Jackson's Journey

This page is for our precious little boy Jackson Ben. He was born on September 16, 1997. He had battled Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia with the Philadelphia Chromosome since the age of 26 months. He survived a bone marrow transplant. He came through most every physical trial far above and beyond the medical expectations.

Jackson sang to us all the time that he would fly away in the morning. On May 15, 2001 at 5:07 a.m. Jackson Ben took that flight. There was no sign that Jack would be leaving us. It was a surprise to everyone that morning, but not to the Lord. Jack had done his work and it was time to go home.

We are so blessed to have been part of this journey. Every day was amazing and special.

We love and miss our little buddy more then words could express. We are so thankful for him.

We thank you for taking the time to join us here today. May you be richly blessed.


Jackson Ben Espeseth
and family


74 75th Street Clear Lake, WI 54005


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September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Journal

Thursday, May 15, 2008 5:07 AM CDT

7 years.

That sounds like a long time. Honestly, it seems like
yesterday. As a believer in the Word, I rejoice at Jackson's big day. As a parent, as a mother, the feelings are much different.

It is the love from others that keep us going on days like this. The support and friendship that amazes me. The people that did so much for us, and that still remember. The ones that have sent cards, or signed on here. The friend that every year since Jack's passing has brought over yellow balloons for our family to let go. To all of you, my heart truly thanks you.

I talk to other mother's that have walked a similar journey. The feelings are always the same. The deep sadness of the experience. The torment of reliving the last weeks, days, hours. It comes back to mind...when we allow it.

I have learned to focus on the positive. The wonderful times. The lessons I learned. The amazing testimony that Jackson has. The way that the Lord walked with us every step of the way.

Something special happens here when we talk on Jack.

We have 3 other children here that talk about Jack all the time. They include him. They love him. They miss their brother.

I know that Jackson Ben had a wonderful purpose. I am blessed to have been his momma.

My heart is thankful for you, to still think of us.

God bless you.

Hospital Information:

Fairview University Medical Center- Dr. Wagner
Mpls. Childrens Hospital- Dr. Bostrum

Links:

E-mail Author: mikeespeseth@hotmail.com

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