Remembering Jacob on His Third Birthday

In memory of my nephew,

Jacob Gabriel Dorwin

born sleeping

December 4, 2007

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we wanted him, we prayed for him~

he was loved long before he was born.

but on the day that became his birthday,

all our hearts could do was mourn.

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he was a fighter from the beginning.

he defied the odds from early on.

auntie saw him on his ultrasounds,

perfectly developed, healthy, and strong.

~ 

 but, in spite of all of mommy's great care

and daddy and brother's love,

our little jacob slipped away

to his new home in heaven above.

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he went to sit on Jesus' lap

his little soul alive and free!

while his body was born here on earth,

already sleeping peacefully.

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oh! how we miss that boy!

we wonder what might have been...

would he have blond hair and sparkling blue eyes?

would he have a dimple on his chin?

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would he have a sweet smile like the brother's?

would he have his daddy's nose?

would mommy's curls sit atop his head?

right now, only Jesus knows.

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but someday we will see him

our little "angel jake"!

all because Jesus forgives our sins

and died on the cross for all our sake.

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so please think of my sweet little jacob

on this fourth day in december.

and a message to his mom and dad:

we WILL always remember.

~

in memory of my nephew,

jacob gabriel dorwin

10 oz

born sleeping december 4, 2007

to

chad and nicole dorwin

big brothers carter and bradley

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Jacob was there in Heaven on

Tuesday, November 16, 2010,

to welcome his big brother,

Carter Michael Dorwin,

as one of Heaven's newest angels... 

 ~~~

...until I see you again, boys.

Auntie loves you.