It appears to be only a matter of time now. Last night I watched the movie that always signified Jake and I "Hook" with Jake. For me it is the ultimate father and son movie and I have never been able to get through it all without crying tears of joy. My favorite part and also the part where I would turn to Jake each time we watched it is when Peter flies up to Jack (This is the first moment I actually realize how close the name Jack is to Jake) and says:
"I finally found my happy thought...Do you know what it was?...It was you!"
What is very sad for me now is that it appears that Jake is hanging on simply because he wants to live so badly. He loves life more than anyone I have ever known. He had said lately to a friend that he is tired of living this way but that he loves life and to smell, hear and feel it. We have told him that his job is done here and that we are ready whenever he is. We have told him all we need to tell over and over and encouraged him to not hold on for us. It is a double edge sword. We spent a lot of time and energy in the last two years encouraging him to fight and I believe he just does not want to let go yet. I pray that his Grandfather, Grandmother, Great Grandfathers and Grandmothers who have all passed and Ron Jackson his dear friend and guitar teacher who also surprisingly passed last year somehow read this and encourage him to join them. That is unless some miracle is going to happen.
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I am praying that a God that is boundless in his ability will comfort Jake during this time and give you peace that is beyond understanding. You have fought a good fight and provided well for your Son, he knows that and that is all a father can do. May the Lord bless you and keep you - may He make His face to shine upon you and make your paths straight.
I believe the soul lives past the physical being and hope that Jake's transition is painless. Jake will be with his Grandfather and Grandmother. Knowing the two of them they will guide him through the next phase in his existence, maybe take him camping as we used to do with them.
Dan, Jake will soon be in a place to watch over you. He will be there and will continue to enrich the lives of those left behind. You will know that he will be waiting there to one day guide you.
Rick
Jake,
You have especially touched our lives in your own way. We are blessed to know you. We love you.
Eleanor, Steve, Justine, Jalesa
Along with Grandparents and Great Grandparents you will also have a baby cousin named Jacob Luke Livingston in heaven waiting for you. I have already said a prayer that you will have fun in heaven with my Dad and my BFF Marcus. I know they are catching big fish and climbing awesome mountains in heaven. In a way I am jealous that you get to go to heaven with all of my friends and family. I will miss you so much and when I get there we will have some major catching up to do. I love Jake!
Know that I am here...
God
Dan, I have been following you and Jake from the begining. You and your family have been through so much in the last 2 years. I admire what you have done for your son. You have gone beyond the ends of the earth to give your son the "one more chance". You are the father most kids would give the world for. I admire the desire to keep going, the determination to find his cure, the dedication to your son and the true love. It is truely amazing what you have gone through.
Now it is time to go to Jake, hold his hand, and kiss him on the forhead and tell him thank you for fighting for me and with me, it is okay to go now and be with God, you will not be in pain anymore.
Jake is in the hearts of so many people that are strangers on the streets. My heart is full of sorrow for what is about to happen to your family, but some what relieved to know Jake will be with God and without all the pain and suffering. He is truely amazing. He will be missed by so many people that he has touched. You and your family are in my paryers and will always be deep in my heart. With much love and admiration. Carol
God bless you Jake
God bless you Dan.
That's all I can say at present. Hope you feel the concern we have here in India both for Jake and you. God give strength to both of you.
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