Will Dickens' 19th birthday

Will, it is your 19th birthday today. I wish you were here with us. We love and miss you so much. Such a beautiful person with so much to give. Yesterday was a beautiful day with the scholarship given in your memory to fellow youth group member, Sarah Bradbury. I felt your presence all around on a lovely Spring day in May. Love, Mom Thank you St. Bede's Parish for sharing this special day with us. The Dickens' Family

Hi Will, From winter 2012 journal entry I am sitting in Emily’s backyard waiting for Janet. I am hanging out here today while Aly goes to Middle College to visit with Amanda before her doctor’s appointment. We stayed with Grandma this past weekend. Attended a dinner at Sheila’s then hiked at Steven’s Creek reservoir. Went to St. Bede’s too! Aly came. Will, things are changing here although I feel your love and spirit abound. Will, I’m sure you’ve been here many times over the years. I wish we knew the Levine family better when you were alive. I think it may have changed things. We’ll never know. Healing progress is slow and steady. It is so hard to imagine that it has been over 2 years. Our lives have changed so much since we lived at Stanford. Aly is now 18, will soon graduate from high school be off to university in Auburn Alabama studying Architecture. Where have the years gone? Sometimes I feel we are not making any progress. I know we are. We miss you so much Will and love you. How it would be so different if you were here with us on earth. I love being in nature with my dog, Millie. Took Millie on a short walk and hear our heavenly friend, Mr. Blue Jay! He visited. I believe that you sent him, Will as a sign that you are nearby. Close always with me. Nature, so much to do in this life. Why did you leave us so soon, so young with so with so much ahead of you? Every time I seen a handsome, athletic, vibrant young man, I think of you, Will. I am so proud of you, my son, our son, our brother cousin, uncle & friend. Talk soon, Will, you are always in my heart, and on my mind. My love to Grandpa, Love, Mom