by Richard Edfeldt
After
Jacob's death, Karen created this blog to record insights in her grief
journey. I would periodically write my insights on notes posted to my
Facebook page. We feel it would be best served if we combined our
efforts so I am beginning the process of copying those notes to this
blog. They won't be in chronological order but I will put the original
date on each one.
Twenty-two years ago, a baby was born in Philadelphia with a fatally flawed heart. His mother and father had traveled thousands of miles, leaving behind his brother and sister, who were waiting anxiously for him and his family to return to them in Houston, Texas. But first, he had to begin a series of open heart surgeries that provided life to him.And, oooohhh, what a life he lived! Today is Jacob’s birthday. He would have been 22 today, had he not had his radiant life cut short last June. I say, “cut short”, because we ache and barter and bargain and beg and cry to have him still with us today. But, in the face of the overwhelming odds he faced all his short life, we are thankful for the years we were fortunate enough to enjoy with him. He brought such joy, such laughter, such excitement, such LOVE to our family and to all he encountered. Happy birthday, Jacob.
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