Al & Pat: I just wanted you both to know you are an inspiration to me and so many other people who count the blessing of having met you both and can call you friends. Please know, my wife Lonnie and I are holding you up in prayer, asking for God's Will.

Pat, my heart goes out to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers! Whatever you feel very sad and lonely open your hand, Al will be squeezing it back. Dar

I do so appreciate this way of sharing news about those we love.

In honor of Al Wilkening & his lovely wife Pat

I think I’ll take up hat knitting and wig weaving...stand by this could take a while. Upon further review...I suggest a purchase of a blaze orange stocking cap. That will keep Al’s head toasty and also deter whitetail deer attacks.

Thank you, Al, for the social grace you exemplified and for the patience you showed me when I did not subscribe to it.

Continued prayers and may God give you strength for endurance.

Good morning Al: I too have had a chest tube for weeks and it is no fun at all. Judy and I are thinking of you, Pat and your family. As soo many have said before, you are in our prayers. Dennis