We went to Max Christiansen's celebration of life today at an Episcopal Church in Belmont. Max is the father of my nephew -in-law-Justin. His grandfather was an Episcopal priest. Max, an inspiration, we loved him dearly, We will miss him. Key take always-gratitude, thank you dear God for Will in our lives as Max inspired us all to love, care, engage. What he is teaching us about life- Reminds me of the impact we have on each others' lives. Keep close and loving each other. We love you, Will, we miss you here with us. Changes at St. Bede's soon, will talk later. luv mom

Pictures from Will's 1st Anniversary rite

1st Anniversary Week

This week is the week of Will's departure from earth. On Sunday, there was a 1st anniversary rite at St. Bede's in Jarrow Garden. It was a beautiful tribute to Will. Alex Braelow and Aly read the readings. It was excellent to be with dear family and friends. We love you and thank you for keeping us close. Luke Norman and his younger sisters contributed the 11 good things about Will.

1. He played with us and organized games at church camp.
2. He was funny and liked to play tricks and pranks.
3. He told us fun stories.
4. He had a fun family and friends.
5. He was fun to watch wrestle and rough house with my brother, Jake.
6. It was fun to play with him after prayers.
7. He was always happy.
8. He was sweet and helpful with Sunday school.
9. He played good guys and bad guys with flashlights with us.
10. He played Simon Says with us.
11. He was helpful in the nursery.

After the brief but moving service in Jarrow Garden, in which we were asked to share our thoughts on our hopes for Will and what we've learned in the past year, about 10 of St. Bede's youth and their friends gathered for fellowship and pizza in the Ford Room, with John Wenstrand as mentor.

Today, October 19, I am sitting looking at beautiful pictures of Will with candles lit in his honor remembering all that we shared together as a family. Janet Dickens

Today is Will's 17th birthday. Warm loving thoughts and memories of Will are coming to our family on this day. I visited Garden Close at St. Bede's this morning. Just at that time, the children from Trinity school were going to chapel. I stayed for the opening song being sung by the kids. So appropriate and beautiful, I was in the right place at the right time. His spirit lives on in those that he loved and loved him. Peace and love to you today and always. Janet Dixon-Dickens (Will's Mom)