Jacob's Prayer » Uncategorized http://www.jacobsprayer.org Dedicated to the Hope for a Cure to Batten Disease Thu, 22 Sep 2011 18:10:09 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 Happy Thanksgiving http://www.jacobsprayer.org/2010/11/happy-thanksgiving/ http://www.jacobsprayer.org/2010/11/happy-thanksgiving/#comments Thu, 25 Nov 2010 04:11:14 +0000 geer1995 http://www.jacobsprayer.org/?p=327 HAPPY THANKSGIVING! This time of year is a special time and it brings back a flood of memories. I know many of you know the year he was born was on Thanksgiving. He was due the end of December so we were very shocked when the phone rang with the caller ID being the adoption agency! Jacob was supposed to be born in FL. but his birthfamily headed to GA. for Thanksgiving. The events that followed made for one unforgettable adoption story (that I have yet to write down!)! Everything happens for a reason. Our original plan was to send pictures and letters to his birthparents but we spent time together due to the holiday and out of state birth and that was the beginning of a new relationship. I am so thankful for their gift. Jacob’s life is so precious and we are Blessed to have him as our son. Although Jacob was born healthy, a tiny 6lb 1 oz baby, his good health did not last long. He was 7 days old, legally ours for 1 1/2 hours, and had his first trip to the ER via ambulance. Eight years seems so long for all he has been through but he amazes me every day with his strength.
I have so much to be thankful for. First, for Jacob’s birthparents for choosing life and choosing us to be his parents. I am thankful for modern technology that has kept him with us. I am thankful for my online support group that I have been a member of for over 3 years that shares with me the everyday challenges and emotions of raising a special needs child. I am thankful for my “Batten family” because I know we are not alone on this journey. I am thankful for our friends and family that continue to support us. I am thankful for Katie and the time she spends with us helping care for Jacob. I am thankful for those who have never even met Jacob and pray for him and our family. I am thankful that Jacob is so willing to go to all his Dr. appointments and testing. I would never have imagined I would have to feel sad for him because a Dr. does not order bloodwork and see him cry about it!
I know this page is designed to talk about Jacob but I can’t forget the rest of my family! I am thankful for Rob and his endless love and support. He truly is the best husband and father. I am thankful for Nick and all his accomplishments and his creative mind. I am thankful for Sophia who lights up the house with her bright eyes. I am thankful for Joshua who always likes to make us laugh. I am thankful for my Mom who continues to show us her love and support and keeps on going!
I could spend hours typing all that I am thankful for but I cannot stop without thanking God who is always at my side. With Him, I have the strength to carry on.

I hope that all of you have a Blessed Thanksgiving. Please pray for Jacob as we celebrate his 8th birthday on Sunday. He is so excited and looking forward to his party!

God Bless,
Chris

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