Jay is calm and cool.... and under pressure, is steady as a rock. It is a great quality that has served him well, and will always serve him well in life. I remember when he was about 10, my girlfriend who was going through alot of stress at the time phoned for me. Her son had hockey, she locked her keys in the car, it was a big game, she was beside herself with what to do. I was outside feeding our dogs at the time so Jay took the call.
He's like do you have an extra set of keys for your car? No! I am not sure what to do!! Came a panicked reply. Have your Mom call me. He said why don't we come and pick Cody up and take him to hockey, and you can meet us there, maybe you can get someone to come and get your keys out. My friend is like...ok that sounds good...thanks Jay. Lol we laugh to this day how Jay calmly figured out a solution to my stressed out friend's problem!
He is a gentle soul my Jay, with a beautiful sense of humor, and I could listen to him tell stories all day. He is very funny! Also very laid back, he fell asleep many a time in his high chair, before and sometimes and after his meals...he appears to have finally grown out of :) Jay tends to lack a sense of urgency lol. Being a teenager adds to that I know, but he has been pretty laid back all his life, and details are not overly important to him. I remember when he was about 8 I had asked him to go and get a plate out of the cupboard, and he said, where are they? I'm like Jay, really, I have been putting them away in the same place for 8 years of your life, have you not noticed where we keep them...we all had a good laugh over that one!
This past summer, Jay and Rayanne went to London, England with their Nana and Papa, and I met them there. One of my dear friends got married in Wales, and Mom and Dad and I were invited, and my parents wanted an opportunity to share travel and culture with their two oldest grandchildren.
On one particular day in London, Nana and Papa and Rayanne went to Starbucks, and told Jay what they were doing, and asked if he wanted to come...he decided to sleep in it was 11 at the time...those teenagers love their sleep! They said ok Jay, your missing out, but we will come to your room later when we get back.
Nana, Papa and Ray took off, in that time Jay changed his mind got up and decided to go look for them. Starbucks how hard can that be to find he thought. Not realizing their is a Starbucks as in most major cities on every block That didn't phaze Jay. He headed out, and an hour later Nana and Papa and Ray returned, Jay was of course no where to be found, and they started to worry, as we are talking London England...a population close to 8 million...Yikes Jay didn;t know where the dishes were, this wasn't looking good! In London the Police officers are called Bobbies, and there were a couple on foot by the hotel they were staying at. Mom and Dad started to give a description of their Grandson, and Rayanne, who does pay great attention to detail, started crying worried and anxious that her Brother would not find his way back...another 30 minutes passed, and they see Jay walking towards them slowly, Rayanne frantically runs up to him and hugs him, such relief in seeing him...Jay not a care in the world is like...that's a nice greeting Ray but a little unncessary, I love you too. I am just getting back from Starbucks, didn't know there were so many, what are you guys up to? Pretty sure they were ready to choke my precious Jay.....not a great sense of urgency my boy.
Jay has a big heart, and is kind and loving and so easy to be around. He has had the same group of buddies since he was in kindergarten, and they all graduate this year, it brings tears to my eyes, as I can't believe he is graduating already...I have many life skills yet to teach you son! Jay is very responsible, he is working after school, earning his own money. As laid back as he is, he has a good work ethic! He is a very good hockey player and I have so enjoyed watching him over the years. He played the piano, which I got him into as I play, and thought he might enjoy, he stuck with it for a few years, and had a natural talent for it...he quit years ago, but has played occassionaly, and would so love to see him take it up again at some point as he is a natural....Jay has a technical mind as well and is our go to for all technical hook ups!
Jay is an avid snowmobiler, and has always enjoyed riding his motorbikes, and in past two years has started racing and does very well competing. His dad has passed on the love of these sports and something that all the boys and their dad share in common and enjoy doing together!
Jay you, and your spirit. There are many a day where you have calmed me and your gentle loving ways have brought me such great comfort. You are so very special and I love you with all my heart.
As you set off to complete your last semester, know that your future is bright, there is nothing you can't accomplish in your lifetime. You are so intelligent, and have always had a strong ability to problem solve and figure things out. Your patience and ability to stay calm will serve you so well in life, and your kind heart will endear you to all those you surround yourself with. Your laid back approach will allow you to focus on balance and what is important in life.Not sweating the small stuff, as you do so well, and we tease you, but it has been and will continue to be a blessing for you. Many of us spend a lifetime trying to not sweat the small stuff and you have always had a great ability to not worry about those things in life that are not important. Focus on the positive, and continue to let that beautiful light you have within shine! I am so very proud of you and look forward to watching you experience life to the fullest.
All my love....MOM XOXOXOXOXOXOOXOXOXOO
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