Purpose ...



William's Unforgettabe Smiles

 William's Smiles ...I cannot believe it has been 2 1/2 months since our little peanut left this Earth, called by our Father to his heavenly home.  What a crazy ride of emotions!  So many questions and so few answers.  I have been thinking of writing about William and his sudden, unexpected death for a while.  I haven't done it until now because I haven't made time, and I didn't know exactly what I would say.  I still don't know what I am going to write, other than to simply pour out all thoughts that are going on in my head as it relates to the suffering we are experiencing without William here on Earth with us any longer. 

I am looking forward to sharing all of the things that made William's life so amazing.  Despite only 8 1/2 months of life, it was filled with so many great moments.  From being baptized to going to church as a family and tailgating to swim lessons; William was lucky to experience so much in only a few months.  I don't know if he's the lucky one, or if it's Misty and I for having all of these wonderful memories.  I have thanked God so many times for what we were blessed with.     

I will use this blog to share updates on our efforts to memorialize William's amazing life.  We are currently planning an Angel of Hope statue to be placed in the City of Chanhassen.  We will be planning fundraising events to help support the costs of this memorial, and I will likely share updates regarding the thoughts and idea's surrounding fundraising as well.    

William's Smiles ... why that name for this blog?  William's smile is what I think of most often.  His smile was unforgettable!  Every time I think about him smiling I smile a little bit myself, and then shed a tear.  That is how I picture reactions to this blog ... smiles & tears.  

 For you created my inmost being;
    you knit me together in my mother’s womb. 
 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
    your works are wonderful,
    I know that full well.
                                            Psalm 139: 13 - 14