Bill passed away. I’m so heartbroken for my sister-in-law who has lost her partner and his children who were blessed with a father who taught them so many life lessons and loved them so much. I’m sad for my parents who lost their son too early. I’m hurt for all of us left in a world without a man who truly was the best of us.
Bill was brilliant. For real, he was a genius. And his heart was so big.
He listened to Rush. I listened to Rush. Not the same Rush. It was one of our jokes. He loved to talk about books, and he convinced me to read Jim Butcher’s The Dresden Files, one of the best series of all time. If you knew him, there’s a good chance he convinced you to read a book series too. He loved games. Once I went to visit him in Georgia when the kids were young and we played a game I’d never heard of called Pandemic. It was fun. We had no idea. I think his love of games started with the time we spent with our grandma as kids. She loved games too. And she loved Bill the best and he loved her the best right back. Everyone knew it and no one was bothered by it. Their relationship was special and beautiful and they’re together again now.
Bill was a gentle giant of a man. And we were all so blessed to have him in our lives. I truly hate so much that he’s gone, but I am so thankful he is no longer in pain.
Cancer sucks. It’s also expensive. Bill spent many weeks in the hospital since the onset of the cancer. There is a GoFundMe to help Alecia with expenses if you would like to contribute.