“I remember Jessica had the biggest crush on my little brother.  It was adorable & he liked her too- they were very young. I remember how sweet she was. And how funny too, once she was comfortable around you! I remember she was easy going & yelled at her brother a lot. Honestly what I remember the most is how she was to her parents. She acted like Randy was so cheesy & goofy, & she would laugh & roll her eyes but you could tell she loved it. She was her absolute self around her mom. You could tell they were so close- but she would absolutely tell her what she thought. I understand that relationship now that I have a teenage daughter myself. You get the best & worst of them but you’re one of few who will get all of them. “

Memories from Grammy…   “Once upon a time I had the honor of meeting Randy’s new wife, Carmen and her beautiful children,Jonathan and Jessica I immediately fell in love with them. Jessica loved to tease me and she had the most beautiful laugh. They would come over and go swimming in the lake and fish and I thought they were having a great time with Skylar. Jonathan was a joy too I have been so blessed having them in my life. Now my Jessica has been called to her Eternal home. I miss her so much I miss her teasing me, I miss her beautiful smile I miss her sweet spirit. I hope and pray I can live my life so that I can see my Jessica and my Clinton and my Gene in heaven. Thank you Randy for giving me this beautiful family to love and thank you Carmen for having two beautiful children I will adore for eternity. Thank you for loving my son. I am so grateful.  Soon it will be July 4 a day of celebration and yes we can celebrate Jessica’s birthday and her life. As we do my heart is so full of gratitude to be a Grammy to Jessica and Jonathan.”

Jessica and Danielle were practically best friends from birth!  These two went through everything from elementary school and girl scouts to middle school to high school together!   Carmen and I cannot be more grateful for the wonderful love and friendship that Danielle showed our sweet daughter!  True friends!