When I woke up this morning the last thing on my mind was birthday wishes and wanted to take a minute and tell everyone thank you. The love and support that has been shown to myself and my family during this difficult time has been overflowing and heartfelt. I've known for the last 25 years how incredible Jessie was, but didn't realize that she had touched so many other people as well. For those of you who didn't have the opportunity to know her let me tell you what you missed. She was what I like to call a participant in the parade of life. There are those people who are content being spectators. Not Jess she was determined to taste, touch, smell and see all the world had to offer. She appeared fearless. Don't get me wrong she had her fears but she rarely "let em see her sweat". I cherish those moments that we shared when she needed that reassuring "we'll figure it out Jess" or simply an non judgmental shoulder to lean on. People were drawn to her because of her positive attitude and her incredible zest for life. She had an amazing capacity to love, and at the same time wasn't afraid to let you know when she felt you had made a mistake. She had an incredible sense of humor and impeccable timing always able to lighten the mood in a tense situation. She was more concerned with the well being of others above her own. She was that person that chose to care for others when they could no longer care for themselves. And she loved doing it. I could go on and on but this is a glimpse to you of the Jessie that I know and love. My memories of her from the time she born and would take naps laying on my chest to when she was playing drums with the pots and pans in the kitchen with her casted broken arm to the time she and I bought her college car to a couple weeks ago as I carried her down the stairs from her bath with her head on my shoulder and said to me " don't worry dad it's gonna to be ok it's almost over" kissing me on the cheek as if to console me. Those are what I hold close to my heart and know that they can never be taken from me. I've always said to her "I love you more than you'll ever know"... Well there's no doubt in my mind that she now knows how deep and endless my love for her is and will continue to be.
I love you Jessie Gene!! Infinity x infinity plus one!!
