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Carol Frecker
February 27, 2021
Hi my little Sunshine!
It is February 27, 2021, such a long time since you went to Heaven. A time to remember. I'm happy that Trevor is with you now too. You can have some good times together.
We got about 2 1/2 feet of snow last week, with blowing snow. Mike came to clean out my drive way so I could get to work, Waynedale Elementary School. I plan on retiring this school year. That will be nice. I can put out some flowers for you. I still have the rose bush and purple flowers you gave me. They are doing Great!!
I am thinking of you always. Cindy and Terry often speak of the good times we all had. I especially loved the times I could come to Florida to spend time with you. I will write more later and keep you up to date on what's going on here.
LOVE YOU ALWAYS, Mom (or Ma Hen, as you called me)
Carol Frecker
March 5, 2019
March 5, 2019 - Good afternoon, little one.
It's unbelievable that it has been 14 years now since you went to Heaven. What a beautiful place that must me. It was a year ago February that Trevor joined you. Cindy posted the picture of you and the dolphins on her face book page on the 2nd. She really misses you a lot as all the rest of us. It's cold here today, no snow, that's good. Hope spring comes early, we (you and I) can get out in the yard and put our flowers and veggies out. Then comes the garage sales. Remember????
I'll go for this time, I'll write again soon. Love you and you are in my heart forever.
Mama Hen....
December 17, 2018
December 17l, 2018
My precious little one, time sure goes by but you are never, never, never forgotten. Cindy always remembers to times you shared. We didn't forget to send your Balloons up to Heaven to you last Oct 3rd. We each had our own notes to you, missing you.
Cindy's birthday is tomorrow. She has gotten in to crafting and selling them on line. Doing pretty good. I know you would absolutely love all her stuff.
I'm having surgery tomorrow. I have a bulged disk, L-3 L-4. I'll be thinking of you and your Nursing experience. You could tell me a lot what to expect and all I need to know. No snow yet and pretty warm outside for Dec. I'd sure like to know what you do there in Heaven, someday I will know when I come to see you.
Gonna go, no matter how long it's been since I wrote last, YOU ARE NEVER FORGOTTEN! Talk to you soon.
Love you very much.
MOM (Momma Hen)
Mom
November 3, 2017
November 3, 2017
Hi Angel - It's been such a long time since I wrote last.... YOU are never forgotten. Terry, Sue, Cindy (family) and I sent Balloons up to Heaven to you with our own attached notes of LOVE. You know, we love you and miss you a lot. School is a little tougher this year, I am in the School Library in the morning and with 3 Fifth grade classes in the afternoon. (30 min each class) I take students one-on-one with the some of the students. I also have them at lunch and recess.
I wonder what you are doing? I know you are watching us and all that is going on. I can imagine you having lots of fun with everyone in Heaven. I know you see Jesus and talk with Him. What a wonderful place to be. We all will be with you someday. That will be wonderful.
Cindy & Paul (family) are doing OK. Jamie is still home and real active on his computer and all the trinkets that go with it. Nathan and Britnay are working towards their college degrees, and have 2 dogs - no children yet.
Terry & Sue (family) are doing well. Terry is retired now and they are having a time of their life. Andrea's twins are getting big and cuter, Ryan has 2 children now. Trevor's kids are getting big too. JaLee is in the 7th grade now, Corvin in the 6th grade, Braxton in the 4th grade and Jasper in preschool. All doing well.
It's starting to get cold now, and I have a lot of outside work to be done yet.
That's all the news as of now. I'll write again soon..... LOVE YOU LOTS, KITTEN. MOM
MOM
March 2, 2017
March 2, 2017
Hello, little one, Remembering you on your 12th anniversary of entering Heaven - that beautiful place far away from all of us who love you very much.... NO, I haven't forgoten forgotten you tho it may seem the opposite. Every day, I think of you and miss you more each day. I usually take off of work on this day, but I couldn't get out of it because we had a "field day trip" at school for the 2nd graders. MY O MY! what a hard day this has been. We went to the Embassy and were shown the before and after events and upgrades the Embassy has done. My knee hurts so bad that after 30 min. it hurts SOoo bad. We were gone 2 1/2 hours then another 30 minutes after that at school (recess). I thought I wasn't going to make it. I had a chiropractor appointment later - feeling much better.
I wish you could tell me what you are doing and who you see there with you. I can only imagine. Some day, I'll know.
All is well here at home with the family. Cindy called me to see how I was doing (because of what day it is). She misses you SO much. She speaks of you often. She remembers all the good times you and her had. That was nice. We still send balloons up to Heaven on your Birthday with a note! I know you are happy to receive them and the note. We never forget you or your Birthday.
WE had hail the size of a marble all over our yards yesterday. One week it is warm - the next week it is snowing. I suppose it will be like this till spring really comes and then summer.
I can't wait to put some flowers out - Remember how we used to landscape our yards. Remember too, how we would go garage sale(ing)? and all the other stuff you got me into.... LOL I loved it.
Well, got to go for now. I'll talk to you real soon. Remember, I LOVE YOU!
Mom
mom
June 25, 2015
June 25, 2015 - WOW it's been awhile since I last wrote. Don't let that fool you, you're never a moment away. I wanted to let you know that I have the plant that looks like a palm tree that you sent to me on one of your cruises, it's been pretty dormant mostly ---- except for a few months ago - BOY! is it ever getting a lot of baby leaves and growth - I can't believe it. I have it on the deck and look at it every day. I inspect it good to see if there are any new babies coming - YEP! there are..... I get so excited with my plants and they make me think of you... I miss you so much. I can't believe it's been over 10 years now.
School will be starting soon, I will be back in the Kindergarten classroom again. The summer has gone past so fast, all I have gotten done is run for Jeff and Nancy. Both have been quite trying for me.
I saw Andrea / Arron and twins last Sunday. They're getting big. They are 6 months old now. They adore them, so does their grandma / grandpa...
Trevor and the kids are doing good too. You wouldn't believe how big they are getting too. I look at JaLee and remember the last time you saw her was when she was 6 months old (Christmas, 2005).
I'll go for now. Thinking of you ALWAYS!!
Mom
Mom
January 8, 2015
Hi sugar,
It's already Jan 8th, the temp is -7 degrees with wind chill of -23 degrees. BURR! We don't have much snow but about 3 - 5 inches is predicted tonight. That's ok by me. I hope it does warm up at least into the 20' tho. Guess you got perfect weather in Heaven.
Andrea and Aaron had twins - born Dec 12, 2014. They both weighed in at 5 lbs and 9 oz. Her due date wasn't until Jan 7th. Alex and Lexy (boy and girl). They are so excited and happy.
Nothing much is happening here right now, except I am very tired and would like to retire, but that's not possible right now. I know the Lord knows best and in His timetable.
I'll sign off for now, talk to you soon.
Love - Love YA!.
Mom
Mom
November 30, 2014
November 30 - Sunday
Hi Angel -
Miss you! I think of you every day - so does Cindy and Terry. I know you got your balloons on your birthday from all of us.
We've already had snow, below zero temps and today it was 60 degrees. Can yo figure that one out??? WE had a SUPER bad winter last year and predicted another on this winter. Glad you're enjoying yourself in Heaven. I can't imagine what Heaven is like. Bill Barlow passed away Nov 26th, this year. His memorial was today.
Everyone here are fine. Trev, Tiffany and the kids are doing ok.
I'm still having fun with the kindergarten kids at Waynedale. It hasn't been too bad working, except my back hurts a lot - standing and walking too long at a time.
Andrea and Aaron are expecting twins on December 20th. They are a boy and a girl. They are SOooo excited.
I have a lot of Christmas shopping to do yet, don't know where I'll find enough time.
I'll write more later. You're never out of my thoughts. I love you very much.
Mom
June 25, 2014
My Little Angel -
How the time has gotten away from me. Please know, YOU are never out of my thoughts. It seems like yesterday that we were doing things together. Those times, I will never forget and will forever cherish. Terry and Cindy often speak of all those good times too - SO, you know that you are loved... How much fun you must be having in Heaven. Someday, we will all be together.
It is June 25, 2014 and I still haven't gotten all my outside work done. For the last 2 days, I have done "nothing". Guess that isn't all bad! LOL - Of course, we it has rained for the last 5 days.
Trevor and the kids are doing well. Trevor is out of town (on his job) all week, home on the week ends. Not to worry, he's doing ok. I know you help looking after him too. (Good Mommy!)
Well, little one, I'll go for now. There's not much news to report here.
Love You!!! MOM
Mom
March 1, 2014
March 1, 2014
Hello Little One,
The last time I wrote was on your birthday. Now it is 9 years ago tomorrow that you left us here on Earth for Heaven. It is such a sad day for all of us, yet we are happy for you.
I have seen on TV where a person left for Heaven, but it wasn't their time, so God told them to come back and finish their work here. I know that was a hard thing to do. Sometimes, I wish I were with you too because I know how beautiful it must be, but, God says, I'm not finished here yet. One day we will all be together.
I get this monthly news letter from Steve Brown, he wrote: "Are there places in your life you don't want to go because they are just too dark and too painful to even think about? Are there dreams at night that turn into nightmares when they reference the pain and trauma in our life? Don't run away, you don't have to anymore."
That kind a says it all. I'll be thinking of you tomorrow. I love you! We all do and miss you a lot.
Trevor and the kids are doing great!
I'll go for this time.... Thinking of you always... Mom
Mom
October 3, 2013
Hi my precious Lori - It's so unreal not to have you here with us. Cindy really misses you SOooo much!
We sent balloons up to you today again this year in honor of your Birthday. I went to Terry's house and we called Cindy and we all let the balloons go at the same time. You should have them by now. Here is the note that Cindy wrote to you:
Hello my sweet Lori,
There are no words to express how much I miss you. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you and wish you were still here. Something about a sister that no one can replace or duplicate. We had our ups and downs but we always loved each other and always had each others backs. You were always in my prayers growing up, I worried about you all the time. You weren't just my sister, you were my best friend. Still are but you can't talk to me on earth anymore. I know your watching out for me in heaven and I know you made it there too. I am so proud of you even if you stumbled sometimes. Your heart was always good and you compassion was always known. I love you so much my sweet Lori, my life is incomplete without you. Hold my spot like we did on the bus and other places! Can't wait to hold you in my arms again.
Happy Birthday Lori my beautiful sister.
I love you always and forever~ Cindy….. Paul does too! You were right we were always meant to be together. He loves and misses you too very much.
Thought you'd like that...
Everything is going ok here. I'm still with the kids at Waynedale Elementary - 2nd grade this year. I hope to get back to Kindergarten next year.
It's nearly TURKEY Terry's birthday and mine too coming up. I made salmon patties for Terry for his birthday. He really - really loves those.
I'll go for this time, Lori, NEVER, NEVER forget, You Are Loved - Never Forgotten!
Mom
Mom
April 7, 2013
Hey Baby Chick, It's been way too long since I wrote last. You're always thought of, tho - Forever in mind. I was watching Fox News the other day, they had a lady on talking about her book "Waking up in Heaven" She could hardly contain herself, she said Heaven is SOOoooo Beautiful! Like others, she wanted to stay, but her work here on Earth isn't finished. I have some idea of what we have to look forward to, now. Still can't imagine the Glory to the fullest. Eight years you've been away from us, it seems unbearable at times.
It is starting to get warm here in Fort Wayne. School will soon be out and I'll be home for the summer. Besides putting out some tomatoes & pickles, there is so much to do yet, outside. It will be fun, but it would be so much better if you were here to help. I remember putting out your rose bushes next to the fence in Fort Wayne, before you moved to FL. Those came from Jeff's house. I love roses. Maybe I'll put some climbing roses around the deck or porch this year. I will call them my little Baby Chicks ( for you).
The family is all good. I know that you already know that. "Think my cheese is falling of my cracker?" LOL NO!
Well, it's Sunday and I have to get ready for work tomorrow. Those little (22) Kindergarteners will be waiting for me - they know how to push my buttons!. I just don't let them know they do.
Love you Sunshine,
Mom
Mom
January 13, 2013
Jan 13, 2013
Hello Baby Chick -
It's long past Christmas and I haven't written for a while. Time sure gets away, but my thoughts of you are every day. Connie, (Mildred's daughter) son was 47 and died of a heart attack on New Year's Day. She is heart broken and I can share that feeling with her. Your heart is always broken when you lose someone special. We also know that Heaven is a much better place. I hear so much about people have had an "out of life" experience - go to Heaven, and then come back. What an experience to see Heaven.
Trevor and the kids are just fine. He has a Christian girlfriend. She's really nice and loves the kids too. Can't get any better than that!
Work is going ok too, tho, I would love to be home and do my own thing. Someday, but not now.
Earl is out of the Nursing home and doing good. He uses a walker - but happy that he can do that. We never thought he would get any better than lifting his head and feet. He couldn't do anything for himself.
Terry and Cindy are doing ok too. They always remember you, they talk about you all the time, even call you Turkey! Of course, I get after them for that... I always take up for you.
I guess we are supposed to get a couple inches of snow tonight. We've only had one big blast of snow so far this year. That's Good!
Well, I'll go for this time - Remember, You Are Loved. Never Forgotten... I look up in the sky sometimes, and see YOU.
Later -- MAMA HEN I love you.
My dear sweet sister how I love and miss you. Not a day goes by that I don
October 7, 2012
Good Sunday Morning Squirt ---
We didn't forget your birthday - Terry came over Wed 10-3-12 and together with Cindy, we sent your usual balloons to Heaven. I know you saw them coming up from Earth. Enjoy them. Of course we sent our note with them. Our note said "OUR DEAR SWEET LORI --
TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY. YOU ARE REMEMBERED AND MISSED VERY MUCH. WE ARE SENDING YOU THESE BALLOONS - UP TO HEAVEN. WE KNOW YOU ARE LOOKING DOWN ON US AND WATCHING AS THESE BALLOONS COME TO YOU. WE ALL LOVE YOU...
TERRY, SUE, ANDREA, RYAN, TREVOR, TIFFANY AND KIDS - AND MOM" Cindy's note said "My dear sweet sister how I love and miss you. Not a day goes by that I don't think about you, especially today. Today is your birthday, a special day to me since you were born. I loved you since that day even though sometimes you got on my nerves when you would always want to be with me, I would do anything for you. I remember so many special times we had together. I remember sad times too. Like when we lost our baby you and Julia got me a pair of shorts and earrings to go with the pieced ears you made me get because I was too scared! You guys gave me a mother's day card that day because you said I was like a mom to you both. You stood beside me at our wedding and always told me how much Paul loved me when I would doubt it before we were married, and even after. There were times when I wanted to spank your butt, like when you and Julia put bubbles in the water fountain at the mall and I got a phone call with a bill to fix it. I couldn't help but laugh too because you knew how to have fun. For the record I wouldn't say it would be ok again though! I remember going shopping, skating, shopping, and more shopping! I will never forget our day at Venice beach with Paul and how we played the dreaming game on the way home. Remember Disney world? Playing in the snow when you were so little. You are my very best friend ever and there is a hole in my heart without you. So much we didn't get to do or say. I love you Lori and I will see you one day in heaven, for now these balloons are for you on your birthday.
Love always and forever~ Cindy". You know we LOVE you and miss you very much. Trevor is still taking losing you very hard. He and Tiffnay are doing great. They have their own place and Trevor now has full custody of the kids. He is enjoying that alot.
I have been kinda sick - in and out of the Hospital - nothing serious, but it has taken a toll on my time. I am back to work at Waynedale Elementary working with Kindergartners. I have been shampooing carpets, rearranging rooms, making curtains for all of the rooms and striping, cleaning and staining the front porch. I have run out of good warm days so I might not get to the deck on the side until next year. As you can see, a lot of work is done, and always so much more to do.
Uncle Earl is in the nursing home / he has Parkinson's. He cannot move - just lay there in one position. He is alert, but says he doesn't want to live like this. I don't know what the Lord has for him, but I pray that He (the Lord) makes Earl's life easier to bear and to be sure, that his salvation is sealed. I'm not quite sure about that.
Well, that is all the news for now. I guess I'd have to say, all is well and that God provides for us daily even when we aren't looking and when we don't know it or feel like it. That's what's so great about each day here on Earth. I can't wait to see what He has in store for us in Heaven where we can all be reunited again as a family.
Talk to you soon.
Mom
ALLEN ARNOLD
April 6, 2012
HI PRIZEY, JUST THINKING OF THE EASTER SEASON AND THE EASTER BASKETS YOU GOT FROM YOUR MOM. I AM ADDING A PHOTO I RECEIVED FROM YOUR MOM.. HOPEFULLY IT MAKES EVERY ONE SMILE A LITTLE
LOVE ALLEN
Mom
March 31, 2012
Hi Sunshine....
It's been SOooo long since I last wrote, but you are never a thought away. I have been so sick for the last 2 weeks. I had a really bad flu and headaches. I went to the ER finally, after the prescription from my doctor didn't help much. But I'm better now and back with my "22 little angels" in my classroom. I really do like my job.
It's been so cold here - I can't wait till spring when it warms up again. I'm anxious to get out in the yard, clean up the junk and put some pretty flowers out. (You can help).
Trevor will be moving out sometime in April. He will probably get custody of the kids. The hearing is May 5th. He needs a 3 bedroom house for JaLee.
Heaven .... What a beautiful sight it must be. I can't help but to wonder what it's like. Walking along side of Jesus and the others - One can only imagine.
I'm gonna go for now. I miss you very much. Terry and Cindy constantly talk about you like you were still here. We all miss you.
Lots of LOVE Mom
Mom
January 25, 2012
My Sweet One -
Thinking of you today - as most days. Wondering what you're doing. I know you are watching over us, making sure things here are ok. Trevor and the kids are doing good. Corvin sure does love school - I get him ready every morning and take him. He goes to Waynedale (were I work as an assistant). The office staff remembers Trevor when he went there.
It's snowing here right now. It has been a pretty good winter so far.
Aunt Nancy is moving back to Fort Wayne in a couple of weeks. She's been living in TX with her granddaughter and her husband for the last year and half. It hasn't worked out for her there.
I'll go for now, I'll write more often - just because....
Love you LOTS!! MOM
Mom
December 29, 2011
Hello my little girl,
It's a couple days after Christmas now, I'm glad I got through Christmas day - but not without many thoughts of you. It will never be the same without you.
I'm off of school until Jan 5th, that's a good thing. There are plenty of things to get done, including returning things for the right size. I made my list for Terry and got everything on it. I never put much on the list, because they seem to get that much more, I don't need much. Cindy and Paul got me one of those picture frames that hold over 2000 pictures that I can rotate electronically. It's really nice. I'll have to learn how to do it!!!
Trevor, Tiffnay and the kids are doing well. Trevor and Tiffnay seem to grow closer every day - hope marriage is in their plans.
I'll go for now, I'm thinking of you always - as is Cindy and Terry. We love you very much.
Mom
Mom
November 24, 2011
Good Morning Sunshine!
YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE!
It's Thanksgiving Day - I will be going to Turkey Terry's for dinner. We all will be remembering you. It's not quite right yet, without you but you are with us in Spirit.
It's pretty nice outside here today (for Nov 24th). Wonder how long that will last. Christmas is just around the corner, got most of my Christmas shopping done. Cindy always gets me a Kitty calendar, in your honor. It will be my prize gift.
Not much to report about at this time, just the same-o-same-o. Corvin loves kindergarten. He is really smart. Hope he continues the enthusisam he has now. JaLee is doing good too. Just think, she was 6 months old the last time you saw her on Christmas Day before you left to go to Heaven the next March. I tell them all about you all the time.
I'll go for now, LOVE YOU VERY MUCH!
Mom
October 12, 2011
Prizey
Happy Anniversary 15 years,I think about you every day, the special days are the worst to get through. Love you honey
Mom
October 3, 2011
Hello Angel
Happy Birthday!!! Terry came over tonight and we sent our "usual" balloons to Heaven with a note to you. We Love you very much. Cindy and Paul did the same thing and I was on the phone with her when the balloons were released to come to Heaven to you. You are truly missed. I know the balloons reached to you, I can just see you smiling now.
It's late and I need to get to bed so I can get up ok for work tomorrow.
I'll write again soon.
Mom
Mom
September 20, 2011
Hey - September is really going fast. It is really stressful at school and with Trevor / kids. Keeps me on my toes!!! I know you'd love to be here and enjoy the kids - I look at them and think of you and how much you would love them and love to be a part of their lives. I tell them all the time about Grandma Lori. Corvin keeps asking me if he was in his mommy's tummy when you were still here and did you get to see him. I tell him that you are always looking down on him and taking good care of all you kids. You are missed very much. Corvin is 5 years old now and in kindergarten (Waynedale) where I work.
Soon it will be your birthday, I think I will take that day off of work. Johnny Appleseed was last week - I remember the good times when we went there and so many other places. I remember the cruise that you allowed Mary Ann, Trevor and I to go on and how you instructed us where to go and what to do to make our trip more enjoyable. I remember the tunnel you told us about on one of the islands, that was fun. No wonder you are missed!!!.
Guess I'll go for now, it's time to get my shower for work tomorrow. I love you very much. You will always be my little girl.
Mom
Mom
August 30, 2011
Hello Sunshine,
It's been a really busy month (Aug) so much to do before school starts - Corvin starts Kindergarten this year at Waynedale. He's SOooo excited. Trevor and the kids are still with me for now.
My tomatoes are about as tall as I am - I have them staked up good! I have potatoes out too and green beans. I'm not sure they are going to do so well. This summer has been SO hot - takes all the energy out of you. You know very well, like in Florida.
Mildred came up to Heaven with you a couple weeks ago. Connie is going to move in her house probably in the spring. She's having a garage built on.
You are thought about every day - even tho there is so much time between writing. Soon it will be your birthday. That will be a hard day for us all. We miss you so much. Terry and Cindy talk about you and remember you every day.
Well, I'll close for this time. - Mom Loves You Very Much.
Mom
Mom
July 9, 2011
Good morning Sunshine -
It's supposed to be in the 90's today - I have some yard work to get done. I'm putting in a landscape edging to hold the mulch in the side yard. I have Hybuscus along Lennea's high fence and I have stone around them but I want to put mulch between the stone and the grass to make it a little neater. It'll take me a couple more full days to get all that done. You need to be here to help....LOL.... I have tomatoes, potatoes, cucumbers, and bush beans (green beans) planted. I'll be busy canning when they get ready to pick.
Mildred is in a health care facility - she isn't doing so well. She has cancer (liver). She doesn't know it - they're not going to tell her because she would want to end it all (maybe stop eating). They have to feed her because she is so weak.
Cindy is busy working at Sears and making watches on beads for the bands. She sells them at consignment shops and friends. They sure are pretty. Paul would like to get a better job, but for now, it's a job and that is the important thing. Jamie is still going to college - Nathan and Brittney live in Charlotte, doing ok.
Trevor is still with me - he misses you LOTS.. Hopefully, one day, he and Tiffney will get married and find a place that they like.
Terry and Sue - kids are doing good. Of course, you knew that Ryan is married and they have a little girl, now 2 years old. She's a character... Andrea and Aaron still don't have any kids. I think they like their life as it is. They bought a real pretty home in Coruna with lots of property and hugh barn / garage. They have a wrap around porch which goes all the way around. Aaron is still working on it, updating every room.
Well, I'll close for planted. THINKING OF YOU! Miss you lots n lots...
Mom
Mom
June 5, 2011
Hi my sweet one ---
I can't believe it's been so long since I last wrote. For the past 3 weeks + I have had a severe ear infection. It hurt so bad that on Mother's Day, I went to the ER - Since then, I have seen the ENT specialist weekly. My right ear still feels like it has water in it and I can not hear very much in that ear. I go back June 15th and she (doctor) will put a tube in for drainage. I hope that takes care of the problem. I know that you knew all about this, tho... You know everything.
I think about you every day - as does Cindy and Trevor. We remember all the good times and keep them close to our heart. I'm sure Allen does too. He seems to be doing ok, that's what he tells me.
It has been very hot here - one day - then cold the next. It's June 5th and school is nearing the end. Our last day of school is June 13th. There is so much to do - outside and in. I want to go thru all the closets / drawers and start tossing - the same with the building. I don't know if I'll have a garage sale or not - just depends on how tired I am.... LOL I know the summer will go far too fast and time for school again in August.
I put out a garden - tomatoes, potatoes, cucumbers, bush beans and green peppers. That's a lot... I'll probably can the tomatoes and green beans.
Well, I'll write again soon. Remember, We love you and miss you a LOT!
Mama Hen
Mom
April 11, 2011
Hey Baby Chick,
Just want you to know, I am thinking about you. It's hard not to remember you every day. I wonder what you are doing, I know it is wonderful. I know you are thinking about all of us too. I will see you and we will all be together one day.
It's starting to warm up. I have some tomato plants started (from seed). I hope they make it. I will probably have some cucumbers and bell peppers too.
School will be out soon, (June 9, 2011). Boy, am I ever looking forward to that.
Trevor is working on a job right now that takes him out of town Mon - Fri. He is making pretty good money right now. I hope he can keep this job - he and Tiffany would like to get married and have their own place. The kids are doing great -
Well, I'll close for this time. I'll talk to you again soon. I love YOU!
Momma Hen
March 2, 2011
Good Morning Sugar Plum,
It's a crisp sunny Wednesday morning today. I remember 6 years ago today I got the word that you went to Heaven with all the Angels. You are MY ANGEL! It's been really hard for all of us not being able to talk to you or do things with you, but we know that you are OK. You are always with us and we think of you every day.
I didn't go to work today - as I never do on "your day" - in honor of you. I will be doing things around home and paying bills.
Talk to you later, baby chick. Just wanted you to know I am thinking about you.
Love You Always,
Mama Hen
Mom
February 2, 2011
Hi Sugar,
Thinking about you. You are never far out of mind. I've been really busy with school and getting some things done here at home. I could use your help!! LOL
I can't believe it's Feb already. We really had a Blast of winter yesterday and today. No school yesterday or today (Wed). We even had a level one emergency road conditions for today and yesterday. That means, no one is aloud on the streets. We had 5" snow yesterday and about 8" again last night. It also rained and sleeted so that didn't help. Trevor and I finished cleaning out the drive way so now we can get in and out. What a JOB!
Everyone here are okay, I talk to Cindy every day, Jamie is doing good in college. Nathan and Brittney are okay too.
Trevor sure misses you. He tells the kids about you all the time. They see your pictures on the refrigerator and albums. They know who their Grandma Lori is. They are getting big. JaLee is in kindergarten this year.
Well, I'll go for this time, not much happen'n right now except the weather. I'll write again soon.
Thinking of you always.
Mom
Mom
December 24, 2010
Good Morning Sunshine!
It's almost Christmas - A sad time and a happy time to know that this is Jesus's birthday. I am going to Terry's tonight for our gift exchange. I'll be thinking about you. I guess my gift to you this year is Love, Joy for you in Heaven, how beautiful that must be - and helping Trevor get through some really hard times. The kids are growing like a weed, you wouldn't know them. JaLee is a beautiful little girl.
There's snow on the ground but not too bitterly cold. The weather man keeps saying more snow, but so far, we haven't seen any.
I'm off of work until Jan 3, 2011. That time really goes fast - so much to do. I've been doing a lot for Jeff, Brenda and Earl. They always seem to have paperwork for me to do and faxing them in. I'm thankful you and Allen got me that Fax machine. I have used it SOooo much! Of course, it reminds me of you every time I use it.
Well Sugar Plum, I'm gonna go for now. I'll write again soon. You're always in my thoughts. I love You!
Mom
Mom
November 27, 2010
Hi Sugar Plum,
It's been way too long since I wrote last, tho I think of you every day --
It's been a crazy time at school with the 28 little ones in our classroom. My birthday even passed by so quickly.
My monitor went out on my computer, so I've had a loaner from Trevor's friend for the last couple weeks. I went shopping on "Black Friday", (day after Thanksgiving when all the sales are on) and bought a 20" wide flat screen and a wireless printer (3 in one), scanner, printer, copier. The ink (drum) is about out in my copy machine and would be too costly to buy another one. I got great deals on them so I am happy with that - after Trevor's friend comes to hook them up.
It's been real cold here - guess it's to be expected cause it's late November. LOL
I'm making crocheted rose pillows for Christmas gifts this year for Terry/Sue, Aaron/Andrea and Ryan/Lacy. I'll just add something little to that so I won't be spending a whole lot of money. I made 2 for Nathan/Britney too. I haven't gotten too much Christmas shopping done other than that. I went out to Darlington Farms and got color books for Trevor's kids.
I'm having a little pain in my left leg from my hip to the knee (outer side). The doctor thinks it's something to do with my back surgery, I got an MRI which showed narrowing (?) and is sending me to a Neurologist. I suppose I'll have to have some kind of procedure done to correct that. It's painful when I'm on it for any time at all.
Guess you're watching over us and having a great time in Heaven. It must really be beautiful and peaceful there. Our God is a great God!
Well, I'll close for this time - Thinking of you ALWAYS! I know you're just fine and that makes me happy. As I go about my days and weeks, I think of all the good times we had and it makes me sad not to enjoy them here with you but you really are with me in spirit. That makes it better to endure.
I love you always,
Mom
Mom
October 2, 2010
Hi my sweet baby hen,
Thinking of you today, it has been 5 years since you went to Heaven. Terry, Cindy, Trevor, and Allen and I are sending you up your balloons that we always send up to you in Heaven on Your Day. A note will be attached too, so you can know that you are loved. Here's the note we are sending to you:
March 2, 2010
Our Lori -
We are sending these balloons to
you - we love you and miss you.
We think of you every day. We
remember all the wonderful times
we all had together - we will always
remember them. You Are Loved!
Terry - Cindy - Trevor - Allen - Mom
and families.
I will write again real soon.
MOM
Mom
August 24, 2010
Hi Sugar Plum!
It's the 24th, - I went back to work (school) Monday (23rd) - I am in a kindergarten room - 28 students. It's not as much stress as last year, but a lot more work - working with the little ones. I am having a hard time remembering their names - guess that will come in time. I hate working - I'd love to be retired, but that's not the way it is. I'll do what I have to do --- no other choice.
I sanded the porch and deck and stain them, looking GOOD! I have to do the steps (3) and the stoop to the building yet. That won't be so bad. You can come and help.... LOL
I have a lot of tomatoes from my plants that I have at Earl's house. Cindy is supposed to give me a recipe for tomato sauce. We also want to start sewing some drapes. I washed the windows and took the curtains / drapes down washed those too, I'm not going to put the drapes back up, just the sheers - until I get some drapes made. That will be a couple months tho. I need to get some money put away for the material.
I think about you a lot - still miss you and doing our "thing" - whatever that is... We had a lot of fun.
Nancy and her grand daughter / son-in-law are moving to Texas the end of September. She went through some surgery (cancer) They took a quarter size of her upper lobe (lung). The doctor said it was the rarest type of cancer he has ever seen, she'd probably die of old age before any cancer. I think they are going to do some research on it. She wants me to come and visit sometime after she gets moved. That will be a couple of years. I haven't even been down to see Cindy for the last 3 years. Between her working and my finances, it hasn't worked out for me to go.
Well, I'll go for this time. Just wanted you to know that I love you and miss you. Trevor and the kids wanted me to give you their love too. Trevor is doing a lot better, he's working in the security part where you check lumber out at Mynards. He gets in 35 + hours in a week. He really likes it.
LOVE, Mama Hen
Mom
July 25, 2010
Hi Baby Chick -
It's Sunday and another nice day out. It rained pretty hard last night so everything looks nice and fresh outside. I still have a lot of work outside to do - never ending... LOL
Thinking of you today - Miss having you to talk to and come to visit. You're always in my thoughts.
I got this e-mail that I want to share with you - it's called "Three Things In Life" ---
Three things in life that once gone never comes back
Time, Words Opportunity
Three things in life that we should always have
Hope, Peace, Honesty
Three things in life that are most valuable
Love, Friends, Self-confidence
Three things in life that are never certain
Success, Dreams, Fortune
Three things in life that makes a good person
Sincerity, Hard work, Compassion
Three things in life that are truly constant
Father, Son, Holy Ghost
How true this is - you possessed these things. I am Blessed to have you as my daughter in life.
Trevor and the kids are well. JaLee and Corvin DO remember you - they see your picture every time they come over. They miss you too...
Talk to you soon.
I love YOU!
Mom
Mom
July 4, 2010
Hi Baby Hen
It's the 4th of July, and very H O T!! I was thinking about you today.
Paul, Cindy and Jamie are on a short vacation in Gatlinburg, TN. They are having a great time - went to the mountains, and tonight they are going to see the fire works. I'm jealous...LOL I'm glad they could have a few days to get away.
Everything here is good - the summer is going by too fast, soon it will be time to go back to work (Aug 17th). That's WAY too soon for me!!!!!
I'll go for this time.
Love You.
Mama Hen
June 13, 2010
Hi Sugar,
I can't believe it's been so long since I wrote last. School has been pretty stressful and kept me pretty busy - other things too. Time has sure gotten away from me. --- School is out now, and I'm trying to get things done and not procrastinate like I usually do. I'm in my office, taking out "Everything", sorting and tossing out stuff - it sure looks like a cyclone right now. The other rooms are next. Boy, will I be glad when this task is all over. I'm getting a headache (with sorting out so much junk. I think I could use your help about right now!!! Huh, baby chick.. LOL Wish you were here.
Trevor and the kids are doing ok - JaLee keeps asking about you and looking at your picture. Trevor misses you SOooo much. He is still having a hard time not being able to spend time with you.
I talk to Cindy every day - she mentions you a lot. Cindy and Terry sure do miss you too. Terry takes me out to dinner a lot, he calls it "an opportunity" - he has fun teasing me. He always did.
I'll go for now, my break time is over, if I want to get some more of this room done. Just wanted to let you know, You Are Loved and Missed!
Love you.
Momma Hen
Mom
April 4, 2010
Hi my sweet baby,
I took KC to the Vet, on your birthday March 2nd, because she was very sick. I know what the outcome would be. She had the ending stages of cancer. She came to be with you in Heaven on March 5th. I'm so glad she is with you and your other pets. You must be pretty busy taking care of them for us.
Today is Easter Sunday - kinda just doing nothing. I like it that way for a change. We are on Spring break (from school) next week. I'll enjoy having a week off too.
It's look'n a lot like Spring/Summer. Pretty soon I'll have to mow the grass, planting a garden/flowers. We need to go garage sale'n....
Well, I'll go for this time. Talk to you soon. Remember, you are loved!
Mom
Mom
March 2, 2010
Hi, my little Angel,
Five years ago today you went to Heaven to be with Jesus and all His Angels. It must be breath taking there. I am thinking of you, as you enjoy all Heaven has, (I can't imagine) and know that we will all be with you someday.
I take off of work every year on this date to remember you. It is a very hard day to get through for us all. We each have our own way to honor you.
You are loved - you are remembered!!
Talk to you soon.
Mom
Mom
February 8, 2010
Hey Baby Chick,
Long time - but not out of my thoughts.
We had a lot of snow last week and some more coming Tues. They will probably shut down school. I can handle that!! Bet you can remember all the snow when you were here in Ft Wayne. Fun!!
Trevor got a new job (GM Warehouse). It's 40 hours week finally. He likes it. The kids are fine, growing.
Cindy's gang is doing ok, Jamie is going to college (likes it a lot) - Cindy still works at Sears. Nathan and Brittney got a puppy, part wolf He's going to get big....
I'll go for this time. Talk to you soon. I love you.
Mama Hen
Mom
December 26, 2009
Hi Baby Chick, it's Sat. 12/26/09, kinda snowy but not too cold. The kids came to stay over night Christmas night - JaLee got up this morning, the first thing she said to me was "Guess what I dreamed of last night?" Of course I said "What?" She said she dreamed of her grandma Lori. I was so surprised that these were her first words. Your picture is on the living room end table with the statue of an angel reading her book. The angel's name is Lori. JaLee sees it every time she comes over. She is getting SO big, you'd really be proud of her. I imagined her sitting on your lap as she sat on mine this morning. She got a baby doll that talks and her eyes open and shut - from her grandma Lori and me. When I told Trevor of her dream, he said "COOL"... He was surprised too. Corvin is getting big too.
I am off of work these 2 weeks, as you know, and enjoying every bit of not having to work. The time is going so fast, tho. I think of you every day - remembering when you were here that last Christmas 2004. It's kinda hard time for all of us and Allen.
I'll go for now. Watch over us as we enter a new year.
Love You! Mom and Trevor.
Mom
November 15, 2009
Hi Sweetie -
It's Sunday eve - kinda chilly night but was a very nice day for November. Soon it will be Turkey day - "Watch out Terry!!" huh. LOL
I started at Waynedale School as Prime Time assistant 2 weeks ago. It's a kinda stressful time right now because I don't know my job yet, I didn't get into the room I was supposed to until Wed of last week. I have a dentist apt in the morning and I wish I could have had a little more time at school learning my job, but the apt was made about a couple months ago.
Every one here is ok. Uncle Earl isn't feeling very well, I think he's going down hill pretty fast. I know he's depressed a lot. He doesn't have any friends to pal around with.
Trevor misses you terribly, he talks about you often. He has a really nice girlfriend now, I hope that helps him get his life on track sooner rather than later. It's been hard.
Trevor raked the back yard today, one of the last outside jobs to be done before the snow flies. I have some studying to do for my Title 1 test for school. It's a requirement now, math, algebra,language,reading,comprehension etc. The test cost $45.00 - there are 90 questions on the test.
Well, I'll go for this time, thinking of you always. I miss talking to you and going places too. One day, we will be together - that's a good thing!!
Love You Much.
Mom
Allen Arnold
October 12, 2009
Hi Prizey,
Happy Anniversary Baby
Mom
October 7, 2009
Hi my little Angel -
I missed the first few words in my last letter to you - I meant to say "Today is your birthday -). Now I made it OK....
My friend sent this story to me that I want to pass on to you. It's kinda long, but it fits you "to the T"... being the Angel.
Read the story about the pink dress...
The Pink Dress -
There was this little girl sitting by herself in the park.
Everyone passed by her and never stopped to see why she looked so sad.
Dressed in a worn pink dress, barefoot and dirty, the girl just sat And 20 watched the people go by.
She never tried to speak. She never said a word.
Many people passed by her, but no one would stop.
The next day I decided to go back to the park in curiosity to see If the little girl would still be there.
Yes, she was there, right in the very spot where she was Yesterday, and still with the same sad look in her eyes. Today I was to make my own move and walk over to the little =2 0 girl. For as we all know, a park full of strange people is not a place for young children to play alone. As I got closer I could see the back of the little girl's dress. It =2 0 was grotesquely shaped. I figured that was the reason people just passed by and made no Effort to speak to her.
Deformities are a low blow to our society and, heaven forbid if you make a step toward assisting someone who is different. As I got closer, the little girl lowered her eyes slightly to Avoid my intent stare. As I approached her, I could see the shape of her back more clearly. She was grotesquely shaped in a humped over form. I smiled to let her know it was OK; I was there to help, to talk. I sat down beside her and opened with a simple, 'Hello' The little girl acted shocked, and stammered a 'hi '; after a long stare into my eyes. I smiled and she shyly smiled back.
We talked until darkness fell and the park was completely empty. I asked the girl why she was so sad. The little girl looked at me with a sad face said, 'Because, I'm Different...' I immediately said, 'That you are!'; and smiled. The little girl acted even sadder and said, 'I know.' 'Little girl,' I said, 'you remind me of an angel, sweet and innocent.' She looked at me and smiled, then slowly she got to her feet and Said, 'Really?' 'Yes, you're like a little Guardian Angel sent to watch over all the people walking by.' She nodded her head yes, and smiled.
With that she opened the back of her pink dress and allowed her Wings to spread, then she said 'I am.'
'I'm your Guardian Angel,' with a twinkle in her eye. I was speechless -- sure I was seeing things. She said, 'For once you thought of someone other than yourself. My job here is done'. I got to my feet and said, 'Wait, why did no one stop to help an Angel?' She looked at me, smiled, and said, 'You're the only one that could see me,' and then she was gone.
And with that, my life was changed dramatically. So, when you think you're all you have, remember, your angel is Always watching over you.
Like the story says, we all need someone. And, every one of your friends is an Angel in their own way.
The value of a friend is measured in the heart. I hope your Guardian Angel watches over you always.
I don't know who the author was.
I just wanted to share this story with you. It's like reading the book we read together in FL in Jan 2005 - My Best Life Now. That was fun. I'm glad we got to share that time together before you left for Heaven - one that I will never forget.
I'll talk to you soon.
Mom
Mom
October 3, 2009
you is your birthday - 45 years old. I remember the day you were born, Oh, SOoo much hair and you looked just like your daddy. I bought you a beautiful birthday card and saving it along with all the other pictures nursing hat, pin, diploma etc. One day I want to buy a really nice china cabinet to put my memories of you in. I’m going to need a “big” one. Trevor thinks of you all the time too, especially today. Cindy and Terry & I are sending up our usual birthday balloons to Heaven with our love note, so be looking for them.
It’s pretty cold here today, kinda rainy off & on, 50 degrees and the wind is blowing fairly hard. I hope it warms up some next week, I still have some outside work to do yet. There’s no shortage of things to be done and little time to do them.
I’m with you today in thought and prayer, I’ll write to you soon. I love you!
Mom
Mom
September 5, 2009
September 05, 2009
Hi baby girl,
Today is Saturday - Sept 5th and a beautiful 3 day week end - Labor Day. I have a lot to do outside and inside. I need to re-arrange things inside the building. I wish you were here to help me. You'll be with me in spirit. You always are. Trevor and Tiffany are going to bathe the dogs this afternoon. A good day to do that.
Cindy is still working at Sears. Jamie is going to college in Greensboro. He gets the bus in Asheboro, then transfers in Greensboro and on to the college. One time he missed his bus because the bus got in late and the transfer left - the bus driver made sure that Jamie got to college ok, he drove Jamie himself. What a Hero!! Jamie loves school - he even studies ahead, can you believe that??
I'm going to go for now, you are always in my thoughts.
I love you.
Mom
Mom
August 29, 2009
August 29, 2009
Baby Chick -
Today is Saturday - how great it feels not having to go in to work. I had a really rough 1st week at school. My morning class has 14 kindergarten kids, (2 - "one-on-one") kids and I have one of them until they get an assistant for that one. These kids are a real challenge - more than what we usually have. My afternoon class, "A BIG" problem with the teacher. I put in for a transfer in the baking dept at North Side H.S. WOW, I didn't want to do this, but it's been so crazy so far .... God knows what He wants me to do, so I'll leave Him in control - and you too. LOL
Starting to cool off a bit - I mowed the grass today and need to get out there and get some more transplanting to get ready for winter. I have strawberry plants in a pot - I'm going to put them in the ground, etc. Of course, housework is never done. I put some tomatoes in the freezer. (Lots of them) I looked on the internet for instructions on how to freeze tomatoes. I froze bell peppers too. Yum!
Allen came down last week end. His parents are still in Decatur and doing as well as expected. I know it's quite a lot on Allen to keep coming down. Allen took Trevor - his girlfriend and me to the Trough... Thought about you! Trevor's girlfriend looks like she's a winner. You'd like her.
I'll go for now, keep looking after all of us - like you always do. We like to know you are with us in everything we do.
I'll write more later - keep you updated on things.
I love you!
Mama Hen
Mom
August 12, 2009
Hi Sweetie -
Thinking of you today - this is a beautiful day today. I haven't gotten much done in the last 2 weeks, just enjoying my last 2 weeks of "freedom" - School starts 8/24/09. I have no idea where they will place me this year. It's different every year. Last year wasn't too bad - not sure I want to see what I will get this year. LOL !!! Unfortunately, there is no choice...
I spent all summer trying to get my home refinanced. With the economy as it is today, Star Bank are cutting back on loans they're lending. That's the lender I was referred to. It's upsetting that my financial planner took all that time to figure that out. It's partly the planner's fault for letting it go on so long. I'm upset about that- but, that's the way it is.
Everything - everybody here is doing ok. Terry,Sue and Lacy and the baby (Melrose) and Andrea and Aaron went to Texas a couple weeks ago to attend Ryan's graduation from boot camp. He joined the reserves. He seems to like it. I'm glad for that, wasn't sure how he would do. He won't be home until Nov.
I haven't heard from Allen this month yet, I'll email and see what's going on in Fla. I hope his mother and father are doing ok.
I'll write more later, GATER.... I love you and miss you...
Mom
Mom
July 17, 2009
Hey Baby Chick,
This has been a crazy summer - the weather has been cold or cool one day, hot the next couple days. My tomatoes are really getting big now, no red ones yet - soon... The cucumbers are just tiny babies too. I'll have my hands full when everything gets ready to pick. I think I will can some.
I think of you every day when I go out to water my beautiful flowers along side the fence next to the deck. I got a start of hydrangeas a couple years ago when I was in NC to see Cindy and I put them along that fence, they are really getting nice and got some big pink flowers on them too. I miss being with you buying and planting flowers like we used to. I miss all the garage sales and the other things we did together too.... I will always cherish those memories. I cherish the memories that Cindy and I spend together too. I will miss not going to see her this summer. I kinda am thinking about maybe going down at Christmas time. I don't know how that will work out yet.
Trevor sends his love - he knows you are taking care of him from Heaven. He is having a VERY hard time not being with you, still. The kids are doing just fine. JaLee will be starting kindergarten this year. She is so cute.
I have these words posted on my computer by an anonymous person and I think of you when I look at it. It says:
In happy moment, praise God
In difficult moments, seek God
In quiet moments, worship God
In painful moments, trust God
In every moment, thank God.
It is a good reminder for every thing we do in life, every day.
I'll talk to you later, baby chick.
I love you!
Mom
Mom
June 14, 2009
Hi Baby Chick,
It's been two weeks into the school summer recess and it feels Great! I have been doing some much needed cleaning inside and out. Still have a lot to do. I am doing a refinance to retire my title for a deed, what I should have had to start with. Interest rates are down and a great time to do this. Wish you were here to share this time off from work with me.
It's a beautiful day, the sun is shinning and a bit airy. We have had a strange spring going into summer - hot a couple days cold the next. I have tomatoes, cucumbers, beets, and bell peppers in my garden. I even have a tomato plant and bell pepper plant on the deck.
Cindy and Terry misses you terribly, Cindy mentions you all the time. She would have liked to have had more special time with you. (Shopping and flea markets, etc.) Trevor likewise. He still has a hard time not seeing you. The kids are doing ok - growing up fast.
I haven't talked to Allen since he was here last month so I don't know what the weather is there now or any other news. His dad and mom live here in IN now.
Wonder what you are doing there in Heaven. I bet it's a site to see! I can't imagine how beautiful it must be.
I think of you often.
Keep watching over us like you always do. We need all the supervision we can get. I'll go for now. Remember, I (and we all) love you very much and think of you always.
Mama Hen
Mom
May 10, 2009
Good Morning Baby Chick -
I'm thinking about you on this beautiful Mother's Day - May 10th. Allen came to Fort Wayne to see his parents and Allen,Trevor and I met Terry and Sue at Casa's on Dupont Road. I know you remember it well. We all were thinking about you remembering those good times. Trevor says Hi, and he misses you terribly every day.
It won't be long now before school is out and I'll have the summer at home to do all the things I didn't get done while working, like clean drawers and closets, plant flower and vegie seeds/plants, and if there's any time left over for me, well, just relax. Wish you were here for all the garage sales.
I'll go for this time, remember, I love you and miss you.
Mama Hen
April 11, 2009
Hey Baby Chick,
Tomorrow is Easter Sunday, April 12, 2009. It was a beautiful day outside - I was in the house all day, with my sniffles.... I have really been tired lately, no energy. My dryer went out so I had to get a new one. Boy, did that ever hurt my pocket book.
I made Trevor an Easter basket in your honor. I put it in the refrigerator - when he gets home tonight, I know his eyes will light up. He doesn't expect anything. He knows I always got you a chocolate bunny every year.
It has been so long since I wrote the last time. Nancy's daughter, Kathy has been battling cancer for about a year now, a couple of weeks ago, she came up to see you. I saw her the week before she left us and she told me that you and her were going to have a party.
Wow! I bet Heaven is beautiful and wonderful. You have all your pets with you now too. Just look down on us and smile, keep us on the straight and narrow path.
Well, I'm gonna go for now, bed time..
Love You. Mom
ALLEN ARNOLD
March 2, 2009
HI HONEY,
I HAD A ROUGH NIGHT LAST NIGHT , I WOKE UP THE SAME TIMES THAT I DID 4 YEARS AGO, WE ALL WISH WE COULD HAVE A DO OVER.
THE REASONS WE MOVED DOWN HERE ARE ALL GONE. YOUR GONE,ALL THE PETS ARE GONE, AND AS OF MARCH 26TH MOM AND DAD ARE MOVING BACK.
A FEW MINUTES AGO I TOOK SOME OF YOUR ASHES AND PUT THEM IN TERRA CEIA BAY, WHERE WE HAD SOME GREAT TIMES.
I HAVE YOUR PICTURES THAT YOU MADE UP IN THE COMPUTER ROOM AND ITS ALSO WITH THE PICTURES YOU MADE WITH THE PETS.
LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU HONEY
ALLEN
Mom
March 2, 2009
Hi my little one - Baby Chick!!
Today will be four years that you have been in Heaven and looking down on us with your beautiful smile. Trevor misses you more every day - He has had some dreams about you - so have I. Of course, there isn't a day that goes by that Cindy doesn't mention you and how much she misses you!!! I hope you are having all the fun in Heaven that you deserve. One day, we will all be with you.
I saw two sayings that I really liked and have them posted on my computer. They are as follows:
Worry looks around,
Sorry looks back,
Faith looks up,
Keep your head up!
and
In happy moments, praise God
In difficult moments, seek God
In quiet moments, worship God
In painful moments, trust God
In every moment, thank God.
You're in my thoughts each and every day, Lori, I Love You and
miss you!!
I'll write more later.
Mama Hen
Mom
January 13, 2009
Hi Baby Chick,
I like that name!! It's already Jan 13th and with the ice storm that caused our electricity to go out for 3 whole days 3 weeks ago wasn't very nice. I stayed home with the babies (KC and Beanie) - I just couldn't leave them. We stayed under covers and kept toasty warm. We didn't have any water either. I went to Uncle Earl's a couple hours during the day to charge up my cell phone. These past 2 days, it has been snowy and windy. Oh well, just how I like it. (Not the ice storm, tho).
I've thought a lot about you lately even tho I didn't write. Trevor misses you a lot too. The kids are doing fine, JaLee loves school and Corvin sure is looking a lot more like a man... He keeps me on my toes - needless to say, I wish you were here to help. I show them your pictures when they are here. We talk about their grandma - one day they will understand.
School (work) is "just" ok. I don't mind my morning class but my afternoon class is a struggle. They are younger and more problems.
I talk to Cindy and Paul every day, she often talks of you and would have liked to do things like shopping with her little sister. You were always honest with her and told her how she looked in the clothes she was trying on, or helping her to pick out things. She likes that when I go down there.
Well, I'll talk to you later. Keep us in your sight and protect us. We all love you very much.
Mama Hen
Mom
December 6, 2008
Hey Baby Chick,
It is Sat eve, 12/6/08 - a snowy cold winter night. We had our Royal Lace Christmas party today, guess I wasn't impressed. I'm not sure I'll go next year. I did some shopping for the kids(JaLee and Corvin) got them almost done. I have to send Cindy some money for her family and for Terry / family, I'm just going to get one gift per couple (Terry - Sue, Aaron and Andrea, Ryan and his girl friend Lacy). It's much easier that way. QVC bake / cookware.... It's really nice. I'm not in much of the Christmas spirit. I haven't been for years now and it doesn't get any better. Trevor is doing ok, misses you a lot. I have to keep him up beat. Wish you were here for him. You are in his heart, always. You'll never know how much he misses you and the good times you had together. He will be 24 this year, you know.
I'll go for now, just wanted you to know I'm thinking about you. I remember our last Christmas together with JaLee - 6 mos old.
Talk later, Love You! Mom
Mom
November 25, 2008
Hey Baby Chick,
I wrote several days ago but I don't see it in your guest book yet. Just wanted you to know it's been awhile since we last talked and how much I miss you.
Trevor and I will be going to Terry's for Thanksgiving dinner - We'll be thinking about you.
It's getting cold now, I know you would be reminding me of the temperature in FL..... lol - It won't be long before Christmas. I'm getting JaLee and Corvin some things with your name on them too. They sure are getting big. JaLee is in pre school now and she thinks that's quite the berries.... Got some cute pictures of the kids.
I'll go for now - talk to you soon. Keep your eye on us down here and smile with us. I know you are here with us anyway... I love you..
Mama Hen
Mom
October 3, 2008
Hey Baby Chick,
Today is your birthday (44)... I took the day off from work to honor you. I cleaned house and re-arranged the living room. I pretended that you were here with me helping to decide what should go where.... lol....... It was fun thinking about you and having the day off of work.
Terry came over after work and we called Cindy and we sent your birthday balloons up to heaven together. Terry bought 2 black balloons and 2 white ones signifying the checkered flag at the race track. Cindy had pink balloons for you with our usual notes. We watched them until they got beyond the clouds - then we knew they would reach you from there. We do this every year, you know. I know you were thinking of us too.
Trevor wants to write his own message to you tonight. He misses you terribly. It's been really rough on him. He called and talked to Allen yesterday. I think it made him feel good.
Well, baby chick, I'll go for now. H A P P Y B I R T H D A Y
I love you. Mom
Mom
September 7, 2008
Good morning my child -
It's Sunday - feeling a lot like fall. I have a lot of outside work to do yet before the weather turns cooler. Wish you were here to help - moral support. (I know you are, you are with me every where).
School is pretty rough, I have the kinderten special needs class right now. It's not my regular job but the lady whose job it is did not show up at the beginning of the year - her job has not been posted yet. I applied for a transfer to Waynedale, hope I get it. That would be Great.
Trevor and the kids are doing good. JaLee is in pre-school this year and just loves it. She is a doll. You would be proud of her. You knew that Trevor is going to Ivy Tech - he is getting his Math and English out of the way then he wants to go for heavy equipment operator. I hope he keeps up the good work.
I know you're looking over him and us all.
We've been having some hurricanes this past month - I think there is one heading for Florida on Tues. I will check with Allen to see what the report is there.
I will write more later. Thinking of you always. Lots of Love!
Mama Hen
Mom
July 22, 2008
Good Morning my child,
It's a wet Tuesday morning but really nice outside. I am getting the last minute chores done before I fly out to see Cindy, Paul and Jamie tomorrow. I hear it will be in the mid to high nineties there. I wonder what the temperature is in Florida - probably about the same. I can see us on the patio drinking coffee because I would have made my trip to include coming to see you and Allen.
I thought about you as JaLee had her 4th birthday on July 17th. Corvin's birthday was in May and he was 2 years old. You and I got JaLee a beautiful hard wood doll on a stand with a lot of pretty dresses for her birthday. There were 4 dolls in all. She will have lots of fun with those. I will let her know that her Grandma Lori loves her very much and Corvin too. They will get to know you from your pictures and stories I can share with them.
I will write more later and let you know how my trip to N.C. went.
I love you!
Mama Hen
ALLEN ARNOLD
July 4, 2008
GOOD MORNING HONEY,
IT'S A BEAUTIFUL 4TH OF JULY THE FLOWERS ARE BLOOMING, THE COCONUT TREE HAS OVER 20 LARGE COCONUTS ON IT,
I REMEMBER THE FIREWORKS WE WOULD GO TO TO , THAT YOU JUST LOVED. FIVE YEARS AGO WE WERE GETTING OFF OUR LAST CRUISE. I AM ENCLOSING A PHOTO OF TREAVOR'S GRADUATION. I KNOW YOU WOULD BE SO PROUD OF HIM AND HIS CHILDREN. TAKE CARE AND SMILE.
Grandma and Mom are proud of you 6/19/08
Mom
June 21, 2008
Good Morning Baby Chick,
I just want you to know that your dreams are coming true - Trevor graduated on June 19, 2008 from getting his GED. I gave him a graduation card from the both of us. On the outside - it says (with a tassel imbosed) "...and the young will dream new dreams, new dreams of courage for the age to come." On the inside - it says Be proud on this day for the things you've accomplished, the way you have grown, and the goals you h ave met. Look now to the future and face it with courage, and don't waste a minute of life on regret. For the future you'll have will be just what you make it-be true to yourself as you follow your star, For you have the power to choose to use it to reach any dream, so remember - reach far! Then it says Congratulations on Your Graduation. WE WROTE - Congratulations! Trevor, You make Grandma and Mom Proud! Remember to dream Big and see your dreams come to pass. The sky is the Limit!! I love you - Grandma Carol and Mom 6/19/08. He had tears in his eyes when he read our card.
I'll write more later. Thinking of you always. Mama Hen
Mom
June 4, 2008
Hey Baby Chick,
It's June 4, 2008 and school is out. I have been working diligently outside putting out a small garden, weeding (always work never done) planting new flower bulbs - Far from done yet. I am going to stone the side yard instead of putting mulch there this year. I think stone will be a lot easier to manage. Trevor is still with me and he will help. He has his GED certificate and has an appointment Fri to see if he qualifies for financial aid. I don't know what classes he wants to take yet but he will have to work it in with working. The kids are growing like weeds. Corvin is in his terrible "2's" if you know what I mean. He's full of it..... Too much for great grandma for very long. JaLee is sure beautiful. You would really love her and be proud of her. Your last times with her was at Christmas when she was 6 months old. That was a fun time.
I wish you could give me a glimpse of what Heaven is like and what you are doing. It must be a beautiful setting - I can't imagine what it's like.
I'll keep you updated on what is going on thru the summer. You can go right along with me in all I do and maybe even give me a nudge. I don't mind!!
Talk to you later - I love you and always think of you.
Mama Hen
ALENKA
May 18, 2008
COCONUT TREE WITH SQUEZZY AND MISTYS GRAVES
May 18, 2008
BIRD OF PARADISE
ALLEN ARNOLD
May 18, 2008
HI HONEY,
I WILL BRING YOU UP TODATE ON THE HAPPENINGS,SQUEZZY AND MAJOR PASSED AWAY RECENTLY. I RECEIVED A CALL FROM DICK LAST FRIDAY NIGHT AND HE TOLD ME THAT JIM HAWKINS HAD DIED, I TALKED TO MARCIA AND SHE SAID HE ALSO HAD A HEART ATTACH, I DONATED MONEY TO THE HEART ASSOCIATION WITH OUR CHECKING ACCOUNT AND YES YOUR NAME IS STILL ON IT. TREVOR GOT HIS GED AND I SAW THE CERTIFICATE AND MADE ME PROUD OF HIM AS I KNOW YOU WOULD HAVE BEEN ALSO. THERE ARE SOME PHOTOS OF THE BIRD OF PARADISE THAT WE PLANTED NEAR THE COCONUT TREE AND IN THE BACKGROUND YOU CAN MISTY AND SQUEZZEYS FINAL RESTING PLACE, IN THE SHADE AND A GREAT VIEW OF THE WATER.
TAKE CARE AND WATCH OVER US.
Shelly Hoffman
May 14, 2008
Lori,
You know I have been thinking of you, but it's in these last days I've thought of you constantly. Jim (Marcia's) husband died last week. Your husband and I attended the showing and funeral together. Sitting next to him I felt so completely close to you. I miss you so very much. This is the first time I've seen him since you leaving us and he seems so different. I miss us. I miss us going out to eat, cutting up, making fun of people and just being ourselves. I haven't found a friend like you sinse and I never will. Allen always called me (to you) "his little wifie", but you already know that. I miss being with you and hearing your voice. The last time we spoke I was getting your input on me coming down to live with you. I wish I wouldn't have stalled. I sensed something in your voice that night, I even asked you about it. But, you told me you were just tired. I heard you, but I didn't believe you. I knew you would call me later and tell me what was really bothering you...but you never got the chance, It still bothers me til this day. I know you girl, you know better than to try to fool me :)
I have read though some of the entries here and I want you all (Mom, Cindy and Trevor) to know that I love your mom, sister and son with all my heart. She was my best friend I could ever have. If mom wants me to help her plant flowers...I am there. If sister wants me to take her shopping...I am there. And Trevor, if you need an ear, you can talk to me honey, and I'm sure by opinion wouldn't be far from your moms.
I love you all, even the ones I've never met...you're my family too.
I love you Lori, I look forward to seeing you again baby...
Love Your Chic,
Shelly
Mom
May 7, 2008
Hi my little one,
Just a little note to let you know I'm thinking about you. You are never far from my thoughts.
It's a rainy, cool spring day and will be the rest of the week. I have been working out in the side yard, getting a lot done, too. Not quite ready tho, for my mother's day gift from Terry (Mulch). It's the best gift I could get. (You know) , getting ready for my flowers and veggie garden. I am going to have tomatoes, bell peppers, and cucumbers. Yummy!
I wonder what Heaven is like? I'm so glad that if we have to be separated, that you are happy and in a beautiful place. We will be with you someday to enjoy all Heaven has. Keep looking down on us and give us a nudge when we need it.
Mom will talk to you again - until then, I love you.
Mama Hen
Mom
April 9, 2008
Good afternoon Baby Chick!
It's April 9th, rainy and cool. Wonder what FL is like... probably boating weather, huh!
Trevor went yesterday (Tues) and again today at Anthis for his State GED Test. He said it was easy. Hope that is a good sign. He won't know for another 2 - 4 weeks how it came out. I know you were rooting for him.
I can't wait until we (you and I) can get outside and plant some new flowers, rake old leaves and rake the front lawn which needs it bad. The pine needles and pine cones are everywhere in front. HELP!
I planned my trip to NC to see Cindy / family for July 23rd - Aug 6th. They made reservations for a week in a Cabin in the mountains. That will be a lot of fun. We are all looking forward to that. You can see 3 states at one time. The cabin they (we) picked out is absolutely beautiful.
I'll go for now - I'm thinking of you always. Love You.
Mama Hen
Mom
March 3, 2008
Hi my baby girl,
Yesterday was a bitter sweet day for me / and all of us. You're in Heaven now where all the Angels are all around, where all things are beautiful and happy and no more tears or worry. Some day we will be there with you but for now, just look down on us and know that we are alright.
We have a winter storm warning out for tonight. That means snow and possibly windy. If it's too bad, FWCS will cancel school or at least have a two hour delay. You Remember Those Days!! I know it's nice in Terra Ceia Island today. I watch the weather report there. I know you would be calling me in Ft Wayne and letting me know that you are in shorts and out in the boat or at some garage sale or at the flea market.. We had some good times and we will again, all of us.
Well I'll go for now, You Are Loved and Missed. Talk to you later.
Mama Hen
Cindy Lambert
March 2, 2008
Hello my little sister,
I miss you so much and thinking of you special today. You would have gotten a chuckle earlier. Terry made a tape of the music they played at the funeral. It has been 3 years and I just couldn't listen to it till today. You know it was all country music! I figured your giggling up there because you finally got me to listen to Country music. The one song reminded me of how we used to put our sleeping bags in front of our fake fireplace and listen the the Anderson sisters on the HI FI. Gee does that age us! We giggled all night like we did so many times.
I keep your glamor shot pictures at my desk and I look at you every day. I have a real hard time buying cards for anyone. You see the sister cards just jump out at me and I want to cry right there in the store. No one knows how I miss my little sister so very much. There is always a special love only a sister can understand. I am so glad we had those moments but I sure wish we had so many more. I feel like I have grown up so much since you had to go. I know I still have a long ways to go on that but loosing you has changed my life for sure. I wish I could have done things differently of course. I wish I had a cell phone that I could have called you more and I wish I would have been more cheery when we talked. I miss going shopping so bad with you. I only get to see Mom one time a year and the time flys by. Paul and Jamie try to be my shopping buddies, you would giggle at that too!
I make jewelry now. You would be so proud of me how fancy I get these days. You know your tom boy sister! I wear the pieces Allen gave me of your jewelry and people always say nice things. I tell them they are my sisters. Most don't know that your not here with me anymore and that I wear them to feel close to you.
One other thing. Allen gave me the charcol (pastel) picture of you so now mine and yours are together again. They look so old so I am taking them to get matting etc. I am going to have them put together in one frame. Jamie is going to help me make it real special to display. Not sure what I want to say in the middle but something that says how I feel to be your sister.
I do love you so much Lori. I love you always and forever.
Love, Cindy ps Lori, Terry misses you terribly too. Look out for him ok! Mom and Trevor too.
pss... I wanted you to know that Nathan is out of the Army now. He had to go to Afghanistan April 2005. he was there a year and got heat stroke real bad, got it again when he got home and had to get medical discharge. He and Brittney are good. Paul and Jamie are too. They all comfort me when I need it when I feel sad about loosing you. Needed it today!
MARCH 2, 2008
Allen Arnold
March 2, 2008
Good morning Prizey, Today three years ago was my worst day ever. As in Trevors earlier note time is not making it any easier. Today I spent most of the day trimming the landscaping which you designed, I figured we would have been doing it, so this way I could be doing this together. Major is doing a little better, he can walk pretty good, Andy is such a little cuddly little man, There is another puppy in the family now and his name is Bear, Andy and Bear was playing in the front yard as I was trimming the plants.. By for now.
Your only son
February 17, 2008
Hey mama, I have never written too you on this before, and well, I guess I just wanna talk. It has been almost 3 years since you have left and I can honestly say that it still hurts more then ever. With everything being so messed up right now, and me feeling so alone I need you more now then ever. I could always depend on you for anything, you had my 100% trust with EVERYTHING, you were my best friend, my mother, my everything. Its so hard to be strong and positive all the time, it would be so much easier with you here to talk to and for you to actually respond. I remember the last time we spoke, it was a Thursday and we were not agreeing on something I don't remember exactly what, but I do remember not telling you that I loved you, and it has haunted me to this very day. I know that you know that I love you, but it is just hard for me to live with. So much has changed since you have been gone, my son was born, me and Heather finally broke up, ect.... I just miss you so much, everyday I could just break down and cry because I miss you and need you. I never tell anybody that but that is just how I feel. So I am sorry this is so depressing but I had to get this off of my chest. It is not easy to share these feelings with anybody, and I don't know why. I should be comfortable talking to Gram's about it, but I just try to be strong in front of everybody. So I guess I will write you again soon, because this actually did help, so I will talk to you later, I love you so much Mom, Love Your Only Son, Trevor
Mom
February 12, 2008
Hi Sugar,
Mama thinks of you every single day. It's been a long time since I talked to you last. I can picture what it's like there in Heaven. I saw someone on TV last week that died and went to Heaven, God wasn't done with him yet here on Earth and when he came back to Earth, he told how wonderful Heaven is. He said it is a place that you wouldn't want to leave. I can only imagine - some day I will join you and then I'll know. We'll all have fun together.
Trevor passed his GED test last week. He will be taking his State test in March. He's excited about that... You would be proud of him. The kids are getting bigger and bigger and Oh so cute. I tell them about you all the time.
There is about 6" of snow on the ground right now. Pretty cold too. I guess we can expect that in Feb. Soon it will be Spring and time to think about flowers, gardens etc. We will take care of our flowers together (at our home in Waynedale).
Trevor says to say a Great Big HI, Mom. He misses you so much. He is working from 7pm - 3am at a Pizza place right now but hopes to get a better job after he gets his GED... KC and Beanie are being real good too.
I'll go for now, I'll keep you updated --- I Love You!.... MOM
Mom
December 26, 2007
Hi Baby Chick,
You ARE my Baby Chick !! Yesterday was Christmas Day - Trevor, the kids and I all had a good Christmas Day. Corvin is 1 1/2 and a real stinker. Devon came over too. It was good to have them over but also nice to take them back home. I saved all the gift tags on the Christmas packages and put them on a beautiful paper and in paper protectors for your memory collection I have. I wrote on the tags from Grandma Lori and Grandma Carol. Also, that this was the first year that Trevor came to live with Grandma Carol.
It was a beautiful day today, doesn't look like winter. I know the snow is coming tho.
I thought about you on Christmas Day, remembering when WE got JaLee for the day. She was only 6 months old when you were here visiting - she is 3 1/2 now. It's hard to believe she's getting so big - and just a doll. She is talking a lot too. When I look at her, I think about you and how proud of her you would be and how much she will love you when I can tell her all about her Grandma Lori.
I'm off of work for Christmas break until Jan 7th. That is nice!
Allen came down for a few days. He took Trevor and I out for dinner. Trevor was happy to see him. Major and Andy are doing good and Squeeze too.
I'll talk to you later. I'm thinking of you always. Love YOU!
Moma Hen
Mom
November 29, 2007
Hi baby girl,
Thought I'd write tonight. It's Nov 29th, kinda cold here today. The wind was blowing especially hard which made the wind chill cold.
Everything here is ok, Trevor is getting a lot of hours in at work. He's working hard trying to get thru his GED classes. He's doing pretty good now.
My van needed a new transmission, my cousin Steve's son's father-in-law tore the transmission down and rebuilt it. He did a couple of other things that needed done too.
I'm getting that Christmas tree out (for the first time), the one that I bought at K-Mart the Feb that I came back from Fl - after your graduation. I haven't wanted to even do any Christmas decorations for such a long time but I thought I should for Trevor.
Everyone here is doing ok - Cindy had surgery on her arm (she tore a ligament, I think). It's better now. She always talks about you - so does Terry. We all miss you so much. We know you are in a better place and we will see you soon.
I'll talk to you later. Know that I'm thinking about you. I love you! Mom
Mom
October 17, 2007
10/17/07
Hi Sugar,
I wrote to you several days ago, I didn't see it show up in your guest book yet so I'll will write again.
I DID NOT forget your birthday (Oct 3) nor your anniversary on the 11th. I could not write to you because my computer crashed about 3 weeks ago. Joe came down last week end from Indy, and set up a Mac for me to use while he took mine home to fix. He will be bringing mine back in about a week.
Cindy/ Paul, Trevor and I sent your Birthday balloons up to Heaven with a note as we have done in the past years. Cindy bought some beautiful Large Pink - White Balloons and let them fly up to Heaven for you at her house in NC. We were 3-Way on the phone. It was ALL in Your Honor. Trevor misses you terribly.
JaLee and Corvin are getting SOooo big and cute. I show them your picture all the time and tell them about their wonderful Grandma. They will always know you.
I think of you every day and Miss You!
You would be proud of Trevor, he is almost thru with his GED classes and he got his Driver's License back thanks to Allen. He is living with me now (for the last 4 weeks). He and Heather just can't make it together. He is doing so much better and even feels better. It has been a hard transition.
I'll write more later. I love you always. Mom
ALLEN ARNOLD
October 11, 2007
HI HONEY
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, I THOUGHT ABOUT YOU ALL DAY TODAY. I LOOKED AT THE PICTURES FROM OUR FIRST CRUISE AS WIFE AND HUSBAND AND SMILED, I DON'T REMEMBER FOR SURE WHERE WE WENT BUT WE WERE TOGETHER.. NITE NITE L OVE ALLEN
ALLEN ARNOLD
October 3, 2007
HAPPY 44 TH BIRTHDAY HONEY,, I SURE HOPE YHOO AND AMOS AND MISTY HAD A BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR YOU. I REMEMBER MOST OF YOUR BIRTHDAYS AND ESPECIALLY WHEN WE WENT AWAY. I MISS YOU . I LOOK UP AT THE STARS AND TALK TO YOU QUITE A BIT, BE LOOKING FOR BALLONS FROM YOUR MOM AND TERRY AND CINDY,, I LOVE YOU BABY
Mom
September 16, 2007
Hi Sunshine,
It's been SOooo long since I wrote last, - not a day goes by that you are not in my thoughts. The summer has gone by so fast and I'm back to work at Indian Village School. It's very stressful but I have to work. Yesterday was the Johnny Apple Seed Festival, I didn't go but I remember our good times there. Sue and Andrea invited me - I have so much here to do, I stayed home.
My tomato plants are just going crazy, more than I can eat; also the cucumbers. I gave some to Terry / Andrea.
I keep accumulating pictures of the kids for your rememberance. They are getting so big, you can't believe it. Trevor asked me to tell you he misses you SOooo much and he loves you very much. He still has a hard time without you here with him.
Soon it will be your birthday. Terry and Sue, Cindy and Paul/Jamie and I are going to send balloons up to Heaven to you on your birthday like we always have done in the past. That's our special tribute to YOU!
We are starting to get some fall weather (chilly) - I still have some outside work to do so I hope the warmer weather stays around for a couple more weeks.
I'll go for this time. Keep smiling down on all of us - we all miss you very much. You are always present with us.
I Love You Very Much!
Mom
Mom
July 17, 2007
Hello my baby girl,
Today is 7/17/07 - JaLee's 3rd birthday. She is so beautiful and getting so big. Of course, we celebrated her birthday. You got her some furniture and dolls for her doll house and I got her a music box make-up kit. She had a ball. Remember, at Christmas when she was 6 mos. old, you got to enjoy her and know her. I let her know about you when I am over there and She will get to know you better when she is a little older. Not a day goes by that Trevor doesn't think about you. He misses you and Grams so much. He's is going for his GED in Aug and get on his feet and start a life for himself. He has come a long way in the past 6 mos. I think of you every day too. Cindy talks about you almost every day, she tells everyone about her little sister and how she misses you. YOU ARE LOVED!!
It rained today - we needed a good rain. I power washed the side and back decks and the front porch - now it is ready to stain. That is a job that I am excited about and yet it is overwhelming because it is so much work. I would enjoy working on it more if I could share it with someone, like you. We worked well together. The 2 Rose of Sharon bushes out front where we planted them are doing good and they are "My Memorial" for you. I look at them and smile, because I know you are near. Isn't that Great! Someday, I will be with you and that would be nice too. Yahoo. Amos and Misty are with you now so I know that is a comfort to you.
I'll write more later, Just wanted to let you know I was thinking of you on this Special Day, JaLee's Birthday! Corvin is SOooo cute too. He just turned 1 yr old in May.
Mom loves you.
Mama Hen
ALLEN AND AMOS NEAR RUBBER PLANT MAY 25,2007
ALLEN ARNOLD
May 28, 2007
HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY HONEY,AS OF FRIDAY AMOS IS NO LONGER IN PAIN. I AM ENCLOSING A PHOTO OF US IN THE GOLF CART, WHICH HE LOVED TO RIDE IN AND CHECK THE NEW SMELLS AND OTHER MOVING OBJECTS THAT HIM AND ANDY COULD BARK AT. IN THE BACK GROUND YOU CAN SEE THE RUBBER TREE THAT WE BROUGHT DOWN HERE, YOU TOLD ME THAT IT WOULD BE HUGE,MARCIA AND JIM WERE DOWN HERE IN FEBRUARY AND THEY COULD NOT BELIEVE HOW BIG IT IS.HARD TO BELIEVE MAJOR IS NOT ACTING THE SAME WITH AMOS GONE, BOTH ANDY AND MAJOR JUST ARE WONDERING AROUND AS IF THEY ARE LOOKING FOR AMOS.. I GAVE AMOS HUGGS AND KISSES FOR YOU.LOVE ALLEN
Mom
May 20, 2007
Hi Sunshine,
It's Sunday evening, I've been working outside off and on today. I mowed and doing some weeding. Our two bushes you helped me replant is doing really well. I think of you everytime I look out front.
Corvin will be 1 year old on May 25th, I got him a play telephone that teaches ABC's from you. I let JaLee know that her grandma loves her too. Corvin is starting to walk around furniture. He is SO cute!
Ryan will be graduating from Concordia on June 3rd. I will be going to NC to see Cindy on June 12th - June 26th. We are driving to Savanna, GA to check out an art school for Jamie. It seems like I should be getting another ticket too, to FL to see my little girl and family. You are always with me, you know..... One day we will be going garage sale-ing,- and all the other places we have gone and done. It will be in a beautiful setting in Heaven where there are no tears, no more pain or toil, just plain fun with Jesus and all God's children. That will be nice.
I'm gonna go for now. I will talk to you again soon. I think of you every day. I Love You! Mom
ALLEN ARNOLD
May 17, 2007
HI HONEY, WE FOUND OUT YESTERDAY THAT AMOS HAS BONE CANCER IN HIS RIGHT SHOULDER, THAT WAS ONE OF HIS OPERATIONS THAT HE HAD WHEN HE WAS LESS THAN A YEAR OLD. IVE TOLD HIM SEVERAL TIMES YESTERDAY AND TODAY TO GIVE YOU A KISS AND A HUG FOR ME. WE WERE TOLD THAT SOON HE THAT SHOULDER WILL SHATTER, SO RIGHT NOW HE IS GETTING ALL THE FOODS THAT HE LIKES, TONIGHT HE HAD STEAK, ICE CREAM. MAJOR WILL BE THE ONLY ONE WHO WILL BE OK WITH THIS, AS THEY STILL HAVE A PROBLEM WITH EACH OTHER.
Mom
March 25, 2007
Good Morning Sunshine,
I'll bet you're looking down from Heaven and smiling that one day we will all be together. I know you are doing well and I want you to enjoy all that Heaven has.
Trevor is doing well, he wants me to let you know how very much he misses you. He thinks of you every day. Devon is growing up into a little man and so cute. He loves school. JaLee is SOooo cute, talking and really growing like a weed. Corvin is filling out and at 9 mos. walking around furniture. He runs for me every time I visit them (weekly). I think of you every time I see them. I know you cherish them dearly. I keep their pictures in your collection I have in your memory collection I have for you. I want to get a really nice glass china cabinet to put all your memories in, your Nursing hat, pin, graduation certificate etc. I am gathering so much because I keep adding to the collection all the time (current events)....I want to make a really nice picture book and scrap book of your life. Cindy is going to help me too.
I'll visit with you soon, remember, you are never far from me or out of my thoughts. I love You...
Mama Hen
Mom
March 3, 2007
March 3, 2007
Good Morning my little one,
It is a crisp sunny morning with a little snow on the ground. I know how nice it must be in FL right now. I can imagine what you would be doing besides school and work. I didn't go to work on March 2nd, in honor of you. I miss you so much and think of you every day.
Terry, Ryan and I went to the China Buffet in honor of you on March 2nd. It was bitter-sweet. We try to remember all the good times we all had and we certainly did that night. I tried to write to you on March 2nd, but it wouldn't go thru for some reason. Trevor wanted me to let you know it was hard for him too, he misses you Sooo much! The kids are growing bigger so fast. I remember your last visit with JaLee when she was 6 months old in Dec, 2004. You really enjoyed being with her. Every time I see her I think of you.
Trevor started a new job, one which offers lots of room for advancement. He is thrilled about that. I'm sure you are looking down on him and encouraging him to keep up the good work.
I will talk to you again soon, I love You! Baby Chick.
Mama Hen.....
Mom
February 9, 2007
Hi Baby Chick
I feel so sad to hear about Yahoo, but so happy too, that he is with You.... You both have some catching up to do which I'm sure you both will do. Now you are not alone. God knows what He wants for us and we must never forget that.
I miss you so much. Cindy talks about you every day, she lets me know just how much she misses you too. Terry too. I'm sure Allen also feels at a loss without you. He's had to be without Misty and now Yahoo.
I went to see Trevor today after work, the kids are really getting big now and JaLee is talking a lot. She is Soooo cute... You'd be proud of them.
I will talk to you soon. You are in my thoughts. I love You!!
Mama Hen (Mom)
ALLEN ARNOLD
February 8, 2007
HI HONEY
TWO WEEKS AGO TODAY YHOO WENT TO TAMPA CANCER CENTER AND HAD AN MRI AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT HE HAS CANCER IN HIS LEFT REAR HIND LEG AND IT HAS PROGRESSED TO HIS LUNGS.. HE HAD BEEN ON HEAVY PAIN PILLS AND YESTERDAY HE WAS NO LONGER ABLE TO USE HIS BOTH HIND LEGS. AFTER SEVERAL CALLS WE DECIDED TO HAVE HIM TAKEN FROM US HERE ON EARTH AND TO GO TO A CALMER PLACE TODAY, AS HE WOULD NOT GET ANY BETTER.. I TALKED TO YOUR MOM LAST WEEK AND SHE TOLD ME HER FEELINGS THAT PLEASE DON'T PROLONG IT. I TOLD YHOO SHORTLY BEFORE HE WENT TO SLEEP TO GIVE YOU SOME KISSES AND TELL YOU WE LOVE YOU. AMOS IS AS FRISKY AS EVER, I BELIEVE HE WILL BECOME THE ALPHA DOG AND TAKE OVER THE CONTROL
Mom
December 31, 2006
Good Morning Baby Chick,
It's Sunday, Dec 31, 2006 - the end of the year. We included you on Christmas. Cindy sent 2 wonderful gifts for Devon, JaLee and Corvin in your honor and all my Christmas tags were labeled from Grandma (s) Lori and Carol. They all got lots of great things. Corvin has two bottom teeth already (9 mos old).
Christmas was without snow - warm in the 50's. We haven't had snow so far this year, just a ground covering that went away just as fast.
Allen keeps me updated on the Boys and Squeeze. Guess they are doing just fine. I know they miss their "Momma".
Trevor sure does miss you and thinks of you every day - Cindy talks about you all the time and misses you terribly too. We remember all the times spent together and what you and I have done together.
Remember, I think of you always, you're never than a prayer away every night. I love you very much.
I'll go for now, talk to you soon.
Momma Hen........
Mom
November 10, 2006
Hi Baby Girl,
Mama's thinking about you today (every day)- Just wanted you to know that.
Trevor was in the hospital a couple of weeks ago, he has sugar diabetes type 11 and has to give himself insulin shots. He was very sick but now is ok as long as he watches his diet and weight. That will be a challenge. He was wishing you were here with him. I'm sure there are many times he misses you but "always" when he's not feeling well. I know you looked down on him with your love and smile. I know that's what got him through + grandma's love too. I am here taking care of him for you.
It's a really nice day out today - we are off of work for Veteran's day. I am glad, I need the rest.
I'll talk to you another time, I love you!! Mom
Mom
October 12, 2006
Oct 11, 2006
I know it's your anniversary today - I was thinking about you & Allen. I know you remembered too.
I want you to know I love you very much and will see you one day in Heaven.
It's real cold and windy out today, I brought my babies in (Plants) for the winter, I have 3 Angel Trumpet trees (yellow). I know how much you loved yours. I'm going out to rake the front yard soon - Pine trees and walnuts.... LOL
Talk to you soon.
Love Ya, Baby Chick........Mama Hen
ALLEN ARNOLD
October 11, 2006
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY HONEY.
I'M REMEMBERING ALL THE HAPPY CELEBRATIONS.
ESPECIALLY THE MOON LITE SKY IN HAWAII FIVE YEARS AGO
BYE FOR NOW
ALLEN ARNOLD
October 3, 2006
Happy Birthday Prize, I took pictures of the boys, The flowers in front of the kitchen window is blooming today. I noticed that the coconut tree has tiny coconuts on it, this is the first time that there were any coconuts on the tree since we got it. That's been almost two years now. Squezz woke me this morning about 3 and wanted feed, that's what Misty used to do.
Seven years ago tonight we were in Hawaii on the sunset cruise near Diamond Head and you had the two lobster tails and I had the two steaks.. Then next week five years ago we were with Trevor and your mom in Hawaii.. Linda Lou called last week and told me that her Mother passed away, I told her we talked about her mother living longer than her dad, I know I told you in my prayers that Jr. passed away a couple months after you did. Prize I talk to you every day and I see the Jeepy and I glance tp see if it's you and then I realize
Night Night Baby
Mom
October 3, 2006
Oct 3, 2006
Hello sunshine,
Today is your birthday - you would have been 42 yrs old. I know you are
happy and that makes me OK. It's an absolute beautiful sunshiny day
here. I got off of work at 1:30 today. Cindy, Terry and I are sending up some balloons again this year all the way to Heaven - the note gives you our love. Cindy is getting the balloons and we will all be on the phone together and watch the balloons come all the way to Heaven to YOU. We'd NEVER forget your birthday or you. You are so much a part of our lives. Never forget that! Trevor sends his LOVE to you also and so does JaLee and Corvin. They are getting SOooo big now. JaLee was 2 yrs old in July and Corvin is almost 3 months. You'd really be proud of them. JaLee comes running to me to hold her the whole time I'm there - I can't even hold Corvin very well with her around. I tell her aboutyou all the time. It's like "you" are holding her when I have her on my lap. She is so beautiful.
I'll go for now. Just wanted you to know we all love you and miss you.
Mom
THE BOYS WITH THERE TENNIS BALLS NEAR THE BISMARK
October 2, 2006
SQUEZZY LOOKING OUTSIDE AT THE FLOWERS
October 2, 2006
Taken when we were at Sandals
October 1, 2006
Mom
August 7, 2006
8/7/06
Good Morning my child,
As I sit on my deck and look around at God's beauty, I see the rabbits playing, the squirels running about, the birds scrambling to find their next meal and the beauty of His flowers around me. I think of all the things we have done together, planting rose bushes in your front yard, going to many flea markets coming away with so many flowers from vegetables to clothes, to craft items, what fun we had and I will NEVER forget those times. I read my book, Your Best Life Now in the quietness of my thoughts sitting on my deck, just God you and me. What a treasured time it is. It helps me to understand why you are in Heaven now - someday I will join you and we WILL Rejoice.
JaLee and Corvin are growing like a weed and I speek of you to both of them. I will keep your memory and pictures of you in their path.I will keep them in my prayers as well as Trevor and Heather for victory in their lives. Devon is growing up too like a little man.
I'll go for now and until our next visit, remember, I Love You!
Mom
Mom
July 17, 2006
July 17--
Hello Baby Chick
Two years ago today we were out buying baby clothes for JaLee - then we were at JaLee's birth. Trevor is having a birthday get together with her mom and me. I will tell JaLee about you. She was only 6 months old when you saw her last at Christmas time 2004.
It is a very hot day today - I worked out in the yard off and on. Glad to get back in the house / air conditioning
Sue retired early aprox 2 months ago. If she hadn't retired at that time, she would have lost a lot of money because a change in Verizon's policy. It mad her sad - Verizon was a part of "her family" and life.
Cindy Paul and Jamie are doing ok - I'm happy for Paul's new job. So far it is stressful, learning so many new things. Nathan and Britney were married last month and living off base.
I think of you every day - I know you're doing JUST fine. I'm so happy that you live in such a beautiful place and in peace.
I'll write again. I love You....
Momma Hen..... LOL
Mom
June 1, 2006
My Darling little Angel,
"Baby Chick"
It's been awhile since my last vist, tho you have never been out of my thoughts.
Work has really been hard and going to bed early has looked pretty good. School is out now so I am off for the summer.
I wanted you to know that you are a NEW GRANDMA again. Trevor & Heather had a son May 25th at 8:48 PM- named Corvin Gabriel James Hendricks. He came in at 7lbs 4oz. and 19" tall. He has your daddy's nose, that is for sure, just like you. Trevor had tears in his eyes as he held his son because he was thinking that you should have been there too, but then, he knew you were there all along. Corvin is doing just fine. Trevor was sad on Mother's Day, he made the remark that he should be buying 3 Mother's Day cards instead of 2. He gave me the most beautiful card with a gift card from Wal-Mart.
He did remember YOU on Mother's Day
I will be going to see Cindy Saturday (June 3 - 17th). We are going to work on your scrap book - it will be so much fun remembering so many memories. Cindy sends her love - she misses you SOoo much. She talks about you all the time and not having you here is really hard for her to realize yet. She talks about you to whome ever she meets because she misses you - it seems to help.
Allen calls frequently and we both keep up with how Trevor is doing - he is doing so well taking responsibility for his family, now with 3 children. You would be proud of him. Allen contributes financially as Trevor needs and through my direction.
Guess I'll be visiting with you in a few weeks. I know you are looking down on all of us and are pleased. Until then, I'll keep notes on all the updates. I LOVE YOU.
Mom - "Momma Hen"
ALLEN ARNOLD
May 3, 2006
HI PRIZEY
I MISSED YOU SUNDAY,I THOUGHT OF ALL OF THE SPECIAL DAYS WE HAD
Washing our van after a fun day at the beach. You were 14 and I was 20.
April 12, 2006
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