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Memorial Day in Scottsdale

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On Memorial Day, we decided to drive up to Scottsdale and visit the grave site of my Grandma Beverly (on my Dad's side). After my Grandpa got divorced from Grandma Betty he remarried Grandma Beverly. She became a convert to the Church and they have such a sweet love story. She passed away from liver cancer in 1979 when I was about 18 months old. The grave site is right under this Olive Tree, which Grandpa and sons planted. It's been 33 years since Grandma Beverly passed away and the tree is a pretty good size! We ended up having our picnic lunch near the grave site. At first I was unsure if this was okay, but after talking it over, we decided it would be okay- as long as we were off to the side! This is a hummingbird wind chime that Uncle Jimmy hung about 10 years ago. Still looks good! This is the view right across from their headstone. I loved the swans and the "No fishing" sign! They have a perfect spot! This cemetery is called "Paradise Mortuary" off She...

Memorial Day

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Image taken from www.thepioneerwoman.com. Check it for more pics- they made me cry! Today is Memorial Day! To celebrate, we will be driving down to D.C. to visit the World War II Memorial. What a better way to celebrate Memorial Day by visiting this site and remembering and honoring those who have served so valiantly for our country. Happy Memorial Day! How wonderful to live in such a great country and to have peace in our land! This is my blog. My name is Megan Abbott.