I am truly honored to have been William's sister. I learned so much today about all the lives he has touched during his 15 years with us on earth. He was my best pal growing up. We used to do everything together. I remember he went with me to the mall to buy shoes for my senior prom, he was only four. He told me I was beautiful. After I'd moved out of the house he'd come over to spend the night, we'd play games, watch movies, bake cookies, go to baseball games and camping trips. This summer we were all going to join the church softball team. In the past year or so William had begun to write two novels, he was gaining interest in photography and cinematography. He was hoping to save his birthday money from his birthday next week to buy a video camera to make movies. He was just an absolute joy to our lives. I can still see his smile and hear his laugh.
I really hope that William's testimony about the rededication of his life to Christ has brought comfort to you. That you can be sure that he is with God in heaven. That his soul is not lost somewhere. A couple weeks ago at Ethan's memorial service William had written in the guest book:
Monica & Ryan
You two have always been my mentors. At the beginning of the sermon I was angry with myself for all that it took for me to come to faith again. But the life and death of Ethan brought me back to faith. I was sorry and felt like he died for my sake. But when I heard that he was created to help hundreds, I felt honored to be one of them. Once again you brought me to faith. I love you all and thank you for everything you gave me and helped me with.
William
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M...
I remember picking up Billy to go see George of the Jungle at the McHenry theater and, when we got there, there was another film playing instead. Instead, we took a trek to Wonder Lake, instead, to pick up a Star Wars movie.
When we got home, my mom met him for the one and only time. 11 years later, she still remembers meeting him and how much she thought he was this awesome, special little boy.
We can only imagine what a great guy he was growing up to be. This certainly hurts, especially being so far away. I wish I could've attended the wake today. However, I was there in spirit. He was such a special little boy to me back than... and I'm rattled to the core that he's gone.
The two of you have been in my thoughts constantly these past two days... and I thank you for letting Billy into my life all those years ago.
Love,
Dan
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