| LISA: Can you tell us about yourself? For example, what are three important things we should know about you? BILL: I love swimming. I joined the swim team. I like freestyle and backstroke. And butterfly. My favorite is the freestyle. I have three sisters and four brothers. I love them. I like to get together with my family. My family is most important. And friends. Family and friends. L: How did you become involved with SPRED at St. Thomas More? B: I got involved through Donna Melgaard and Becky Turner. L: What do you like about it? B: I like it. It’s fun. We talk about religion. We talk about the holy stuff. God. L: Can you tell me about your involvement with the Knights of Columbus? B: Yes, we do charity work. We raise money. And of course, I’m involved with the Vitae Foundation. I help with a golf tournament every year. I’m also a Eucharistic Minister. At church. L: How did you become a Eucharistic Minister? My friend Donna Melgaard got me started on that. I’m serving God and serving other people. I’m also an usher. It feels good. It makes me feel happy. L: Is there anything you’d like to add? B: I lost my Dad– five years ago. I miss him. I hate to talk about it as much ‘cause it makes me feel sad, a little bit. A long time ago, I was involved in Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Eagle Scouts. Also, I went to the Institute for the Achievement of Human Potential in Philadelphia. I have Down syndrome. I met other people kind of like me and I learned things. They gave us a home school program for us to follow. Most important is my mom. I love her. Last week, we went down to the Lake of the Ozarks. We play cards together. Double solitaire. I like taking walks with her. I also have nieces and nephews. I’m a Godfather, for two of them. L: Do you like being an uncle? BILL: Oh yes, definitely! | 
