When I think of Jonah I think of his family. I feel so lucky to have grown up with the Spiegels and seen some of their best and worst moments. No matter the situation they always come out laughing. Many people are lucky to have experienced it, but I can’t even begin to describe how funny it is to sit in a room with them as they shoot their witty comments and word play around. Jonah played a vital role in their whole system, and I can feel the missing piece.

Beyond Jonah’s humor, absolute brilliance, and determination, when I think of Jonah I think about his softness. He would actually make fun of anyone for saying that, but it’s true. I loved how he would come home and read fat Stephen King books for fun. As he got older and became “cool” I still couldn’t ever get it out of my head that when he was little would ask Sarah to straighten his hair because he didn’t like that it was curly. He loved his dogs and his parents. I know he looked up to maya so much and thought summer was way cooler than he’d ever lead her to believe. I don’t understand how, but Jonah created and spoke his own language that was complete gibberish, yet everyone understood him and didn’t question it.

There’s so many stories to think of. I am so grateful to have gotten in on a game of Quiplash with the Household ???????? last Tuesday night. I remember logging onto the zoom and the first greeting was “Hey Angelick!” from Jonah. He then proceeded to come up with the funniest responses but still lose to Maya.

I loved Jonah like a little brother and I’m going to miss him. But I am so lucky to have a friend like Maya and a family like the Spiegel’s who will never stop living life to the fullest. Love you all so much ❤️ Angelick