We will miss Jappy so much. He was always a friend to me even if he didn't always like what I was doing. He let me know he didn't like it, but was still my friend no matter what. I don't know if he realized but there were times that if it weren't for all of you my kids and I wouldn't have eaten or had a roof over our heads. He had a special bond w/ Chevy even before he was born. I remember watching the races and all of a sudden Jappy would bust out laughing because my stomach was jumping all over the place either Chevy had hiccups or was just moving around. From the day we brought Chevy home Jappy would always say what a "cool kid" he was. Chevy and I used to walk almost everyday and most days we would stop and talk @ the garage. Sometimes it was nothing important and other days it was heart to heart.
When I told him I was dating this guy named Dustin from Shape, He right away said "Oh that's Barney's kid. He'll be great for you & the kids. Barney's a great guy,I started that nickname" and he went on and on about Dustin's Dad and gave me the thumb's up to date Dustin. I needed that thumb's up more than Jappy will ever know. I think it was because of Jappy, Chevy got so attached to Dustin's Dad so fast. "So you know MY Jappy?" was one of the first "talks" they ever had and have been buddies ever since.
My Mom said many times what great people all of you are and to always keep you close to me. I am so sorry that I haven't been around much but we love you all and all of you have made a difference in our lives not just Jappy.
Please call if you need anything at all.
Love and Prayers,
Donna & Chevy
i've always told my kids that when you see sunbeams, people are riding escalators to heaven. On Thurs nite, Chevy wanted to walk to the airport. I asked him why and he said he wanted to look for sunbeams so he could see Jappy go to heaven. He knows His Jappy is hunting and fishing and playing cards but most important he knows His Jappy is driving his very own racecar w/ all the best angels for his pitcrew. God Bless his little heart!##imported-begin##Donna Green & Chevy##imported-end##