Baby Jessica, aka Jessica McClure, is now 21 years old and raising her son with husband Daniel Morales in Midland.
From the DMN:
There was no fanfare here Tuesday to mark the day in 1987 when 18-month-old Jessica McClure was lifted to safety after falling into the open backyard well.
The young wife and mother is living quietly in this West Texas oil patch city.
“Jessica’s just been a wonderful, wonderful mother,” said her father, Chip McClure. “That’s always been Jessica’s dream, to be a stay-at-home mom.”
In 3 1/2 years, however, her quiet existence might change when all the tributes that were sent to her while the nation waited anxiously for her rescue matures into a payment of $1 million or more.
Many of the sympathetic strangers worldwide who remained glued to television coverage until Jessica was freed from 22 feet below the ground showered the family with teddy bears, homemade gifts, cards and cash.
The cash sits in a trust fund waiting for the 21-year-old to turn 25.
20 years doesn’t seem like that long of a time – but it does make me feel old.
Jessica McClure (baby Jessica) my heart and prayer’s go out to you even now as i remember that awfull ordeal while watching it unfold on tv.. I know that you will do the right thing know matter what happens and allow the Lord to touch your heart and give you insight to do what’s best in the long run.. Jessica your grown up and I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers!!
Jessica McClure (baby Jessica) my heart and prayer's go out to you even now as i remember that awfull ordeal while watching it unfold on tv.. I know that you will do the right thing know matter what happens and allow the Lord to touch your heart and give you insight to do what's best in the long run.. Jessica your grown up and I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers!!