A tribute to my loving little brother

Andrew John Arnold, August 28, 1995-September 20, 2010
My little brother Andrew found out he had cancer in August of 2007 and after a 3 year struggle he finally lost the battle on Monday, September 20, 2010. I love my little brother and family very much. my parents and siblings have had to put up a lot with Andrew, and i not so much since i have been going to school for the past 3 years while he has been dealing with this. My family is strong and loving and we are all going to miss Andrew very much. I know he is in a better place, with no pain, where he can roam around and keep an eye on us from heaven. We love you Andrew. There have been so many joyous moments we have had together and i will cherish them forever.

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this is his obituary:

September 20, 2010 Andrew John Arnold, age 15, passed away in the loving arms of his family after a courageous 3 year battle with liver cancer. Andrew was born on August 28, 1995 at Jordan Valley Hospital in West Jordan, Utah. His family moved to Heber when he was 1 year old, where he enjoyed a wonderful childhood running around with his friends.

He loved to go camping, hiking, and being with his family. He loved the outdoors and adored going camping in the winter with his loving father. He had a great obsession with movies and has quite the collection.

In Andrew's short life he became a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at age 8. He received the Aaronic priesthood at age 12 and was ordained to the office of a deacon. He was ordained to the office of a teacher at age 14. Andrew received an honorary eagle award the same day his brother, Spencer, received his eagle award from the Boy Scouts of America. He received honors for high attendance all through elementary school prior to him being diagnosed with liver cancer shortly after his 12th birthday. After he was diagnosed, he spent 3 months receiving multiple treatments at Primary Children's Hospital. After months of treatment the doctor pronounced him terminal.

Shortly thereafter we were given the wonderful opportunity to go to Disney World, compliments of Nelson Family Enterprises. We enjoyed a wonderful family time creating many new memories. When we came home we were greeted with a wonderful surprise. The family room of our basement had been finished by our loving neighbors and friends. Andrew was blessed to receive a camping trailer, which he had always wanted, thanks to the Make a Wish Foundation.

Andrew was preceded in death by his grandmother, Raphela Arnold. He is survived by his parents, Dan Kay Arnold and Teresa Marie Arnold and by his siblings: Alyssa (Jake) Craig, Spencer, Sarah, and Shayla. He is also survived by both his grandparents, John and Lois Harvey, and Kay and Mary Arnold.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday the 25th of September at 11:00 a.m. at the LDS Stake Center located at 500 N 550 E Heber City, Utah. There will be a viewing on Friday from 6-8 p.m. and on Saturday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Stake Center. Interment will be at the Heber City Cemetery.

Special Thanks to Alpine Home Health Care and Hospice, Hess Cancer Foundation, Heber 9th Ward, the community of Wasatch County, and Make a Wish Foundation.In lieu of flowers donations can be made at any Zions Bank to the Andrew Arnold Donation Account

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this was his blog: andrewarnoldupdate.blogspot.com

"faith is not willing your own desires into existence. its not concentrating on some result or believing in something you want with all your might, trying to make it come true. the first principle of the gospel is not faith in ourselves and in what we desire but faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and in his will. When we exercise faith in him, and in his timing, we can be assured that all things will work together for our good, however painful they may be for us at that moment. if someone you love dies, it does not necessarily mean that your faith was lacking. it may mean that for reasons we may not know in this life, it was the Lords will that [he] pass on. one day we will understand why. real faith is knowing that the Lord loves us with all of his heart so we can trust in him with all of our hearts. one day he will explain all things and wipe away all of our tears."
This is a quote from John Bytheway in his book "Righteous Warriors"

THERE IS WAY TO MANY PICTURES OF ANDREW OVER HIS LIFE TIME, THESE ARE JUST A FEW OF THEM.