Good evening,
Unfortunately, the video was having issues with the use of the songs and the video used during the service. I have redone the video without the songs and video. Sorry for the lack of, but people are a little over-protective of stuff, even for fair-use.
Please feel free to leave your thoughts and memories of B.B. in the comments below.
For B.B. 
BB was a special guy, and he touched many lives with his courageous life, smile and laugh. He probably has been playing some volleyball in heaven–saying, “this is fun!”
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Dear Bob and Jeanie, Thank-you for providing the live feed so that we could share in the memorial service. it was a blessing to hear you share, to see the love and devotion of the family. We only met B.B once, but the interaction between he and Bob, the family, and even our new voices, showed unmistakably that he lived life to capacity. It is not about how long we live life, but how much we live it with what we have. His smile said it all. Our love and prayers, Marc and Charlotte.
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I will miss my “B.B. Man”. He always stopped to listen when I talked or sang to him. He will never be forgotten. I am grateful Jesus chose His birthday to take him home.
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Sending our love from Florida, BB will be missed and was always one we wanted to see when returning to Jubilee. It is now time for his Jubilee!
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BB has left his mark on so many people. Every person who came into contact with him, walked away a different person. God couldn’t have chosen better parents for BB. You and Bob loved BB unconditionally and BB adored you as his parents. I know how much you will miss him, but who would ever want to bring him back. He is free and dancing on the streets of gold. And he will be patiently waiting for your arrival. God Bless your family and know that we love you and will be praying for you.
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God is such an awesome God and I thank Him for allowing my life to be touched by BB’some life. …RIP in peace previous one until we meet again. Bennie
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*BB’s
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So glad we were able to see some of the funeral from here in WV. Would love to give you all hugs. BB was a special little guy when we met and grew into a special young man. I used to love to hear him singing and laughing in church. I always loved the way the whole family loved him so much. What a special gift to your family, church family and the community. I am sure his crown is filled with lots of gems to lay at Jesus feet!
Many blessings the whole family. We love you guys!
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Hearing and seeing how the Strenge family stuck together to help make B.B’s life as normal as possible was such an inspiration to our lives. It was evident of how God’s strength and peace was and will always be inside of you. B.B has taught us to not complain when things don’t go the way we want them to. To be grateful for even the little blessings and to think of others before ourselves. Love one another as we love ourselves. We will forever remain the legacy that was left by the Strenge Family and B.B.
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Thank you for posting the video. It was very beautiful. I Love y’all so much. BB was and is so special to my heart, to my spiritual growth and faith. He use to visit me even when I wasn’t there. He’d smile and feel me in with the secrets the angels were telling him. Giving me glimpses of him being totally free. It seemed so real at one point i was upset when i couldn’t figure out where the house was do i could see him. I’m half expecting him to start showing up again smiling while he talks me even grander secrets nite that he is free and living in glory.
BB…. I Love you and your amazing spirit. Thank you for blessing my life the way you did and drawing me and your mom together. You are Love, Loving and forever Loved.
Blessed be
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B.B. was my special nephew. His giggles and smiles were so welcome and enjoyed. I will always remember the way he would turn his head to the side and stay so still and quiet listening to what was being said. It was amazing how Jeanie and Bob and all of their kids always included B.B in all activities. The only time he was alone was when he was sleeping and even then there was a monitor on to hear him and someone always checking on him. All other times he was in the room; whether Jeanie was alone watching TV, or the family was having game night.. it was wonderful. He was always as part of the family even though he couldn’t speak or see clearly. I remember visiting Jeanie one time. Marcus had come home from work and as he came into the dining area he spoke to B.B. then patted his shoulder and touch his head. B.B. turned his head and smiled his big grin. Jeanie was amazing at when she would hear B.B. squeal or grumble she would know just what he needed. B.B. will be sorely missed being that he was a Big part of the Strenge family!!
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I never had the pleasure of meeting B.B. bit I feel I knew him. His Grandpa Chuck, would talk about him. His Grandpas’ eyes would light up when he did.
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I am thankful for BB’s smiles and laughter. He was such a blessings in my life as I appreciate all the listening skills God gave him. When I would come and visit him, I would tell him about my day and he would smile as I could tell he was thinking something good. I love BB and will miss him.
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Hello Jeanie and Family…
I was not able to attend BB’s service but am so grateful for having the opportunity to watch this video of the service. This was truly a home going ceremony. BB was a special guy, who deserves to be remembered for the lovable individual he was. It was also beautiful to see all the special moments BB had the opportunity to share with your family. BB was truly loved.
BB had a way of drawing you into his world, with his beautiful spirit, his never ending giggles and awesome smiles. I have had the opportunity to work closely with BB at the CFS/ServiceSource-Chantilly Day program which he attended. BB’s smiles would light up his program area. Seeing BB happy made so many people happy. People often commented on his unforgettable giggles and smile. Many of BB’s days were spent, listening to music, recorded stories on tape, as well as stories being read, engaging in tactile stimulating and sensory activities, free movement on therapeutic bed, and having silly songs sung to him. I am not the world’s greatest singer, but BB tolerated many of my silly songs and phrases, one particular saying would make him smile every time when said repeatedly very fast “B-da-b-da-b-da -B!” not sure why he took a liking to that, but it made me smile to know that I could make him smile. BB of course enjoyed a variety of music and sounds. He especially took a liking to loud noises and any vibrating sounds or objects. During music therapy sessions BB enjoyed the various instruments being played but his all time favorite would have to be the drums. Not just any old drum, I can’t remember specifically what they are called, but just imagine a large round paddle with a hollow center. The music therapist would beat the drum over BB and all around him and he would smile and giggle from the noise and the vibration. It was a beautiful sight to see.
I also enjoyed seeing BB when he was able to relax. Seeing BB relaxed on the therapeutic bed for free movement and him tolerating support to stretch his legs and then recoil into his famous fetal position was classic BB. Watching him sleep at times was just a very peaceful sight.
BB was also a big fan of the “FAN” he enjoyed feeling the air blowing towards him. Especially when the weather was very warm. BB had a unique way about him when it came to regulating body temperature, he was most comfortable in tee-shirts, shorts and without socks in the summer. Classic BB 🙂
BB had very good attendance and his routine was typically the same everyday. It was a routine that allowed BB to be himself for the most part, it was a routine that supported BB to maintain his lifestyle and be able to be with his friends who also shared similar supports. Granted BB was not always a fan of some of his routines namely the “Easy stand”, this is actually a therapeutic device which allowed BB to participate in weight bearing to strengthen his bones, something that was important for him. Initially BB protested this particular activity, but eventually once he became used to the activity he expressed enjoyment with his trademark smiles. BB was also supported with G-tube feedings which he at times was not a fan…I’m thinking because it upset his stomach periodically, but that too would pass and BB would be a happy camper. Just like many of BB’s supports this too was important for BB.
There were so many special times and moments captured during daily events and activities, if even only just for a moment, that only the mind can remember, a simple giggle, a facial expression, quivering lips, something that would make you take notice. These were all things that BB shared with his friends and things that we all took time to notice. There are times when I walk through the program area and look around….I notice…that ray of sunshine that once was there is no longer…but it doesn’t make me sad because I remember, I can still see him smiling clutching his hands as he often did. I know he is with Jesus “his buddy” as Jeanie says. ,
BB it was a great pleasure to know you, to have been a part of your world, to support you as needed and to be able to share in your memories. You are truly FREE!! May your light continue to shine!!
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Simone, I so loved hearing more about what BB did at the Center. I never fully got all of what he was doing, I just knew that he was being greatly loved and taken care of. Thanks for sharing and for being my friend and his loving attendant. You guys mean so much to me!
Jeanie
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In the bulletin and during Pastor’s message, the date given for BB’s birth was incorrect. It was actually June 12, 1980, not July 12, 1980.
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