tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754684819908801536.post221768338294374614..comments2024-03-15T22:00:36.095-07:00Comments on Dr. Kathy McCoy: Living Fully in Midlife and Beyond: The Joy of ReunionsDr. Kathy McCoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02903015507894951725noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754684819908801536.post-45238604889013600952013-05-29T14:38:33.523-07:002013-05-29T14:38:33.523-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754684819908801536.post-76632691324813294202013-05-07T07:13:11.456-07:002013-05-07T07:13:11.456-07:00Dear Kathy, this reunion sounds so life-enhancing ...Dear Kathy, this reunion sounds so life-enhancing and life-giving. I found myself smiling broadly as I read your account. Your enthusiasm for your classmates is palpable. I've kept in touch with only two of my classmates from grade/high school. But at the end of the month I've travel up to Mount Saint Scholastica Convent. I graduated from the college in 1958 and entered the convent that June. The convent is celebrated it's 150th year of being in Atchison, Kansas, and I'm so happy to be able to attend the celebration for all of us--still living--who left the convent and yet are considered to still be "family"--part of the community. It's a wonderful feeling and I'm eager to meet those women with whom I entered back in 1958. Peace.Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00612299013780771262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754684819908801536.post-67437930160446107792013-05-04T19:45:55.248-07:002013-05-04T19:45:55.248-07:00I'm so glad this event was so memorable and in...I'm so glad this event was so memorable and insightful. We have our our 50th this summer. Yes, it has been a long time since '63, but we are all girls at heart. We are girls who have been seasoned by life and appreciate that we are still able to gather and share, and laugh, and see the young girls we once were when we look in the eyes of our dear friends. Sally Wesselyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06470453773515491625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754684819908801536.post-44981665919289701112013-05-04T19:26:52.443-07:002013-05-04T19:26:52.443-07:00Dear Dr. Kathy I truly enjoyed reading this about ...Dear Dr. Kathy I truly enjoyed reading this about your class reunion. So much of what you mentioned here reminded me of what I found to be true at my last reunion.<br />I can tell from these wonderful pictures of you and the others that you were all enjoying the moment of being there together.<br />Those that did not attend or were unable I do hope they read this post.<br />Glad you were there for the honoring of Sr. Ramona. I know you have spoke of her before and the influence she has had in your life.<br />As always I am so happpy I came by for a visit.<br />I have really missed you<br />Love<br />MaggieGrandma Yellow Hairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10917551672825097342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754684819908801536.post-29890115873459807452013-05-03T09:23:57.445-07:002013-05-03T09:23:57.445-07:00You have a special gift for keeping relationships ...You have a special gift for keeping relationships alive. Lornahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12921536392529606099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754684819908801536.post-41470759458148883012013-05-03T09:05:29.973-07:002013-05-03T09:05:29.973-07:00Hi Kathy,
So sorry to have missed the reunion. You...Hi Kathy,<br />So sorry to have missed the reunion. You all look so lovely and peaceful...especially Sr. Ramona...I miss her. She was definitely a moving force in my life.<br />Thanks for the account...made me feel as tho I was there.<br />Many blessings,<br />Ann Hall Curtis '66Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754684819908801536.post-59607618986016573362013-05-03T04:56:12.992-07:002013-05-03T04:56:12.992-07:00Never have been to one but you make it sound delig...Never have been to one but you make it sound delightful. How nice that you have remained friends with some after all these years but also that you were able to find enjoyment discovering the real persons lurking in the ones whose paths you didn't share 50 years ago. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754684819908801536.post-90680927998414443362013-05-02T15:37:42.700-07:002013-05-02T15:37:42.700-07:00I'm so glad Sister Ramona was there. I remembe...I'm so glad Sister Ramona was there. I remember you writing about her before. I sometimes wonder if anyone should go to a reunion before 40 or 45 -- those early years are just to unchangeable but several decades put some of the odd behind and as you mentioned, bring new personalities and interests (or at least later discovered) to old classmates.<br /><br />You inspire me to attend my next one. And actually look forward to it. Lovely account with so many spot-on observations. Very nice.Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754684819908801536.post-29080232715864409282013-05-02T11:27:06.130-07:002013-05-02T11:27:06.130-07:00I did enjoy this, Kathy, both for your sharing of ...I did enjoy this, Kathy, both for your sharing of obviously precious memories and for a glimpse into a very American tradition of class reunions. Here in the UK we don't have school graduations (graduation is only from university at degree level) or the tradition of regular class (we would probably call it year-group) reunions, yet I can see from this post and others I have read how important it is to very many Americans. Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754684819908801536.post-62715048780683511802013-05-02T10:24:54.941-07:002013-05-02T10:24:54.941-07:00What a wonderful experience. I also have reconnec...What a wonderful experience. I also have reconnected with some old friends and it was surprising to me how the years fell away and we picked up exactly where we left off. One of the gifts of growing older is the wisdom that time has given us. I know I am less judgemental, more open, less afraid...and this allows me to experience relationships differently than when I was young. This was a wonderful account of your weekend and I'm happy for you.#1Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04214011945298439939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754684819908801536.post-32220915689572914052013-05-02T09:39:06.195-07:002013-05-02T09:39:06.195-07:00This is a beautiful composition and truly relates ...This is a beautiful composition and truly relates to all of us at this<br />time in our lives and the memories that we have and those memories<br />that live on our entire lives.<br /><br />Sister Ramona looks quite good considering.<br /><br />I am so glad that you had these special days in your life. I often<br />reflect on the many memorable days and people in my life<br />at St. Xavier Prep School in Cincinnati - perhaps the most<br />formative years of my future.<br />ChuckAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754684819908801536.post-32296070743032146852013-05-02T08:43:22.336-07:002013-05-02T08:43:22.336-07:00What a nice reunion you had... I'm so glad you...What a nice reunion you had... I'm so glad you could go, Kathy. Much has happened in lives since 1963, hasn't it? I may go to our reunion (several graduating classes together) this summer if we can work it out. I haven't EVER been to one... I graduated in 1960.<br /><br />Glad you went and could share it with us.<br />Hugs,<br />BetsyBetsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754684819908801536.post-48605284995216639392013-05-02T08:24:10.390-07:002013-05-02T08:24:10.390-07:00This is my first time to stop by your place and I ...This is my first time to stop by your place and I am immensely pleased that I did. This post was pure joy to read. The Class of '63, oh my. I remember those years and how I admired the "older" girls who seemed to be doing so much while I was still in elementary school. Now, in this post, you have brought me up to date with those girls, wherever they might be. <br /><br />As for my own reunions, I have only attended the 10th, in 1980, and don't know if I would show up for a 50th. I might, though, after reading this. Doubtful though if we will have one as that is not something we were ever very good at. Didn't have a prom, either, as it was not relevant to the time of the Viet Nam conflict when our boys would be soon putting on uniforms and dying on foreign soil. Maybe, just maybe, someone will see the relevance of celebrating our 50th anniversary and plan a reunion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754684819908801536.post-42249651334181670022013-05-02T08:08:33.747-07:002013-05-02T08:08:33.747-07:00Ah, you made us all want to return to our high sch...Ah, you made us all want to return to our high school for a nostalgic trip. Glad you enjoyed it.Rosaria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133147851332084180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754684819908801536.post-34347967049178611752013-05-02T06:31:16.417-07:002013-05-02T06:31:16.417-07:00I so enjoyed making that trip with you, because th...I so enjoyed making that trip with you, because that's exactly what you did with your wonderful narrative, was take us right there with you. <br /><br />I got such a sense of warm satisfaction from reading this and coming to know your classmates. Thank you for sharing it with us!Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930262815304757150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754684819908801536.post-39712419708686628852013-05-01T21:06:17.330-07:002013-05-01T21:06:17.330-07:00What a wonderful account. I have not attended a hi...What a wonderful account. I have not attended a high school reunion since my 20th, which was 25 years ago, and I fear I wouldn't recognize anybody --even though I was yearbook photographer'66-68. But your post, and pictures of such lovely, welcoming faces, has done much to allay my doubts. Thanks! Geo.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16221314320558128986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754684819908801536.post-70865481682506316552013-05-01T20:18:55.511-07:002013-05-01T20:18:55.511-07:00Such a memorable event. I had a reunion like that ...Such a memorable event. I had a reunion like that once - it put some old ghosts to rest.Linda Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706455533282204519noreply@blogger.com