Dear Cheryl, All of my and my family's thoughts, prayers and vibes of peace, love and sorrow are going out to you. I am so sorry for your loss, Love Kevin

Oh Cheryl, I'm so sorry for your loss!
You're in my thoughts and prayers, take care of yourself.

I am sorry to hear of your loss.

cheryl i am so sorry to hear this sad news! i am sorry for your loss...it is hard to know what to say

Thanks so much everyone. Mike loved every blunderite he ever met. He was a people person & got a big kick out of going to the shows. In 1988 I fell for Arlo after we rented to Alices movie from Blockbuster out of curiosity. Went searching & got records of him & boom got hooked. In 89 we found out Arlo was doing a show at Wolftrap. So we went & met Arlo after the show. Ever since then whenever he'd come to VA or nearby states like MD, & NC we'd always go. We were planning to go to the Hampton show in May. I dunno who I'll get to go with me now.

Today we had to make the arrangements & pick out stuff casket & stuff. Funeral will be at Rivers Edge Bible Church (Presbyterian) in Prince George, VA (Hopewell, VA area) Sat at 2 pm with viewing an hr before that. Then burial after service in nearby cemetary. My mom had gotten 4 plots yrs ago when I was a kid so she, dad & me & whoever I married would have them. Some yrs ago she got the markers put down & I was glad to see what they looked like. Never thought we'd use them so soon. One minute I can't believe what happened the enxt I am breaking into. My folks neighbors & some church people came by & called & were so sweet & helpful. I accidentally went into a room with a dead woman in a coffin & creepy organ music playing. Ewww. Last week we had been to the same funeral home to a visitation for one of Mikes cousins best friends who had passed on.

The dumb road crews when they cleared the roads they pushed the dumb snow in the driveway so not one could get in or out. I wish Dennis could've worked for them here. He would've done it right. So I suspect that kept the crew and cops from getting in that good. I am not amused with the road crews.

I still can't believe it. Now I go to freak out soon.

This was our song. I had heard it millions of times & liked it but never noticed how the words fit us. A few yrs ago I heard it on the radio & realized the song was talking about us. So I suggested to him that it would be our song.

Spiral Starecase - More Today Than Yesterday Lyrics
(This was our song Mike and mines song)


I don't remember what day it was
I didn't notice what time it was
All I know is that I fell in love with you
And if all my dreams come true
I'll be spending time with you (How I fell in love with Mike)

Every day's a new day in love with you
With each day comes a new way of loving you
Every time I kiss your lips my mind starts to wander
And if all my dreams come true
I'll be spending time with you

Oh, I love you more today than yesterday
But not as much as tomorrow
I love you more today than yesterday
But, darling, not as much as tomorrow

Tomorrow's date means springtime's just a day away
Cupid, we don't need ya now, be on your way
I thank the Lord for love like ours that grows ever stronger (Love this line)
And I always will be true
I know you feel the same way too

Oh, I love you more today than yesterday
But not as much as tomorrow
I love you more today than yesterday
But only half as much as tomorrow


(I love you with all my heart Doodles my love. He is with Jesus now.)

Doodles was my pet name for him. I started calling him Sugar Doodles & soon shortened it to Doodles. He was a blind date a friend set me up on. And the only guy I ever went out with more than once.

I can see that John C & many others on here have wonderful times going with their spouses seeing Arlo like we did.

I could end up having to live with my folks as it'd be so hard to live alone with this diabetes. They live in a subdivision 20 mins away that is for old folks. 55 & up can live there. One of my folks neighbors is a 96 yr old guy. Moms 80 next yr & dad is a yr younger than Pete Seeger. So I guess they need me now. I'll let folks know what goes on. Being on here and online gets my mind off of things.

My cousin Tommy the gospel singer is gonna sing at the service. Cousin Jason probably can't cuz he's in Malaysia somewhere, I think & dunno how to contact him.


They left the blanket he died on on our living room couch. I kept it & will forever cuz it has his scent on it. I haven't slept for over 24 hrs & can't even sleep. Too hurt & keyed up.

Thank you Arlo so much for being such a friend. He loved you so very much & was so concerned about you when you were sick in Hampton. I suggested we pray for you so we prayed for you together. He was so good at that. You introduced him to liking Dylan. I love you with all my heart Arlo & always will. You are a great friend.

I love you all as Arlo would say & Mike would say so too.

He'd want you all to read this verse out of the Bible. John 3:16 Thanks!

Cheryl,

That's a beautiful song! I've never heard it before but I love the lyrics, thank you for sharing!

It's going to get harder before it gets easier, but please take care of yourself and keep coming back here to your blunderfamily when you need extra comfort.

I feel for your loss and will keep you in my thoughts.

Thanks so much. The song was a big hit in 1969. Interestingly we saw them yrs ago with Micky of the Monkees at an oldies show yrs ago. And tho we liked the song we hadn't yet noticed it was our show. The only way I am surviving is to be only & not believe it is true. We both thought the world of Dennis & it upset us what happened to him. Mike really thought alot of him bless his heart...

Prayers and vibes coming from here Cheryl. I am so sorry.

I'm very sorry to hear about Mike, Cheryl H. You are in my thoughts.

Cheryl, I am so sorry for your loss of Mike. You are in my heart and in my thoughts. This morning, after I heard the news, I was out on my walk with my dog and along the way, on the parkway, was a small antique rose bush with a just opened red rose. I went to it and looked at it for moment and I thought to myself, this is Mike's rose. I smiled. The love that you have for Mike shows everywhere. This is good! Peace upon your heart. Be good to yourself.

Mikes Obit (From Funeral Home Site)

Harrell, Roy M.
Tuesday, March 03, 2009

Roy Michael Harrell, 57, of Prince George went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy Beverly Harrell and Mary Varney Harrell and his sister, Phyllis May Trout. He is survived by his devoted wife, Cheryl Mraz Harrell, brothers, William A. May and Larry A. May, mother and father-in-law, Edward P. and Lois Gravitte Mraz, cousins, Sheila Bischoff and her husband “Mr. Bill”, Nancy VanDexter and her husband David, many other devoted cousins, and many beloved nieces and nephew in the area and in Columbus, Ohio. A funeral service will be held Saturday, March 7, 2009 at 2:00 PM in Rivers Edge Bible Church with Rev. Andy Paul, pastor and Rev. Wayne Goode, former pastor officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Merchants Hope Memorial Gardens, Prince George County. The family is being served by the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. Condolences may be registered with www.jtmorriss.com

Oh Cheryl, I am so sorry about your loss.
I always thought you and Mike were such a cute couple.
You're in my prayers.

Cheryl - my heart goes out to you, your family and Mike's family and friends. We've been to a lot of shows together over the years and I don't think I ever saw either of you without a smile on your face. You and Mike were made for each other and I know he is smiling down at you now. Keep strong and know that there are many people praying for you. Ken and I are among them.

Thanks so much ya'll. He really enjoyed seeing you guys at the shows. And prayers for Peter Tork of the Monkee. While checking mail I cae across an article saying he has cancer. http://www.popeater.com/music/article/m ... cer/369779 Sure hope he is gonna be okay. I am a huge Monkees fan too & Mike loved them too.


I want my baby (Mike) back so bad. This nightmare can't be happening...

Cheryl, I'm so sorry to hear of this; I spent a lot of time with you two over the years, and always looked forward to seeing you and Mike at the concerts. He was always cheerful, always devoted to you, and I'm glad I got to know him.
I don't think there was anything you could have done; it was his time.
Take care of yourself, and know that you're in my prayers and in my heart.