Today we are all sad. Bill M. went to be with the Lord last night. We are happy that he did not suffer long with his illness. The Good Lord was gracious and took him home before the pain got to bad. While we will miss him here on earth, this is just a "see ya later". As Bill had his ticket to Heaven reserved long ago!
I never really got to know Bill. So you might wonder why his death would affect me or why I would take the time to right about him. I will tell you why. I know of at least 3 boys that were blessed to have him in their lives. Two of those boys are Bill's sons. The other one is my husband. I know what kind of man Bill was based on how these three boys turned out! My husband has been a friend with the M boys for most of his life. With his sperm donor not in the picture, my husband looked to his friend's dads to see how to be a man. It is on thing to be a good father to your own kids, it is quite another to be a good father to their friends as well! In Bill, my husband saw a man who loved The Lord and loved his family! Best of all, Bill made this look like the way all men should live! My husband told me that Bill was one of two guys that he molded his life after growing up. That he wanted to be the kind of husband and father that these two guys showed him.
So I thank you Bill! You have blessed my life more than you could possibly know! I know that my husband would not be the man he is today if it hadn't been for you! I met my husband's "father" about 8 years ago. I am so glad that he wasn't around while my husband was growing up! I am blessed that you were, Bill!
I am sorry that I never got to tell you all of this in person, Bill. Perhaps, though if your family reads this, they will find some comfort in knowing that you were loved by a great many people!
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