Dad (William N. Hilderscheid, Billy) Thinking about you at Christmas time...

Around the Christmas table

there's an empty chair this year...

The precious smile is missing

of someone we still hold dear.

And yet our hearts are hopeful,

though the season's bittersweet,

Because we know the one we love

has filled another seat.

For another banquet table

abounds with joy and love

For those who've made the journey

to be with our Lord above.

-Unknown Author

* These Pictures were taken on Christmas Eve 2005.

This season, may you celebrate the Faith that is the heart of Christmas, the Hope that lies ahead in Heaven, and the Love of those we hold in our arms and in our memories.

Much Love,

The Traveller Family

Nate, Alisha, Matt, Reagan and Kennedy

Missing My Dad (William N. Hilderscheid, Billy) at Thanksgiving...

Just a Memory Away

I'm no longer by your side,

but there's no need to weep;

I've left sweet recollections

I'm hoping you will keep.

Eternal joy and memories

stay in our hearts forever,

Strengthening our special bond

that parting cannot sever.

Now it's time to journey on,

so let your faith be strong,

For I am in a better place...

I'm home where I belong.

And if times of loneliness

bring sorrow and dismay,

Don't despair, for I am there...

Just a Memory Away

- Unknown Author

This Thanksgiving was our first without my Dad calling and giving us an update on all of the places he had been working. Along with all the other things that he did to keep busy. I MISS him so very much!!! Just when I thought I was doing OK and I know he is in a better place...the Holidays came. For a while after he passed there were times when I would pick up the phone to call him and then I would remember...he won't be there to pick it up. I had finally stopped doing that until today. Several times today, I would think...I need to call him because he hasn't called us yet. I am Thankful for God's plan...to know that I will see him again.

Dad, I Love You...and Happy Thanksgiving!

Remembering my Dad (William N. Hilderschied, Billy) on his birthday...

I just wanted to post some more pictures of my Dad. He is so deeply missed! I just hope the hurt gets a little tolerable. I still feel so empty.

I also wanted to share a poem that my Aunt Sharon recited at his service...

When I come to the end of the road

and the sun has set for me

I want no rites in a gloom filled room

Why cry for a soul set free?

Miss me a little - but not to long

and not with your head bowed low

Remember the love that we once shared

Miss me a little - but let me go.

For this is a journey we all must take

and each must go alone

It's all part of the Master's plan

a step on the road to home.

When you are lonely and sick at heart

Go to friends we know, and

Bury your sorrows in doing good deeds

Miss me - but let me go.

Happy Birthday Dad, (William N. Hilderschied, Billy)...

* This is Reagan before her 1rst birthday and my Dad.

Today would have been my Dad's 53rd Birthday. I miss him so much! I have good days and bad, which I am sure is very normal. I have some very supportive Friends, Family and of course my husband...If not for them this would be very hard. Nate thank you for letting me vent, explode... oh just be a jerk at times and then apologize. Thanks for understanding and helping me deal with all that has been given to me at this time. Those of you that I talk to regularly know what I am talking about. Thanks Aunt Kathy and Aunt Sharon for the emails and all the encouraging words. I miss you both tremendously! My Aunt Kathy sent me a birthday gift that just brightened my day it was a wind chime and a poem. I would like to share the poem that came with it:

WHISPERS FROM HEAVEN

When I left this world without you
I know it made you blue.

Your tears fell so freely,
I watched; I know this is true.

While you were weeping,
Days after I passed away-
While all was silent within me,
I saw you kneel to pray.

From this wonderful place called heaven
Where all my pain is gone,

I send a gentle breeze to whisper,
"My loved ones, please go on"

The peace that I have found here

Goes far beyond compare
No rain, no clouds, no suffering-
Just LOVE from everywhere.

You need not be troubled
Just stay close to GOD in prayer

Someday we'll be reunited

My love, HIS love surrounds you always,

EVERYWHERE!

Al Littleton and Brenda Smith

This is one of many things I can hang and remember my dad always. There are so many things that remind me of him already, but it's just not enough. I now know what it means when someone says I would give anything to just have one more moment with someone who has passed. I think about this often. I watch his video that I have at least once a day...I just like to see him moving around and hearing his voice. I know he is in a better place without a doubt. Like I said I have good days and bad days. As soon as I start to question...my Father in Heaven reminds me I will see him again and this is all part of the grieving process.

Dad...I love you more than words can say and I miss you just the same!
Happy Birthday!

Dear Dad (William N. Hilderscheid, Billy)...

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Dad I know we had a crazy home life, but it was what it was. I am just so happy that I had a chance to build a better and healthier relationship with you these last couple of years. I have so many regrets, but I know you loved me and you were proud of me because you told me. Dad...you are the only one I needed to hear that from. I wished you could of got to know my kids more then you did. I wished you could of got to know Nate better then you did. I wished I would have spent more time with you. When I look back on my child hood I know you taught me everything I know....your OCD rubbed off on me...my husband probably doesn't thank you for that. I have all of your corky habits...like how you did the laundry and how you vacuumed and dusted. I still turn the water off between shampooing and face washing etc... I look at our pictures and my heart just hurts because I just didn't have enough time with you. I Love You with my WHOLE Heart!!! I am so amazed at all the things you saw and you did in your life time. You accomplished much more then I ever comprehended. I can now tell you I am so very Proud of you Dad!
I miss you so much,
Alisha