Hard To Fathom

I am having a hard time grasping the reality that our dear family friend George Slone is no longer of this earth. He passed away this evening. My heart breaks for his big wonderful family. They are going to miss him so incredibly much. What a sweet sweet man. Heaven just became an even happier place with George there to give hugs all around. This photo was taken at George and Linda's 50th Anniversary celebration. What a foursome!

Celebrating Arlene's Life!

The celebration of Arlene's life was today. As difficult as it was, it was more special than I could have imagined. I am filled with such love and admiration for the members of this wonderful family that I am blessed to be a part of. Arlene is definitely looking down and smiling at her job well done!

Arlene's Obituary

The following link shows Arlene's obituary from azcentral.com
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http://www.legacy.com/azcentral/Obituaries.asp?Page=Lifestory&PersonId=123989789

Happy Birthday Aaron!

R.I.P. Arlene

Arlene is finally restored to health and in the arms of our Lord. She passed in the wee hours today. We are all grateful that Arlene is now pain free. It doesn't seem real yet. I'm not sure when it will really hit. I hope I never forget the sound of her happy "Hi Pam" whenever I called her on the phone. The following is from a stained glass frame that I have kept by my bedside forever. Arlene gave it to me for my high school graduation I think, back in 1977. Words to live by...

"Yesterday is already a dream, and tomorrow is only a vision; but today, well-lived, makes every yesterday a dream of happiness, and every tomorrow a vision of hope."

This picture is very special to us. Arlene with her three brothers. My Jeffy was only two months old. This beautiful young girl went on to have three children who grew to marry and have eleven grandchildren for Arlene to love and adore! No wonder she will be so greatly missed. I ask for your prayers for our entire family during this time. Watch over us Arlene. You will never be more than a happy memory away!