In loving memory

The following is what was written a year ago......



"The journey has ended. Leroy K. McLaren left his earthly home to be with the Father and our Savior, Jesus Christ, Tuesday evening, June 10, 2008. His death was peaceful and beautiful to witness as he took his last breath before entering the Lord's Kingdom. We are relieved to know that Leroy is healed and cancer free. As we start the grieving process to heal from our six month journey, we ask for your continued prayers. Please pray for comfort, peace, and understanding for the family, including Leroy's three grandchildren who are coping with the loss of their beloved Papa."



Well, it has been a year. It is hard to believe and hard to accept that Leroy is really gone. On many occasions during the last year I have just expected him to walk through the door of Lois's home, it then hits me all over again that he is really gone from our earthly existence. Leroy was an amazing husband, father,grandfather and friend. Most of all he was a devoted child of God and was a warrior for Christ until the day he died. He is greatly missed. We have spent many days over the last year reminiscing over the time we all shared with Leroy and how he impacted our lives. We still cry, but find ourselves laughing a lot these days.

Kaylee talks about grandpa in heaven a lot and has decided that releasing some balloons today would be a great way to communicate with him. Such a simple way to remember Leroy, I love it.



Leroy would have been 63 this year, he his gone from our sight, but will never be forgotten. He is missing from earth, but awaiting the day we all reunite in heaven.

Nine weeks and Surgery

Just thought I would let everyone know that tomorrow is Colton's surgery. He will be having his tendon released at 9am at Phx Children's Hospital. We have complete faith that God as graced our Doctor with an amazing gift and that God will watch over Colton during this procedure. I pray for a calm heart and a fast recovery for Colton. Please pray for Colton, Dr Segal and Andy and I as I have hand Colton over to staff and wait patiently until they are finished. Thank you in advance for lifting us up in prayer.
Love you all!!

By the way Colton turned 9 weeks old today! Wow!