i would like to introduce you to jacob and his family. jacob is one of four brothers, and also a triplet.
at the age of three jacob was diagnosed with a cancer so rare that it affects only 15-20 children per year.
their parents started a website to chronicle jacob’s journey and the family’s life, not knowing how long jacob would be with them for. there have been days when i dash to the website, and hold my breath as i click on it, hoping to read that jacob has been released from hospital, or his fever is gone, his appetite is back, or even that he is still alive.
this family is amazing. i cannot fathom what it is like trying to raise four children when one of them has such special circumstances, but this family works together. no one is left out, they all join together and live each day.
if you click on the link, as well as the update, read the history. it is amazing. this family is amazing. God is indeed the great physician.
http://www2.caringbridge.org/fl/jacob/
as you read about jacob’s life, you might get tired of the song looping in the background. i did, and as i was turning down the volume on the speaker i thought, "what a blessing. he’s alive and the updates are plentiful enough to tire me of this song."
check it out.
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5 Replies to “do you know jacob and his family?”
I do not know him but will root for the lad.
Last year I lost two of my “kids” that I followed online, praying every day. Both were under 2 years old. I was devastated. I didn’t know them in person, only online, but the families touched me. God bless all of the sick children. May they have a Christmas of no pain and suffering.
Hey, I’ve just found your blog and added it to my blog list. Let me know if you’d rather not be there.
For two years I’ve been following another caring bridge blog – http://www2.caringbridge.org/ma/jennamarcella/ and it’s amazing to see these kids fighting on despite it all. I hope Jacob is able to fight of his disease and get back to being a kid like Jenna has.
Thank you for sharing Jacob’s story with others. He and his family can use all the prayers and positive thoughts for strength, courage and healing. His story is truly amazing, as is his family’s faith. And it touches me so deeply because Jacob and his brothers are very close in age to my children. I can’t believe how much we take for granted in our daily lives. We’re all so richly blessed, and Heather does a great job of reminding us to be thankful, and to be mindful of the needs of others.
I LOVE Jacob’s latest photos at home! What a miracle, once again.
so so sad
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