Junior Prom 2011

I have mixed feelings about relating this story, but I don't want to forget is as it tells much of Jessica's character. (Please forgive me Jessica)  

 

Early in January, Jess and her friend Jill were approached by Robb - who is a Jr. who has been befriended by many of Jessica's friends.  He wanted help in asking another of Jessica's friends (we'll call her X) to Junior Prom.  

So, Jessica asked X (for Robb) if she had a date yet for prom.  Long story short, X indicated that she didn't want a " charity date"   for a formal dance - she'd had enough of those.  So, quickly, before Robb had a chance to ask X,  Jessica told Jill to talk Robb into asking herself to prom, so that his feelings wouldn't be hurt.  

(You see, Robb is a little awkward socially, and on one of the earlier dances, his date ditched him.)  

Jessica wanted Robb to have a good experience at a dance, so she volunteered herself without Robb's knowledge.  

So, the date of Prom came.  Robb and Jess had a great time at the day date with a fun group of kids playing miniature golf in someone's empty house.  

For the evening date, as she was getting ready to go, she made the comment;  "  I just want him to have a good time." 

When he arrived to pick her up, he was SOO nervous, he was shaking!  But he was a kind, sweet boy.

Turns out they both had a good time, and he was very appreciative, expressing on facebook that it was his best date ever.

Let's just say, I am very proud (well-pleased) with J.  She learned that it really feels good to think of others' first!

She even taught me a thing or two!!

I love you Jessica!