06/06/2026
As we begin Pride Month the Blessing Family would like to thank, from the bottom of our hearts, all those in the LGTBQIA2S+ community who have taken us into their hearts and embraced us in the days and weeks since our Juniper’s death.
Shortly before her death, Juniper sent her older brother the first photo we had ever seen of her in a dress and told him how happy it made her. We are comforted to know that near the time of her passing Juniper was as happy as we had ever known her to be, and closer than ever to discovering a way in which she could live her life as she truly was.
This month, and always, there are actions you can take to honor Juniper’s memory:
-Make origami butterflies and leave them in both ordinary and unexpected places. Juniper would often do this and would sometimes show us with joy the places where the butterflies were hidden, yet to be discovered.
-Post the image of the beautiful drawing of Juniper (above), left by an anonymous artist at the memorial to her on Red Square at the University of Washington.
-Occasionally practice “guerilla singing” Juniper loved to belt out a few lines of a song in crowds and then pretend to have no idea where it came from. What fun!
-Live your life with joy, with all the artistic ability you have, and most importantly live it as fully as you can as exactly who you are, just as Juniper did.
Always stay kind, loving, and joyful. Be tolerant and accepting of others, and when you can engage and learn about other people. Your interest can be a positive force in this world.
Thank you, once again, for the embrace in which you have held Juniper and our family these last few weeks; we remain forever grateful.
We love you,
The Blessing Family
