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Wednesday, June 3, 2009 9:20 AM EST

It's so hard to believe it's been 6 years today that our little man became an Angel. Sometimes it seems like only yesterday and at other times, it seems like forever since I held my beautiful grandson.

I miss Jalen each and every day...so why are these Angelversaries especially hard?

We will be at the cemetery, this afternoon, and doing a balloon release at 3:08 p.m.--the time when Jalen became an Angel.

Thank you for continuing to check on us. We, sincerely, appreciate it.

Love,
Terry
{Jacoby & Angel Jalen's "Am-Maw" forever and ever}

~~~Hello my sweet Poppy. We love you and miss you SO very much! As always...I'll be waiting for you in my dreams.


Tuesday, December 9, 2008 2:48 PM EST

Happy 7th birthday, Jalen. All of us miss you so very much. Not a day goes by that you're not in our thoughts.

It blows me away that our little boy would have been 7 years old today. My overactive mind struggles to try to picture what he would look like...what he would be like...to hear him talk and see him run all over the place...a big boy in school. It's hard to imagine. One thing I do know, though, is that he would have been one very beautiful very loved little boy.

We just got back from our annual toy drive and, once again, it was a huge success. It's always hard going back to the floor where Jalen spent so much of his life, but when we see those beautiful little faces, my daughter and I just smile at each other and know that's where we're supposed to be. As we headed down the corridor with Jalen's wagon full of gifts and a cart just as full, we saw a little girl heading down the hallway. She was using a walker and had a beautiful bald head. Jeanette and I were gonners. We hadn't even met her, yet, and she had stolen our hearts. After the toy drive, we were lucky enough to get to talk with her mom, for a little bit, as she slept. Such a beautiful little girl. Her mother was so incredibly sweet and we could tell that she's one strong woman. Something about these children and their parents that is so very special. We both feel blessed to have met them and they'll be in our daily prayers.

We had over 100 presents so the kids got to take as much as they wanted. Their siblings were able to take toys as well. After our drive was over, we took all the leftover toys and stocked the closet on the floor. These toys will be given out throughout the coming year to a new child on the floor, or a child who is having a rough day, etc. We're glad to be able to stock that closet full each year. :)

We also brought subs, side salads and chips to the nurses. We can't forget them! They're incredibly caring women and we appreciate all they do for these beautiful children.

Our family will be gathering at 4:30 for a balloon release at the cemetery.

Thank you for continuing to check on us.

Love,
Terry
{Jacoby & Angel Jalen's "Am-Maw" forever and ever}

~~~Hello my sweet Poppy. We love you and miss you SO very much! Thank you for the sign you gave me last week. As always...I'll be waiting for you in my dreams.

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