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.