Jason’s Story

Jason, My Man and Life Partner, is a citizen of The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. I got pregnant in Paris, Texas. That’s my roots. That’s our roots.

My mom had already been planning to move to Florida, right near Daytona Beach, when I got pregnant. I was 14. I went with my mom.

Jennie, 8 months pregnant. Port Orange, FL.

Do you know what Jason did? He sent me money before our daughter was born so I could buy things for her. He worked hard–very hard–often out in the heat, Sun, rain, snow. With sweat, racism, chainsaws, and injuries.

And he visited.

Jason and Brita, 1995. Port Orange, Florida.

Eventually, he was able to transfer his job to Florida!

Jason and Jennie. Photo by Brita. Jennie’s undergrad years & Jason’s Lineman Apprentice years.

He came to Florida with a car, clothes, a little money in his pocket, and a job. With only those things, he built a life.

He is an impeccable Dad. He is an impeccable partner. And we love him.

Brita’s high school graduation.

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