When I thought about how to honor Bill's life, what immediately came to me was to live joyfully. He had a way of amking me laugh, out loud! He was a trusted confidant who shared my entire life's history without judgment and often with wise counsel.
When the news of his cancer became known I began to receive calls from those he cared for and cared about. All expressed how much they loved him and how he made such a positive difference in their lives.
What all those who called had in common was, they were the recipients of love and compassion given so freely by Bill He possessed the gift of compassionate living. He did not judge. He saw God's love in everyoone - no exceptions.
I will always be grateful for the caring he bestowed upon our grandparents, my mother and brothers and sisters. He was our dear brother in so many ways. He loved us all and we love him.
He was so proud of his daughter Alicia and grandchildren. And the depth of the relationship with Joan transcends this life. Friends, so many - you could not be in his company and not want to be his friend.
He accepted painful life experiences with grace and never refused to help anyone. And, that sense of humor - wow.
So let's honor Bill by living joyfully and with compassion. I miss you dear Bill.
