Happy heavenly birthday William
#30
It’s Your Day
Your life was cut short too soon, but you lived fuller than most. You cultivated a beautiful diverse garden filled with people far and wide who still love and remember you. They reach out every day, but especially at this time to surround me with the kind of love and appreciation you showed them. Happy birthday my boy. You are loved and missed by so many.
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This recipe is adapted from the Joy of Baking. I love this web site for its detailed recipe instructions, weight measurements and videos. Besides angel food cake with strawberries another of William’s favorite desserts was Boston Cream Pie. I fancied this one up with a white chocolate swirl and gave it a touch of Will Keys spirit in the chocolate glaze.
The recipe is designed to make 12 cupcakes, but I chose to make a 6-inch round cake plus 6 cupcakes from the batter. I think William would have eaten the whole cake himself.
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Thinking of you this week more than usual. XOXO
<3 Doing well celebrating William
Happy 30th birthday to Will in heaven.❤️
<3 thank you
There is nothing more beautiful than the love of a mother for her son, no matter where they are. Sending hugs to all. Happy Birthday William
The source of our greatest joy is our children <3
Thinking of you especially today Lisa. Mentally wrapping you in love. 💙
<3 thanks. I am doing well celebrating William today
Happy Birthday, William. We think about you quite a bit, and you are always in our prayers.
he loved you all very much and appreciates you always taking care of his mom <3
Celebrating William with you ❤️
<3 angels among us and you are most definitely one of them
Happy Birthday to Will in heaven where his every day now is so wonderfully blessed. I have a feeling he’s enjoying watching his Mama celebrate him, thinking of him, honoring him so perfectly so often. What two beautiful people I have now met and love thanks to your sharing his and your story. <3 Thank you to the both of you. Happy Birthday, Will!
oh the kindness of strangers reaching out and bringing people together. I guess we can thank Min along with William for making the Rainbow-Keys family connection <3
Love the pix of Will and of the cupcakes. Great job!
He would have eaten them all!
William did live his life to the fullest and I have learned through his example. I see my kids passions and I let them pursue them just as William did. There are many instances when I see William shine through Cole. He was a great role model for him. Miss him dearly.
I am so grateful that William has left a lasting impression on your family. <3
Do you think William and his Uncle Charlie are betting on horses in heaven?
Loved the pictures of our beautiful boy and he definitely lived life to the
fullest as his Uncle did!
As always candles were lighted for them both at church today.
Although he left us way to soon, we will all continue to celebrate his beautiful spirit.
Love you, Auntie EV ❤️
oh yes they are getting ready for the Kentucky Derby
You’re all in my thoughts today. Heading to the bench later for some “Will time”. Big hugs mama…<3
love that will spend this beautiful day at the bench
May the Lord continue to fill your heart with grace every moment every day. You give so much to so many with joy.
Wayne’s Birthday is Tuesday and coincidentally his fav is Boston Creme Pie. Even went to the Omni in Boston to enjoy the “original” so, I shall give yours a try . ♥️
Thank you Kerry for the prayer and I am honored to have you try this recipe for Wayne’s
This recipe looks and sounds delicious!
thank you….do you like to bake?
I LOVE TO BAKE!
I read this a few days ago Lisa and couldn’t comment on my I-Phone. This recipe looks incredible. I can’t imagine your loss, so I will only say that I am thinking and praying for you at this time.
Although we have never met I feel like you know me well. You are a kind and empathetic person thegsandwich and I am glad you have joined my circle <3
I love your blog Lisa. You write from the heart all the time.
thank you <3
My dear Lisa – I’ve been out of town for a few weeks and am still catching on email, so I’m a bit behind. I loved this post, and your tribute to Will, and the Boston cream pie! That was the “cake” I always asked my mom for on my birthday growing up (either that, or cream puffs!). So I was immediately drawn to your recipe and story. I remember my Corey’s 30th very well…and it seems impossible that his next milestone will be his 40th, in January (coincidentally on the 23rd, like Will). Sending you love and prayers as I KNOW how much you miss your boy!! Hugs to you dear friend!
I very much enjoy watching your travels…so good for the soul all that outdoor activity. And when a recipe brings back childhood memories well that is good for the soul, too <3 Thanks for catching up with me