Thursday, April 26, 2018
This made me cry and laugh in equal measure... I know sweet Jesse will be sorely missed by his family and all the people he touched over the years. My favorite memory of Jesse was his way of wheedling and pleading, through VERY animated gestures and "nudging" to ask to go for a ride in your car, no matter whether he knew you or not...or for that matter, whether you even HAD a car. He would raise an eyebrow, steal your car keys, and head out the door, willy nilly, with his mom and sister in hot pursuit. He came to my house one Thanksgiving and spent his whole time there taking each individual out to their car, trying in his persuasive way to "talk" them into taking him for a ride. Some of them actually did!! His was a life that became narrow in scope in later years, but never in love and caring. He carries that love and caring with him into his next adventure, where he will have a perfectly muscled and functioning body, and be able to run, jump, yell "I LOVE YOU" at the top of his lungs, and drive his own car. Much love to Jesse and to all the members of the family and all the friends you leave behind. Maybe you'll take us for a ride someday?
