We love you and you're in our thoughts and prayers continually. Looking forward to seeing you again Les.
Love Norm and Shari

Les, we at New Life Fellowship were so sorry to hear of Arlene's passing. We were priviledged to have the two of you together minister to our people and to get to know you. We really felt God's spirit working through you.

God bless you!

Rev. Bob Jeffers, Admin. Pastor
New Life Fellowship
Concord, NH

It's taken me awhile but I'm finally making an entry. Guess I needed time to think about the effect Tootsie had on my life. I remember playing cards with her almost every single night this past summer and she lost every one of them, but she did not care about wining or losing she just loved talking with me while doing so. At the end of the summer the last day up in Eden,Vermont we played the game I was the best at. You know what? She won it! The last game! I'd lost! It was the best game I ever played! It is just like here to win the last one! I won't remember all the times I beat her as well as I will remember that one. NOw I told the story but I haven't told what effect it had on me. This may seem insignifigant but she taught me how to be excited for someone else's achievments. I loved her so much and still do. A light has disappeared on earth only to reappear infinite time's brighter in heaven.

It was a good day yesterday- a good day to celebrate Arlene. I wore my purple sweater because it was her favorite thing of mine and we had conversations about how we loved color and brightness. I also wore it to celebrate the fact that color is a special part of my life and I believe it to be such a special feature of God's world. I parallel color in us to signify the character joy and the special features (Gifts) that God employs in us to express Himself. There is a lot of color in Arlene and I truly can say that yesterday was one of those occasions that added mortar to the foundation of Faith for me. The reality of the "JOY OF THE LORD IS MY STRENGTH" - there was so much JOY and I am so TRULY BLESSED that Holy Spirit had me read the newsletter and allowed me back in your lives for a another snapshot of your journey.

Thank you for a beautiful service. I will continue to pray for Comfort for you, Dawn and Bobby. What a lovely family you have. I can remember Susanna in a little light green dress, with long brown ringlets of hair, dancing around the Church.

Love

Patricia

Dear precious man of God,
there are no words that can eliminate your pain at losing your precious wife and partner in ministry. You two were such an important team in the service of the Lord. The long list of messages are proof enough of this fact. Your love was such a perfect example of the love of God that Jesus commanded His disciples to exhibit so that the world would know that God sent His son. Therefore, it is obvious that you have much more to do for Him, and you must allow yourself to give yourself and God time to prepare you for your next assignment. May you experience the arms of your Lord wrapped around you as you and He grieve together, for He knows your pain, and He feels it with you. I know you already know all this stuff, but I pray that these words will encourage as well as comfort you during this season. I will always remember the many times that you and Arlene ministerd God's love to me , and I will ever be grateful to you both.
In His great Love and mine,
Priscilla

Dear Les and Family,
Your loss of a wonderful and Godly wife and Mother is Heavens gain. There is no doubt in our mind that your sweet Arlene is rejoicing on the streets that are golden and smiling that beautiful smile down on us all. We will cherish last July at Lake Eden with you all and especially with a lady whom we regarded as a sister in the Lord. When you all get together again, one person , God`s gift to us all, will be sorely missed. May Jesus comfort all of you until we all meet with Arlene in Paradise and rejoice. Love and Blessings, Anne and Dick

Arlene:

I rejoiced with the angels in heaven and on earth the day you left this world of pain. I miss you dearly for you have been with me through many years of painful personal growth in the Lord.You mentored me, prayed for me, and loved me when I was very unlovable indeed! I thank the Lord Jesus for sending you to share a large part of my life. You and Mary taught me the true meaning of being a Sister in Christ

I first met Les and Arlene back in the late 1970's or verly 1980's. (not sure of date just the event). It was at an Aglow retreat in Vermont. Les and Arlene were in charge of recording the meetings, making tape sets for sale. It was my first time at a "charismatic event" (although I was born again since childhood), and felt very out of place, like a square peg in a round hole. Since, at that time, I earned my living doing the same thing and knew how to run the machines and what to do, I volunteered to help. At least, I figured, I could hide out there and not be so out of place. Well, the short story is that Les and Arlene from that day on took myself and later my husband under their wings, and never gave up on us. We were always the square peg, but it didn't seem to matter with them.

Some where I heard or was told that this life is but a training ground for more important work for us to do. I think this must be somewhat right, because in one of the books St. Peter wrote, it says we will be Kings, Priests, and Judges. When ARlene graduated to heaven, I believe she was valedictorian of her class. God has more important work for her now, and she is well prepared to do it. We will miss her presence terribly, and be forever grateful for her visit last May.

Be seeing you soon, Arlene.

Orris and Margaret Green North Dakota

Dear Les,

God Bless you and your family in your time of sorrow. I know Arlene is with the Lord and she is happy and "loved". She is with her family and friends that have gone before her and is smiling down on each one of you. Peace be with you.

Your friend,
Nancy

Les,
We are so sorry for your loss of Arlene. Please know that you are in our prayers. May she rest in peace and enjoy her Homecoming.

Keith, Katie, Evelyn & Andrew Simmons

Arlene,
What can I say to remember such a precious sister in the Lord!! You have been a shining light to so many people especially me. Your precious smile was always there, no matter how much pain you may have felt inside of you. You, through the years have given me so much hope and love and courage to carry on during some very hard times. We also celebrated during some very wondrous times as well.

I shall miss you so very much, but everytime I see the sun rise into the sky, especially over a body of water, I will think of you, and smile and remember us, and how wonderful our times together were.

Dear sister, enjoy your new found freedom and light. Dance and sing with the Angels and rejoice. Take joy in His awesome presence.

Love

Mary

Arlene touched Patty and I when she and Les came down to Texas to help me sort out the problems I was going through in my head and heart.

She always showed caring love and the love of doing God's work showed in her eyes. We will miss Arlene very much.

God really had the perfect purpose and a huge love for you by waiting until Easter morning to take you home......

May you be in peace with the angels and our God in heaven.

We love you.

Les, May you keep strong and continue on in your ministry! You are a blessing in our lives.


Love,
Richard and Patty

The Arlene Appreciation Book is now the Arlene Carroll Memorial.

All are invited to share testimonies to Arlene's great life and work.

Easter Morning, 5:00 am

Farewell our sweet Arlene.

We rejoice with the angels who greeted you this morning, welcoming you.

Your work here is done, but the testimony of your faith and selfless giving to others througout your life will continue for generations.

Precious saint of the MOst High, I smile as I see your lovely face at the top of a huge mountain of love notes to you. You certainly are well appreciated and loved by everyone who has met you, including me! You are in my prayers every day several times through the day, and I refuse to give up , believing that you and Les will continue to minister the Love of God for a long time, as God repairs, restores, and refills you with His own resserection Life! May He get great honor and glory and be magnified through you sboth.
In His great Love and Mine, Priscilla

I'm always praying for you. I know that the LORD is with us all. I hope to see you sometime soon. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Arlene. GOD BLESS! Give my love to Les and the family. Amen!

YOUR UNCONDITIONAL LOVE AND INFECTIOUS SMILE HAS LEFT AN INDELIBLE GOD PRINT IN MY LIFE.THANK YOU ARLENE, FOR BEING YOU. TO ME, YOU EXUDE OUR LIVING LORD!!!THANK YOU FOR BEING MUSIC TO MY LIFE. MAY OUR LORD AND SAVIOR CONTINUALLY BE HEALTH AND HEALING TO YOU, YOUR FAMILY AND ALL OF THE LIVES YOU TOUCH.

Arlene & Les,

My born again life started with the both of you. God is indeed good. It was through you that I learned the truth of "Freedom in Chirst". The seed you sowed in me and began to nurture is finally bearing fruit.

I love you Arlene and Les.

You are on my heart every day several times a day. I finally found the newsletter underneath a pile of papers on the dining room table where we had lunch together a couple of times. We have a new computer and new service that is totally foreign to me, and I only hope this message will get through to you both. I am in agreement with you that you are a team with more to do for the glory of God and the great comfort of so many people you minister to with God's great compassion . You have been such an encouragement , comfort and joy to me. Your reward in heaven will be greater than you could imagine. You are both beautiful examples of the great love of Jesus Christ. Les, no matter what happens you will still be ministering together throughout eternity. I really believe this to be true. What a glorious day it will be when we graduate to appear before our blessed Saviour in person and hear those words, "Well done, faithful servant. Enter into the joy of your Lord", Amen!
In His great Love and mine, Priscilla

Greetings Arlene,
You are my sunshine lady. Whenever I feel down, I remember the day I ran away from home and ended up on your doorstep. The moment I entered your home I felt love and acceptance like never before. You took me in and affirmed me and accepted me just as I was. I felt God's love so very much while in your presence. You are such a giver of God's peace and love. It flows from you. Thank you for allowing God to flow through you. You touch so many lives.
Arlene, I will never forget the day I was leaving your home, you reached up and took a plaque off your wall and gave it to me to bring home. That touched me so much and still does today. You are a great roll model for many of us. May God's presence be surrounding you today and always, Much love and appreciation, and prayers, Marion Urie Stevens

Arlene & Les:

Plese know that we are praying for God's miraculous hand to touch you and heal you. We know that He will, in His own loving and miraculous way.

While we are never promised immortality on this side, you have it on the other. Completely healed, completely forgiven andcomplete in our closeness to Him who we aerve.

God Bless,

Chris & Mary Amenson
(from the late 80's and early 90's in Massachusetts)

Dear Tootsie,

I just finnished reading your fan mail and I can tell you that it was no easy task. I'm trying to think of the right thing to say but my words seem to stop. How do tell one of greatest chearleaders fo your life what they have done for you? You were there from my first breath, my first step, and my first prayer. You have taught me that little birds can sing praises to God and that a colletion of pots and pans on the kitchen floor can be a praise band. You never put me down and said through God I could do anything. What a gift you are Grandma!

I was the first Grandchild of the flesh, but in spirit I am one of the many who wake up in the morning and say, "How is Mrs. Carroll today?". I am blessed to be you Grandaughter, your Sister in Christ and a friend. I love you Tootsie, and I think I finally found what I was trying to say in the first place.(chuckle)

Yours forever,
YOur Sweet Suzanna Lee

Hi Arlene, I haven't been in touch with you and Les for a while since I have been in Florida, however, I have been kept informed of your comings and goings through Mary, and have prayed for your health and well being. I do remember going on a few retreats with you all,also spending time at your house for fellowship and food, and have been blessed and healed in many ways. Arlene, your sweetness and gift of mercy has truly touched me. My most poingnant memory is when my sister Denise died. I knew of no one else to ask to do her service than you and Les. Without not much notice, you both made a very sad time for me a sweet memory, and the Love of God came through in your words and song. Thank you. Arlene, remember, God is holding you in his arms and will continue to do so. He will lead you as a gentle shepherd through your trials, and you will rest by still waters. I will never forget you. Love Lorraine Jeffrey

Hi there Arlene!
Happy belated birthday (I just heard about this page today). Like so many others who have recorded their thoughts here, I think back to the first day we met you and Les. We were at a new church and at an uncertain time in our lives. You two sang a song about looking ahead which was very encouraging. Thank you for faithfully using your gifts to praise God and serve His body.

Dear Arlene,
It is with great fondness and love that I remember you and Les. It was many years ago that we fellowshipped
together at Singing Hills I thank you
especially for your love and tenderness with which you ministered to me. I keep
you and Les in my prayers daily. Your ministry has touched my life in a profound way and left a mark on my life.
I have no computer so a friend has posted this message for me
Love and Prayers,
Faye Ross

Dear Arlene
I am sorry that I missed your Birthday but I can see that you had many wonderful B-Day wishes - to which I now add MINE!
Much LOVE and Prayers - and fun thoughts of our worshipping together!
Patricia
P.S. Love from my Mum too!

Dear Arlene,
I just found out it was your birthday when I read the New Life Newsletter. Happy Belated Day! It is with such fondness and love that I remember you and Les. It's been a number of years since I have been able to go to the Mystic, CT retreat, but oh the healing God did through your love and music and all the wonderful people who attended those retreats! I still get warm thinking about His sweet presence filling that motel. It was amazing how His grace slowly unraveled the theme for each weekend. Your ministry through your songs always brought a flood of tears and such deep healing. I was slowly made whole and a new creation in Christ through all of you. I loved every cold January day we were together! I will keep you and Les in my prayers. I know God is faithful and ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE! I love you both and hug you from CT! xxoo Love, Linda

Dear Arlene,
The reflected light of Christ is what I think of when I see you in my mind's eye!
Our lives have intersected for brief times through the years, and through each encounter, I have come away blessed. You aan Les truly are a good team, as he says, and I believe you have accomplished much through Him. You are in my thoughts and (more importantly) my prayers as you both go through this time of suffering. His eye is upon you and His love keeps you!
Fondly,
Candy

Hi, Arlene

This is to my precious friend Arlene and Les and family. We all love you and are praying for you daily. Happy Valentines Day.

Love Lori, Matt, Jesse and Mark

To: Arlene

My precious friend, you have alwaysbeen there for me and my family, I'm letting you know, I love you with allofmay hear,soul, spirit, and you are in my prayers to JESUS< constantly. To Both of you Les,Arlend and allof the whole family.

LOVE IN JESUS CHRIST

LOrie Lambert and family, Matt, Jesse,Mark

Hi Arlene,

Happy Birthday Sweetie, How old are you now 29. You don&#8217;t look a day over 24. I tip my cup to you and drink to another 20/40 years of serving the Lord. Arlene, can you believe the time that has passed by already? Why it seems like yesterday we were all at Singing Hills. You were so loving, your words or encouragement help me so much.
It was my first weekend away from Bob I was devastated.
He was probably thrill I wasn&#8217;t getting into anything (Luceys away for the weekend).

I can see you and Les sitting at my kitchen table laughing while Bob make us his famous home frieds, eggs bacon etc.
Bob loved you very much and was so ecstatic when you let him play you instrument.

Arlen; you&#8217;re a blessing and God has great planes for you. You have touch so many lives, and have help set so many people free from bondages.

Have a great day Sweetie; I have a gift for you, Ready? Close you eye and remember my sandblasting days

Happy Birthday.


God Bless,

Love You
Shirley

dear arlene,

i can't think of you without remembering the first time i met you--and how you welcomed the sad and confused waif that i was with open arms. really. :)

you were the first christian that i met, and one of the first people who actually prayed for me. your complete acceptance and your unquestioning love was a breath of fresh air, and you immediately took a permanent place in my heart. through the years, even when we were not in contact, you were in my thoughts and prayers. then the blessing of your move to auburn turned out to be one of the biggest gifts i've received, ever. you are a gift, arlene, and i love you with all my heart.

marybeth

Happy Birthday Arlene!
Take care and God bless
Love Jesse

Hi Arlene, You have always been good to us you and Les. God bless.

Love Jesse

Happy Birthday, Arlene!
Today I write with sincere joy as I take time to remember and
appreciate you for your lifelong personal relationship with our Lord.
Through you as well as Les, our Lord was able to communicate His
unconditional love for me, thereby culminating in my acceptance of
Jesus as my Lord and Savior and thereafter my lifelong personal
relationship with Him. I want you to know and appreciate that I have
always considered you my earthly Mother of my Christian rebirth, with
whom our heavenly Father blessed me after calling my beloved biological
Mother to be with Him after her work on Earth was complete.

My walk as a born-again Christian is a continuing journey complete with
joys as well as persecution as I persevere and desire now to train up,
in the ways of our Lord, three blessed young sons with help from
Heather, my soulmate and clearly God's intended gift to me as a
Christian wife and helpmate. Please know that you, Arlene, made our
Lord's work possible through you as He knocked on the door to my Heart
and I invited him in those many years ago. Just as I welcomed Christ
into my life, you welcomed me into your life and made your home my home
during those years almost twenty years ago when I lived with your
growing family, including most directly Les, Bobby, Dawn & Richard, and
blessed grandchildren Susanna and Jimmy (both grown adults by now, I'm
sure!). Through the joys and struggles I shared with you as a part of
your Christ-centered Christian family, I learned much from your
Christian words and actions. Although such Christian words and actions
may have been considered by you as a regular way of living, to me they
clearly had been honed after years of prayer and experience following
your acceptance of Christ as a young girl. You touched my heart in
indescribable ways by such words and actions, and I think often of what
I learned from you as I was newly growing as a Christian.

Your marriage to Les continues to be one I attempt to emulate - I even
find that my marriage of "Kevin and Heather" seems stronger as a
Christian couple at the times when I am best able to emulate the
selfless and service-minded "Les" of "Les and Arlene". Although God
has made both of you one as soulmates and helpmates, I have always
appreciated your kindness, gentleness, guidance and wisdom as you
helped guide me toward and beyond my first steps on my walk with our
Lord. Your name remains a special part of my Christian testimony that
I have proudly and publicly given many times over these years. You are
a Christian sister who, with all that you have done and continue to do,
successfully and persistently spreads the Good News of our Lord Jesus
Christ. You are one to be emulated. I appreciate you and I love you,
Arlene.

Love,
Kevin Sembrat
Feb. 6, 2005
Kevin and Heather, and sons Spenser (6), Kevin, Jr. (5) and Schafer (2)

Happy Birthday Arlene! I Love You very much and im so happy to be with you on this special day of yours. Youve been through alot with my family and I and i am blessed about how much you have helped us all grow and i just want to say thanks for that I love you soooo much kisses <3 Katie

Dearest Arlene,
Now that I have known you for several years, it's easy to forget that I am the second generation of Hopkins' that have been SO blessed to know, to love and to fellowship with you! And now Jessica is the third generation!

I pray that this will be one of your MOST deeply blessed birthdays with this wonderful outpouring of love and appreciation JUST FOR YOU.

Arlene, to me you have been such a genuine, trustworthy, caring, open, listening (really listening), patient (particularly during those Theophostic sessions), encouraging, warm and gracious sister. I love your voice and your music, too.

You have always been "at the ready" to meet with me help me when I needed someone to understand and pray. You truly helped me to navigate some difficult times, all the while encouraging me to seek God and His Truth.

I really do appreciate you--you have left a beautifully indelible mark
on my heart and my life. Thank you!

In just a couple of hours, I will be able to SEE you on your birthday, as I am going to join others there at your house to celebrate YOU!!!
I LOVE YOU!!!!!

Debbie

Arlene,
Happy Birthday!
I gladly celebrate today as another day that you have been a part of my life. Being in your company has always brought me great joy because I see the Lord's power and grace in you.
Ever since I met you, I have looked up to you as what a woman of God should be like. Over the years, you have blessed me in countless ways, and I just wish you the best birthday ever!
Today, Lord says, " Well done, my good and faithful servant. Come, let us celebrate together." Celebrate today, Arlene, as the Lord celebrated and rejoiced at your birth!
Keep shining in the Lord!
We love You!!!

Love in Christ,
shandra

Hello Arlene;

Happy Birthday!!!
Wish we could be there to celebrate, but are with you in spirit. You are such a wonderful person to be around. The Lord just radiates through you in many of your loving ways that you show to all of us. What I remember and enjoyed most was the Lake Eden summers. We always new when it was hot or cold by the way you changed your clothes or into your bathing suit. I truly enjoyed the times that you played the autoharp, it was from your heart. There are so many other good times that we spent with you and Les it would take all day to write them. We pray that this is a blessed and joyous day for you and all who are there. We love ya a whole bunch and can't wait to see you soon.
Love Elaine (and Chris too) He's out playing tennis.

Happy Birthday Arlene

This is your special day!!!!!!!!!


YOU ARE


Loyal
Open to listen
Valued by our family
Enjoyable to be with
Deeply treasured


All our appreciation.....

Louie & Jeannie

We are pleased to spend this special day
with you!!!!!!

Dear Arlene,

Happy Birthday! The first instance I thought of when I heard about this “Arlene Appreciation” page was the time I first met you and many of the new life “gang”. Knowing that all of you are like family to Dave, made me a little nervous at the time. It was sort of like meeting a second set of parents! I remember very clearly, your warmth, acceptance, and interest. This helped me to feel right at home very quickly, and I still do, of course. This kindness is a gift that you have from the Lord, and I’m grateful to be a recipient.

We wish that we could be there to see you and to celebrate you. We pray for you daily, and we love you.

Love Ella

You and Les have been like a second Father and Mother to me. I’ve known you both most of my life! I’m one of many so blessed in so many ways by your kindness and love. What I really like about you both is your shared passion to love and serve Jesus. It really is what drives you both. You two are one of those rare couples who share that passion genuinely. You always have. It’s been a beautiful example of spiritual oneness to me. I know this year has been hard. But this much I also know – God has good for you ahead. The best is yet to come! We love you very much. Thank you for being a conduit of God’s love in my life. God bless you and Happy Birthday!
With much love, Dave.

Dearest Arlene,

I’m thinking about how today is the anniversary of the day you were born in this world, and how much better the world is because you are here. It got me thinking about that movie “It’s a Wonderful Life”. You remember the story – what a huge difference George Bailey had unknowingly made in the lives of so many people. Someday, I want God to show me the “Arlene Carroll” version of “It’s a Wonderful Life”. That version will beat out the George Bailey version by a long shot, because your life has had an impact not only here on earth, but in heaven too. Earthly and heavenly things have been touched, blessed, made better because of the love for Jesus that permeates your life. You are a cup that runneth over with his love, spilling out and blessing all of us who have the privilege of knowing you. Honestly, most people drain energy out of us. But you are a giver – one of the few, the special, givers. His love flows out of you onto all you meet. I can think of no higher compliment to say of someone. It’s so true of you.

Well! Another birthday! They just keep coming. We are praying that many more will keep coming because God is GOOD all the time.We were so blessed last summer, being with you, Les and your family as well as many New Life familes. We remember vividly your always smiling face as you praised God in the many sessions we had. Thank you for being a friend and sister in the Lord for all these years. For the times we spent while in the ministry with you while back east. We wish we could be with you on your special day, but our thoughts and prayers are there with your and your loved ones. May He bless you abundantly as you have blessed us and so many over the years.WE love you. Anne & Dick

Arlene,

There are so many things we've shared. The thing that stands out in my mind, however, is how hard you worked in Judy's groups. You were always in the middle with your hands on your hips (in the position of empowerment) saying those things you needed most to say. I was always secretly glad that Judy would call on you and not turn her gaze onto me (HA). But you were always for being better for the Lord and so you worked the hardest. You will do anything for the Lord.

Take care and know that we love you,

Dee

Hi! We really appreciated the time that you spent here in S.D. with us. We have only been together once, but look forward to more times together.

Happy Birthday, Arlene!

Howard & Vicky S.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ARLENE
IT,S THE HOPPERS ON THE BUNNY TRAIL AGAIN ON OUR WAY TO MOUNT JOY PA. WE WILL BE LEAVING AT 6am SUN FEB 6 AND WE WILL BE PRAYING THAT THE GOOD LORD WILL BLESS YOU WITH FAMILY & FRIENDS WHO LOVE WE HAD A GREAT VISIT WITH YOU YESTERDAY. REMEMBER JESUS LOVES YOU AND SO DO WE.
HAVE A GREAT DAY. BUNNY & PEG SEE YOU SOON.

Arlene, For some time now I've been praying for you, and I'd like to share with you some of my thoughts. Everytime I think of you, I smile. I can see your beautiful smile that lights up your face and shines through your eyes. I think of you, and I smile. Throughout your life you have given comfort, love,and encouragement to others. You've always been there to take care of everyone around you. Arlene, your body may be weak right now, but your spirit can still soar with the eagles. It's time for you to be taken care of, and I can only imagine how difficult that must be for you, but please, know, that all around you, are so many people who have been so blessed by you, and that when they think of you, they smile. I love you Arlene, and will continue to pray. Love, Barb

Arlene, my sister, fellow minstrel, friend,

On your birthday, remember you are His diving seal, gracefully cavorting and swimming in the ocean of His love! (You sing a lot prettier than a seal, though.)

I'm so thankful for you. You have been a place of refuge in the storm...Jesus' arms when I needed a hug...His cheer from the sidelines when my spirit was fainting...heaven's Sonshine on my face, warming it into a smile...His sword of Truth to slice lie-cords off my mind....His butterfly lighting delicately on my shoulder to let me know He was there...

Like a true mother in Israel, you never gave up hope. Now it's your turn to receive hope, joy, glory, miracles.

Just as you have led us into His wonderful Presence with heavenly songs, may you now hear Jesus singing over you, drawing you into His celebration of the special day He presented you to Planet Earth. (I'll be partying with you!)

Happy Birthday with much love,
Sherry

Hi Arlene It's your new friend here I just wanted to say happy birthday. I know I haven't known you or your family for very long but it feels like it. you truly are a wonderful person and I feel a closeness to you and I hope we'll always be friends.I think of you often and I hope for peace.

Love Always Your Newest Friend,
Mandy

Hi Arlene
I really enjoyed our visit Friday evening. It was great to share our family secrets. Even though you are the one who is not feeling well, you made me feel so much better after I had left you. I was so happy and had a wonderful feeling inside. I am the one who is supposed to make YOU feel better, not the other way around but I guess that is your special gift. I am hanging the picture you gave me and just keep thinking of all the things we talked about. family is so important and I told Dawn, we need to keep this going. I love you and Happy Birthday from me Dick Jessica and Jackie

Dear Arlene,
We don't know where to begin or end so
we'll start somewhere in between. You
have been such a blessing to both of us
not only in your music but in your friendship. The many times we spent to-
gether will always be remembered and be
extra special in our hearts. In the last few months we have been able to cherish the times we spent together in
prayer, singing and talking heart to
heart. Loving you with His LOVE. You
are our true sister in the Lord.

Here's looking at you.

Happy Birthday Arlene.

So just how many years young are you?

Thank you for your love and friendship. You have always made me feel like a part of your family no matter what. You even let me live with you and Les in Littleton, MA along with Joe V. and Mike B. Wow! What a summer. I don't know how you did it... Actually, I do. You have the love and grace of our Dad in Heaven and it just spills out all over. I am so glad that I had and continue to have the opportnity to feel and experience the Living Water flowing out of you.

I also have appreciated the way you get people singing, moving and praising the Lord during our times of praise and worship. This is a wonderful gift you have.

And I musn't forget to tell you that you have a wonderful warm smile. And never forget: "Wipe that look off your face!"

Happy Birthday Arlene.

I love you. Your brother,
Mike

Happy Birthday, Tootsie! Thanks for always being there for me and coming to my events. I like it when we get to visit with you & Les, we always have lots of fun. You guys are like grandparents to me. I'll always remember the fun times we've had at your house. Your house is full of love.

Happy Birthday, Tootsie! I love you so much. I love going to Lake Eden and spending time with you. I also love singing with you, too. I wish I could come to your party tomorrow, but my family isn't feeling well. You are the best, Tootsie! Love ya!

Happy Birthday, Tootsie!! I hope you have a wonderful day. I've been praying for you often. I'll never forget all the fun we have when we're together with you. I love you and see you soon.

Happy Birthday, my dear friend! Wish we could be there with you on this special day. I treasure my relationship with you .. how it has grown over the last few years. You truly are a kindred spirit, my dear. I'll never forget our times together ... at Lake Eden, Cape Cod & Mystic Retreats, your living room, my living room, the trip to Houlton we made together last minute ... all very special times. God has used you mightily in my life ... and I will continue to thank Him for you ... always! Your loving kindness will be with us all forever. May God Bless you and bring you to a place of His Peace!! All my love!

Hi Arlene
We want you to know that we appreciate you for several reasons. You are a wonderful friend. You are a giver, you have been such a help to us in the New Life with all your help, your gifts and talents, your prayers and your wonderful smile. We wish you a very special birthday.
You are and have been a great blessing
in our lives God Bless you
all our Love Ralph & Pauline

Dear Arlene:

Pauline and I want to wish you a Happy Birthday. You and Les and Pauline and I go way back together. This includes hard times and easy times and also growing times. Our journeys ahve paralleled each other in age and ministry. You and Les have always been our greatest supportors. Our memories go back to the time when you had to step in for Les and take charge. We also have precious memories when we served the Lord together in Hopedale. Who can forget your ministry and service to Trinity Ministries when you and Les came on our Board of Directors and helped to launch us into our International Ministry. We know that you want to live and serve the Lord. Pauline and I believe that you have touched our lives in such a way that as we minister to pastors and their families it has become an extension of your ministry. Pauline hurt her knee and we are not going to able to be there on your birthday but we will be there in Spirit.
Love and prayers, Bob and Pauline

Happy Birthday Arlene!!!!

I still have a vivid memory of when I first met you. I was a new Christian attending HS in 1983. I was getting many confusing messages from those around me. You and Les had opened up your house for an impromptu prayer meeting and I was invited by a friend to check it out. I will never forget the love I felt when I entered your home and instantly felt accepted by someone who had never met me before.

I hope you have a wonderful day!!!!

Love,
Ken

Happy Birthday...
I treasure the music you have made come alive for me. Both the songs you wrote and the songs you sing.

I remember one day at a retreat, I walked into the large room with a piano where you were playing. You were unaware of my presence and I just sat there soaking up the warmth of the music. It was such a deeply satisfying time.

I also treasure your warmth and your smile and your hospitality. Your home has always been open (and filled with food) and welcoming.

I have and continue to enjoy sharing my journey with you. You are a part of so many of my times. I completely appreciate you, Arlene.

Love,
Valerie

Happy Birthday to a lady who is showing me courage, faith and the smiling face of God at each visit. It is a privilege to be a part of your "DASH". Have a happy day!!! Love Paulette

I appreciate you Arlene because you appreciated me! Because you recognized the Spirit in me, I was able to accept that God lives inside of me and that He blesses people through me. Your affirmation of me made it easier to be God for others. Your recognition of His life within me, giving life to you enabled me to say I am ok; God is in me, and damn, I'm good! Appreciating you appreciating me has allowed me to appreciate YOU and Him in you as well as many, many others. I can be me and know that it is ok because He lives in me and I can see Him in others because I know who He is in me. and I can sing, WE ARE FAMILY!!!!!!!!! MOO. Oh, in case you need chapter and verse on this, "Love your neighbor as you love yourself."!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kisses

Nancy has already sent our birthday greetings by snail mail. We have been blessed knowing you and Les all these years through The New Life. As you celebrate this birthday, may the Lord give you a special awareness of all the people whose lives you have touched. We are blessed to be your friends!! May the Lord grant you many more birthdays.

Happy Birthday Arlene:

May you feel blessed and loved and well appreciated this special day. You have been such a light to my life in so very many ways. Just remember all the dark times that your smile and affirmations and love swept away and there was so much warmth and safety in your dear presence.

May the Lord richly bless you and keep you safe in His arms of Love. You are a dear sister to me.

Happy birthday.
Love Mary

Arlene,
When I think back....I remember clearly the trip we made to The Spirit of '81...I think it was in NH. Your family and others including my family, the Whisman's, attended. We camped out in the stadium field close to each other. We had wonderful times of singing and fellowship together as families. This time was very significant in my spiritual journey and growth. Your friendship and ministry relationship with my father and mother was priceless to them and so encouraging to their faith in the Lord.
Now as a pastor in an Asian American church in New Jersey, I say with confidence that you and Les both played a significant part in my Christian experience as a young man. I remember a conversation with Les in the sub sandwich place next to the Tape Store in Westford. He pointed out the difference between the living Word of God and the written word of God. I never forgot that coversation. Your work for the kingdom has rippled out further than you can imagine. At this point in your journey, be at peace and know that God has worked through you and isn't finished with you yet. The new heaven and earth hold much more for you to do. God blessings.
Yours in Christ,
Jeff Whisman

I don't know why Les, but I have a hard time adding anything to anything so I will give you my message and I will let you put it on, ok?

Arlene, a Very Happy Birthday to you. I want to thank you so very much for helping me to pack and getting ready to move. Our talks were great and so inspirational. It was a very difficult time in my life and without you and Les to help ease the transition I don't think I could have made it. And to Les with his setting up of the movers and taking the time to build something so my marble tops would travel safely. Then especially your meeting at your home where we danced for joy in the Lord and at Clara Jeans. Thank you. God bless you and have the best birthday ever!!!

Love, Mary

What a blessing it is to be a part of this special guestbook. I have been checking everyday for the precious updates. How I rejoiced at the last ones!
One day at a time. That is how we should all live. Every day we have to live and breathe and have our being in the Lord is a special gift. How I wish I were able to come by your home and greet you with a real face to face smile, but knowing that will not happen soon, I will just smile at the memory of our last visit with you in Vermont. Lord willing we may yet sing in harmony and love the sound of His music together again. In my heart there rings a melody of love and gladness at the event of your special birthday. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Karen

There was actually a butterfly on my finger in this picture. I didn't read the others yet, cause I didn't want to be prejudiced either to say the same things or not the same things. When I think of the impact that you and Les have had on our lives so far, it's not so much the one shot, big event type of thing. No, for me your ministry has not so much been like Ed McMahan showing up at the door with a big check, but more like having someone there all the time that is ready with a warm blanket or a hug. "Old friends, like a rare piece of gold--just old friends." But not that old anyway! Not old enough to my way of thinking. I take strength and encouragement from the improvements to many of your health signs and so I say, "Thank you Lord. More, please." I had always thought of the blind guy that saw trees at first in regard to progressive healing, but today I noticed that Ezekial had to prophecy to the dry bones more than once to get the full effect. Lord, I ask that you would release a full and complete healing for Arlene, in Jesus name. And a happy birthday too--and many more!
Pam returns from India Sunday so it will be a good day all around. After a very long flight, I doubt that we will stop by, but perhaps again soon.
Love, Don (and for Pam too!)

Dear Arlene - HAPPY BIRTHDAY! We have been blessed to have known you & Les for many years since we met you at Singing Hills in NH back in 1980! We are so glad that you decided to live with us for a few months so we could fellowship together. Through your good and bad times, Arlene, it is God's spirit of love and the joy of the Lord that shines through you.
We pray for all of you daily.
Love, Arnie and Carole

Arlene,
Happy Birthday!! You have blessed me in so many ways! Joining you and your family on Xmas Eve to decorate the tree; Seeing that special bond you have with Shandra; Hearing you sing and seeing you dance when praising the Lord; Seeing you minister to so many people; Being there for others when they need comforting. I remember experiencing an "Arlene hug" for the very first time. I'll never forget the feeling of all that love that just poured out of you! Through you, the Lord has shown me so many things about faith, grace, praising the Lord, and family. Have a WONDERFUL Birthday! Can't wait for my next Arlene hug! Love, Paula

Happy Birthday Arlene!!! So glad I can have the chance to wish you a glorious day!!
I think of you and Les daily and continue to keep you in my prayers. Do look forward to the updates...Arlene, one memory I have of the both of you, is when you told a story about Les stuffing a turkey one Thanksgiving Day,... it was coming out on the other side, (which he did not know but you did)! Can't remember the comment he made but you could'nt stop laughing when you told the story...!!and neither could I. Just loved it and so cherished that event ever since!!!
Will continue to keep you in my prayers daily and nightly. You are a real trooper and a treasure!
Love,
Carmen

Just wanted to say "Happy Birthday Arlene" from me and everyone at Bethel. We miss you guys, thanks for all the love and support you have given us over the years. May God bless you and keep you and may His face shine upon you. You are in our prayers and in our hearts.

Arlene, My friendship with you has meant more to me than you know. You have been family for me and Shawn. Even during times in our lives when we weren't in close contact, I always felt like we were family. Thank you for opening your home to me so often.

I remember the time when my father was ready to leave us. You came immediately and you were there to pray and to give comfort to him and so tenderly touched his forehead. You said, "This will feel good to him." I know you ministered to him.

I remember the time that I was in pain over a relationship. Your words to me were exactly what I needed to hear. They were loving words that went right into my heart. You knew exactly what to say.

I am blessed to know you. Happy Birthday, Sis. Love, Donna Vizzo

Happy Birthday from North Dakota.
Thank you for being a friend.

Orris and Margaret

Hey Arlene,
Just wishing you a Happy Birthday! Thanks for everything you have done for me through out the years, and just being there for me in general. It means a lot to me to know that you always have a listening ear even when its a lot of bitching about family stuff. hehe!!!
Anyways just a quick hi! and happy birthday.
Love always,
Carrieanne

Hi Arlene, Summer is right around the corner now and all thoughts are turning to that wonderful Lake in Northern Vermont. Every weekend last year I would look out the office window for you and Les to come home. Know that I'll be doing the same this year. Your smile and your joyful manner will always inspire me when I feel down.
Debbie
P.S.

singing.... Happy Birthday to you -
Happy Birthday to you -
Happy Birthday to youuuuu-
Arlene!
Happy Birthday to YOU!
remember I sing off key!!
A very Happy Birthday to you Arlene. With Love and Blessing Debbie

Dear Arlene,
Ernie and I remember with joy the many ways you have blessed us in the last 13 years. Our trip to Israel with "Rev. Nault", camping in NH and all the years at the Mystic retreat. Your joy and faith have supported our faith and warmed our souls over and over again. We pray for you often and thank God for your witness to His love and power. Love you always.
Lois and Ernie

The summer we met you at the retreats at the Lake Eden Campground were the most endearing times we have had with Father's chosen people in the recent years. They are cherished in love and are looked forward to enjoy again. The entire community accepted the new locals and blessed us beyond measure. Be well in HIM.

Arlene; God has made His face to shine upon you. Ollie and I wish to take this opportunity to thank you and Les for mentoring Mike when he first came to New Hampshire... You helped him focus when parents just weren't enough. Through him you led us to the Jesus rallies in Vermont. Ollie and I keep you in our prayers daily as do the friends at St. Patrick's and the extended church family throughout central Florida. May God bless you and keep you and continue to make His face to shine upon you and give you peace and grace.

In His service....
Sam and Ollie

Arlene, without your love for the Lord my son Nick probably would not have committed his life to Jesus. You truly are a blessing to us all.

I can remember when I was five years old and Grandma Tootise (Arlene) gave me a Butterfly pin. It is so beautiful. I still wear it to remind me of what a wonderful person she is! :)

Dear Arlene: So glad of an opportunity to join in the "Appreciation of Arlene" Guestbook. Our gratefulness for your wonderful hospitality to our Sherry at a crisis time in her life, is unbounded. You were really her "on site", loving counsellors and friends, her home away from home. Your ministry with us in Theophostic was also a turning point for us. We pray for you every day, with grateful hearts for your fellowship in Christ. With much love and continuing prayers. Ellie and Lee

One of the best parts of the old Singing Hills retreats was when Arlene and
I would hang around the chapel on Saturday afternoon and just chat for a
while.

She has touched an untold number of people.