I just received a message from Jean May, sister of Joan Blanks. Joan's recovery is not progressing as well as the family would like to see. She is at home but doesn't go out much, except for trips to the doctor. So far I have had 19 families indicate an interest in having a 2005 reunion in Mississippi. If we are going to do it, we have to have some help, local to the Jackson area, and others from anywhere. We probably have enough offers from out of state, but we need some local help finding places. Joan is able to take this on at this time and Jean has her hands full with her own family in addition to trying to help with Joan Do we have anyone who can contact the Good Hope Baptist Church in Camden, Madison Co., to see if we could use their annex during the day Saturday and maybe Sunday afternoon. You'll remember Steven Mitchell suggested this as a possible place. If we could use the annex we wouldn't have to have a motel with a meeting room. Of course it would be nice to have a meeting room at the motel. The first thing that must be decided is when. For those of you who aren't from the south, summer is hot and humid. I also understand some of you can only attend during the summer because you have children in school or you teach. I'll suggest either the weekend of June 11-12 or June 18-19 (June 19 is Father's Day). These are only suggestions, please make yours. Jim Barrett Bedford, TX