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RUN for ROY 2007

I, Steve Guarracino am entered to run the 2007 NEW YORK MARATHON, November 4, 2007.  I will be running for my brother-in-law, Roy Reichenbach who has a “life threatening illness”.  He is currently on the LIVER TRANSPLANT waiting list.  Due to financial concerns, and despite his physical condition, he still needs to work!!!

To help pay for his increasing medical costs, I am requesting a pledge for $1.00 per mile that I complete during the Marathon, $26.00 total.  The Marathon is 26.2 miles.

Your check may be made payable to Rita Reichenbach.

I will see that it is forwarded to the Reichenbach’s ASAP.  Your prayers and dollars during this difficult time are greatly appreciated.

May God bless you,

Steve

Roy Reichenbach is scheduled for a Cardiac Cath on August 2, 2007 then TIPS procedure on August 6, 2007.

August  5, 2007 . . . Roy did GREAT with his heart cath . . . now on to his TIPS procedure August 6, 2007.   Thank you for your prayers . . .

Kathy Gerding Martin writes:    

July 27, 2007

Hello Everyone!

I am writing this note to keep you in the loop about my latest medical conditions. 

l went by ambulance to Albany General Hospital last week.  Having a very high blood glucose level and a very low Blood Pressure.  I was placed in ICU.  First diagnoses and treatment was for ketosis.  After many blood tests the doctors found a problem with an elevated enzyme in my blood, which showed possible heart muscle damage.  They stated that I had had a mild heart attack.  Most women and diabetics show no symptoms for heart attacks, that is why I probably was so sick.

Because of this, I was sent to Corvallis Hospital for an angiogram.  The results showed three clogged arteries.  The cardiologist recommends a triple bi-pass.  The surgery will take place in a week or so.  I have an appointment scheduled, Monday, July 30th, with the heart surgeon.  A date for surgery has not been set yet.  We will keep you posted.

Please keep us in your prayers.

Love and Kisses,  Kathy and Dennis 

NewsletterFromTheHeart  Holiday Issue 2007 News Items due by Nov 15, 2007.  Please send to:  congale@aceweb.com

King Genealogy Contact David Trask

Official King Family Historian since 1989

dltrask@aol.com

www.all-oregon.com/king/kings.htm

David M. Trask

1533 Nottingham Circle 

Medford, Oregon  97504-7202 

Dear Family, We had the honor of becoming Grandparents again with the birth of our 3^rd  GrandDaughter, Kennedy Lucille Abbas born on July

27, 2005 @ Mid-Columbia Medical Center in The Dalles, Oregon.  The proud parents are Didi and Joe Abbas and #1 Big Brother Mac Abbas.

 I had made Pooh Dresses for Amaya and Tayla in the spring.  Tami & Jay had pictures taken of the girls, see left.  When Kennedy arrived I promptly got busy making another Pooh Dress for Kennedy.  When I finished the dress I asked our kids (Jay & Tami Gale and Didi & Joe Abbas) to get the kids together and have  their picture taken in the Pooh Dresses . . .

Well, to make a long story short, They did get together and pictures taken and included family shots too!  So, for Christmas not only did we get what we asked for. . .  pictures of the Grandkids in their Pooh dresses . . .  we also got a family picture as well.  What a wonderful way to Celebrate Life!

We spent time in Mexico in November when we attended a trade show in Guadalajara.  You will see our Christmas Card from Ajijic, Jalisco later in the newsletter.  We took some GREAT pictures while we were there.  We also saw poinsettias that were the size of trees!

We also traveled to Florida over the Christmas Holiday to celebrate Jim’s Wishmeyer reunion.

 Jim had gastric bypass surgery in May of 2005 and has now lost over 140#.  You probably won’t recognize him when you see him!  His borderline diabetes and hypertension are now gone. He was able to reduce his pressures on his CPAP for sleep apnea and he hasn’t had ANY problems with lower extremity cellulitis.  He continues with what he calls “Fat School” group which meets twice a month with either the surgeon, dietician, physical therapist, or psychiatrist.  Check out this web site for information on the Laparoscopic Roux-EN-Y Gastric Bypass at www.surgicalbariatrics.com .    Happy Holidays to All of you,  We send our love and best wishes.  Jim & Connie Gale