Had a rough weekend. It all seemed to hit me again like it did 11 months ago. I spent a lot of time in bed trying to sleep away the pain. For this reason, this blog entry was a couple days delayed.
About 10 days from today it will be 1 year since Jake took his turn for the worst and we knew that there would be a sad ending to his long journey. On Dec 19th of last year I wrote the blog entry "A Scare". At that time I was hopeful that things would turn out fine but on December 30th the bottom fell out and as I wrote the blog entry "In an instant" we knew we were close to the end. On this day last year however, things still seemed promising and I instituted the annual "Tell Your Kids You Love Them" Day:
(From last year's blog)
Apparently it is Christmas time in the world. It all seems to be going on but I have not really noticed it. Life and India has taught me and reinforced what matters. Kiss and hug your kids for me today whether they like it or not. Tell them you love them even if you never have. If you are a Dad who never quite felt good about it or embarrased because that is not how you were brought up, do it anyway. I taught my Dad to do it. I think he actually likes it. Today December 19th is the first annual "Tell Your Kids And Friends You Love Them Day" There is no question in Jakes mind how much we love him and no question in our other kids minds either. In a world that is out of our control, you have control over this. If you don't have kids tell someone you love how much you care. Sit them down and spend a moment, look them straight into their eyes and spend a few minutes letting them know. Do it for Dan. This is the only Christmas present I want this year and every year. I have officially created this special day
That was last years message. Do it for me, for your kids and for yourself. And as always a continual thanks to everyone who has been a part of my life especially this year. Oh and by the way Alex and Anne... Daddy loves you.
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Jake reminds me constantly not to take things for granted. I miss him so much and talk to him often.
Austin and Dylan have been getting double the hugs and kisses. One from me and one from you. Merry Christmas Jake!
Jake reminds me and my family everyday how fortunate we are. For that reason, and many more, we are never afraid to say how much we love each other.
Dan, I appreciate that you take the time to let me and others know how you are feeling. We love you very much, and will always be there for you as you have been there for us. Just being the good man that you are is enough.
I believe that if there is anything that we as human's can leave behind for others, the day we leave this earth is: Love, giving and kindness. Jake did all of that, and for this I and my kids are very happy to have known him.
May we all teach people good things to remember about all of us when we leave this life and move into the other. Love, giving and kindness.............Kisses, Tish
Dan,
Thanks for writing. Our children's anniversaries are such hard times.
We lost our son Mark suddenly to brain cancer in 1998. He was 8 1/2 years old. That's why we started Global Hug Your Kids Day in 2008. Maybe you'd like to have an event in YOUR town in Jake's honor for the holiday in 2010. It'll be Monday, July 19. Contact me via http://www.hugyourkidstoday.com or for more info. I'm hoping to get families all over the US / world? to have events in honor of their wonderful children on that day.
I did told my children that I love them in memory of Jake and I also want you to know that I dearly love you my friend.
Philippe (aka Babe)
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