In the below picture is one of my oldest friends Willie Cook. Willie and I met when I was sixteen while I was serving in a calling as a counselor in Special Needs Mutual. In high school the activities for Special Needs individuals were held every Thursday night. At the time I was assigned to a woman named Cheryl who was Deaf and mentally handicapped. I was taking sign language in school at the time and so was able to speak with her on a basic level and spend time helping her each week in activities such as road shows, dances, games, lessons etc. Through this experience my testimony grew so much and my usual dance partner became Willie. Over the years Willie and I have kept in touch and we have made some great memories over the years. One of my most special memories was being able to be in the temple the day Willie went through for the first time. The below picture was at his 30th Birthday Bash that Hen and I attended. I am so blessed to have him as a friend and I know we will be friends in this life and the next! Love you Willie!
