Remembering Jacob... 
Some people only dream
of
angels...I held one in my
arms.
Jacob Ryan
Noble
1 July 1998
Daddy, Mommy, Derek, Chandler,
Trevor, Jared, Paige, and Bryson,
miss you so much!
In His
arms...
"What the heart has once
owned,
picture by Jean
Keaton
it shall never lose."
His Journey's Just
Begun
His journey's just begun,
life holds so many facets --
this earth is only one..
Just think of him as resting
from the sorrows and the tears
in a place of warmth and comfort
where there are no days and years.
Think how he must be wishing
that we could know today
how nothing but our sadness
can really pass away.
And think of him as living
in the hearts of those he touched..
for nothing loved is ever lost --
and he was loved so much.
E. Brenneman
Jacob's 4th birthday celebration.
Every year to celebrate Jacob's birthday we
release balloons into the sky.
In the summer of 2000 we
planted a tree in honor of Jacob.
On Memorial day we take a flower for each family member and throw them into the ocean where Jacob's ashes were scattered. This year, I bought six extra flowers and left them at home. When we returned home, Chandler, one of our 3 year olds, said, "Mom, Jacob gave them back!"
After reading "The Christmas Box" by Richard Paul Evans I visited the angel statue in the Salt Lake City cemetery that is dedicated to all children who have gone to soon. It was a peaceful, inspiring place. There are other angel statues throughout the country that have since been dedicated and locations can be found at the Richard Paul Evans website.
You'll Be in My Heart
Come stop your crying
It will be
all right
Just take my hand
Hold it tight
I will protect you
from all
around you
I will be here
Don't you cry
For one so small
you seem so
strong
My arms will hold you
keep you safe and warm
This bond between
us
can't be broken
I will be here
Don't you cry
'Cause you'll be in my
heart
Yes, you'll be in my heart
From this day on
Now and forever
more
You'll be in my heart
No matter
what they say
You'll be here
in my heart always
Always
~Phil Collins~
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