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Please watch this video as a celebration of his life. It's really his life in pictures played to the songs he listened to every day in the NICU with us...with the first two minutes cut off to make it usable. It will take 10 minutes of your time, but it will help us to keep the memory of this amazing, strong, and inspirational child alive. He's the best thing that ever happened to his father and I and continues to be every day.
Make sure you watch until then end...he gets to be a big boy...and very cute :)
19 Comments on It's been one year since my Jacob was born..., last added: 5/17/2009
Amanda - I'm relatively new to your blog but watched the video looked through your archives from last year. What a journey - I'll be praying for you often today.
I totally can't see my screen anymore through the tears. What a beautiful video. I especially liked the video with your wedding rings on Jacob's toes. It's been a tough year for you. Sending hugs your way.
The fabulous Miss Charlotte over at Charlotte's Library has started a wonderful way to honor my son...and we need YOUR help! I'm including the text of her post, so you can get the idea of what we are trying to do:
In September, Amanda, at A Patchwork of Books, lost her little baby Jacobafter a four month fight for his life. To honor Jacob's life, his mother's love of books, and the precious times when she and her husband read to him, the children's book blogging community has come together to give books away to places where they will bring happiness to other children and their parents.
The wonderfully talented writer and illustrator Katie Davis has designed a book plate just for Jacob, which can be downloaded from a pdf here. Please help us remember Jacob by printing book plates out on Avery full sized labels, putting them in books you know kids will love, and donating them wherever you think the need is greatest (such as a Ronald MacDonald House, which you can locate through this link, a Head Start Program, or a neighborhood center or church that serves needy kids).
If you need a suggestion for a book to donate, here's a list of favorites Amanda sent me:
Peg Leg Peke by Brie Spangler (this was Daddy's absolute favorite to read)
I Like Black and White by Barbara Jean Hicks (Jacob's favorite to look at, he could stare at the pictures all day)
On the Night You Were Born by Nancy Tillman (Mommy's favorite to read)
Snuggle Puppy by Sandra Boynton (our "good morning" book)
And let me know, please, either by email (see below) or in the comments, what you've donated--I'd like to keep a list going at this post for Amanda and her husband to see (as much detail as you feel like giving--it would be great to know the number of books, or their titles, and where they've gone).
If you have any questions, please let me know at [email protected] To actually access the PDF, please visit Charlotte's blog. Though you can donate anywhere you choose, please keep in mind your local Ronald McDonald House. I'm sure they would loooove the books! They helped my husband and I so much over the last 4 months, I would love to give back to them.
5 Comments on Honoring My Little Boy...., last added: 11/6/2008
Amanda I wanted to let you know that I am donating You Think It's Easy Being the Tooth Fairy?, to my school library, Willbern Elementary, in Jacob's honor. This is a great book that I was fortunate to get to review. Read the review and author interview here
Amanda - I'm relatively new to your blog but watched the video looked through your archives from last year. What a journey - I'll be praying for you often today.
What a beautiful tribute to a beautiful boy. My thoughts and prayers are with you today. ((HUGS))
--Anna
Diary of an Eccentric
This is a great tribute to your son. Sending you both cyber hugs today!
What a beautiful tribute to Jacob. I think and pray of him and your family often, Amanda.
Amanda, what a beautiful video. And what a beautiful family.
How hard it is to see someone you love suffer. I'm glad you were able to sing Blessed Be Your Name when there was pain in the offering.
I totally can't see my screen anymore through the tears. What a beautiful video. I especially liked the video with your wedding rings on Jacob's toes. It's been a tough year for you. Sending hugs your way.
What a gorgeous tribute to your little boy. My thoughts are with you today ...
What a beautiful, beautiful tribute.
Let's see if I can type with tears in my eyes!
That really was a beautiful video, Amanda! I can see you cherished your time with him. I'll be thinking about you today.
Precious baby...sniff.
Thinking of you today, and lots of other days too!
Just beautiful. I'm speechless. Hugs!
Tears won't stop flowing. What a beautiful baby boy. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
~Nadia
Thank you sharing your beautiful boy with us, Amanda. Thinking of him, and of you, today especially.
What an angel. I'm sorry for any pain he suffered and that your time with him was so short.
Dear Amanda,
I'm left speechless and in tears...
Your son is precious. What an amazing blessing. He did grow to be such a big boy!
You and your husband (your family) will be in my prayers today and always.
What a PRECIOUS little doll. Amanda, I think of you and Jacob every day. What an incredible tribute to him.
Amanda,
This touched me so much...what a beautiful way to remember your child. My prayers are with you and your family always!
What an amazingly beautiful tribute! You are truly an inspiration. I admire your strength and never-ending faith. May God bless you and yours always.
It was a privlege to watch the video of Jacob, thank you for sharing it with us. May God continue to comfort your family.