My Jessie Journal:: The call I wish I could make…
Ring…Ring…Ring…
“Hello.”
Hi Sweet Pea, it’s Daddy.
“Hi Daddy. It’s so great to hear your voice. How are you doing? I miss you so much.”
I miss you too Jess. I think of you every day and wonder how you are doing?
“I’m doing good. My room is really cool. I get to take care of Kobi & Bruin now that I’m here in Heaven. They are doing great. Bruin still loves to hold three tennis balls in his mouth. I swim with Coach Fran a couple times a week. He is so fast. I help welcome all the new kids that come up that had cancer. Notice I said “had cancer”. There is no sickness or sadness in Heaven daddy. None! It’s a really great place. We have our own club called ClubNEGU. We NEGU for all of our parents and siblings that miss us so much. We never ever give up praying for you all. God will comfort you each day daddy. We also play games, ride bikes and just hang out. I’m also learning to bake these new Heavely sweet-cakes that I just love. They are so yummy. Nothing like Aunt Kimmy’s cookies. Those were so amazing. I’ve also met some other people that know you through church. Everyone here is so nice. I’m safe daddy. I promise.”
That is so great to hear Jess. Aunt Kimmy’s cookies still are amazing…she makes them every time she visits.
“Daddy, how are you and mommy doing? How is Shaya and JT? How is Mr. Moe?”
Honestly Jess, we have our good days and bad days because we miss you so much.
“Daddy, remember I’m just on my special mission trip. Like when you use to go to Africa and India for weeks. My trip will be a little longer but we will see each other again.”
I know Jess…I know. Just getting use to this trip you are on. Shaya finished up 11th grade. JT finishes 6th grade next week. Nana, Papa, Kimmy, Uncle T, Tanta and Bob all miss you and talk about you. We love talking about fun times with you like when you forced us to eat those nasty tasting jelly beans called “Bean Boozeled”. You laughed and laughed as mommy and I tried to chew and swallow those silly beans. Mr. Moe is doing great. Loves the pool. Loves to lay on the couch. Loves to sleep next to mommy. He still wimpers when he goes into your room. I just know he can sense you in there and smell you. He’s an amazing puppy…big puppy.
“Daddy…Yeah Jess. Please give everyone big hugs and tell them I love and miss them all.” I will Sweet Pea…I will. I Promise.
Jess. “Yeah Daddy.” Your book releases worldwide on September 2nd. Do you like the cover I posted on your fan page?
“It’s nice daddy. It’s kind of weird to see a picture of me on a book cover. You know I never wanted my sickness to be about me. I wanted to help the other kids and give them joy. Especially the ones that couldn’t leave the hospital.”
I know Sweet-Pea. You created a ripple in the world of childhood cancer that is moving bigger and bigger each day. Lots of people want to hear the whole story and share it with others that need a boost of hope. I like to say JoyJars are boosts of JOY and your book will be a boost of HOPE. Hope to anyone facing any challenge in life.
“I trust you daddy. You’re the best daddy in the world. If it helps people then I’m all for it.”
It will Jess…it will.
I’m so glad I was able to call you today…it’s been such a long time and I just needed to hear your voice.
“Daddy, it really hasn’t been that long. It’s just a “wink” remember. Please call again. Love you daddy. Bye.”
Bye Sweet Pea…Love you too. Miss you tons. See you in a wink.
xoxo
daddy