Zion Benton-Class of "68" That is my wife Monica's graduating class of 40 years ago. Can you believe it. 40 years!
I am not far behind. My graduating class was Waukegan High School class of "71"
Zion and Waukegan are neighboring cities north of Chicago about 50-60 miles on Lake Michigan.
The reason I bring this up is because my wife just returned back a couple weeks ago from her 40th class reunion. I would have gone with her if it were not for my bad hips. I have missed so much in the last couple of years because my legs have made me increasingly less mobile and painful.
I have been a photographer all my life so it has been a real strain not to be able to take off at a moments notice to shoot wildlife or beautiful Arizona vista's. Now I just dream about getting lost in what I love to do. Yes, I have a great body of work but I so miss being secluded all by myself in some far away location and capturing and bringing back great images of that adventure.
I will do it again and soon!
Back to Zion...... My wife came back with so many stories and photographs from this reunion that I feel like I was there and I personally know everyone. When she told them that I was having this surgery I was amazed at all the outpouring of sympathy and prayers that flooded in from all her old/new friends and classmates. Getting older certanly does put a true pespective on life does it not.
Thank you guy's for rooting for me. You have no idea what it means to me.
Thanks again Zion Benton - Class of "68"and God Bless to you all.
I am not far behind. My graduating class was Waukegan High School class of "71"
Zion and Waukegan are neighboring cities north of Chicago about 50-60 miles on Lake Michigan.
The reason I bring this up is because my wife just returned back a couple weeks ago from her 40th class reunion. I would have gone with her if it were not for my bad hips. I have missed so much in the last couple of years because my legs have made me increasingly less mobile and painful.
I have been a photographer all my life so it has been a real strain not to be able to take off at a moments notice to shoot wildlife or beautiful Arizona vista's. Now I just dream about getting lost in what I love to do. Yes, I have a great body of work but I so miss being secluded all by myself in some far away location and capturing and bringing back great images of that adventure.
I will do it again and soon!
Back to Zion...... My wife came back with so many stories and photographs from this reunion that I feel like I was there and I personally know everyone. When she told them that I was having this surgery I was amazed at all the outpouring of sympathy and prayers that flooded in from all her old/new friends and classmates. Getting older certanly does put a true pespective on life does it not.
Thank you guy's for rooting for me. You have no idea what it means to me.
Thanks again Zion Benton - Class of "68"and God Bless to you all.
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To view more photo's from this class reunion, click here: Zion Benton Class Reunion
1 comment:
Hi John! I'm one of the Great Class of '68, one of the 400 classmates. We have all established very strong bond and friendships since our class reunion and believe me, we are lifting you up in our prayers! I will look forward to hearing of your progress and healing, and a very safe return! Judy
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