01/23/2026
ATTENTION CLASSMATES: One of our own is in need of your prayers. Tina Wharton, Joel's wife, who has been pivotal person in making most if not all of our class reunions a reality over the years is in the hospital. Her official status as of 3:15pm text from Joel is Critical but stable condition. But she is not out of the woods and needs the power of prayer to pull her through this serious health crisis. So everyone please send up prayers for Tina's full recovery and for strength for Joel and the family at this time. Joel is being inundated with concern and questions about Tina's condition. Obviously he cannot keep up, so your prayers are the most important need at this time. MONDAY 1/26 UPDATE: Tina is improving has had the breathing tube removed so now breathing on her own. However she is still in the ICU with a feeding tube and still trying to get her temp stabilized. She is unable to talk for now after being intubated for so long but responding with smiles and head nods. So keep those prayers coming, it's working.TUESDAY 1/27 UPDATE; Tina had her feeding tube removed and has eaten a bit of food and drinking water. She is talking now but her voice is weak. She is still in ICU but they started physical therapy today even though not able to stand yet. The goal is to get her out of ICU in the next few days continuing her physical therapy then eventually discharged. The prayers have helped so keep them going until she gets charged and home. FINAL UPDATE: 2/1/2026 - Joel posted that Tina is being released from Miami University hospital tomorrow and they will be making their way home to Delaware tomorrow evening. Thank you everyone for the prayers and well wishes for Tina, Joel and the entire extended family the power of combined prayers certainly worked. UPDATE 2/2/2026: Jenifer is recovering at her mom's and is receiving her physical therapy visits there already. She says the PT sessions are painful but she is committed to stick with them as ever says they are key to successful long term recovery.
