Arlene R
Wichita KS
nominated by: Andrea Webb on 04/10/2008
My Mom is pretty amazing. I’m a 42 year old woman with two teenagers and I still find myself calling my mother when they have a high fever and I don’t know what to do….go figure!
This past year, my Mom has had some highs and lows and she deserves more than just my accolades for remaining strong and true to herself even when everything around her seemed lost in a mire of insanity. This past Summer, my Mom was the Matron of Honor at her Sister’s Wedding. I was a Bridesmaid and the rest of my family had a part in the wedding as well….what a thrill! Then, last Fall, my step-brother was in a motorcycle accident and was in a coma for 6 weeks. While he is still in a rehab hospital, my Mom was there, worried about him as if he were her own, fighting for his rights against those who were only waiting to benefit from his unfortunate situation. Now, my Mom finds herself back at the hospital with her Mom…my grandmother, who has up to this point been healthy and spry. Sometimes I truly wonder how my Mom is keeping it together.
It makes it difficult for me because I am nearly two-thousand miles away, when all I want to do is put my arms around her, hug her tight, and let her know that it’s about time she leaned on me…
Here’s to my Mom, who is not only a integral part of what I am today, but of what I want to be for the rest of my life and pass on to my children and grandchildren.
Not only is she a terrific mom, she is a super sister-in-law. I like Andrea am quite a distance from my mom and she (Arlene) helps her in any way she can.
Not only is she a terrific mom she is a terrific wife!! I’m so lucky to have her to lean on as well as her being able to lean on me thru everything with Adam as well as with both of our Moms as my Mom was also in the hospital with a hip replacement. So we have had both Moms & son in the hospital lately. But everyone is doing better.
She is a terrific sister too! After raising her 2 children and making sure that they got a college education she went back to school to get her 4 year nursing degree. While going to college she also worked nights and took care of her grandchildren. She is amazing working full-time and still looking out for everyone else.
You go girl! Anyone who could put up with Doug, good grief, deserves a field of flowers.
arlene is a great friend and co-worker. she is always there if you need someone to talk to or listen to . she is a great mother and grandmother and loves her family.
Any mom of Andrea’s, has gotta be a great mom.
Just “stuffin’ the ballot box”, as they say.
This mom is quite a lady! Not only as a supermom but her wonderful traits can be seen in her children and grand-children! What a legacy!
Even with her very busy schedule, she seems to find the time to always be doing for others. She’s one great daughter-in-law too. Can’t thank her enough for all she does for us. We love you Arlene!
I don’t get to see her often but when I do she is always there to help in any way she can and I thank god my brother found her as he needed her in his life.
Arelene is the best!!!
She is always taking care of others & is a great nurse! Even with her bad knee that she needs replaced.
This woman raised Andrea? She has to be mah-ve-lous!