Patricia Bartlett-Rusk:
CLASS OF 1978
North Montgomery High SchoolClass of 1978
Crawfordsville, IN
Michiana CollegeClass of 1999
South bend, IN
Wabash CollegeClass of 1985
Crawfordsville, IN
Patricia's Story
Life
Hello fellow classmates.. Since graduating I have enjoyed many things in life. I partied a bit and then I went to college, yes as unreal as it may seem. I even graduated with High Honors and on the Deans List with a 3.9 GPA. Up until 1998 I was in the Medical Field.
I met the man of my dreams in 1986, we married in 1989. We live in Mishawaka, Indiana at present time. I have had high and lows in my life as I am sure many of you have. In 1998 I became ill. I now have 7 different diagnosises and still the state of Indiana says I am not disabilied, imagine that. At this point and time, my specialist will not let me continue working. Lucky enough for me before taking ill, I traveled all over. I long to go back to Aruba..
I have a Harley Sportster, which I cannot ride anymore. I won't get rid of it though. I still love my leathers and wear them well. I do make and sell leather scented: Candles, Oils, Bath Beads, Lotions, and Mist. Have been known to make a few other leather items also.
I was never able to have children. However, we had a dog named Friskie until July 6, 2005. He was a German Shepard/Golden Lab mix. He had a stroke and passed. He was "Mama's Baby Boy". CHOW!
UPDATE 2008:I now have a cat named Tiger Lili. She seems to know when I am going to have a seizure or fall down. She will not leave my side. She was living in my dogs dog house. Now she is in the house with me. I am on experimental drugs, I live each day as it will be my last as I never know. My mind is leaving me and I would not remember most of you. There are days I don't even know me, today was not one of them. I atleast wanted to leave a small update.
Have a good life to everyone!! AYO!!
Since I can't remember much of my High School years I hope that I was not mean or anything to any of you. I hope that I was friends to some of you. The only one I do remember is Doreen, that is because she is still friends with my younger sister. Though I never see her, I hear of her often, and I know she was my neighbor growing up. I know we used to go camping together, though we had bad times too. I hope the good times out did the bad.
10/10/08 update: Let first say I hope this note finds my classmates doing well. Drop me a note anytime. Those that went to the reunion I hope you had a wonderful time.
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me: I have had two more surgeries in the past month. Had to have both big toes cut on do to cancer. Life goes on though. Remember to live each day as if you are dying. Live to the fullest for you never know when your mind will go and you will forget everyone and the surroundings. Keep peace and forgive and forget one another. I speak from the heart. Today is a good day. Take care....Patricia
07/27/09 I hope that all is well with anyone reading this blob. My brain is slipping away. I did remember someone from my past which is wonderful. Life is good and what you make of it. I take it by the horns every day and run.
Darn I forget what I was going to say. ROFL! Brain Fart again. Have those lots, happens just when I think I have a good thought. Guess not, that time. So, now I am rambling.
I now have "Complex Seizures" they tell me. Had never heard of them. This is the third type I have. Yet the state of Indiana is still denying me disablity. GO figure!! I am ready to shut my eyes and and pass on. The pain is to much any more. I am not scared to die. Infact, I am more than ready. Unless you have been ill 9 years and have your head on fire daily, feel like a jackhammer is inside your head, have all your muscles hurting, and are afraid to go outside your home. You will never know what I go through. I jsut dont' want to die alone. I know this is what is going to happen. I still stay alone, though the docs don't want me to. People check on me every 2 hours during the day.
I have to have something. Sorry to drag on everyone. But sitting here the wall are closing in, my head feels like a rock concert, and I wish I had a pair of loving arms around me telling me it is going to be okay.
Instead, he is with his girlfriend. While I am alone. I will not complain, for I am not really alone, I have Heavenly Father here right beside me. With that I will reread this and then close out. Remember to tell those that you love...that you LOVE them, you can never tell them enough!!
With Love....
Tricia
HELLO CLASSMATES,
I AM DIVORCED AS OF OCTOBER OF 2011. IT BEATS BEING MENTALLY ABUSED ALL THE TIME. I WISH YOU ALL HAPPINESS IN YOUR LIFE. YOU EITHER LIKE ME OR HATE ME. IT REALLY DON'T MATTER TO ME. I HAVE FOUND OUT IN THE PAST YEAR PEOPLE COME AND PEOPLE GO. TRUE FRIENDS STAND BESIDE YOU ALWAYS...!
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