05/24/09

Dear Ownbey Family, New notes and updates on some of our folks... -------------------------------------------------------------- (from Wilma Miller on Th. May 21) Reatha, I had a call today from BOB JOHNSON in Nashville giving me some sad news about his and Elizabeth Anne's daughter NANCY, who lives in Winston Salem. (By the way, Elizabeth Anne died on May 12 of last year, so Bob is still grieving over losing her.) Nancy has not been feeling well for several months, and after taking her to several doctors in Winston Salem, they have learned that she has numerous tumors up and down her back. He said that two of the tumors are very near the brain stem and all are cancerous. They have been trying to shrink the tumors with radiation. Nancy is on morphine and is allowed no visitors except immediate family. I asked about sending cards to her in the hospital, and he said she would appreciate cards, but to send them in care of his other daughter, Carol. (They may move Nancy into a Hospice unit.) The address is as follows: Miss Nancy Johnson c/o Mrs. Carol Winn 8015 Deverow Court Lewisville, NC 27023 Wilma [and here is Bob's info: Bob Johnson McKendree Village 29 Asbury Ct Hermitage, TN 37076-2163 ____________________________________________ On Wed. Susan Mobley visited TWALA KRUGER after her hip replacement surgery on Tue. She was doing well, but will need some help in running errands over the next few weeks, probably once/twice per week. Now that preschool is over, I can help. Do I have any other volunteers? [I'll see if we have any takers during Sunday school today and send out an update later.] Just email or call (704.552.2378) me. THANKS! Susan also told me that she had visited HARLAN CREECH on Tue. at Asbury. He will be staying there or in their Memory Care Unit. He is still very confused, has fallen a few more times, and presently has a black eye from one of his falls. It is especially rough for sons, DAVID and TIM, because he's "just not their dad"... They now have someone staying w/him 24/7. Cards would be greatly appreciated -- not only for Harlan but also for the "boys." Harlan Creech (David and Tim) 8041 Shiney Meadow Lane CLT * 28215 KEN BUKER had no problems getting his stitches out this past Wed, after his tumble on May 14 (when he broke his nose.) However, he and ANNE decided that they would NOT go to their mountain house this weekend, so if you'd like to call and chat --> 704.333.0921. Saw WILLARD and VIRGINIA GOURLEY at H.O.T. Wed meal this past week, so they are now out and about. Yea! And I am grateful for the kindness of strangers. Last night around 7pm, I came out of Michael's on South Blvd. only to find my front left tire going flat. Long story, short: while I was calling AAA, a couple stopped to help -- they had seen my emergency flashers.. The husband took off my flat, put on my "donut" spare (which also needed air, but that's Part 2 of my story), and I'll be able to get to church this morning. Whew! Hope this finds everyone else doing well. Peace, Reatha - Sun - 5:15am