In Our Thoughts

In Our Thoughts. . . Please keep all our NAPUS friends and family in our thoughts and prayers! Contact Dayna Mahaffey at daynau@ellijay.com for announcements to this page . . .

Louiseand Rodney are proud grandparents:

Would you believe we landed in Atlanta at 8:40 Thursday morning from St. Louis. By the time we picked up our bags, stopped and had breakfast, we arrived home at about 10:45, Nicole called me about 11:00 and said she didn't feel very well. I told her to call her doctor, which she did. The nurse called back and said he wanted to check her. Well at 4:00 pm, Jay called to say they were going to do a c-section within the next 2 hours!!!!. She had started to dilate and he certainly didn't want her in labor. Rodney and I took off about a 30-minute drive to the hospital and, of course, got behind slow traffic. When we arrived at the hospital, she had already been taken in. At 5:15 on 8-28-08, Aslyn Miller Burkett, was weighing 5 lb 3 oz. Next Bree McMillan Burkett came into the world at 5 lb 7 oz, both at 19 inches long. Both babies are basically healthy, however they are in the prenatal ICU on oxygen and a little support. It seems Aslyn needs the most help, but doctors are confident that each will be fine. Nicole is certainly uncomfortable, but is on a pain drip. I don't want to be greedy as you have prayed so much for her, but just remember the babies now so they will be able to come home in a few days. Talk with you soon, Louise

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Claire Webb, daughter of Tom Webb, Retired Postmaster Roswell, died suddenly - Details are: Memorial Service August 24, 2008 at 3:00 pm at Cumming First United Methodist Church, 770 Canton Hwy (also GA Hwy 20), Cumming GA. Joy & Tom have requested in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to charity; some which touched Claire's life are: www.savethehorses.org; www.aspca.org; www.cedarhillenrichment.org; www.habitathallcounty.org; www.equestrianaidfoundation.org. Please know that your thoughts and prayers are felt and appreciated. Address for Joy and Tom: 9075 Beaver Trl, Gainesville GA 30506-4062

Julian B. Abel Retired Postmaster Enigma (1958), passed early Sunday morning 8/17. He was also a former POW in WW1. There is a bridge on Hwy 82 coming into town named in his honor/memory. He was very proud to have been a Postmaster and would tell stories of the "old days and old ways". He was well known and admired in the small community of Enigma.

Nina S. Horne Retired Postmaster Midland, passed Tuesday morning 8/19.

Valda D. Tanner, Jr, Retired Postmaster Sandersville, passed away Tuesday, Aug 12. Funeral will be Aug 15 @ 11:00 am in the First Christian Church of Sandersville.

Joe Griggers, Retired Postmaster Griffin, has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. He begins radiation treatments five days a week for seven weeks. All your prayers and thoughts are appreciated during this period of time. Cards may be sent to: 284 Rebecca Cir, Griffin GA 30224-7333

Frances Allen, Retired Postmaster Cairo, passed Wed 8/13.

Wilma Pittman, Retired Postmaster has become ill again.

Evelyn Freeman, Retired Postmaster, is doing well considering she has had 3 chemo treatments and will start again this week with 3 more treatments. She is going to Zion IL to The Cancer Treatment Center of America. She requests your prayers.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Len Prevatt, Retired, he is at Bestcare Assisted Living, Ste 1401, 2775 Cruse Rd, Lawrenceville GA 30044. His phone # is 770-717-8588. He enjoys all the cards and wishes from his NAPUS friends.

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