Today Jordan would have turned 29. When you think of that it's pretty amazing how many years have passed. For some reason when I think of how old he'd be I begin to feel old. It's the same feeling as the first child you see as a baby and then you see them grow up.
Over the past 12 years, I have graduated college, got married, worked in the "real world", and have two wonderful boys. In the next week and a half, there are other dates that are significant to Jordan's life, 1/26 & 2/2. But I don't plan on writing anything on those sad days. Instead I want to remember the days he was alive and what better day than on his birthday.
When I think of Jordan growing up, I kind of get nervous. I have two boys...two boys that like it or not could possibly do things Jordan did growing up. Peeing out of the car window, throwing snow balls at cars driving past, throwing snow balls at the mailman and then chasing him thru Decker Drive (yeah, Dad loved that one), calling 10 minutes before his curfew to ask for more time, when he was still 30 minutes from home so he'd be late anyway. The list goes on & on. I should rephrase, they won't PROBABLY do these things. They WILL do these things. They have Nate, Jordan, and Dad's blood running thru them. God help me!
When we were packing up mom's house, there were so many photo albums. Of course, you cannot pack up a photo album without looking thru it. There were so many hilarious pictures and Jordan was in almost all of them. Below are some funny photos of him.
Jordan at 2 yrs old.
If you knew Jordan at this age, then you know I had a wide selection of naked pics of him. This one would have been blackmail material for sure!
Baking cookies. Hmmm, Rylan looks messy like this after we bake too.
His passion.
Jordan's last season. Jordan is bottom row center holding the ball. Brian (Neena's brother) right behind him. Jason to the right of Brian.
Sorry this is the only good picture I have of Ricky. It has always creeped me out because Ricky's complection resembles him in the casket. Well, while I'm getting pics together for this blog mom tells me it was taken 1 week before the accident. Ok, I just got the chills again!
As another year passes, I remember all of the good times with him. I also thank God for all the fantastic friends I have. I am very, very lucky. I would not be the person I am today without Julie, Neena, Karen, Sara R., Sara L., Stacey, Nan, and of course, my wonderful husband, Nate. You all got me thru hard times when I needed a friend. Thank you for all of your support. Sadly, some of those I listed I don't speak to much anymore or at all. But Julie, Neena and Karen still remain great friends, that I am so lucky to have.
To all my family and friends, I miss you and love you! And to Jordan, when I see Rylan and Austin's mischievous grins, I will think of you and smile. Until we meet again...
Great post Dawnie. It brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for saying the things you did about me, but you have also made me what I am today. You and your family have been through so much, yet always put smiles on your faces and rise above it all. You are a special friend to me as well. So thankful God has blessed me with a beautiful friend like you. Happy Birthday Jordan.
ReplyDeleteLove you, Dawnie. We all lean on each other, that's how we all stand tall together.
ReplyDeletejulie and karen said it best...just reading their comments are making me tear up again! you are one of the strongest women i know and im so lucky to have you in my life. i love you!
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