Our Jakob, who died at the tender age of 20 months, Feb. 15, 1983, after a year-long battle with a brain tumor, has been an angel in our lives. I love the quote by our Prophet President Russel M. Nelson, who said this in his latest conference talk: 

"...He sends angels to be with us and with those we love." 

I certainly do believe that, as all of us have felt his sweet presence in our lives. How we love this Celestial Son of ours. How we miss him, but know that we shall see him again someday because of Jesus and God's glorious plan for us to live forever as families. Thank you, Jakob...your life was so very short, but you have been with us, nestled into our hearts and minds, never to leave. What an influence you have had on all of us! We love you! Happy Birthday!

Jakobs 44th Birthday

July 10, 1981 - Feb. 15, 1983

 

Today, our second son, Jakob, would be 44. 

I’d love to see him come through our living room door. 

A celestial being, he is bathed daily in God‘s light 

And wishing he were here just doesn’t seem right.

Within the walls of the holy Temple, I often hear 

“Hi Mom-it’s me and I’m going to be near. 

I’ll stand by your side as you make sacred oaths

Enjoying your company, bringing joy to us both.”

I know he lives on strong, brave, and so true 

Teaching others truths when it is all so new

He walks amongst our family gone before 

Aunts and uncles, parents, grandparents, and so many more. 

We do the work for them all down here below 

While they are taught from above, the path to go. 

For there’s only one way for us to see the face of God 

As families linked together forever, we will certainly be awed.

So on this birthday, our dear celestial son 

We are grateful for your birth, the battles that you’ve won.

You were called a little warrior by one who certainly knew. 

Coming to earth for your body, knowing what you had to do.

We welcomed you happily, our beloved second child 

And loved you dearly; you were so sweet and mild. 

Grateful for the knowledge we have of God’s glorious love 

Our hearts are filled with hope for that reunion up above.

When we think of our family, all living here on earth. 

Their hearts have been knitted to yours from the time of your birth. 

You’re the angel who comes to the siblings you love so dear. 

And each time they cry, we know that you are near.

Oh, what would you say to us as we fight

Our battles and problems that worry us in the night? 

“ It’s glorious here and you will enjoy heaven … 

So let all these things go-they are only leaven.

Raising you to become refined and more like God 

Who overcame all on the earthly path He trod. 

Waiting for you is a happiness that knows no end 

As all tears are wiped away by your eternal friend .”