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Jacob Aaron 1/2/99 - 12/18/2003 
"A heart is unpractical.....until it can be made unbreakable".......
~The Wizard of OZ~
November 2, 2000 at age 22 months Jacob was diagnosed with stage III Neuroblastoma. He bravely endured many chemotherapy treatments, and surgeries at Carolina's Medical Center.
In May of 2001, Jake began receiving care under Duke University Medical Center where he started pheresis and radiation in preperation for an autologous stem cell transplant, which he had in May of 2001.
February 13th, 2002 we learned he relapsed, in June of 2002 Jacob began treatment under the care of MSKCC. After two extensive surgeries, IORT and even more chemotherapy treatments and 3F8 antibody treatments we were devastated to learn of further disease progression, after everything we tried to do and put him through to save him..
Jacob Aaron passed away Thursday December 18th, 2003.
We are so very grateful for the very short time Jake lit up our lives with his incredible courage, beautiful smile and sweet butterfly kisses.
Jacob-
We love you bigger than a dinosaur...
Bigger than the whole world...
Bigger than the universe...
INFINITY....
XOXO
Mommy & Daddy..
~ FAQ ~| What is Neuroblastoma? | The MSKCC Team | The Ronald McDonald House of NY |
How an angel came to be.....
Where to start? Well, it's hard to say,
but the journey of a young boy's fight is where an evil sickness laid for a time,it brought so much sorrow it was thought of as a crime.
But the heart where it lay, remained still untouched for the young boy's love could never be crushed.
His spirit was strong, and filled with love to every inch and his bravery was so great, it couldn't be took with a pinch.
Yes, it is true that the sickness sometimes wins but when death occurs the life of an angel begins.
So the pain is all gone and for once he can play so let it be known that from this fateful day that a choir of angels have shouted "HOORAY!"
Never forget what the young boy has taught for the love in one's heart cannot be forgot.
By: Cousin Madison Ross
Journal
Thursday, March 12, 2009 10:15 AM CDT I cannot believe Jacob has been gone longer than he was alive. December 18, 2008 was 5 years since his passing. He passed away just 7 days before Christmas and 14 days before his 5th birthday. When I look back now it seems the time has passed so incredibly fast. Of course at the time, each day was excruciating just to get through.
Time has helped with our heavy grief, I’m thankful for that. I remember when Jake passed away; I just wanted to die with him. Our hearts just shattered into a million pieces. At the time thought it was a good idea but I’m glad I’m here today to experience being a mother again.
It’s amazing the love you have for your child. We actually questioned if we could love again that much, the answer is unequivocally YES!
Our hearts are filled with such joy and happiness; our arms no longer ache from the emptiness. The days are brighter and have meaning again. We share all the adventures of “The Great Jake” with Lucas everyday. And everyday we see more and more of Jacob in his little brother, for that we are so grateful.
Thanks for checking in on us.
XO
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http://www.caringbridge.org/page/gooch/index.htm Lots of GREAT INFO & Links to other CB pages
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