Adopt-A-Highway Update: The Second Clean Up Was Held on Sunday, June 22, 2014

Adopt-A-Highway Update: The Second Clean Up Was Held on Sunday, June 22, 2014

I participated in the second of the three required Adopt-A-Highway clean ups for 2014 in memory of Stephanie K. Ward Stahl. I missed the first clean-up which was held on April 13, 2014 due to a prior commitment. I did chat with my friend, Sandra Ward Miller, Stephanie's Mom, at the clean-up. She mentioned that the April clean up only took an hour because there were so many volunteers. That truly shows the devotion of all the volunteers who consisted of family, friends, etc. It makes me very proud of the people in our little corner of the world. I'm just sorry that the reason that brings them all together is because a young person was taken away from her family and friends way too soon. I truly believe that everything happens for a reason in our lives. What that reason is in this particular incident, I do not know.

In my previous Adopt-A-Highway blog, I explained that the State of West Virginia Adopt-A-Highway Rules require three scheduled clean-ups per year for the two

Sandra mentioned to me that she catches herself getting ready to pick up the telephone to call Stephanie. I can relate to doing that exact same thing. My oldest brother, Lou, passed away at the young age of 42 on December 14, 1991. I shared with Sandra that I think that same way. You want to pick up the phone and call your loved one to discuss what took place that day. It is so hard. I think that this clean-up does help the family cope with Steph not being here physically, but she is definitely here in spirit. She would be so proud of each and every one of them.

So, now, there is only one clean up left for 2014. If you see or hear that volunteers are needed for an Adopt-A-Highway clean up near you, go ahead and join in. Or, if you want to participate in the third clean-up for Stephanie K. Ward Stahl with me, just respond to my blog. I will let you know when the next clean-up is going to take place.

Rest in Peace-Stephanie K. Ward Stahl.