My Jessie Journal: Hi Sweet Pea…it’s daddy! The rollercoaster of grief has been steady this week. Mother’s Day was a little bumpy as I always hate seeing mommy sad and missing you. But the rest of the week has been ok until today…
Mommy and I are spending time today with another mommy and daddy who have a 12 yr old son fighting the same cancer you had. This sweet little boy is not doing good and the parents needs someone to talk with and pray with. So mommy and I are going to try to be that support to them. I didn’t sleep well last night thinking about today and I’m anxious for today’s meeting. I know it will turn out ok and we will be support to them…I’m more worried this could case massive tremors in my soul that release big plumes of memories and pain.
I’m not complaining at all Jess…I’m just a little burdened. I hate seeing people hurt and kids struggling.
On a much more positive note we kicked off our National Ambassador program this week and have our first five ambassadors secured. We are starting slow and small to work out any issues. Our long term goal is to have an ambassador attached to every Children’s Hospital in the US so they can help deliver JoyJars to the hospital. That would mean over 250 wonderful caring compassionate volunteers. Unfortunately, they don’t get to deliver JoyJars directly to kids in the hospital but we hope they will be able to host a Day of Joy once a month at the out-patient clinic. Over 90% of kids fighting cancer are outpatient so we need to encourage them too.
Remember the clinic where you went every Thursday? It was a nice place to get help. It was the first place you delivered your first batch of JoyJars five years ago this week. I just love this picture of you. Dang you inspire me in so many ways!!!
Jess, I will always LOVE you and MISS you…and think about you every day of my life. I love being “Jessie’s Daddy” and spreading hope, joy and love to kids and families impacted by childhood cancer.
xoxo,
daddy
