I received a Thank You note from Joan (Bill's wife) today and wanted to share the contents with all here.
The OH-STOC Guys---
One of my final texts from Bill was "I love you more than words can describe!" (I remember smiling and thinking to myself - "He's feeling guilty leaving his first love (ME) and taking his second love (the bike) out for a weekend trip.
) Before he left that morning, he hugged and kissed me repeatedly... and was modeling his new vented Olympia riding pants! He looked good! And was so excited - the weather was perfect, the temps were perfect... and the roads were --- "fantastic", in fact as he neared his final destination.
There is still no clear "earthly" reason why he died that day, but I honestly feel there was "no hesitation" when the roads he was traveling turned into heavenly streets of gold --- and there was no reason to turn back! He was home.
I miss him so much, and many days are difficult at best -- But I know that God is in control of all the "tomorrows" - that I can accept!
Sincerely,
Joan White
Thank you for the beautiful woven blanket, It has become a treasured memorial gift in my room.
In addition, thanks for the monetary gift for the youth at our church. The actual monies are to be given to the Axis Bible Quiz Team. Bill and I were chaperones and often traveled with the team. Several of our kids were alson team members.
Ride On --
Be Safe!
Have a great summer