A Father's Love

I loved watching Patrick's tender moments with Will
Bill was a good example

"Keep yourself in God's love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life" Jude 1:21

Four Generations

I'm so glad that we took this picture! I'm grateful to Erynn for being willing to have their son carry on the name William Patrick Rooney.  This is a fitting picture for Father's Day. I only wish Bill and Patrick were here for many more!

Our Love Story

When I met Bill I was drawn to his self confidence. He swept me off my feet at the Cowboy by cutting in on the dance floor to ask me to dance. Ha! He didn't even like to dance! From that night on I was his. He was funny, charming, handsome and what I wanted.

I remember how much I wanted him to ask me to marry him. He didn't ask in any special way he just casually suggested it would be great to get married. That was good enough for me! With a family of three boys following (actually 4 including Bill) my life was full and complete.

Bill taught me about baseball and hunting until I felt like an expert myself. He showed me what it meant to be generous and unselfish. He made me laugh with all of his stupid jokes! (I really miss that) I feel such a weight on my shoulders without him. He had a way of always focusing on the positive. (I miss that too!) I try to be thankful for all of the great memories that we shared and for what a special husband and father he was.

How do I get through?

I'm often asked how I'm getting through this terrible loss. It's hard to answer that question on the days that I don't feel like I'm getting through at all. Then there are the days that the light comes to drown out all of the dark and pain. Here are the pictures from one of those days!

Who can resist the face of an angel?

And here is the other angel!

Will always manages to spot the airplanes and points. Hmmmm? What's up with that?