Jacob & Scott

Jacob - Did you know how special you were? You had to? Your energy and smile, love and generosity were singular. For a little less than 8 years I loved you like a brother; just being in your presence was warmth. Thank you for living a life that left so much good in your wake, thank you for always taking so much less than you received, thank you for loving others of all status and all conditions, unconditionally.

Time is a thief and I regret so much that I took a future with you in it as a given. I regret that I felt like my love for you would mean that I could pick back up no matter how many weeks, months, or years passed. I regret not giving you a longer hug the last time I said goodbye. I mourn for all of the people you still had left to impact, for all the good you had left to do, for all the beauty you had left to create, for all the community you had left to build. Me and thousands of people already miss you beyond words.