Wednesday Afternoon

Don Denton

Wow!  I just realized that I have not updated since Friday.  Saturday I just collapsed and took the weekend to rest.  I was exhausded from another hospital stay.

The good news in that Don is doing better.  He is even more determined this time to push through this.  I am amazed at his determination.  He encouraged me.  His character and determination I admire.

Don has had several good days and yesterday he woke up early in pain and sick.  He endured through that and did better in the afternoon.

I feel at some level that I have gotten my bearings again.

Joshua had his first “sleep over” away from home Saturday night with his good buddy James.  James’s daddy brought Joshua back home in the middle of the night.  I was proud of him at his first attempt wanting to sleep away from home.

As for me, I am going to learn how to drive this tractor lawn mower sometime this week.

Don has a doctors appt. end of the week.  His neurologist in Springfield.

I will post sooner next time.

Diane

JoAnna Catalanotto Goynes
(January 11, 1954 – June 9, 2009)

Died at 7:36PM on Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. She was a native of Independence, LA and a resident of Arcola, LA. Age 55 years. Visitation at First Baptist Church of Arcola from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Thursday and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Friday. Services conducted by Rev. Bob Simpson and Rev. James Cunningham. Interment First Baptist Church of Arcola Cemetery, Roseland, LA. Survived by husband, Harry C. Goynes, Arcola, daughter, Mary Goynes Bel and her husband, John, Arcola, 2 grandchildren, Bailey Bel, Arcola, John Caleb Bel, Arcola, 4 sisters, Louise Smith, Ft. Wayne, IN, Kathy Warren, Roseland, Nena Samuels, Hammond, Teddy Collins, Denham Springs, 3 brothers, Michael Catalanotto, Kentwood, Tony Catalanotto, Hammond, Glenn Catalanotto, Roseland. Preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Mary Catalanotto. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Doyle Bible Baptist Mission Fund, 32705 N. Doyle Road, Holden, LA 70744. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements.