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07/19/23 11:31 AM #1784    

 

Ralph Martin (1967)

MY brother Sammy texted me last weekend passing along he & Retha attended a Anniversary party which clasmates Wendy Brown...Nico Futterer....Larry Himango asked Sammy to be sure to tell Ralph  & Gail  Hello and also wished us well.This made me fell all "warm & fuzzy inside" as I now lay in bed doing leg exercises in preparation for my upcoming knee surgery mid-August.I thank my classmates for their kind words,  I also want to thank clasmates on the Message Forum Linda..Janet..Peggy..Liz..Sue for their reponses to my Post on the forum.I tend to create my Posts when the conversation seems to go silent and do so hoping others wiil jump in the conversation....CYA around...little Ralphie God Bless angel

 

 

 

 

 

 


07/20/23 10:04 AM #1785    

 

Sharon Whalen (Talsma (Previously Johnson)) (1967)

Ralph is, you are a true Viking!  AlwYs staying in touch with us. Good luck on the upcoming surgery!!🥰🥰


07/30/23 06:24 PM #1786    

 

Marvin Puckett Jr (Jr) (1976)

Rest in Peace
Mark Worsham
Missing you Buddy

08/02/23 11:18 AM #1787    

 

Ralph Martin (1967)

I've learned thru a classmate that on Augest 26th at Chabot College we have a Team partiapating in  an event  through the American Cancer Society's Annual Relay for Life.Sue Nunes is dedicating her walk for classmate/husband  Don Nunes who Passed Oct. 2019.I myself unable to attend due to upcome Knee surgery have mailed Sue a small donation in support and hope other classmates will do the same or if living nearby please go to this event...God Bless & give back whenever you can...Lil Ralphieyes

P.S.  Event at Chabot College 

 

 


08/03/23 04:26 PM #1788    

 

Ralph Martin (1967)

Thanks for the advice Joe (classmate Josph Steele) regarding my  up-coming surgery...I have been doing my knee excises starting back to July 13th & by the time of surgery I will hav e completed over 1200 reps of leg lifts (Aug 22)..With this surgery had to complete an on-line class which stressed the importance of pre-op exercises. You made me Happy knowing that you also believe inthe American Cancer Walk for life on August 26 at Chabot College,How can we not support Sue Nunes & other classmates that are particpating.God Bless Joe & waving a hand backyes to you...lil Ralphie


08/05/23 08:31 PM #1789    

 

Peggy Wood (Guernsey) (1968)

Ralph,

Well, you sound well prepped for surgery, I've had it done on both knees and never was told to do prep like you have done.  The current way is for you to go home right after surgery and do rehab at home.  MOST IMPT to remember, they cut through skin and bone, muscle etc to do the job and your brain and body haven't had that done before.  Those hurt more than the knee.  I would do each again in a heartbeat if I need to (my 1st is over 20 yrs and may need to be done again, they say the parts wear out, we will see) and for me it was the endless pain and NO RELIEF that was the decieding factor.  I did not do steriods before and NEVER recommend it.  The afternoon after both was great feeling, those drugs work so well!!<3 <3.  Walking hurt more due to stiches and cuts, the relief of pressure was gone.   YES EXCERISE after was IMPORTANT.  1st time, Humana ins, 8 wks in rehab hosp made it great!!!!  Secord, Kaiser, 3yrs ago, was harder because at home nothing was setup like before ("oh we don't do it that way anymore!"), hosp bed, roomservice haha, in hosp gym and coach 6 days a week for at least an hour, etc.   The nurse and coach coming only 1-2 days a week made it harder. The hosp gym had all the necessary equipt that helped me so much. You are in a good pattern of excerise and should be ready to move more than most of those I have known and should do fine.   When is surgery, I'd like to put you on our paryer list at church.  I will probably be at Relay, I used to Capt and setup castro Valley and Cal State Hayward years ago.  It is a great time.  My friend is on campus at habot and they are doing a team.  It is not like we used to do, so I have no idea how it works.  The track area is very disabled accessible and if you were in a wheelchair, I know we could get you around.  I would love to meet you face to face sometime.  As I said you are a Great Viking and wonderful young at heart man.  Best of blessings and be well, Peggy


08/05/23 08:35 PM #1790    

 

Peggy Wood (Guernsey) (1968)

Sue, hi, I hear you are attending Relay For Life at Chabot.  Do you have a team or jsut walking in support and memory of your husband?  I had planned to join Chabot's team and go.  I used to go from Fri setup to Sunday cleanup, but haven't for many years.

Let me know as I would love to come by and say hi 

Peggy


08/06/23 10:47 AM #1791    

 

Sue Ferreira (Nunes) (1967)

Hi Peggy,  I saw your post !!  We are a very small team this year.  We Are 5 Generations for a Cure ..  Please stop by and say Hi !!!


08/07/23 07:46 AM #1792    

 

Charlotte Williams (1969)

Hi Sue. Wondering how to learn more about the cancer walk. I'd be interested in participating if I can in honor of Drew and because I'm a grateful cancer survivor.
Charlotte Williams
Still not very good at website stuff so I hope you get this message. Lol

08/07/23 11:06 AM #1793    

 

Ralph Martin (1967)

I recently had a full body scan for skin cancer.There was one possible cancer cell so the Doc. cut out the area & sent it to the labs which came back neg.The cell was I.D. as infected with ink & not cancer. At our Golden Year ages I suggest that all classmates get checked by your Medical  provider if concerns with any unusual growth on body...lil Ralphie yes


08/07/23 01:21 PM #1794    

 

Charlotte Williams (1969)

I 100% agree with Ralph regarding getting checked for skin cancer. I had a tiny spot about the size of a dime that was diagnosed as life threatening melanoma and the surgeon had to take a 3 1/2 inch circle out of the back of my leg to remove what was not visible to me to save my life. I now get checked every year and am thankful that I'm still cancer free.

08/07/23 02:48 PM #1795    

 

Peggy Wood (Guernsey) (1968)

Sue, Ralphe, Charlotte,  YES ALL of us NEED to be aware of CANcer.   It can crop up in tiny places and be a big deal. I have friends that oh that cough has been buggin me, oh no I feel line, or my daughter crying she had a lump in her brest and didn't want, but knew she had to have the biospy!!!  It was NEG and mine was gone too, but some of us IGNORE different things as nothng.  My friend's husband's prostate cancer is more of a kidney failure than the cancer.  It is responding to chemo. Guys you can get BREAST CANCER TOO, and down there too.   Please may cancers are curable or as Charlottes, cut out.   Walking around with your family and friends is better than them greiving your loss too soon.         The Relay For Life Walk is a celebration of life for those Survivors and a Remerance for those passing.  Usually on a football track, for the support system around it for ease ans safety.  It is walking, running, skiping, even wheeling in a wheelchair around a track for 24 hours.  Some plan to walk the entire time and some people sponsor them, raising money for local services and a cure.  Most have team members that sign up to walk at different times, thus always having someone on the track.  During the evening we have lit lights in bags around the track with names and memories, that usually burn thru the night.  As we walk during this lap we are quiet and thoughtful.   Some teams sell jewelry, or popcorn, ice cream or drinks to raise money, most invite you to sit and visit and share your story.   We have done movie, cartoon, themes, PJ parties or never ending poker parties all for fun.    I am not a Captain of a team, as Sue, nor am I on the American Cancer Society Committee overseeing the registarion and details, but I will be there to see Sue and support the Chabot Staff helping out.     Everyone can support, pray, came and have fun, and learn about that question you are afraid to ask.   It is a wonderful day. <3<3<3

Peggy


08/07/23 08:22 PM #1796    

 

Phyllis Baker (Lively) (1966)

Ralph Martin - I'm glad your skin cancer scan was negative!  PTL.  My husband is 100% disabled Veteran - served 28 total active duty years including U.S. Navy Viet Nam tours 1964-1967 aboard the USS Hancock aircraft carrier before transferring over ro USAF.  It wasn't until years later he began getting skin cancers. He's had over 300 total removed- yes 300 - both basal cell carcinoma and squamous. Thanks for warning folks to be checked by the doctor or dermatologist. If detected early removal can be fairly simple, unlike having Moh's surgery etc  like my husband has has. He goes monthly to the dermatologist. The oncologist has been involved  due to lung cancer & removal of lung lobe - (certainly not from a skin cancer though).
Just an additional note to VietNam Veterans who served USN - the VA does recognize agent orange "blue water ailments" to Veterans. Time consuming & research to prove but can be done. Good Luck. God Bless.

 

 

 


08/08/23 11:56 AM #1797    

 

Peggy Wood (Guernsey) (1968)

OOPS     UPDATE        RELAY FOR LIFE    CHABOT COLLEGE      

 

The times will be from 10am      to   10pm        

 

IT WILL NOT BE A       24  HOUR    EVENT AS IN THE PAST

So Sorry for the wrong info...                     We used to go 24 hours, but no longer.

 

Please support Sue  Nunes       5 Generations for a Cure team         All proceeds go to American Cancer  Society.

 

 

 

Again, sorry for wrong info.  but they were GREAT memories and times.

 

Peggy G (68)


08/09/23 10:23 AM #1798    

 

Ralph Martin (1967)

Thank you classmates Phylis,Peggy & Charlotte for input of the importance of getting a full body scan with your Medical provider as well as info on P.H.S. particapation with the American Cancer Society on Aug, 26th at Chabot College.Also Peggy I appreicate mentioning my Surgery at your Church for a safe recovery.  I am out on the sidelines on this important subject  and again TY ya all angelyes


08/09/23 04:25 PM #1799    

Sharon Askins (Cook) (1968)

I read all your posts about cancer. I just wanted you all to know I have been fighting stage 4 lung cancer a little over a year. I have been put on a maintenance drug kaytruda since Dec. So far so 👍 I can't be cured but I still have a good quality of life

08/09/23 08:21 PM #1800    

 

Ralph Martin (1967)


08/09/23 08:28 PM #1801    

 

Ralph Martin (1967)

today is our 55th wedding Anniversary..sorry about posting sidways...Sharon...Thank you for sharing your story with your battle..Stay strong & glad you are having a Good Quality of life 


08/10/23 08:32 AM #1802    

 

Peggy Wood (Guernsey) (1968)

Ralhp How wonderful for you two, Great pictures can always be great even sideways  Happy days ahead

Sharon, I am so sorry you are going through this and I am so glad there is something being done and able to help your quality of life.  I will add this joy to my prayers.  I still check for the lumps and bumps or funny colored things.  Sunscreen, hats with brims and sunglasses do a lot of protecting especially with all the new junk in the air.  Remember all these fires are not just clean air with smoke, everything is burning and toxic so be safe, please.

Be safe, Be well, know that there is a God and Vikings that love all of us.  May joy be with you all.

Peggy


08/12/23 11:12 AM #1803    

Pamela Norvell (1964)

Fellow Vikings:  One of our own has been directly affected by the fires on Maui.  Sandy (Walsh class of 64) Stapleton's son, Chad lost his charter boat in the fires.  His livelihood came from his business, Ocean Riders.  A  "Go Fund Me" page has been set up titled, "Rebuild Maui's Ocean Riders".  Please go to this page and donate to our classmates son.  Sandy lives in Maui and reports she and her family are safe, but her son is devastated at the loss of his business that takes care of his family.  Again, please help out a fellow Viking.  Thanks, Pam Norvell, Class of 64.


09/28/23 09:52 AM #1804    

 

Sue Ferreira (Nunes) (1967)


10/01/23 07:43 PM #1805    

 

Peggy Wood (Guernsey) (1968)

Ok Ralph, how did the knee surgery go?????   Still praying for great outcome.  Walking is the free best thing after.

 

Sharon Askins how are your treatments going?  I have some wonderful prayer warrriors that enjoy praying for you and life.  I'm so sorry you are going through this, and thanking medical science and reseachers for working to find cures.  What is filling your days these days???     Kids, family ???    Really hope today is great foor you,

 

Chabot College Relay For Life raised over $100,000.00 for local cancer programs.    Remember EVERYONE check out yourself when something doesn't seem right.

 

Peggy


10/08/23 11:08 AM #1806    

 

Ralph Martin (1967)

Thank you Peggy and Sharon for the support during my minor setback in life..it's been awhile since my posts and difficult following posts regarding the Maui Fires & the passing of classmate "Guy":..my knee surgery went fine and recovery has been steady.Peggy walking is not always Free as my walking invloves Bingo and walking from slot machine to slot maschine and often comes a expense.My P.T. is going good and my Trainer is impressed with my efforts in recovery.Oct. 26 I see the Bone Doctor & we'll decide if my Right knee  will be replace by years end.Not looking forward to this and will do what is deemed best course to follow.I hope all Classmates are doing fine and enjoying Life as it should be enjoyed.will keep in touch and God Bless  angel

Lil Ralphie


10/13/23 07:25 AM #1807    

Delani Cleveland (Bair) (1962)

Class of 1962 - Has anyone heard about the status of Barbara Bricker Stutzen? She lives in Israel. Have been praying for her and her family. Delani Cleveland Bair


10/13/23 05:49 PM #1808    

 

Linda Munoz (Brooks) (1965)

Just a reminder that PHS class of 65 will have a get together Sunday Oct. 15 at Harry's Hof Brau in San Leandro at 11;00 am. Hope to see you there!  All classes are welcome!

Linda Munoz Brooks '65


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