helping people like me to continue to feel safer at home. Knowing there are volunteers in the military like you to defend us makes us all feel safer. Cant say enough thanks to our military men and women.

Special thanks to Jennifer, without her puting the time and efforts into building and mainting this website, the class of '91 would not be as close as you are today. It is a difficult task keeping a website from getting stale, and your continued efforts are appreciated.

To everybody else, I hope you are all doing well, and wish you the best in everything you do.

Craig Bumgarner
Colorado Springs, CO
719-243-2761
cbumgarner@adelphia.net

Hey guys...I'm the worst because I forgot to send Jen all the information...but here goes!

I'm married!! I've been married for about 12 days now to a wonderful man named Chris Hemby. I have a 10 yr old stepdaughter who is just fabulous! I'm living in Mesquite now and my new address is:

1814 Ridgeview
Mesquite Tx 75149
817.681.8754

I'm truly sorry for not letting anyone know! Hope all are doing well! And so glad to see Stacy looking just as gorgeous as ever!

90's Reunion at Homecoming

That's the link to Homecoming info about the 90's reunion. I've been meaning to get that on the site sooner (along with everything else) but other things have taken top priority. If you can make it, please try to go. I've only heard great things about it, and I hope that they continue to host it. If you do go, please send me pictures and share your stories.

We took Joshua to see a neuropthamologist and his neurosurgeon last week. We got good news (no surgery YET), but with a "wait and see" approach. The fluid in the cyst in his brain is going away, and his eyes are OK (although still dilated). We are still having to monitor things very closely and will do another CT scan in six weeks. Please keep praying for our little guy. I know it's helping.

Thanks!!!

Hey, if I haven't gotten to your updates yet, please don't think that I have forgotten about you! We're having some trouble with Joshua- he's going to have to go back for more surgery. We're trying to get that scheduled now. Plus school started last week so things are pretty crazy right now. I promise to get to each person's updates. I appreciate you sending me info and keeping in touch! It was great to hear from you. Please keep Joshua in your prayers. Thanks!!!

Hello everyone! I am in the process of updating our web site. If you have any new info you'd like to add/change, please send it to me ASAP. I don't get many chances to work on the site anymore, so please take advantage of this time to let me know what's new with you.

I do appreciate those of you who use this message board to keep us posted on the lastest news and info. It helps me out a lot, and it seems to be a great way to keep in touch with everyone. If you haven't signed up to receive an email alert when someone posts a new message, you might want to. It's easier than remembering to check this site!

We are all so thankful that Stacy's recovery is going well. I promise to post the picture she sent so you can all see how great she looks. Please continue to keep her in your prayers.

Again, let me know what's new with you! Thanks for keeping in touch!!!

Donna, on a personal note. I, too, had a version of Cardiomyophy. My heart was the size of a large grapefruit, small pumpkin. You and your brother have been heavy on my mind. Many misses by doctors, almost gave me grim-hope. I am lucky, because it is a silent killer. Please, if you are not a donor - ANYONE WHO READS THIS - become one. Save a family from grief -and- save a life (up to nine people) can be helped if you are a donor!