Jordan's Story
Jordan was an extraordinary young man who lived an extraordinary life under very difficult circumstances that would have left a lesser man bitter, angry, and broken. Instead, Jordan lived his too short life with grace, humor, and an amazing capacity to love. He had a beautiful smile that grew bigger and brighter as the years went by.
Jordan was diagnosed with autism and developmental delays as a toddler. We were told he may never talk. Those who were fortunate enough to meet Jordan know how that prediction turned out! He didn’t speak until he was 7 years old but once he started he didn’t stop! Our years with Jordan were a roller coaster ride of triumph and trials. He was the definition of perseverance as he encountered obstacle after obstacle with social behaviors, sensory issues, and language. He kept on smiling. He never gave up.
In March of 2009 Jordan was diagnosed with spinal cord glioblastoma, an incurable, rare form of brain cancer that left him paralyzed and in a wheelchair. He was given 6-9 months to live and endured surgery, radiation, several chemotherapies and their side effects, difficult procedures, pain, immobility, seizures, and a devastating stroke.
Until the end he continued to smile and find joy in the simple things. A sunny day, a full moon, a car ride with dad, a dandelion, a friend’s voice, and always… cheese.
Jordan left our world on June 24th 2012 surrounded by family and friends. We cannot let him be forgotten.
Jordan was an extraordinary young man who lived an extraordinary life under very difficult circumstances that would have left a lesser man bitter, angry, and broken. Instead, Jordan lived his too short life with grace, humor, and an amazing capacity to love. He had a beautiful smile that grew bigger and brighter as the years went by.
Jordan was diagnosed with autism and developmental delays as a toddler. We were told he may never talk. Those who were fortunate enough to meet Jordan know how that prediction turned out! He didn’t speak until he was 7 years old but once he started he didn’t stop! Our years with Jordan were a roller coaster ride of triumph and trials. He was the definition of perseverance as he encountered obstacle after obstacle with social behaviors, sensory issues, and language. He kept on smiling. He never gave up.
In March of 2009 Jordan was diagnosed with spinal cord glioblastoma, an incurable, rare form of brain cancer that left him paralyzed and in a wheelchair. He was given 6-9 months to live and endured surgery, radiation, several chemotherapies and their side effects, difficult procedures, pain, immobility, seizures, and a devastating stroke.
Until the end he continued to smile and find joy in the simple things. A sunny day, a full moon, a car ride with dad, a dandelion, a friend’s voice, and always… cheese.
Jordan left our world on June 24th 2012 surrounded by family and friends. We cannot let him be forgotten.