| This
past weekend I watched my wedding video. There were so many wonderful
memories of that special time in my life. There was one memory that was
captured on video that is priceless; Jascha. His handsome face was
smiling and happy as he toasted to our marriage, with a drink in hand of
course. I've known Jascha since elementary school. We grew up
together, went to camp together, went to college together, celebrated
milestones in our lives together. Our lives have always been connected
in so many ways. We always remained close no matter where we were. That
was what made Jascha so special to so many. He had this amazing ability
to connect with everyone he met and made you feel that you were a
special person in his life. I am forever grateful that Jascha was a
special person in my life.
There
are so many memories I have with Jascha. From Jascha, Brian and Marc lip
syncing at the camp Talent Shows, AZA and BBG functions, the senior
cruise, hanging out in Ann Arbor, South Park on Wednesdays after law
school, to Lafayette Coney Island after my wedding. I could go on and
on. The one memory that stands out as truly capturing Jascha's kindness
and spirit was when I was shopping in Birmingham and he saw me walk into
a store. I was in the back of the store when the bells chimed as the
door opened. Seconds later I hear some one say, "Rowdie?", it
was Jascha. He was driving down Woodard, saw me, pulled over and came
into the store to say hello. For me that memory will forever be etched
into my mind.
I miss
him so much. I miss him coming to my house to watch T.V. and hang out, I
miss the pleasant surprise of running into him at the most random of
places, I miss seeing him, I miss hearing his voice, I miss him. I feel
so grateful to have this precious gift of him on my video, 30 seconds of
him smiling, talking, laughing and as always, wishing the best for
everyone he came in contact with. He was and still is an amazing person.
Jascha, I will never forget the 20 plus years we have shared. I love you
and I miss you.
Stacey
Rautbort Block |