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Ariel Breann Elias

Ariel Elias Obituary

Ariel Breann Elias, 15, of Phoenix, passed away on March 30, 2006. She
was surrounded by her family, who will miss her and love her forever. She was born on June 12, 1990 to her devoted parents, Gary and Susan Elias. Ariel is also survived by her loving sister, Lindsay Elias, adoring niece Kaylin Martin, sixteen aunts and uncles, fourteen cousins, her grandfathers; Paul Elias and Joseph Markey, and may close friends who love her dearly. Ariel was a sweet, silly, fun, and outgoing young lady who loved to go shopping, play softball, and make people laugh. She could always put a smile on anyone's face. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday April 4, 2006 at 2:00pm at the Phoenix Memorial Mortuary Chapel, 200 W. Beardsley Rd., Phoenix, AZ. A Visitation will be held on Tuesday prior to the Service from 12-2:00PM. Interment will follow at Phoenix Memorial Park. Family requests Memorials in care of Teen Lifeline, P.O. Box 10745, Phoenix, AZ. 85064 a Suicide Prevention Hotline for Teens. Phoenix Memorial Mortuary in charge of arrangements

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Apr. 4, 2006.

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261 Entries

Susan Elias

June 12, 2025

Happy Birthday my angel
Love u miss you ❤. Mom xoxo

Susan Elias

June 12, 2024

Hi sweet girl
It seems I haven´t written to you in a year I´m sorry. I´ve been busy with dr appointments watching Avery Not that that´s any excuse So I´ll try to do better this year and just because I haven´t written doesn´t mean I´m not thinking about you You are always on my mind
So to get back to my letter. Happy Birthday
Like I said missing you so much every day
Love u forever
I´m leaving Georgia for a month trip to Jersey Heather just bought a house right on the beach I will be spending some time down there
And then just visiting with everyone
In April when the kids were on spring break Heather rented a beach house in Florida right on the beach most of us all went down it was so nice to walk out the back door and be on the beach that´s what Heathers house is like
It´s huge! Constenly thinking of Patti too
I can´t tell you how often I say oh I have to call Patti we all miss her so much I hope you two are hanging out together otherwise there isn´t much going on here Kaylin is still dancing at Georgia state
Dylan is going into the7th grade he hates school he doesn´t do sports he´s a little uncoordinated but he loves to sing and act so he´s in drama club and the first play they had in the fall he had a leading roll and he´s in choir so that keeps him busy
Avery is doing well she had a big surgery in December it was so hard on her she still doesn´t have flat feet yet and they still curve in somewhat. So she will need another surgery who knows when she just wears her braces and runs around no problem she started soccer this past spring
She didn´t like it maybe in the fall we will see about dance or gymnastics
Lindsay is doing well she will finally have her masters by the end of the year so hopefully she get an administration job
Mike is well Gary is good he really loves it in Georgia well now your all caught up
Love u so much
Watch over us

Love MOM
XOXOXO

jade

December 3, 2023

Rest in peace, angel.

Mom

June 12, 2023

Happy birthday my angel
As always missing you
I have been having a bunch of medical issues lately so if you have any pull up there can u make them stop.! I´m also missing patti when I have have a problem or something I´m used to calling patti to complain and vent but she´s not here her birthday is coming up on June 30 and her first anniversary of her death july 5 Very sad day. Kaylin and Dylan are in jersey now kaylin is babysitting couple days a week and Dylan is hanging with Leo. Kaylin is staying at Kathi´s. They gave her Shafi´s car so she enjoying going to the studio and hanging with old friends
We´ll I just wanted to say happy birthday
Miss u so much
XOXOXO
Mom

Mom

March 29, 2023

Hi Ariel
Here we are coming up on your death anniversary
Saddest day of my life
Sorry I haven´t written much this year between Patti´s death and I´ve had a bunch of medical issues
I feel like I live in doctors offices I´ve been really run down so much on my mind so the news is Ian got married this past October in Hawaii we were going but in the end my health issues prevented me from going but sharon said it was beautiful little David got married march 17th I haven´t talked to her since the wedding but I´m sure it was great too Lindsay Mike and Dylan and Avery are doing well dylan had a school musical play he had a big part and he was amazing. Kaylin and her boyfriend just broke up she was on spring break and the day before they were to come home he broke up with her Lindsay and mike had to go to fla and bring her home. She is so sad. We are leaving on Saturday to meet Heather Shafi and the kids at Disney we are all going except for Gary he´s having some back problems difficulty walking and a lot of pain
Kaylin wasn´t supposed to go but after the breakup Lindsay made her come with us she can do her classes on line the only thing is the temps are gonna be in the 90s
Not looking forward to that Gary and I are going on a cruise to Bermuda in July Lindsay and Mike are going on one too with all the kids to Bahamas Bella is graduating from Pitt the end of April Gary me and Kaylin are going to Pittsburg to see her graduate Mario rented a air b and b the three of us Sean Jake and Debbie are all going and Shannon should be a fun weekend I think it goes without saying I miss you so so much think about u always
Please tell patti I miss her so much also things are just not the same without her
Also I´m sure u know already David saunders passed away this past August
That was also a shock and sad
Well I guess I´ve hit all the important topics
Love you. Miss you XOXO
Mom

Susan Elias

August 12, 2022

Hey Ari
I´m just sitting here thinking about aunt Patti. And I´m so sad she is gone we came back from our cruise a week ago and it was good we enjoyed ourselves but something was missing and of course it was Patti she was looking so forward to this trip a trip of a lifetime she called it it was a great trip we had a good time but there was something missing and of course it was Patti. Heather and Shafi were here for the first week of the trip Shafi is so sad as is everyone you have left a giant void in our lives. Please watch over us your girls and your grand kids. Heather and Alex post on your face book messages to you they are dealing and doing the best they can with this tremendous loss. I´m not on face book so I´ll write to you through Ariel´s page
Please know we all miss you so much I don´t understand why this happened you should still be here.
Missing you I want to call you all the time but ur not here I did save your last voice mail the day before ur birthday so I can at least hear your voice. Soooo much sadness
Miss you always

Love you Patti and Ariel

XOXOXO

Susan Elias

July 19, 2022

Hey Ariel
I´ve been wanting to write to you these last two weeks, but I just can´t find the words . I´m so sad as you know Patti left us last Tuesday July 5th. I still can´t believe it. It just doesn´t seem real. I was on the phone with her when she apparently had a stroke. I hope you and my mom and Michael and my dad were there to greet her. This is such a great loss to all of us.. we miss her so much......I keep picking up my phone to call her but .....
Please give her a hug and a kiss for me. Tell her I´m sorry I couldn´t help her. why do all the good people leave us way before they should
Such a tremendous loss
Tell her I love her and will carry her in my heart forever. The other nite Lindsay gave me a scarf from her closet one that I often saw her wear her perfume was in it later that night I was in bed and I swear she was there with me the perfume smell was so strong
Maybe it wasn´t her but I like to think it was.
So much sadness

WelI, love you and miss you
As always.
XOXOXO

Mom

Susan Elias

June 12, 2022

Happy Birthday Ariel

Love you, Miss you

XOXOXO
Mom

gavin

March 31, 2022

hey ariel, sorry i'm late but i just wanted to say you're missed and loved very much. i know we've never spoken or met each other but i know you've seen me from up there and i just wanted to say a couple words. i wish i was able to meet you bc i love your family so much and i know you see i'm treating your niece the best i possibly can. i love her with all my heart and i know you do too. see ya :)

Mom

March 29, 2022

Hi my beautiful Angel
Just wanted to say I miss you sooooooo much
Wish you were here with us
Love you so much........
XOXOXO
Mom
(Worst day ever)

Mom

December 24, 2021

Hi Ariel.
Here we are almost ready for your favorite holiday Christmas! We finally moved permanently down to Georgia this past July. Sorry I haven´t written much but with the move and the new house it´s been very busy around here. Lindsay has a good job here teaching special Ed her salary is better than we expected so thats good Kaylin goes to Georgia state now.it was a little rough going when she first started she really wanted to go to school in New York. But as graduation got closer and we were moving she decided NY and Georgia were just to far apart . She´s on the dance team so that helped her make friends now that she has friends she´s much happier. We live about an hour from campus. So she can come home whenever she wants,but now that she´s made friends and has a boyfriend we don´t see her as much. Avery is doing well with her feet going to therapy twice a week. Some times it´s hard to keep her braces on. But we try. Dylan is very happy here he has a lot of friends. Gary is fine he loves it here I like it too but I miss all the family. After all those years in jersey I got used to everyone being around or just poping in all the time. So that part us a big adjustment for me. You know dad doesn´t like to meet new people or travel. Do it gets a little lonely for me. We did go back to Jersey for thanksgiving. Which I enjoyed. I wanted to go back for Christmas but gary wasn´t having it. But I am going after Christmas it´s Shannon´s birthday and she´s turning 50 so we are having a party for her I´m going by myself. Kaylin will be visiting as well so I´m going to drive back with her and her boyfriend she´s going to Charleston with the boyfriends family for a few days and then up to jersey. We´ll just wanted to check in tell you that I miss you and love you very much
Merry Christmas
Also during thanksgiving break Kaylin´s dance teacher died, cancer, Miss Rena we happened to get to New Jersey right before she died Kaylin was so devastated. So if you run into her give her a hug from Kaylin and me. We miss her very much

Love you
XOXO
Talk to you soon

Susan Elias

June 13, 2021

Happy birthday

Love you ❤❤❤

Mom

Susan Elias

March 29, 2021

Hey Baby Girl
The worst day of March here again. Just wanted to say love you, miss you and of course always wishing you were here. Things have been a bit crazy around here still in the middle of this damn pandemic we were all lucky enough to get shots for the whole family. Everyone got theirs except for Kelly, I don’t know why he doesn’t want one we were able to get one for Kaylin Michael and Bella yesterday and today We are going to Florida next week for Kaylin’s dance nationals and we all were hoping to be vaccinated before we flew. We are having our first family get together in over a year on Easter I’m really looking forward to seeing everyone together again. Alex had her second baby a boy in January his name is chase. He looks just like Alex and because of the pandemic hardly anyone had met him yet So everyone will get to catch up with each other on Sunday . Lindsay is in Georgia right now getting Averys feet tended to she’ll be back soon the school year will be ending soon so I’m trying to get this house packed up (so much stuff) so well will be making our final move to Georgia in July. Jaylin graduates late June. She still hasn’t decided in college yet she got accepted to Hofstra and Georgia state She has to decide by May first so she’s got some deciding to do does she stay up here and go to school in New York or be closer to us in Georgia. ????? Other wise we are all the same the baby’s getting big and shes quite adorable she’s a very good baby for me when Lindsay’s working Dylan will be happy when we finally move him to Georgia he already has friends on the street his own age and will be going to school with them so that makes the transition to a new school easier so I guess that’s about it I think your all caught up

Love you ❤❤❤❤
Miss you

Mom

Susan elias

December 25, 2020

Merry Christmas Ariel

Love you Miss you
Still in the middle of this pandemic . So we are not having our usual holiday Kaylin and I are in New Jersey. We are not able to celebrate the holiday with everyone together no big gatherings. Gary is in Georgia with Lindsay and kids and Mike. Kaylin and I didn’t go cause we’d gave to quarantine and she’d miss dance. Our season is messed up we will not attend nationals in Disney this year. Because of pandemic. The vaccine is out so we are going to a nationals in Florida in the spring but not UDA this is Kaylin’s last year so that was very disappointing but hopefully this new competition will be good most of the family are coming to see her last jersey girl competition. So that will be fun even Gary is going this year. Well not much to talk about since we are mostly home bound This stupid pandemic has ruined my last year here. Hopefully getting the vaccine soon. Well again miss u so very much. Why’s u were here.

Love u always
Mom
XOXOXO

susan elias

September 8, 2020

Hey Ari
Just back from Georgia. Finally closed on our new home. It’s I. A beautiful area on lake Lanier you would love it here I can see you out on the lake boating skiing and just having fun maybe a little fishing with your dad. The house is huge everything is open plenty of room for everyone. Dad is very happy he has a screened in back porch that looks out into the wooded area that seems to be where he spends most of his time just daydreaming I guess I’m back in Jersey now Kaylin starts school on Thursday even though she is doing virtual learning she still has dance otherwise we could have stayed longer Lindsay should be heading down next week with Dylan and Avery I know she’s going to love it plenty of room looks like we have a few neighbors with kids close to Dylan’s age so that’s good he’ll have friends right away we’ll i was just thinking about you and how much you would have loved this place Continue to watch over us Thinking iof you always and missing you so much

Love you
Mom
XOXOXO

June 12, 2020

Happy Birthday my angel

Wishing u were here
Miss u so much

Keep smiling down on us

Love u Mom
XOXOXOXO

M H

June 12, 2020

Happy birthday Ari! Thank you for always being a positive light in my life.

Jackie Stearns

March 29, 2020

Thinking of you always. Thank you for still being a huge part of my life.

Miss you.

March 28, 2020

Hey Ariel my angel
Here we are again. The dreaded anniversary
Missing u so much and of course wishing u were here. so apparently we are in the midst of a pandemic flu! everyone is stuck in the house two weeks so far. I'm about to lose my mind. The house is small and was fine when it was just me and dad but now I have Lindsay and the kids here so as u can imagine we are falling all over each other schools are closed so there's no break we're all home all the time no going out to eat nothing just stuck in the house it wouldnt be so bad if I could hang out on the deck but it's Been raining so much still waiting on Lindsay's house to close. The people who were buying it wanted to close in two weeks then all of a sudden it's been two months and still hadn't closed hopefully next week cause Gary is so cranked about it. our new house in Georgia is progressing nicely seemed a little slow to start but now the walls are up roof is on so we can see how big it is although we have been told because of this pandemic the construction will probably slow up cause u can't have to many people in one place at a time we are still looking for a July closing date but maybe end of July instead of beginning. I hope it's nit to late cause Dylan is supposed to start school in August our dance competition season has been put on hold until this pandemic is over right now no one is sure how long this will last. Everyone in my family is fine but we are all just staying in our own homes it's quite annoying. The kids and Lindsay are doing all the school work from home. They only have 4 hours of school a day which they like but I'd rather have them in school. Well hopefully this will get under control soon. And we can go back to normal. Lindsay is due in May and was just told mike won't be allowed in the delivery room if all this mess is still going on and no visitors. You know lindsay she's not gonna like that at all. So your all caught up on our lives at the moment.
Love u miss u. And Wishing You Were Here ALWAYS

Love u Mom
XOXOXO

December 24, 2019

Hi my angel

Merry Christmas missing u so much. It's been a very busy year Alex had her baby named her May Ariel in your honor. That was so sweet. We all miss you so much. Mike is working as a firefighter and emt in Georgia so we are moving We bought a house at lake Lanier I think you would love it there the house is being built so should be ready some time in July or August Gary is anxious to live there he really hates the weather here It's been a strange fall hot cold hot cold it just couldn't make up it's mind The winter is supposed to be wicked this year lots of snow and bitter cold. So we'll see. They are never right with their predictions. Lu fasts house is up for sale so hopefully it'll sell soon. Kaylin is doing very well at school dance and all that. Trying to keep her focused. Just want her to figure out what she'd like to be when she grows up. College and all that. I'm staying here with her till she graduates from high school. looking forward to our next adventure but am sad about leaving my family again. It's just to expensive to retire here. Plus the weather is better down south. We'll see what happens but we are having a beautiful big house built you woyld love it. Getting ready for Disney again end of January. The dances are good but I doubt we'll win this year. Maybe u can interviene that would be great. Kaylin only has one more year to perform unless she dances in college So we'll see Love u miss u
XOXO
Mom

June 11, 2019

Happy Birthday Ariel
Wishing you a happy birthday wishing you were here with us .. Missing you so much..thinking of you always. Here's the update on all of us :: Still waiting to see if mike passes his exam (send him some heavenly help ) he's taking it tomorrow. Alex is due to have her baby mid July We have such a busy summer seany is graduating Thursday from 8th grade. Bella is graduating on Friday from high school patti is turning 60 in two weeks so a big party is planned that should be fun then Kathi is turning 50. In August. (Oh my we are all getting so old.) I've decided to stop having birthdays Lindsay and the kids and dad are going to Georgia next week to see Mike and explore some more of the area we are looking to move to kaylin had a great year at school and at dance she did very well at tryouts in May. So she made four teams again she was very excited. The coaches were so complimentary to her I was so proud of her Dylan is doing well in school this year he will be going to summer school in July to get his reading up to where he needs to be then August he'll he going to Georgia for about a month with Mike and Lindsay n Kaylin will be back n fourth cause of dance (can't miss dance camp). Well your all caught up with us. Love u miss u

COXOXO
Mom

Love you =•

March 29, 2019

Hi Ariel
To my beautiful angel .. Missing you so much. Always wishing you were here with us. I dont think I have to say it every year that this is the most terrible day iof the year, but I will. I cant help but wonder how different our life would be if you were still here with us, but your not . So Ill jyat update you on whats going on here although Im sure you are watching over us always. Alex got married in October the wedding was a lit of fun. Lindsay and Kaylin were in it and they looked beautiful. Now shes looking to buy a house and is expecting her first baby in July. So thats fun another little one to fuss over. Patti is still up at Heathers helping with her two kids. Kathi is getting ready to send Bella off to college shes going to the university of Pittsburgh. My god how time flies Kaylin is doing very well in school she is on the national honor society (only two sophomores got in so it was a big deal ) she is still running cross country, cheerleading and track and field and of course she continues with dance we took first place in small senior jazz and second in contemporary third in Pom and junior jazz So it was a very eventful trip . So now she has four national championships we are very proud of her. . We are getting ready for our next two competitions one in two weeks and one at the end of April. She sprained her ankle on Monday night at practice. So depending on how it heals they may have to take her out of a couple dances . So if you have any power to help her heal faster I would sure appreciate it Lindsay is doing ok shes very stressed out with mike being in Georgia and shes here with the kids working full time and going to school at night. Trying to keep up with everything us proving to be quite challenging for her. Mike seems to be doing well he will finish his paramedic rotation the end of May then he has to take the final exam and the licensing exam, again hes not a good test taker so I you can send him some heavenly help that would be great. Dylan us doing very well in school this year second grade he just started basketball at the ymca he seems to like it baseball just started so well see how he does. Im fine dads fine and so is everyone else
Well I think your mostly caught up
Love you. Miss you. Thinking if you always

Mom

January 27, 2019

Hi angel
We are leaving for nationals on Wednesday for Disney looking forward to a little time out of town. We have a nice crew going down to support Kaylin and her team. Lindsay Dylan Shannon patti Debbie Isabella and myself of course, heather is going to meet us on Thursday with the kids. They are having some fierce competition So if you have any heavenly help you could send down from heaven we would surely appreciate it. The girls have worked really hard this season four dances this year instead of three so as you can imagine the season has been pretty intense. Again we have been moved into the a category so our competition is fierce. Looking for at least one win ( 1st place). (Hope hope hope ). Well I hope your watching from above so you can see how great kaylin is like I said if you can send some heavenly help that would be the best love you miss you wishing you were here with us enjoying this fantastic event.
XOXO
Love you mom

December 24, 2018

Merry Christmas Ariel

Here we are another Christmas without you. Missing You so much. As always wishing u were here with us. Kaylin has turned into such a beautiful young lady. She is 15 now and a sophomore in high school. She is keeping her grades up and made the honor society this year. There were only two sophomores that made it. So I think it was quite impressive. She continues with dance we will be going to Disney again this year. They are looking quite impressive this year she is in four dances. I hope one of them makes it into first place but we'll see. Dylan is doing very well in school this year. Looking forward to baseball starting for him. Otherwise Lindsay is still continuing In School just finished Getting her special Ed certificate, is permanent now so that's great and Is taking a few classes next semester towards her masters. Otherwise same ole same ole mike seems to be doing ok at paramedic school only a few months to go so if you could give him some heavenly help to make sure he is able to finish strong that would be great we just got back from Christmas Eve at Shannon's it was good food was great most of family was there Joe is recovering from his nose cancer. It is so incredible what the drs can do these days. It's quite amazing. Tomorrow we will be celebrating Christmas at heathers which will be nice but it's do far from us. Looking forward to a nice quiet relaxing day. Lindsay is leaving with Dylan on Wednesday to fly back to Georgia with mike and Dylan for the rest of Christmas break kaylin will stay with me she has dance so she couldn't go. So I guess if mike finishes ok by may or June. I guess we'll put Lindsay's house up for sale then when it's sold we'll start looking for a new home in Georgia. Hoping for the best. Well now your all caught up love you miss you and of course wishing you were here
I hope you were watching Alex's wedding. It was so nice. They are doing fine and starting to look st houses to buy
Love you mom.
XOXOXO

Susan

June 11, 2018

Happy birthday Ariel

Wishing you were here as always missing you so much. I'm sure Lindsay wishes you were here too mike has gone to georgia.he's been accepted into the fire academy, so he's in schook for emt and paramedic training so he'll be there for a year. Hopefully he'll do well if so Lindsay will be moving down there in The next two years or so she's still in school so she wants to finish here. We'll see what happens this is mikes dream job so... Can you send him some heavenly help. If it all works out I think dad and I will move too. He hates the weather here but he enjoys the family so.....but as we all know you can't have everything ..Kaylin's first year of high school is just about over she did very well participated in cheer, cross country and track and field as well as dance and still kept her grades up. We are very proud of her .. keep sending her protection and love from heaven. mike has only been gone about a month but it's a big adjustment for Lindsay and the kids. they are going to Georgia next week for a few days and I know they are all looking forward to the trip. Well everything else is the same missing you loving you and of course wishing you were here happy birthday we love you always

Mom
XOXOXO

March 29, 2018

Hi Ariel
I hate to always start this off the same way every year, but this is the worst day of the year for me. Missing you very much, wishing you were here with us but.........so I'm just going to give you the news of the day your cousin Alex just got engaged yesterday. She's so happy and so are we. Kyle seems like a nice guy they have been dating since senior year in high school. We were beginning to think he was never gonna propose. So we just had a dance competition this past weekend kaylin performed in 8 dances it was a busy weekend they did really well they have another competition mid April eight dances again. Should be a fun weekend. Kaylin is also doing track and field this spring she's a busy girl jersey girls did pretty well in Disney this past feb they got two second places a third and a sixth place which they were very unhappy with but the competition was fierce. we had a great time there. Dylan was there with all his little cousins they had so much fun. soon as competition is over in April we start tryouts for jersey girls again always something going on here. Lindsay is still in school and doing very well. Dylan is playing baseball the season is just starting so we'll see how he does. He seems to really enjoy it. Otherwise everything is pretty much the same. I talked to sharon the other day Eric and his girlfriend just had a baby a little boy. He looks just like Eric when he was born so cute.
Well now your all caught up
Love you ❤❤ Miss you soooo much

Mom
XOXOXO

Justine

January 24, 2018

Wanted to let your family know you're not forgotten. Went to visit you today and brought you some of the music that's out these days. Sat with you for 30 mins just playing you some music and I know you were jammin. Keep blessing everyone down here. I won't ever forget you and the impact you've had on my life. Rip girl.

January 16, 2018

Ari - I think of you often, but today was different. I read through all the comments here and it made me smile. Your legacy, personality, and love will forever be endless. I saw a quote recently that reminded me of you "life is not forever, but love is." It is crazy to think it has been almost 12 years. You changed everyone's life, and have brought so much awareness to our lives. At a young age, that was an experience that will forever shape who we are today. You are missed. I read a post below, everything does happen for a reason and heaven must have needed you. Always in my thoughts. I will visit next time I am in Phoenix.

XOXO.

December 31, 2017

Happy New Year Ari

Well 2018 is upon us. Wishing so much you were here with us . We are going to a small gathering tonight with Lindsay mike and his family. This past year has been relatively uneventful Kaylin is still dancing we are getting ready to go to nationals again in Disney at the end of January wish us luck her first year in high school has been pretty good she's keeping her grades up she had a very busy fall doing cheerleading and cross country (which she loved) and dance. This is the first year she was able to do any school sports cause there was always a conflict with dance. Thank goodness we were able to work it all out. She's made a lot of new friends and is so incredibly social. Dylan is doing well he did flag football this fall which he enjoyed he continues with karate and will be doing baseball in the spring. Lindsay is still in school working on her masters in special ed. So that is keeping her very busy. Like i said we are going to Disney for National and we have a big crew coming. Debbie,Shannon,patti and Shafi and mikes family so it should be a lot of fun. dad is the same and so am I not much else going on
Just missing u soooo.much

Happy New Year
Love you miss you always

Mom
XOXOXO

June 12, 2017

Happy Birthday Ariel

Love you miss you
Thinking of you always

XOXOXO
Mom

March 28, 2017

Hi my angel
Here we are again missing you so much. We just came back from a dance competition in Maryland kaylin danced so beautifuly she had eight dances over three days including a duet. She was awesome they won lots of big awards the girls and the coaches were so happy and proud of all the girls. I kept thinking how much you would have enjoyed being there and cheering her on, I'm sure you were watching from heaven ( but I wish you were with us in person ) they had one dance called the waiting room and it reminded me of the waiting room filled with all your friends and parents at the hospital . She did a great job but it was hard to watch all those memories came flooding back . As I'm sure you know Hilda passed away in mid march hope you were there welcoming her into heaven. She fought a good fight but the cancer always wins .
Lindsay is very busy with her new teaching job and her night classes she's tired all the time and so stressed out, but she'll survive and in the end she'll have her masters so that means more money in her pay check that makes her happy cause as you know Lindsay is a spender. Ha ha well I couldn't let this sad anniversary go by without talking to you (trying not to get negative) so just wanted to update you about what's going on and letting you know you are so very missed .....thinking about you always ...missing you always....and loving you sooooo much

Love you miss you
Mom
XOXOXO

December 26, 2016

Merry Christmas Ari

Love you, miss you, wishing you were here with us enjoying the holiday. We had a nice quiet holiday Christmas Eve with the family at shannons and Christmas Day at Debbie's it was very quiet no drama,so that was very pleasant. The weather was very good sunny and around 50 so your dad enjoyed that he was sitting outside for a few hours yesterday. That seems to be his favorite thing to do these days beside drinking his beer. Lindsay is doing well she's back at school and working on her masters. She had a. Very stressful semesters with classes and a very difficult class to manage. But she's did very well A's in both classes and seems to have a good grip on the kids in her classroom. Kaylin is 13 now so she can be a challenge at times with her attitude but that's mostly directed at Lindsay. So I think it's pretty normal. Her dance is going spectacular we will be off to Disney for nationals February 1st three dances again this year they are expected to do well again this year so we'll see she's doing a duet for dance co we will be traveling to Maryland for that competition I think she's got 8 dances that weekend busy busy. Dylan is getting so big kindergarten is going fine for him. He's very social and loves going to school he's on a demo karate team he hasnt performed yet but I'm looking forward to seeing him do his thing. Dad is the same ole same ole. And same for me. Just wanted to say hi love you and miss you. Merry Christmas and happy new year

XOXOXO
Love you
Mom

June 12, 2016

Hi Angel

Happy birthday miss you love you

XOXOXO
Love you mom

June 6, 2016

Hey Ari

Your 26th birthday is almost here. Just sitting here thinking about you missing you and of course wishing you were here. Wondering what you'd be doing with your life now (having fun I'm sure). Things here are fine dad and I just celebrated 40 years of marriage everyone says it's a big deal. So we threw ourselfs a nice aniversary party it was a lot of fun. Dylan is getting big he just finished his first year of t-ball it was cute to watch him his attention span is about Two seconds so funny don't think he got your athletic ability. But he's only four so we'll have to wait and see he's also doing karate which he's doing great at tomorrow is his moving up ceremony from prek to kindergarten (so exciting) Kaylin is doing great at dance still seems to be her favorite and keeps her very busy. her and Lindsay are at dance now meeting with the coaches to see what teams she made this year. Last year she made all three jazz teams and is hoping to do the same this year. Last year the youth jazz took first place at nationals yeah for us . So now she's a two time national champion . She also made the junior national Honor society at school this year (go Kaylin) she'll be in 8th grade next year. Time is flying by. Summer vacation us almost here Lindsay, Mike and the kids are going to ga next week to visit mikes parents for a week were going to the beach for a couple of weeks hope the weather will be good. Otherwise everything is good heathers son Leo is getting so big he's so cute Patti is at her house watching the baby while she works so I don't see her as much as I used to but.. Everyone else is good We will be going to Disney again this year for dance nationals. So watch Kaylin and send her some heavenly help if she needs it. Love you miss you

XOXOXOXO

Love you mom

March 30, 2016

Hi Ari

Love you miss you wishing you were here with us. I hate this day worst day of my life still feels like yesterday. Keep watching over us you are my angel Love you miss you

XOXOXO
Mom

January 27, 2016

Hi Ari

Well we are on our way to Disney today for UDA nationals for Kaylin. She's so excited she's dancing in all three jazz dances this year. So send down some heavenly well wishes. We are going for 5 days this year Shannon is joining us. Dylan is looking forward to Disney world. I Can't wait I love to watch Kaylin dance.
Love you too. Wish u could join us although I do expect you to be with us in spirit

Love you, miss you
Mom
XOXOXO

December 24, 2015

Merry Christmas Ari

Here it is Christmas Eve. Doing all my baking to bring to Shannon's tonight not sure what Kelly's making but I'm sure whatever it is it'll be great. The weather here is so bazar I woke up this morning it was 74 degrees (what? Not in New Jersey the world must be turning upside down ) I understand it's cooler in az than it is here. I think the trees are starting to bud already. Dad is really enjoying this warm weather although you know it won't last. Supposedly it will turn cold mid January so we'll enjoy this unusually warm weather while we can. Kaylin is gearing up for nationals in Florida the end of January she's working very hard I hope you'll be watching We've been helping Lindsay do some remodeling at her house once the basement is finished she'll have a nice family room down there Dylan is getting big he's doing well in school he's doing soccer and karate this year so we are all busy running around. Patti has been spending a lot of time up at heathers with the new baby Leo. Cooking for them and helping out so I hardly see her any more heather lives about 50 minutes or so from us and if u go during rush hour it takes another 15 min or so Patti is spending Christmas Eve with us and is cooking for heather up at heathers house on Christmas we will be going to Debbie's for Christmas dinner tomorrow well nothing else to report except that we miss you so much and wish you were here with us.
Love you
Mom
XOXOXO

November 25, 2015

Hey Ari.
Thanksgiving is tomorrow wishing you were here. We are having dinner at Kathi's it'll be a small crowd this year. Sherry and Sean are doing dinner at their house for her family shafi's will be up at heathers. She had her baby nov 5th Patti has been up at her house for the last three weeks helping her out. She has a beautiful baby boy Leo he's very handsome. Kaylin just had her first dance competition this past weekend in Virginia she did so great. We are so proud of her. Hope you were watching. Everyone is doing fine just hanging out. we are helping Lindsay do home some improvements at her house, so that's keeping us busy. Dylan is trying his hand at soccer right now and karate he's getting so big he has quite a personality he really bosses Kaylin around. I guess he's the boss of the house. Well just thinking of you and of course wishing you were here. Miss you always
Love you
Mom
XOXOXO

October 24, 2015

Just a former MHT classmate thinking about you and your family out of the blue. I hope all is well with them. Prayers, hugs, love & light!!!

June 12, 2015

Hey Ari

Happy birthday. 25. I love you miss you. Always thinking of you. Hugs and kisses
Love
Mom. XOXOXO

March 26, 2015

Hi my angel

Here we are again worst day ever fast approaching, missing you so much. So I'm sure you know grandpa died on the 14th he was very sick dad was very sad. He went to Arizona to take care of him but he didn't last long I'm glad dad was able to spend some time with him before he passed I know grandpa is in a better place and he so wanted to be with grandma again. I'm sure you all were waiting to welcome him into heaven grandma you Althea and Paul. Sharon was there to help dad with the arrangements and spend some time with him that was so helpful. We are lucky to have her as a friend missing you so much. Keep watching over us we have a lot of stuff going on here too I'd like you to look after your uncle Mario he just started chemo prognosis ?? Just not sure so we would love a little heavenly attention from all our angels up there. Love you miss you wishing you were here.

Love you
Mom
XOXOXO

Lindsay

February 20, 2015

Miss you. Love you. Always thinking of you. XOXO

January 22, 2015

Hi Ariel.
I don't think I've written here yet... I've been slow in coming to terms with the fact that you are gone. It's been almost 9 years and I still get upset when I think about it. But you have brought me so much strength, and I could never thank you enough for everything you taught me... including tying my shoe behind the softball field at MHT (:
I dreamt of you last night. I hope you are at peace. I love you and miss you.

December 31, 2014

Hi Angel
Just wanted to wish you a happy new year
Missing you love you
Mom
XOXO

December 21, 2014

Hey baby girl

Missing you so much. Here we are the holiday season. One of your favorites. You always loved Christmas giving and getting presents celebrating with your friends and family I've had a hard time getting into the holiday spirit again this year but I am just about done shoping and wraping the winter has been very cold and very dreary. So I guess maybe I have a case of the winter blues. Yesterday we went to kathi's and baked cookies all day Kaylin came and helped she likes to cook and bake just like you used to Kaylin is getting so big she reminds me in many ways of you. That's nice. She is doing so well in her dance send her good wishes from heaven. I just got a card from Diana's family for Christmas when you see her up there please tell her I miss her and think of her often she was such a good friend. Give her a big hug from me. We are going to Shannon's for our usual Christmas eve and Debbie's for Christmas should be nice just the family ( which is a lot ). Dylan is getting so big he has such a great personality you would really enjoy him he's so much fun. Your missing so much but I'm sure your up there watching all of us and helping us along. Love you miss you and wishing as always that you were here Merry Christmas
Love you
Mom
XOXOXO

December 8, 2014

Hi Ari
Love you miss you

Mom
XOXO

October 2, 2014

Hey Ari
Just thinking about you. Missing you like crazy.
Love you

XOXOXO
Mom

June 12, 2014

Happy birthday my beautiful angel 24. Miss you love you wishing you were here

Love you
Mom
XOXOXOXO

March 30, 2014

Hi Ari
Today's the dreaded anniversary. I can hardly believe it's been eight years. It still feels like yesterday Love you so much and miss you even more. We think about you all the time and wish you could still be here with us enjoying life and growing old with us.
Miss you like crazy

Mom
XOXOXO

March 19, 2014

Hi Ari
Just thinking of you. Missing you.
Just letting you know aunt Patti is doing very well! Thanks for your help
Love you
Mom
XOXOXO

Moses

March 3, 2014

Hi Ariel,
We have never met. I came across your obituary out of the blue and I started to read some of the comments on here especially from your family. I don't know what else to say except that your memory is eternal and still living. RIP Ariel until we meet one day.

February 10, 2014

Hey Ari
Just thinking about you and missing you as usual! Kaylin went to Disney for UDA national dance competition her team won first place. It was so exciting hope you were watching she looked and danced beautifully. Patti had her surgery two valves replaced and one repaired but almost two weeks later she's still in icu that's a little frustrating She just keeps running I to little problems anything you can do to help would be greatly appreciated Love you

Mom
Xoxoxo

December 26, 2013

Hi baby girl

Missing you so much !!! Merry Christmas I don't know why but this Christmas was very subdued. I usually have all my shopping done close to thanksgiving but this year I just couldn't get into it. Just not very festive this year. Missing you very much.......Shannon had her usual Christmas Eve dinner just family it was nice the dinner as usual was spectacular I ate so much I thought I would explode Christmas was at Debbie's Lamb and turkey. Everything was great kids got tons of gifts everyone was happy so that was nice. Kaylin and Dylan got tons of gifts Christmas Eve from mikes side of the family Christmas morning was Santa then they came to my house around noon more gifts then up to Debbie's and more gifts it's like Christmas just kept coming they got everything they wanted and then some. Dylan had his eye surgery last Wednesday and has done exceptionally well we won't know for sure if the surgery did what it was supposed to but he's been a trooper through the whole thing Aunt patti is sick as I'm sure you know so keep watching over her we expect her to have heart surgery some time in January the sooner the better she's meeting with the surgeon on Tuesday Shafi is a mess he's so worried about her so please if there's any help you can send her way please do ... A new year is about to begin I hope it's better than this past year. Miss you love you wishing you were here. Happy new year

Love you

Mom
XOXOXOXO

November 28, 2013

Hey Ari

Missing you. Love you. Wish you were here. Happy thanksgiving We will be at Kathi's for dinner the Shafi's are in Florida for hockey but everyone else should be there, wish you were here with us. We'll be thinking of you all day

Love you
Mom
XOXOXO

Lindsay Elias

September 26, 2013

Had a very rough and somewhat traumatic day. I thought the job I have is what I wanted to do for life, but everyday I take a piece home with me. I buy book after book to try to understand why these things happen. I babysit for a 19 year old autistic boy, his mother could see the passion I have, but also told me to stop looking for answeres. There are none...I refuse to believe that. Today we may have lost a kid, 10 years old. If he makes it he will most likely be brain dead. I had a conversation with him 2 hours prior to his seizure. How does this happen and why is life so unfair and cruel?? I am currently working with the kids who have just been diagnosed. It's so hard to see everyday... 3 years old n I already know they will never do 90% of the things we can do. It just makes me so sad. I'm at a crossroad. I will be certified to teach k-6, but do I continue on with special ed?? I absolutely adore them, but when behaviors happen like self injurious, or they are restrained its so hard to see let alone do. Watch out for my little friend in the icu tonight. One of the best kids you could ever meet. Ughhh. I miss you... I love you. I could really use ur guidance. XOXO

September 21, 2013

Hi baby girl
I just got a text from Diana's daughter Sam that her mom died. I cannot believe it I'm just sitting here in shock cause I thought she was doing so well. Had I checked in on her more often I guess I'd have known she wasn't doing so well I'm just checking in with you and I hope you are there welcoming Dianna into heaven. Please give her a big hug and kiss for me. Why do all the good people have to leave us to early.??? Love you miss you. Please help Diana's family through this difficult time
Love you mom
XOXO

Becca Tikey

June 12, 2013

Happy 23rd birthday Ari! Missing you all the time. You were in my dream the other night and It felt so amazing to just sit down and talk to you... Was just like old times! My mom woke me up the next morning and asked why I was looked happy! Speaking of her...You would be proud, I played the best prank on momma Sarah the other day (you taught me well) Haha. Going to go get a Heath and skor chocolate bar today in honor of you! Remember we used to eat those things 24/7 and for every roadtrip we went on! Those roadtrips are still hands down some of my favorite times in my whole life. your friendship played a huge role on the person I am today. I can feel your love from up high. Keep protecting and shining down on your family and friends! I love you Ariel. Best friends always!
Xoxox
Becca

June 11, 2013

Hi Ari

Happy Birthday. 23 if only you could be here celebrating with us miss you so much Thinking of you always

Love you. Miss you
Mom

XOXOXOXO

March 30, 2013

Hey Ari

Sad day. Missing you so much. Thinking of my beautiful girl all day. Love you miss you

Mom
Xoxoxox

Beth

March 26, 2013

Hi princess,

Just thinking about you and missing you dearly. Not a day goes by where you don't cross my mind. I think of your family often and how they are doing. I know you are watching over them and all of us. The years have changed drastically and everyone has their own lives. What is beautiful is that you still tie us all together. No matter where we are or what we are doing, we know you are watching over us. I love you forever. xo

March 22, 2013

Hi Baby Girl

Just sitting here thinking about you as usual, missing you and just plain wishing you were here with us.!! That horriable day that you left us is fast approaching. It just doesn't get any easier. I havent been feeling well for awhile so I havent been up to very much. Its still so cold here, it just doesnt seem to want to become spring! Your Dad is coming to Az for a visit to see his dad, so he'll be visiting you soon. I just wasn't up for a trip to Az this year. We are just getting into Kaylins dance competition season so she's very busy. You should see her she is really quit good. Dylan is getting big he's here most every day now that Lindsay has that new job. He's getting to a fun age he like to play with all the kids and they like to play with him. Well we are all good
Miss you
Love you
Mom
xoxoxoxoxo

February 22, 2013

Hi Ari,
We met through mutual friends. I'm sad to say, we really didn't get to know each other that well. But you've impacted my life greatly. I went with my friend, as support, to visit you in the hospital. I've been dealing with thoughts of suicide for what seems to be forever. And you're the only thing that gets me through. I feel if I had acted faster, you would still be here. You set a great awareness in our high school. I feel like you are more deserving of the life I fail to lead. But I will continue to try harder in your memory. I know there are tons of friends missing you girl! Love from everyone!!

February 15, 2013

Happy Valentines Day
Love you
Miss you

Mom
XOXOXO

Lindsay Elias

February 14, 2013

Miss you

January 2, 2013

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you Ari.
Sorry I didn't write on the holiday I wasn't feeling well all week and all the rushing around to get ready for the holiday I just didn't get on line. So sorry. We had a pretty good holiday Dylan and Kaylin got tons of toys and stuff you know Lindsay always over does it. I went to their house on Christmas Morning to watch the kids open presents. Dylan was really into ripping open the presents this year he didn't care what was in them. Kay was happy with all her stuff northface uggs all kinds of make up she really thinks at 9 she's all grown up. Christmas Eve was at Shannon's as usual Kelly put out a great dinner again. Christmas Dinner was at Debbie's this year it was a very relaxing pleasant day. We went into the city the Saturday before Christmas to see a play walked around had dinner it was cold but it was a fun day we had a big crowd the shafi's the Meola's me Shannon Lindsay and Kaylin Kristen and Melissa then Shane and his wife and kids came in for the holiday and stayed for a week so I had a house full. New Year's Eve was at Sean's that was fun. Now we are on to a new year 2013. Really really wish you were here. Missing you always. Hope your watching over us. kaylin has a lot of dance stuff coming up this spring, she is working really hard. I hope your up there watching her progress, and enjoying all her competition's. she still wants to play all her sports too but dance is really interfering so I'm not sure what she can do she is signed up for basketball which she really enjoyed last year but we are waiting for the game schedule to come out to see if she can do it And we are probably going to switch her from baseball to softball they have a much lighter schedule than the boys. So we'll have to wait and see. Dance really seems to be her passion so that is her first priority. Well I think your all up to date on everything. Missing you. Love you. Wish you were here.

XOXOXOXO
Love you

MOM

November 21, 2012

Hi Ari

Tomorrow is thanksgiving missing you so much. We are having dinner at Kathi's all the family will be there except for Heather she has to work. Tomorrow should be a nice day great weather sunny and cool. Just as thanksgiving should be. Wish you were here to see how great Kaylin is doing she is such a great dancer She was just offered a duet for her upcoming competition she's very excited about it. She had a great season in football she's getting ready to start basketball There just doesn't seem to be enough hours in the day for all the things she wants to do. Dylan is getting big. He's doing great he loves coming over here with all the kids and they love playing with him too. I wonder if he'll be as busy and athletic as Kaylin. Lindsay got a new job working with autistic kids I think she'll like it better once she learns how to handle the kids a little better so it'll be back to school for Lindsay to get certified for special needs. See all the good stuff your missing. Wishing you were here. Missing you every day. I'll be thinking of you all day.

Miss you
Love you

Mom
Xoxoxo

October 9, 2012

Hi Ari

Just thinking about you, missing you. Love you

XOXO
MOM

June 12, 2012

Hi angel

Happy Birthday. I love you. Miss you. Wish you were here as always.

XOXOXOXO
love you
Mom

Lindsay

May 13, 2012

It's Mothers Day today... I know mom is missing u soooo much! I got her some nice stuff she wanted, I think she'll like it. Still missing u everyday. K is doing good. She rocked her dance competition. She's an amazing dancer. She's also playing baseball. She got to pitch the other day. She walked two, struck 2 out n one got our at 1st. She was excited. :). Dylan is doing good... Getting big fast. :(. I love you!!!

May 10, 2012

Hey baby girl

I was just thinking about you. I was at Kaylin's baseball game earlier Today and I couldn't help bur think of you she was pitching I looked up and there she was skipping and bobbing her head across the field just like you used the only thing missing was the blonde pony tail with the pink ribbon. It really brought a smile to my face. She had a great game got a big hit in the last inning scored the winning run and she got the game ball. She was so excited. Wish you were here to see her. Hopfully you were watching maybe your the one who told her to take a chance and take the extra base cause it sure wasn't the coach. She did, she was safe and they won. Missing you always.

Love you
Xoxoxoxo

Mom

April 13, 2012

Hi ari

Just thinking about you as always and missing you so much. Love you Mom

Xoxoxo
Love you. Mom

Becca Tikey

March 26, 2012

Hey Ari! Thinking about you always and constantly cherishing our hilarious times we spent together. Seems like just yesterday we were taking about the pink convertible car you wanted to get when you turned 16. We had So many plans and schemes for the hot pink ride haha!Still will never be anybody who can fill me with so much warmth/laughter like you Ari. Wish we could still romp around like the old days. Missing you A. Keep shining down on your family and friends. You are making the perfect guardian angel. I love you.

March 25, 2012

Keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers,

God bless all of you!

March 25, 2012

Hi baby girl.
Here we are again fast approaching that horrible day that you left us. Missing you so much. We are very busy around here your cousin heather is graduating from medical school she just got engaged to her ling time boyfriend I don't think you ever met him. She is so happy. Wish you could be here for all the festivities to come this year your missing so much. You are always in our thoughts. We love you and miss you so much. We are coming to az on Friday so we'll see you very soon I wish I could hold you and hug you and kiss you. Miss you miss you miss you.
It doesn't get any easier.

Love you
Mom
Xoxoxoxo

March 12, 2012

Ariel -
I am not sure why but you came into my mind today. It's almost been 6 years since you passed. I remember going to school about two days after you passed and there was a huge RIP ARIEL spray painted on Horizon High School in the court yard. I think everyone secretly knew who it was but nobody wanted them to get in trouble ;) I remember that day like it was yesterday. People cried, people smiled and everyone was taking pictures of it. Anyways I know your in a better place, I do believe that nothing in God's world happens by mistake, He must have needed you more than us
-Bridgette

Alex Shafi

February 19, 2012

Hey Ari,
I miss you so much. I still think about you all the time. I told Joey that I wished the three of us could have been together for my birthday. Theres nothing better than being with the fam. Miss you and love you so much!

~Al

December 25, 2011

Merry Christmas Ari

Here we are again another Christmas without Miss you very much. No snow this year it's actually fairly warm this year. I guess we were due for a mild winter after the nasty winter we had last year. Things here are ok we had our usual Christmas eve at Shannon's and Kelly out did himself with the food everything was so good and today we are at Sean's the kids had so much fun As usual the only thing missing was you. Missing you love you

Mom
XOXOXO

November 24, 2011

Hi Ari

Well here we are another Thanksgiving without you. It's a nice crisp day Kathi is cooking everyone will be there except patti Shafi and heather they are actually in Az for Hockey Fest they are also visiting with Ruth and Sharon. Everyone sends their love. We all miss you and wish you were here with us. Well Lindsay is finally graduating from college in Dec. Can you believe it. Dylan is getting so big. your sister has him so spoiled. Kaylin is doing great and getting ready for her dance competition she is really quite the dancer well everything else is same ole same ole. Just the usual missing you always. Love you
And wishing you were here

Love you Mom
XOXOXO

Lindsay Elias

November 15, 2011

Hey Ari,

I'm supposed to be working on my final paper I will ever have to write!!... But I can't seem to concentrate... Really missing you today... I really wish I had you around to call with all my frustrations... It sucks not having many people who understand you... Last time I wrote to you I was about to have Dylan... He didn't feel like waiting til his scheduled time, he came around 330 in the morning... My water broke at 1 am... I was terrified because I never experienced that before...I was a mess... Dylan is 3 months old now and is the cutest thing ever! I love him so much... it's crazy the amount of love you can have for somebody. Kaylin is doing better, at first she didn't really like having him around but she's getting used to the idea. Everyone says Dylan looks like Mike, but I have a pic of you when mom dressed you up in some crazy costume and you look just like Dylan... So I think he resembles you. He is sleeping most nights 8-10 hours so that's nice, however I am still exhausted! I wish I didn't have to work :( but such is life I suppose... I am hopefully going to Az. in April and I will def. visit you! I am super excited! Well, I just wanted to say hi because today I am really missing you... I am so envious of all the people who have their siblings to call and talk to,I'd give anything to pick up a phone and be able to call you right now... Love you and miss you!

Lindsay

Susan Elias

October 14, 2011

Hey Ari

Just thinking about you, loving you and missing you very much. I know I haven't written much lately and I'm sorry as you know Lindsay had the baby in August. He's so cute,so you know we have been very busy with Dylan and trying to keep Kaylin from being to jealous. You would love Dylan and probably be the best aunt ever Well I don't want you to think we forgot you in fact we miss you more than ever I was texting Ruth today and she was telling me she was going through some of her dads stuff, it's about a year since he passed so she's having a bit of a sad time right now. I thought maybe you spend some time with him up in heaven. I remember how much you liked Rafieno. Well just wanted to tell you we love you and miss you soooooo much...........watch over us. Wishing you were here with us

love you
Mom
Xoxoxoxoxoxo

Lindsay Elias

August 15, 2011

Hey Ari,

So tomorrow is the day I have my baby boy Dylan! I am so nervous! When I found out i was pregnant I wanted to have a c-section, now that I don't have an option cuz he won't turn I don't have a choice. I am terrified of all the things that could go wrong. This will def. be my last kid, I'm not a good pregnant person! HAHA So I know that you will be watching out for me and making sure things go smoothly. You know how I am, thinking the worst of everything, like bleeding to death! AHHHH! Kaylin is having a bit of a hard time with this whole brother thing. I think she will be fine when the baby arrives, but for now she wants nothing to do with it. Dylan and K will be 8 years apart like you and me. I don't remember being jealous like K when you were born?!?! It wasn't until we got older! haha. I probably won't get any sleep tonight, and I have to be at the hospital at 6:30 to prep. Mom and K will get there at 7:30, that's when the surgery starts. The baby should be out within the. The chances of things going wrong are slim I know, but still... Then most of the family is gonna come visit me tomorrow and prob. make fun of how nervous I was when everything turns out fine! Dad won't be there til later...you know how he likes his sleep. When he comes I told him he has to bring me a sandwhich from Hoagie Hut, that will be the only way he is allowed in! LOL Grandpa may be coming out next month which would be pretty cool! I should really call him more often... Well, I was just thinking about you and missing you! Wish you could be here! You'd be the best aunt ever! Watch out for us I will be thinking of you the whole time to help get me through the surgery! Love you and Miss you!!

Lindsay

Lindsay Elias

June 13, 2011

Happy 21st Birthday... I wrote on this thing at midnight on your birthday but it never posted... I had found a quote that reminded me of you it's now posted on my facebook in my notes. Yesterday was also my anniversary...it doesn't feel like one year, it went by so fast. I'm due to have the baby anywhere between the 15th and 19th of August... I'm really nervous about it, you would think I have not had a kid the way I act sometimes, it's actually kinda embarassing. But I know you will be watching over me and making sure everything goes as planned. Heather has one more year of school left, I think she is going to be a peditrician which is exciting since I'm such a nervous wreck all the time. I took Kaylin to the Dr. today becuase she was coughing haha. Turns out her asthma is a little worse this year then years past, so it wasn't completley stupid. Kaylin had her recital over the weekend and she did amazing, she is such a talented little person, I am so proud of her. She is so athletic! I don't know where she gets it from! She is signed up to play football in the fall again, it always makes me nervous though with all the running she has to do. and during practice she talks a lot, so she often has to run more then the others! They had their championship baseball game on Friday and won! So that was exciting, I don't think she is really into baseball though... she seemed kinda bored, I don't think she's gonna do it next year. You'd be proud to see all that she has accomplished. Sometimes with all the stress of just life in general I forget to tell her how proud I am of her, similar to me not telling you often enough how proud I was of you and all your accompishments. You were an amazing softball player and I wish you were here to teach K some things, she may have enjoyed the season more. I'm sure you would have gotten a scholarship and been partying it up right now for you birthday... I miss you so much, it's hard to believe you're gone I would do anything for one more conversation with you. Our last conversation was when you were on the bus coming home from a softball game and I was still in Jersey... I want that moment back. I love you and miss you more then anything.

Happy Birthday

Love, Lindsay XOXOXOXOXOXO

June 12, 2011

happy birthday Ariel! wish we were partying today

June 12, 2011

Happy Birthday Ari

21 today....If only we could celebrate it with you, what a great party it would be..Loving you missing you so much...hope you are celebrating up there with all of our family who have joined you... still think of you every day still miss you more than you can imagine..of course wishing you were here with us.

Love you, miss you

Mom
xoxoxoxoxoxoxo

June 3, 2011

Hey Ari
I had a bizzare dream about you last night,you weren't dead just missing and then you showed up,It was so strange but at least I got to see you and that was great, miss you so much. I guess you are just swirling around in my head so much these days. Your birthday is coming up and we are getting ready for Lindsays baby shower this weekend. I guess I just really wanted you here with us. Missing you so much. Thinking of you always......

love you
Mom
xoxoxoxoxoxo

March 30, 2011

Miss you so much Ari! The last 5 years went so fast. It seems like just yesterday we were laughing about your Mary Poppins purse and Lindsay Lohan sketch! I've been thinking about you a lot lately. This year was really tough for me for some reason, but it's always comforting knowing you're watching over everyone. Seriously Ari, I think you saved my life. When I think of you and your contagious smile, it just puts everything in perspective again. I really hope to see you in my dreams soon. I'll never forget you. I'll never let you go.

March 30, 2011

Dear Ariel,

I thought I saw your twin a few weekends ago. She was a pitcher just like you and Don and I both said it at the same time, that she reminded us so much of you. It's hard to believe that it's been five years since you left us. We think of you often and miss your smiling face and your pranks so much. Every time I see that picture of you and Becca with the beehive hairdo I still crack up laughing. God bless you and keep you.

Love,

Colleen Lockwood

March 30, 2011

Hey Ari,

I miss you more than words can express. I have been so sad this week, just thinking about your last days. I think about you every day. I recently started practicing softball again with some friends at school and a little bit with Shannon and Michael (except I almost killed him ha he is fine though!!) I lost my passion for the sport after you passed away but now I think it helps me cope better. I miss those days at softball camp with you, even though you always kicked my butt. I wish you were still here, the holidays and hilton head just aren't the same without you. I know you're watching over all of us and I know I can get through whatever comes my way because you're watching over me. I love you so much

Al

March 29, 2011

Hi my sweet angel

Here we are again the worst day of my life. I can't tell you how much we miss you..!!!! Things here are fine as you know Lindsay is expecting and having all kinds of trouble, it seens every week she was having a scare with the baby. Now things seem to have settled down still a few concerns about the baby and the placenta so I know you are watching over her please make everything all-right. I would rather she not have the baby early but if that happens, again we'll call on you for help..Five years I can hardly believe it. To me it is still like yesterday, not a day goes by that I don't have the events of that horrible week going thru my mind. I miss you so much, you would be so happy to be here with Lindsay and her new baby, but I guess it can only be in our dreams.. I love you and miss you so much......

Love you Miss you
MOM
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox

K S

March 23, 2011

Dear Ariel,
This part of the year never seems to get easier. I think about you all the time and I wish you could see everything that has changed, you would be proud. I love you always and miss you more than than I thought was possible. I can't believe the amount of time that has passed. Talking to you has gotten me through more than you could ever possibly imagine. I know you're being a guardian still looking out for all of us down here, and I still blame you for most of my good luck. Lighting a candle for you all week. Love you always my angel.

Becca Tikey

March 18, 2011

Always on my mind! Miss you and love you!!

March 17, 2011

miss u

Lindsay Elias

February 23, 2011

Hey Ari,

So this is my last semester of school. It's supposed to be my easiest since I'm only taking electives, but my anxiety is so outta control! I made it through the first three months of my pregnancy, 6 more to go!! The ultra sound guy said he saw a little something extra in the pic, so maybe a boy?!?! Who knows? It doesn't actually matter to me, as long as it's healthy. And this will be the last! My stomach is starting to show so Kaylin is finally starting to believe I'm pregnant! She thought I was lying for the longest! K has her dance competition in a few weeks and another one in May, I had to go to a "class" to see how you put the make-up on right!!! Isn't that crazy, SHE'S 7!! It's still pretty cold here in Jersey, nothing like AZ. but whatever, I suppose it beats the 115 degree heat in AZ. All the fam is going on Vacay the last three weeks of July and I'm due in August, so that makes me kinda nervous. :/ You know how I hate being alone, I guess I will pretty much be living at work! Well, just thought I'd give you a little update. I think about you all the time and miss you so much!! Love you.

Lindsay XOXOXOXOXOXOXO

February 14, 2011

Hi Sweetheart

Happy Valentines Day......I Love you and MISS you....

LOVE YOU

MOM
XOXOXOXOXOXOXO

Lindsay Elias

December 24, 2010

Hey Ari,

Tomorrow is Christmas, Mike, Kaylin and I are in our house, we still do not have a working shower, so we have to shower at moms, but whatever, at least we are finally sleeping in it. I found out last week that I am pregnant! So yay!! August 21st is my due date I am only 6 weeks. Next Friday I have my first ultra sound, if that goes well then I will start telling everyone. I am kinda hoping for a boy, but it doesn't really matter, as long as it's healthy. Kaylin lost her first tooth last week, however the toothfairy only had $16 on her! HA! Kaylin wanted $50 for her first tooth!! CRAZYNESS!! I also got to watch her dance last week, she's an amazing little dancer, as you know, I'm sure you're watching also. We are going to Shannon's tonight for dinner and Sean's tomorrow for Christmas. Mike has to work today.. =( On a brighter note after a million years of college I will graduate in July!! WOOOHOOOO!! FINALLY!! Although it does kinda suck that I will have to be pregnant through the nasty hot summer!! :( o well. Well, we miss you here... things are def. not the same... I still have a Christmas car for you from last year... I find it hard to wirte in, I wrote in it, but I could never finish it. I think about you everyday and miss you so much!

Merry Christmas!

Love you,
Lindsay Elias XOXOXOXO

December 24, 2010

Merry Christmas Baby Girl Miss You Love YOU.....Thinking of you all day Ari......Tomorrow is Christmas I guess it's not going to snow now they say maybe sunday or monday but not to much seems everyone else is getting snow around here not us. I bought the kids big sleds and snow boards so just my luck we probably won't have much snow this year oh well thats the way it goes...we are getting ready to go to Shannon's for christmas eve dinner Kelly went all out again this year so much food....I baked all morning made deserts for tonite and tomorrow at Sean's...Kaylin is very excited for Santa to come Lindsay and Mike are finally moved into their new house so this year I won't wake up with Kaylin here to open gifts...well missing you wish you were here with us.

Love you miss you
MOM xoxoxoxoxoxo

December 15, 2010

Hi Air

Christmas is almost here for some reason this year I am really having a hard time getting into the christmas spirit, well it has always been hard since you've been gone (it was your favorite time of year). I guess going back to Az for thanksgiving, maybe just made me to sad. We had a good time at the Fields on thanksgiving and saw them quite a bit while we were there. Rafinio died just about 2 weeks before thanksgiving so Ruth was having a bit of a hard time. We had some good memories of you and Britt with Rafino and he will always be remembered fondly for me, he always treated you like you were one of his own grandchildren. We saw sharon and david a lot too and of course Dianna she has been such a good friend and always makes sure your flowers look good and checks on you frequently. Gosh, I miss you so much......We will be having christmas at Sean's this year should be a good time, his kids are getting so big you would really enjoy them. Everyone is pretty much the same ole same ole. Dad is complaining that it's so cold, this week the temp is staying around the 20's no snow yet just a few flurries maybe a storm this weekend I do hope we have a little snow for christmas maybe that'll help get me in the spirit. Well missing you so increadably much......love you and of course always wishing you were here.....Merry Christmas love you

Mom
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

Alexandra Shafi

December 12, 2010

I miss you so much Ari, I always miss you most around this time of year. I can't wait for the first major snowfall. I will continue our tradition of going sledding down my driveway, maybe Kaylin and the little ones will be able to join me in sledding soon. My driveway is kinda scary though, I don't know how me and you managed to survive going down it when we were little. I hope you visit me in my dreams soon. I love you so much Ariel.
Love, Al

Becca Tikey

December 4, 2010

Hey Ari,
I hope all is well, been thinking about you a ton lately. I want you to know that because of you I don't think id be where I am today. I have been thinking about it lately and realized it was you that helped me get the game of softball... is not supposed to take over your life but to be an enjoying experience... nothing to loose sleep over! I think thats the main factor that has helped me really shine this yr. Ari, You brought me out of my shell tremendously and made me understand that humor & love is the best answer to anything. I cant believe our friendship all started out because you would not give me any of your gum!! You said you did not have any more but I clearly saw your whole TUB of bazooka bubble... But the next couple practices we got to talking and realized were going to be the best of friends haha. I still have not met anyone who can truly fill my heart with the laughter and joy that you brought me. You are one of a kind girl.
Our times together were always so hilarious.. do you remember when we went to Mexico and you and I caught that HUGE jellyfish with only two plastic red cups, my mom freaked out when she saw us running to the house with this large clear jelly fish ready to sting at any moment!!!... or the time I went snowboarding for the first time with you and your family and I ran into the big orange sign that said slow down (so embarrassing)! haha or what about all of our car trips to tournaments! I don't think I have ever had so much fun before... god those car trips were seriously ones for the books.

I really miss you Ari...
I'm just thankful I was blessed enough to have you in my life

I love you

-Becca Tikey