My Jessie Journal:: Hi Sweet-Pea! We are just two days away from your gala. Every decision we are 
making we filter through your original idea of a super fun event, with courageous kids, great dessert and lots of dancing. I think we got it covered Jess. We have close to 400 people coming, lots of kids and families, a trio of desserts and a Disney pop band for the dancing. It will be super fun but I will be thinking about you the entire time=). You will have a special seat at our family table too. We also have “Jessie’s Favorites” for the opportunity drawing and some amazing live auction items. We even have a 9 week old golden retriever puppy for our live auction. We have named her “hope”. She is the one mommy is holding in this picture. Last years yellow lab has become a special service dog and helping people in need. The owners named him “NEGU” and felt he should carry forward your desire to help others. So amazing! The wonderful lady that is watching Hope right now trains seeing eye dogs and things Hope would be great at it.
Mommy and Shaya have their dresses and shoes. Shaya’s are super high heels and I’m sure you would love them. JT got a special purple striped tie just for you. He knows purple is one of your favorite colors. It looks really cool. Uncle T and Aunt Kimmy are flying in too. Everyone gathering to continue your legacy of love Jess.
I’m doing ok this week. I have been working a ton on your new book. The wonderful lady that is helping me, Jenna, asked how I was doing…the first word that came to mind was “sorrow”. I’m not mad anymore. I’m not depressed. I’m just full of sorrow…Webster defines it as a “state of deep loss”. That’s it. That’s me. I’m in a state of “deep” loss. I then thought about what it takes to over come “LOSS”. I came up with…”Letting Others Strengthen & Support”. That’s what I love about the 210,000 members of TeamNEGU…they strengthen & support me like they did you for those 10 months and 2 days. Then there are close friends and family that provide me with great support. I think the key word is “letting”. I have discovered people don’t like to come across as “needy” so they keep their feelings to themselves. They think asking for help is a sign of weakness rather than strength. I’m just following your model…you let others in and you cared for others. Seems to be a winning plan. Ask for help and help others!!!!
Have so much more I could share but I will tonight when we talk at bedtime.
Miss you tons, love you more…see you in a “wink”.
xoxo,
Daddy