Deacon Vance Hill

I know you tried.

Dear Vance.
Today marks two years since you went H8ome to be with the Lord. I can still hear you telling me to tell the world that you tried. I am doing just that.
Here I am at Mt. Hood saying Hey, World Deacon Vance Hill, tried!
I'd go a step further and say you succeeded.
The guy who came to the Thursday service and said repeatedly That's A Solid Dude Right There! got it right.
Rest knowing that we are well. I will never forget how you treated me or the way...

My dear Vance Elliot,
I miss you more and more every day. Even though you called me your WordSmith, words fail me now. I miss you in a million big ways and a billion small ways. We were together for 36 years, and now grief is my constant companion.

That doesn't mean my life lacks love, joy, or laughter. I still find joy in the sunrise and sunset. I laugh a lot when I look back on our years of memories. He embraces me with unconditional love. He supports me, and more than...