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Out of the Mouth of Clouds


Once upon a time there was a girl born on July 29th and when she entered the world the clouds themselves smiled and patiently parted to let the infant bask in the new sun, the light of her world, aptly nicknaming the child "Sunshine". The clouds knew that she would be a beacon to those in need and a true friend indeed.

This girl grew up to become Jordan Claire LaSalle.

The woman was everything the clouds envisioned her to become and much, much more. Jordan was dynamic in life and in endeavors, loving to friends and strangers, attentive to needs, wit personified, beautiful in every way possible, and true to herself and others.

Jordan chose to be brave, to live, to make mistakes, to learn, to grow, to teach, to love, to laugh, to endure, to be, but, most importantly, to be present and see what each moment was offering.

In Italy, Jordan met a character named Dustin Ashley Beam and the two have been close ever since. Although gay, Dustin has a way with the ladies and is in no short supply of friends of the female persuasion. Dustin used to have a problem with loving multiple people/items, etc. akin to a child only knowing how to love one stuffed animal. Now, Dustin understands each woman (and the guy friends too) brings something different and brilliant to his story.

Jordan is an unparalleled addition and edition.

She has helped Dustin be a more attentive listener, better storyteller, and to truly live, to be present, to laugh more freely, and to be himself. They are indeed the best of friends.

In the past, Dustin has complimented to make someone like him, because he felt it appropriate, but the story of Jordan he shares with you, in this tick-tock, is meant to share the greatness that is Jordan, the miracle she is.

There is no one like her and Dustin is thankful he went to Italy, if for no other reason than to meet her. He has even thought about marrying Jordan and performing certain deeds on her, but the fact remains that Dustin is a "gay". But Jordan should feel flattered knowing that Dustin has never really thought about that before.

And the certain deeds would be miraculous, F.Y.I. :-)

So, Dustin presents a much belated (but talked about so he does not feel guilty) Part One of Jordan's birthday gifts.

Just as the clouds nicknamed Jordan, Dustin felt it appropriate to give her another name:

JOSENVAL

It is fashioned out of the words
Joy (which she embodies and emanates),
Sister (she is a part of Dustin's family, always),
Listener (which she does so well it both mystifies and makes Dustin think she is not of this world),
and
Validator (Wow, she does this effortlessly and makes Dustin feel like a Prince when they talk).

To you Jordan, I celebrate all you are and give you my heart and its new name for you... my josenval,
Dustin

Comments

Jordan LaSalle said…
You are so wonderful to me!!! Thank you for this loving tribute and incredible array of words. xoxoxox!

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