More From the BHS Class of 81 Reunion…

It’s been a busy few days, trying to recover from lack of sleep.

Here’s some things I observed from the 25th reunion:

• Years do little to settled unresolved emotions; sometimes our viewpoints of the past can be different from what really happened.
• All the guys are losing their hair.
• We were a really rebellious bunch back then; it still bleeds over into today.
• It was nice to be able to dance with Jeannie at a class function after all these years.
• Being sober really opens up a person’s eyes to how alcohol can skew one’s sense of reality.
• Some people I recognized immediately; others were like…”Wow. You’ve changed.”
• Linda Mundell Falconer is like Dick Clark…neither one ages.
• 25 years was a long time not seeing everyone.
• Our class has been blessed to not have anyone else pass away except for Mike Lewis.

The thing that really blessed my heart the most was this…Jesus Christ’s Name was mentioned twice during the day at the meals. Even that brief moment might have touched someone’s heart and life; I pray that it did.

More reunion pictures will follow soon on the blog and also the BHS Reunion site.

Key words: BHS Class of 81, Reunion, 25th Reunion, Jesus Christ, rebellious, being sober, lack of sleep, blog, reunion pictures.

Fourth of July Celebration in Marceline!

Marceline annually hosts Toby’s Carnival as part of a HUGE week of activities here; it is one of the biggest celebrations of its kind in our area. People come from miles around for the rides, the activities, and the general carny-type atmosphere that is rich in old hometown tradition and hearkens back to my childhood days.

I’m glad that Marceline continues on in this tradition; it helps one to remember hot summer days of sticky cotton candy and funnel cakes; dizzying nighttime rides on the Tilt-A-Whirl; and breathtaking rooftop views on the faithfully rotating ferris wheel as stars twinkle overhead.

Yes, those are nice memories. Something to pass along to our kids.

Key words: Fourth of July, Marceline MO, Toby’s Carnival, cotton candy, funnel cakes, Tilt-A-Whirl, ferris wheel, memories.

Class Reunion Happenings…

This weekend was indeed an eye-opener.

It was wonderful to be able to see old classmates and friends from so long ago; the family picnic at South City Park in Brookfield was well-attended, and it was a chance to catch up on the ol' days.

Later on that evening was the dinner and dance at the Elks Lodge. There were probably 85-100 people there; about 47 from the Class of 1981 posed for our group picture.

My oh my…how some of us have aged! 

All in all, Jeannie and I had a good time; it was nice to see my friends again, and to be able to give the blessings over our meals (at the park and at the dinner) and to proclaim the name of Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. I will always put Him first, and I can only pray that I was a witness to some of those in attendance.

On a side note…I was voted to handle our next reunion..could be because I did our website and video tribute. LOL.

More later!

Key words: Class of 1981, Brookfield MO, Jesus Christ, Elks Lodge.