i’ve been thinking a lot about what to say for this blog post; not because i don’t know what i want to write about, but because it’s about something that’s just difficult to do justice to. the good news is, i have the perfect photograph because it’s one of those images that truly is worth...
You said it very well!
I am proud of you both.
words cannot express… i love you with my whole heart.
kirsten – thank you for typing this.
Will, that was a wonderful testament to someone who seems to be wonderful.
Carol, knowing Will, and the person he is, even as a 16 year old boy, I know you must be special. I can see you as a caring, giving, and loving woman. Your strength seems to give him what he needs to help him through this hard time……I am glad you found this connection and hope your devotion and love will last a lifetime.
Our prayers are still with you,
Stacey
brought me to tears! love you both!
That was a beautiful photograph, and even more beautiful prose. Keep up the strength and hard work. Hari and I will see you both soon.
Yep, she’s a very cool chick for sure!! Nice blog man..
Will, I continue to be in awe of the way you express yourself in your blog. The words just seem to flow and my eyes start to tear up. You are a lucky man.
Will, I had no idea until this morning. My heart went sad to know you have this bump in the road, but a bump is all it is. It is ironic that I wrote your name this morning about 6:00 as a reminder to email you today about my annual benefit race on new Year’s Day. I went to RiderDown thinking I might use them as a benficiary of my race this year. That is when I saw your name and read your blog. You are so strong, and I know you will get through this. You were named appropriately. You will be in my prayers.
Well said, Will. Carol is special and you are a lucky man to have her backing you up.
Will, I’m blown away with your courage, your outlook, and your perseverance. There are times I look for inspiration in my work. I search for it often. However, when I search for inspiration in life, I wont have to look much further than this blog. I will be thinking of you often.
Wow, once again you managed to make me cry! Very inspirational. You both are lucky to have found true love within each other – I know God will continue to bless you both and help you heal soon!
Oh Will – Army life for a quarter of a century…Desert Shield and Storm, IRA terrorist victims, gruesome things on a regular basis – none made my eyes fill quite the way they did reading that. You are a quite extraordinary person with a gift of astute perception of the human soul and a gift of expressing it in a heart-touching way. Not bad for a colonial yank! And Carol, well you summed it up better than any of the rest of us could. God was having an inspired day when you two found each other.
A propos having a deep and powerful experience such as yours to relate and a gift for coherent and engaging monologue (note non-colonial spelling here), you remind me of Pliny and what he had to say about people like you:
“Equidem beatos puto quibus deorum munere datum est: aut facere scribenda aut scribere legenda: beatissimos vero quibus utrumque”
He wrote that little gem in a letter to his pal Tacitus and he meant “those who have have experienced something in life worth writing about are fortunate: those who can write something worth reading are fortunate, but the most blessed of all are those to whom it is given to have both” That’s you.
once again, i’ve teared up reading your blog. you are extremely fortunate to have carol by your side. she’s awesome. love to you both.
amazing
Will what a beautiful testimony to Carol.
I want you to remember the faith you were brought up with. Remember the faith that your grandparents had over the healing of their son. The faith of your parents that has been in their lives. It is our Lord Jesus that will sustain you in those moments of total aloneness that you feel. Many people come into our lives to personify Him, is love, caring nature. But it is Him that will never leave that will live inside us to see us through lifes most difficult moments, and celebrate along with our joy.
As I read the comments on your blog, hundreds are praying for God’s healing of your body, spirit, and through your words, I see results. Hundreds are praying for Carol, as she goes through this journey with you, to protect her as she travels, to guide her as she makes decisions, and bless her with family, friends, and the means for all the needs.
One foot at a time, one minitue, one hour, one day, but an eternity with your Lord.
Love you both,
love you brother
Will, that was incredible. I am so glad that you have someone at your side to help you. Having known you a lifetime ago, I know that you will accomplish anything you set your mind to, you are an incredible person. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
WILL YOU ARE A LOVER AND A FIGHTER.
I cried when I read your blog And I continue to be inspired
by your love for each other and for your loving and fighting spirit. Thinking of you every day…
Phil and Meme
Oh gosh! As I am reading your blog Will I am in tears. Just knowing what you and are Carol are having to deal with. My friend Carol my hats off to you C-Note! I am so proud of you and pray for you guys everyday that God continues to give you courange and strenght to keep on moving on!
I love you both!!!!!
Wil.
I can’t even imagine what you have been though. I have been though a few challanges but not like your. What I do know is you have to hope, pray and believe a better day lies ahead, and it does. You have accomplished a lot but the best is yet to come!
Steve
determined man walking i’ve always considered myself to be pretty well versed in the vagaries and varieties of physical pain. sort of a connoisseur of misery, if you will. it’s a distinction that originated in the fact that my father’s approach to sympathy towards childhood malfunctions was decidedly john wayne in flavor. i distinctly remember...
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Great blog as always. What blows my mind is that you’re the one who is injured and yet you’re still the one who is inspiring people. You’re awesome Boss! Keep up the great work!
Hey Will!
When I met you in Cham I thought that you`re kind of crazy guys, caz of skiing, biking etc. Now Im realize that I was wrong, not you are kind of crazy guys but crazy guys kind of you 
I hope that you past was enough to be tough and soon you`ll be ready for new challenges!
what a blog!!! Will keep up that attitude and we will keep praying for you. Alan
And yet with all that pain you’re able to inspire us with your elequant words.
Wil, keep up the great efforts. You will come out better than ever before in many ways you have not seen yet. I heard a quote one time that “tough times never last, tough people do.” When I see pictures of you working out I keep hearing the theme to “Rocky” in my head. Keep pushing.
It can only be good that you feel pain. The more pain the more nerves are still working. Had dinner with Dustin last night and we talked about you and your fight. Keep fightin’ brother…walkin’ is real good. See you soon.
your continued ability to find the positives of experience is amazing and inspiring!
love it when you blog cause it’s always a great read. good to see the “walking” pic too. you are doing awesome.
We were talking about if we each had some sort of motto today in the courthouse. Someone asked me and I replied “NEVER QUIT. EVER.”
Thought of you buddy.
Amen to that Will. Keep focused on the forever–and your positive attitude. Thanks for inspiring words.
love you cousin Sherri
Your story sure puts everything else in life in its proper perspective. Thanks for sharing. Praying for you.
Ever wonder where Dad got that expression? From his Dad of course.
Excellent words. Will, I do think you missed your one true calling. If you ever learn to use capital letters, you might do pretty darn well at this writing business. 
Keep your head high and your eyes on the prize. We are all pulling for you.
Will,
You graduated a while ago into a truly fine Professional
Photographer. I witnessed this first hand. After reading your blog I think you are equally good as a writer.I can’t wait to see
what you do with all of this talent. Love, Phil and Meme
Wow! Will, you are an amazing writer. Photographer, racer, engineer…hmmmm… I think writer is definitely on the list.
Keep up the good fight!
Q
Hey Will, your blog deserves to be capitalized, maybe every letter. Your spirit and inspiration is definitely upper case. I’m a fan watching your progress.
will, it IS in the valley’s where we grow. keep smilin’, keep positive and keep working hard and KNOW that we are all still praying for you and carol. we love you — jackie (mom)
Will, I’m reading a nonfiction piece about the Dust Bowl – it’s called The Worst Hard Time by Timothy Egan. As I read, I keep making connections about OE Pattison and his brood of 5 motherless children on a homestead in northern Curry County … we know where OHP got his grit!
Will, my Occupational Therapist and I hope to see you write a book once this ordeal is over. I believe in you and I know you can beat this. So, where is Craig anyway? Are you able to type or do you use voice command for your post? I just love reading the updates. You are such an inspiration to me. Wish I was there to give you a hug. keep up the good work!
Will, pain is temporary! You are a survivor! We go through life with junk happening, but we have to trust the only One who knows the bigger picture…He sees down the road what we don’t see. You and Carol are in our hearts and in our prayers everyday. We are looking forward to seeing you walking all by yourself…many blessings and peace to both of you. Our love!
Hey Will…. if you “ride” this obstacle course as you ride that #19 (Dirtweek at Cooperland…) you will be fine. In any case we wish you the best and hope to keep track of your recovery
semper fi!
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