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Could easily be my tears on the note. I just thought I would follow the transport car up to Davidson and get him all checked in and talk to the nurses, etc. As we had done at the ER.

We didn’t realize that once the transport went in the garage we would not see each other again. It was difficult to even get in the building. It is very secure, and the staff guards the patients and their privacy fiercely.

When they told me that William would be able to call me I realized - no one in their generation knows a phone number! (Equally odd to think I can rattle of most of my childhood friends number 30+ years later!)

Eventually the ladies at the front desk warmed up to me (probably after I started sobbing) and agreed to get him a note. I’d have focused on better penmanship if I knew it would become part of the public record. And then they took my hands and prayed with me for William and assured me he would be well taken care of. William called me shortly afterwards, 20 minutes or so into a very lonely drive home.

As William wrote this week, Amy deserves an abundance of credit for inspiring his bravery and willingness to ask for help. Whether it was incorporating ideas learned at Mission 34 events at Charlotte Latin, showering him with love and affirmation, or working hard to get him help over the last 2 years, she has de-stigmatized mental health conversations in our house and made it a place where William was willing to ask for help.

She is a remarkable mother, wife and friend and the absolute glue that holds our family together. ❤️

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You are blessed to have such a wonderful mother whose mission in life is to care for you and your sisters! We are blessed to have such a wonderful “daughter”! Your Mom and Dad will always be there for you- open,loving, and placing your and your sisters welfare above all else. Always remember you have them and four grandparents who are here for you. Meems and I love you and are so proud of you!! G,dad

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William, you inspire people more than you could ever know. I hope that you will consider publishing this in book form. I promise you it will be a best seller. All of us have friends who cannot express their feelings the way you do, but need help. This helps us to help them. Blessings on your journey.

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Absolutely beautiful and so inspiring. I love you and yours so much. Thank you for making such an awesome impact on all us. I’m so proud of you and inspired by you. Love always, Kaffy

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William, your mom and dad must be so proud of you. You should be so proud of yourself!

You might be wondering who I am. Well, I taught 6th grade math at CLS for 23, and I was the Curriculum Coordinator. Also, your mom was in the same class as my son, Jamie.

I know that you will come through this illness and be a stronger man when it’s over. Stay strong! Love. 💙💙💙

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Lonesome Dove one of the best books of all time. I hope it helped you in some way. I have read it at least three times and gave it to my son to read as well. You are amazing William. Thank you

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