I am so, so sorry to hear of JT's passing. It is such a shock to me. In my mind's eye, he is still that beautiful little boy with the head of golden curls. Where does the time go? What a hard season this has been...
I am very sorry we were not able to attend the service--we just got home late last night from Belize.
JT touched many, many lives, and I am grateful I was able to know him as a child, and also, to know him again, as his independent adult self. I am especially grateful that I was able to attend his birthday party at Abe and Jakes--what a wonderful day that was!
Please know that my prayers and thoughts are with you and Rud and Amy and Kate. If there is anything I can do, please let me know.
Dearest Rud, Ann, Amy and Kate,
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear about Jay.I have been in Atlanta since I heard the news.Words cannot describe the feelings I have had at this news.
Jay T has been the groundbreaker of all that is good for young folks like him. He has led the way, you all opened the doors. He went through the doors and found a LIFE!!!!
I can't imagine your sadness and grief. But knowing Jay t, he would not want you to be sad. He would only want you to smile and be happy, just like he was. He is in the Hands of the Lord and he is happy. He is with A-Dad. He is happy.
Those left behind can only rejoice in all that he accomplished and all that he stood for. He has led the way, and hundreds of children and adults with disablities have benefited as a result of his success.
Rud and Ann, thank you for carrying the message, the world is a better place because of your work.
Later, I will write my loving remembrances of Jay and Jane.
With profound sadness, I send my love,
Patty McGill Smith
Jane's Mom
Omaha, Nebraska