Itsjeffsmom Member Username: Itsjeffsmom
Post Number: 4 Registered: 02-2007
| Posted on Wednesday, March 28, 2007 - 3:17 pm: | |
I took some time today to reread all the postings from the time of Jeff's death and want everyone who contributed to know how much your messages meant and continue to mean to me. You were far more eloquent than I could ever be and your thoughts and words mean everything to me, even now, six weeks after his passing. I'm still working at figuring out how to live without a son who meant everything to me. To know that his last 2 years were lived with friendship, love, a sense of community and humor are absolutely all any mother could ask. For all who said I was in your prayers, please know you are all in my prayers. |
Jjaba Member Username: Jjaba
Post Number: 5093 Registered: 11-2003
| Posted on Wednesday, March 28, 2007 - 3:22 pm: | |
Thanks Mom. We all miss Itsjeff alot. In a gentle way, jjaba would like to know what happened to him. He was very nice to jjaba at the times we met. jjaba, on the Westside. |
Jelk Member Username: Jelk
Post Number: 4281 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Wednesday, March 28, 2007 - 3:24 pm: | |
Moderator could you please move this to the Connec...kidding. Totally kidding. It was certainly my pleasure to have had the opportunity to know Jeff and I know I am not alone in that thought. He provided so much of that friendship, community, and humor. I mean that. Jeff made a lot of that stuff happen by the strength of his wonderful personality. Your son was really a one-of-kind special person. (Message edited by Jelk on March 28, 2007) |
Rsa Member Username: Rsa
Post Number: 1070 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Wednesday, March 28, 2007 - 3:31 pm: | |
mom; i did not post anything on the condolences thread because i could not do justice to the outpouring of how great of a person he was. just to let you know, i am one more person who will sorely miss him and feel glad to have known him. i was always amazed and humbled at his capacity for kindness, generosity, and freedom of spirit. i wish the best for you in recovering from such a staggering loss. -RSA (RockStArchitect) |
Kathleen Member Username: Kathleen
Post Number: 2144 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Wednesday, March 28, 2007 - 3:52 pm: | |
Thank you for posting this, Itsjeffmom. Earlier today, for some reason, I kept hearing Jeff's voice in my mind while I was toiling away at work. Nothing specific was said...it was more the unique sound and the way he spoke and laughed that was captured that I was hearing. Anyways, rest assured that we all miss him too and think of him and you frequently. Kathleen |
Gannon Member Username: Gannon
Post Number: 8815 Registered: 12-2003
| Posted on Wednesday, March 28, 2007 - 3:53 pm: | |
Ditto. A million times, ditto. That's about a few trillion less than the ones who knew him even better than I, but hopefully I've got the proportions somewhat right. Heya, Itsmom, if you get the chance, give me a call. Cheers...to think all Itsthat came from your womb. Its simply amazing...thanks again for Itshim. May you continue to receive comfort and peace from where-ever they begin...amplified and/or magnified by our focus on you right now. Much love, cheap through the ether...hopefully worth more next time we meet. |
Goat Member Username: Goat
Post Number: 9313 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Wednesday, March 28, 2007 - 4:01 pm: | |
I think about Itsjeff quite frequently. I guess the shock still has not passed me by. But I do know that whenever I get into one of rants and start shouting I think "would Jeff do something this"? I know it sounds cheesy but it is true. As mentioned above he was a one-of-a-kind person who had a bigger impact in my life than I imagined. All I can do is thank God that he was a part of my life even though it was for a short while. My many thoughts and prayers go out to you in this very difficult time. |
Dialh4hipster Member Username: Dialh4hipster
Post Number: 2010 Registered: 11-2004
| Posted on Wednesday, March 28, 2007 - 11:19 pm: | |
Itsjeffsmom, I'm glad that thread brought some solace to you, it really was a wonderful outpouring of appreciation and admiration for Jeff. Jeff had a lot of friends, real and cyber, on here. I was just talking about him with a friend yesterday. He is really missed. |
Dabirch Member Username: Dabirch
Post Number: 2199 Registered: 06-2004
| Posted on Thursday, March 29, 2007 - 5:08 pm: | |
It was the little things. Like showing up to our house the morning of my son's bris, knowing how busy we were with guests in from out of town, a newborn, and no sleep, and insisting on driving out to southfield to pick up the deli platter. And then upon his return, just quietly introducing himself to all of my family as the caterer, making himself a sandwich, and leaving. Still brings a smile to my face. |