Jedediah

a biblical name intended to be the original name of King David's son, Solomon. Jedediah is a wonderful figure who lives life by his own code of giving everything that he can while expecting nothing in return from the world. He embodied generosity as he invests himself to those around him with open ears, kind words, meals, finances, and his time--all of which are precious commodities to all of us. Generosity is how Jedediah shows love and it is felt by those in his life. Though he struggles with having his voice echoed back to him, his voice is powerful thing by which he expressed himself and impacts people in a positive way. Its tone is calming, its content full of life, and his laugh has the capacity to shift the energy of a room--like a whistling kettle on an otherwise quiet night. Connecting with others in genuine ways is Jedediah's passion in life. Very much the protagonist of this story, Jedediah's passion led to an exciting life in which he navigated its many tensions with courage and optimism--staying true to himself and seeing challenges as opportunities to learn and grow from experience.