To the editor:

Words cannot express my gratitude to all of the people who have helped my children and me since the death of my husband, Jeff. I want to especially thank the men and women who are helping us build our garage in Gordonville. I cannot list everyone who has helped, from the framing to providing the food, without leaving someone out. Most of the volunteers came from Lowes, Fruitland Community Church, Lynwood Baptist Church, Cape First, the Worldwide Church of God and the Gordonville community. While we may not be living in the garage loft as Jeff and I planned, the kids and I will certainly be using it this winter. We are looking forward to building the house Jeff designed for us when the weather improves in the spring.

We have been very encouraged by many people during this difficult time. I am so thankful we live in such a wonderful, loving community. Everywhere I look, I can see evidence of God's hand working in our lives.

ABBY WILLIAMS, Gordonville