wrapped in scarves of love

It had been Michelle's idea for the wearing of her mother's scarves by the females in the family.
They all wore them somewhat differently, of course, adding their own sense of style, but the end result was the same -
each was wrapped in Arlene's love of family for this day of the Celebration of her Life.
This was taken at the Davidson home, with Jeff visiting with his cousin Michelle and her daughters, Madelyn and Jenna.

The Celebration of Life was held at St. Kateri Tekakwitha, a nearby church which was the site of many happy times for Auntie Arlene and her family.
The emphasis of the program was firmly on family, the core of Arlene's existence.
Michelle and her younger brother, Brian, provided the family history, including the births of each of the six grandchildren, all so dear to Arlene's heart.
I think the timing of the children's entrances into her life was very good for her, granting her little ones to love on for more than three decades. What a blessing for a woman whose career had been raising her family!

What a blessing, too, to have these women wrapped in the solace of her clothing!
Jenna wore the tiger-striped scarf, draped loosely around her neck.
Michelle's choice had been the neutral-toned geometric print, twisted and tight.
Younger daughter Madelyn sported openly the flounced one with the bright flowers.
Pam, Arlene's sister-in-law, had the blue-toned scarf, draped in a classic style.
Stephanie, the first granddaughter, wore the lacy black one as a shawl on her shoulders.
How very beautiful, both in appearance and sentiment!