This is in memory of my son. If you are in need of support, please join one of the email support groups as this is not the place to look for assistance, it is solely for comments to let us know that you visited Jacob's section, or perhaps comment on how his short life has somehow touched yours. If you would like to share your story please feel free to visit Heaven's Nursery on the main site where you can add a page for your SIDS baby. If you would like information on SIDS, please visit the appropriate section on the main site, don't leave a request for information here in Jacob's book. There is a guestbook on the main site, this one is solely in memory of my son Jacob. All inappropriate messages will be deleted at my sole discretion.


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Alan McGregor | Email

I've read many websites on SIDS and I can only say Lydia that I'm touched by your commitment. We lost our son, Ewan, in March 1999. My wife and I will never get over 'that day'. I've read your website homepage and I really didn't think I'd feel I would "be coming home". But, you know how I feel and I just wanted to tell you that you're absolutely right. Take care and all the best for the future Lydia. 9 July 2005 - Sunderland, England Reply from Lydia (Jacob's mommy)   Alan I'm so very sorry that you and your wife have also lost a son, your precious Ewan. How kind of you to leave such a caring note about the site in Jacob's guestbook, I appreciate it very much.

Alicia Simmons | Email

Dear Jacob Mom,I,m a mother that lost a 6 month old child do to the same cause in 1999. 1 February 2006 - Meadville P.A. Reply from Lydia (Jacob's mommy)   Aww that's the same year we lost Jacob. I'm so sorry for your loss ~hugs~ Thank you for taking the time to visit Jacob's corner of the site and for leaving a little note behind to let me know you'd visited.

Ally

Thank you for sharing your story. I found Jacob's story while looking up something unrelated but a few touching words caught my eye and I spent some time viewing your stories, memories and pictures. Although I can't totally relate to what you have gone through, I admire you for pushing on during such a tough time. God Bless you and your family. 11 August 2006 Reply from Lydia (Jacob's mommy)   Thank you for taking the time to look through Jacob's section of the site and especially for your kind comments, I really appreciate them!

Alora Tappan | Email

This is a beautiful memorial of your beautiful baby! And your work on this websire is amazing. I lost my daughter,Presley Noel, 6 weeks ago...Thankyou for all your time into this! 15 April 2005 - Mesa, Arizona Reply from Lydia (Jacob's mommy)   Thank you so much for your compliments, I really appreciate it. I'm so sorry that you too have lost a child too ~hugs~

Alyssa | Email

hey, just wanted to visit and let you know that i am doing my project on sids, and i also wanted to tell you that i love you mom. 6 April 2006 - kingston, ontario Reply from Lydia (Jacob's mommy)   I love you too Alyssa! I know Jacob does too! ~big hug~

Amanda Gikas | Email

Your letters to your son made me cry, reminded me of my own letters to my sweet angel. I lost Jace at 6 months old in 2004. I respect what you have done with this website. What a great memorial to your son. I know he is proud of you..... 1 July 2006 - Marietta, Ga Reply from Lydia (Jacob's mommy)   awww that thought makes me very emotional.. I've always hoped that he'd be proud of what I've done in his memory. Thank you for your message Amanda. My condolences on the loss of your own sweet Jace *big hug*

Amy - Layden's momma | Email

Jacob - I will never ever forget you. Your momma has provided a place for me to meet other families and other moms that are missing thier angels too. I really do not know how I would be handling this without the support I've received from everyone, especially your momma. For such a little man, you have sure made a big impact on me. I'm thinking of you so much today Jacob. Please let your momma know she is not alone - and that you are with her, and please let Layden know how much I love and miss him. I hope you teach him well Jacob. Show him how to hunt frogs, play in dirt, climb a tree, all the stuff I know you're doing. :) ((big hugs to Jacob!!)) 29 April 2005 - Oklahoma Reply from Lydia (Jacob's mommy)   That made me cry... a good cry though.. thanks ~hugs~ I just love the image of them hunting frogs or playing in the dirt... thank you so much for your message Amy.. it means so much to me that people who never even got a chance to know him, would honour his memory. ~tight tight hugs~

Amy Gutteridge | Email

I hope I may be included in the Website. They did end up finding a cause for my son's death on January 31, 2006. His lung had a birth defect. But, as you said there are not many sights and it was sudden. We thought it was SIDS until the autopsy. I saw your pictures and have my own experiences. It is nice to know I am not crazy. People that have not lost a child always look for an explanation. 1 June 2006 - Michigan Reply from Lydia (Jacob's mommy)   Amy I hope that one day the families of each baby in the nursery will have an actual cause of death instead of an unknown reason why their baby died. Having a cause or not, we're all still grieving and hurting. I hope that soon SIDS is no longer a mystery. *hugs*

Amy~Mommy to Gillian | Email

What a great site and a wonderful way to share Jacob, his life, and your family. Thanks for all you do for so many of the families who have gone through the devastating reality of losing a child to SIDS. 23 March 2005 - North Carolina, U.S. Reply from Lydia (Jacob's mommy)   Thank you so much for your sweet message Amy, and you're welcome. ~hugs~ Helping others somehow helps me too. Thank you so much for taking the time to visit Jacob's pages and sign his book! ~big hug~

Angela Black | Email

Lydia, I commend you for having the strength to put this together for Jacob. I look up to you for all that you have done in his memory. I read through everything and had myself a good cry. Jacob, Please know you are truley loved and missed by a lot of people. I am honored to know you through your mommy. Send mommy, daddy, brother, and your sissies lots of angel kisses and hugs as the 29th approaches. I miss and love you although I never got to meet you while you were on this earch. Love and hugs from Rose June's mommy, Angela Black 24 March 2005 - Idaho Reply from Lydia (Jacob's mommy)   Thank you so much Angela for your sweet comments both to me and to Jacob ~big hugs~ I'm sorry that reading through things made you cry, I cried quite a bit trying to put it all together, but I got to revisit a lot of really sweet memories too - it's so bittersweet. Thank you so much for taking the time to read through the pages here and for signing his book too! ~big hugs~

Ange | Email

Lydia, My youngest son Jaimon died in October 2002. He came to me on the morning of his funeral whilst I was getting ready. He told me that the way he feels (in the afterlife) is exactly the same as the way I felt when he was first placed in my arms after he was born. I have thought about that for a long time. Remember the way you felt when Jacob was born. That feeling when you looked into his perfect little face and thought "wow", because there are no words to describe it. Love in it's purest form. What an amazing place for our beautiful baby boys to be! love and light Ange x 12 August 2005 - Australia Reply from Lydia (Jacob's mommy)   Thank you so much for your thoughts Ange, I'm so sorry that you too have lost a son, it's so unfair. I appreciate you sharing your storyabout Jaimon coming to visit you, it's very comforting *hugs*

Angie | Email

You have touched my life in so many ways. But thanks to you and your handsome son my neice Ashlee Houchins still live's on....Thank you so much for all your hard work 16 October 2006 - USA Reply from Lydia (Jacob's mommy)   Thank you for sharing that Angie, I can't explain how much strength it gives me to go on when someone shares that they've found something helpful here. Thank you so much *hugs*

Angie

I am so sorry for the loss of your baby. I was just reading how you and your sister had your babies on the same day. My brother's baby was born 5 days before my son.... His baby girl Aaliyah died when she was 6 weeks old my brother can't even look at my son now because it is so hard. She died October 24, 2006. Your website is helping a lot of people and thank you so much. Again I am terribly sorry for your loss he is a beautiful baby. Rev 21:1,3,4 2 Peter 3:13 1Peter 5:7 3 January 2007 - Medford, Oregon Reply from Lydia (Jacob's mommy)   Oh Angie I am so sorry *hugs* I know it was really hard on my sister, she said many times she felt guilty that she still had her baby when I didn't have mine, so I can imagine it's been very difficult for you as well, not only in missing Aaliyah, but also seeing your brother's pain must be difficult too. It's just so unfair that this happens to families. My heart goes out to you and your brother and all those missing Aaliyah. Thank you so much for visiting the site and leaving a note for me, I really appreciate it. *tight hug* I like the scriptures you shared too. For those interested, the scriptures are as follows: Revelations 21:1,3-4 And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God. And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. 2 Peter 3:13 Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness. 1 Peter 5:7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

Anna Gresham | Email

Lydia, I found your website while looking for information on SIDS because I had a neighbor that lost her 2 month old baby on Monday, April 11, 2005 to SIDS and I was looking for information on how to help her cope with her loss and I was really impressed with your Memory of Jacob and I think you are a wonderful mother and God will greatly reward you for all the things that you have done for yourself, your family and friends and the memory of Jacob. I loved it. I will keep you and your family in my prayers...Love, Anna 14 April 2005 - DeWitt, Arkansas Reply from Lydia (Jacob's mommy)   Thank you so much Anna for your very sweet message, it means so much to me that others have visited Jacob's section of the site. I'm so sorry to hear that your neighbour has lost her baby, SIDS is so cruel, I hope one day there will be no such thing. ~hugs~

April & Melodylee | Email

Lydia,I enjoyed the sight. What a precious little boy.Our angels are playing together I am sure. Thank-you for shareing your story with all of us about little Jacob. 23 March 2005 - U.S.A. Reply from Lydia (Jacob's mommy)   Thanks for visiting April and Melodylee! I'm sure Jacob and Lauren-Raye are playing together, I really think all our little ones are the best of friends in Heaven. Thanks so much for signing Jacob's book, it means a lot to me! ~hugs~

Ashley Grantz | Email

Dear lydia, on the 30th of august, my boyfriend lost his 6 week old daughter mikayla. it was amazing how much we could love her in the little amount of time we spent with her. i came across your page for jacob and my heart swelled with the fact that were not the only ones and that there is hope that eventually our hearts will heal. knowing that eventually the pain will subside, and we can move on is the greatest hope we can have right now. my thoughts are with you. and hopefully jacob and mikayla will meet in heaven and be playmates. 3 September 2006 - kittanning pennsylvania Reply from Lydia (Jacob's mommy)   *hugs* to you and your boyfriend.. I'm so sorry you've lost Mikayla. SIDS is so unfair and so cruel. I know exactly what you mean about finding hope that the pain will subside though, I remember feeling like I couldn't get through a single day and then I talked to moms who had lost their baby many years before and just seeing how far they'd come gave me hope that I would get through it too. Thanks so much for your comments and again, I'm so sorry for your loss.

Barb Tessier | Email

Dear Jacob, you have one loving strong family. You will be forever remembered by all of us who have became a part of SIDSfamilies. Because of you and your family, other people, like me, can find strength, hope, love, and comfort. Thank you for that. Who knows maybe you and my son, Tyson, play together in heaven. Lots of Love 27 May 2006 - Ontario Canada Reply from Lydia (Jacob's mommy)   aww thank you Barb for your sweet comments. It gives me warm and fuzzy feelings to read something so touching about what I've done in Jacob's memory, thank you for that! *tight hug*

Benjamin Michael | Email

As someone who works in EMS and sees SIDS it has touched me to listen to a familiy's experience, and also get to see the wonderful memories that Jacob has brought you. Thank you. 10 November 2005 - Hickory, NC Reply from Lydia (Jacob's mommy)   Thank you very much for taking the time to visit Jacob's pages, I appreciate your note.

Brandi | Email

I was doing a college research paper on SIDS and was browsing through article after article for information and came across your website. I truly am touched by your story and your courage to go on. You have helped made an ordinary college paper turn into a paper that I am really proud of. Thank you and may God bless you. 20 February 2007 - Kentucky Reply from Lydia (Jacob's mommy)   Wow Brandi, that's really sweet of you to say, thank you so much! I'm so glad that the site was able to help you write a great paper, I hope you got an awesome grade for it *hugs*

Brenda | Email

Lydia, Thanks so much for this website. I just lost my grandson, Parker Dew, on March 28th, 2005 17 April 2005 Reply from Lydia (Jacob's mommy)   Brenda I am so very sorry that you too know the pain SIDS brings ~tight hug~ I've seen Parker's picture and he's positively adorable. Thank you so much for letting me know you'd been to visit Jacob's pages, it means a lot to me ~hugs~

Brittany | Email

Im so sorry for your loss. My son was born on April 13, 2005 i named him Kenneth Andrew after his dad. my pregnancy was great no complications, my son slept through the night from birth. he never cryed always happy. on sunday mornig May, 22 2005 at 5am i awoke out of a dead sleep. to find my 5week old baby boy life less on my chest. it must have been intuition that awoke me because nothing else would have but his cry. i lifed him up to carry him into the bedroom and i couldnt hear him breath but he wasnt limp or blue or cold he just looked asif he was sleeping i just couldnt hear him any more i imediatly put him on the couch next to me and ran and woke up his father so he could call 911 so i could start CPR it seemed as the moment i started the EMT came into the room then the scooped him up ran to the awaiting ambulance and off we were they er staff tried for an hour and a half to revive him his heart rate would come then go finally they said the words no parent ever wants to hear. its been a few months im pregnant again but i will never forget my my little angel. when a baby goes back to heaven i like to think that they were just too good for this world because there is no other reason why babies die. 9 September 2005 - Cape Cod, MA Reply from Lydia (Jacob's mommy)   Thanks for your condolences, I'm very sorry that you have also lost a son.

Carla | Email

Just wanted to let you know how much you have helped our family heal in a very short time since our son and brother went to Jesus.Robby passed away on 2-16-05 He was only 2 months old.He was born 12-15-04.thankyou for addingg him to the nursery.Hugs and Kisses,Hunter,Cloe,Casey,Christy,Sarah,Benjamin{brothers and sister's}and Carla(Mommy)and Gerald(Daddy) 26 March 2005 - North Carolina Reply from Lydia (Jacob's mommy)   Thank you so much Carla for visiting Jacob's pages and for your sweet comments, I am so grateful that what I've done has helped you in some way since you lost your precious Robby. Thank you so much for letting me know, it's truly an honour to be able to help somehow and it gives me strength when others let me know that they have been helped in some way. ~tight hugs~

Carmen Veilleux | Email

God bless you I also had a lost my son passed in march of 1999 also from sids. I have never really recovered from his passing I have 3 beautiful children ages 7,6 and 2 weeks old but as I begin my journey again with my newest addition I can't help but to think of my little Angel that is in heaven waiting for me. Your website actually gave me something to think about and I realize that I am not alone. Thank you somuch 5 October 2007 - Miami, Florida Reply from Lydia (Jacob's mommy)   Thank you so much Carmen. I'm sorry you have a reason to visit the site but I sure know what you mean about realizing you aren't alone. After Jacob's death, I'd never felt more alone in my entire life. I hated knowing other people were feeling the same pain as me, but at the same time, there was a comfort in knowing others had been there too, and somehow survived. It gave me hope that I could too. Congratulations on the newest addition to your family, I wish you all the best! ~hugs~

Carrie Favata | Email

Hi Lydia, Wow, it has been a long time. I added my daughters' name, Mary Walker, in 2000, and we talked then. Unfortunately, I became engaged and pregnant, and not only did I lose my fiance when I was six weeks pregnant, my son was stillborn at full term. i am lost. 15 August 2006 - Atlanta, GA. Reply from Lydia (Jacob's mommy)   Oh Carrie, I am so very sorry that you've been going through such a rough time. How completely unfair!! *tight tight hugs* My heart goes out to you.

Cher Woolley | Email

I just lost my 3 month old grandson to SIDS, Jacob Bissonnette, on Thanksgiving Day 2005. When I found your website - it is truly beautiful - especially that our "Jakes" might possibly become friends. You are remarkable. 3 January 2006 - Merritt Island, FL Reply from Lydia (Jacob's mommy)   Cher I am so very sorry that you too have lost a child you love to SIDS ~big hugs~ Thank you so much for visiting my little boy's pages and leaving a note for us when you're in so much pain yourself. I'm sure our Jakes will get to know one another up in Heaven, that is such a sweet thought. ~hugs~

Cheyenne

I am a student from Lake Tahoe Community College (SLT, CA) and I am doing a research project on SIDS. I'm sorry to hear of your loss, but I am thankyou for all of your insight. 25 May 2005 - South Lake Tahoe CA Reply from Lydia (Jacob's mommy)   Thanks for letting me know you had visited Jacob's little corner of the site, I really appreciate it. I hope your research project goes well!

Chrissy Calloway | Email

My sister's 4 month old baby boy died wednesday night. I was looking for literature for her to help her deal with the grief. Your website is an inspiration! Thank God For you! It is quite obvious that Jacob's death has allowed you to give comfort to so many others. I think now you can see one of God's reasons for taking him home! 30 March 2005 - Warner Robins, Georgia USA Reply from Lydia (Jacob's mommy)   Thanks Chrissy for your kind words about my site, and although I do not believe God took Jacob, I do believe that God has led me through the darkness after Jacob's death, to help others experiencing the same thing my family has. It means so very much to me to know that you have found this site helpful in some way, thank you so much for both taking the time to visit Jacob's pages and also for signing his book, it means a lot to me! I am so very sorry that your family also knows the pain of losing a baby to SIDS, my heart goes out to you and your sister's family. ~big hug~

Christina Harris | Email

I love your site! Jacob, you have a WONDERFUL mom, but I know you already know that! What a blanket of comfort she has provided to all us mom from the cruel coldness of SIDS. I like to think of you and Joshua growing up together. ~~ Big Hugs~~ Love Christina 28 April 2005 - Barrie, Ontario Reply from Lydia (Jacob's mommy)   Thanks so much Christina, your note makes me teary-eyed, you're so sweet ~tight hug~ I like to think of our boys growing up together too.. thanks so much for that image. xoxo

Christine Cornelisse

What an amazing website... I am sorry for your loss. I was almost one of those babies 33 plus years ago. My mom for years since has worked in SIDS research in this area. Beautiful family. 22 August 2006 - Boston Reply from Lydia (Jacob's mommy)   Thanks for your compliments on my site and my family, I really appreciate it!

Clarissa Jimenez | Email

You have done sucha wonderful job on this website and you have also helped to give me some ideas to grieve for the loss of my little girl Nayeli whom I recently just lost on January 27th, 2007. That day she turned 5 months old. I can relate to what you went through. Keep up the good work and Thank you. 28 February 2007 - Oregon Reply from Lydia (Jacob's mommy)   Thanks for your message Clarissa, I'm glad to know that the site has helped you. *hugs*

Colleen Brown | Email

Lydia, I have been over here many times and never signed the guestbook! You have an amazingly beautiful family! The love and smiles give it away! I can't wait to see pics of the new baby! No matter how many times I come by here I always find something I missed and find myself always crying and smiling! For EVERYTHING you do, everything that you go through, for the wonderful friends I have made through the group, HOA and AIM - THANK YOU!! And thank you for giving me a place where I feel I belong, for making me understand SIDS and that it IS Ok to talk about Dakota! Love, Colleen 11 January 2006 - South Hill, Virginia Reply from Lydia (Jacob's mommy)   Aww Colleen I don't know where to start, that was such a sweet message you left, thank you so much, it really warmed my spirit and you are so very welcome for anything I've done to help you in your own journey through "life after SIDS".. it's hard.. but is made a bit easier when we have others to walk the road with us. ~tight hugs~

Connie | Email

Jacob, It truly amazes me that although you have left this earth to go help in heaven along with our little angels, you have left behind a gift that truly will last forever. You left the gift of helping through your mommy. Without you and your mommy, we wouldn't be where we are today and we thank you for that. We all love you as if you were our own and we love your mommy so much too. I may never have met you but you will always hold a special place in my heart. hugs and kisses 24 March 2005 - Pennsylvania Reply from Lydia (Jacob's mommy)   That made me cry Connie, you are so sweet ~tight hug~ You saying that Jacob holds a special place in your heart really touches me, thank you so much for your sweet words to my baby boy. ~biggest hugs~

Crystal Harrington

I am a mother who has also lost a baby to SIDS, just recently. My first born, my beautiful baby girl, Autumn Renee was born on March 13, 2006 and met her maker on June 8, 2006. She was and still is the love of my life. I always referred to her as my sunshine and would sing "You are my sunshine" to her everyday. I swear she was getting to the point of humming it with me. She was so smart. I don't know how I will ever get through this, when its hard for me just to get out of bed in the morning. But with seeing how many people who are dealing with the same thing and are still making it. Gives me hope that someday I will be able to see sunshine in my life again. 21 September 2006 - Michigan Reply from Lydia (Jacob's mommy)   Crystal there just aren't words to say to make it any better but I am so very sorry that you too are feeling the pain of losing your baby. I used to sing "You are my sunshine" to Jacob too, and it was a long time before I could sing that again. I can honestly say though that in time, the clouds did part and the sunshine did come back into my life again. Not as completely as before, it's not as sunny as it would have been if Jacob had lived, but I'm grateful for those moments of sunshine. Thank you so much for leaving a note behind in Jacob's book and I'm glad to hear that you've found a bit of hope. *tight hug*

Daniele Prete | Email

Lydia, I lost my baby brother to the same cause. From the pictures you shared, Jacob seems like a perfect little boy. Thank you for sharing your story with all of us. I am deeply sorry for your loss. I was wondering if you could tell me where your husband got those telus monkeys from. 9 September 2006 - Mississauga, Canada Reply from Lydia (Jacob's mommy)   Aww Daniele I'm so sorry you lost a baby brother. *hugs* Thanks for your compliments on Jacob's pictures! As for the Telus monkeys, my husband got them from the Telus dealership where he was working at the time.

Danielle Durman | Email

Hi I am just so touched by this website, it shows how much you love and miss your son. I just recently lost my nephew to SIDS and it was so sudden and shocking. I thank you for putting up a website where we can talk to people who are going through the same thing. I'm truly going to miss little Jurall Leon Lewaz DeGrate II. God Bless and i will keep your family in my prayers. 2 May 2007 - Dallas, Tx Reply from Lydia (Jacob's mommy)   I'm sorry for your family's loss Danielle, it's so heartbreaking that this happens. I really appreciate your note in Jacob's book, thanks also for your prayers, it helps so much ~hugs~

Danielle Ridout | Email

I lost my baby girl, Keagan, very recently and my heartaches for her all the time. I just want to thank-you for making a websites for family members that have lost their little ones and can see that others can overcome this horrible tradegy. Thanks again, and my heart goes out to you. 16 September 2005 - Caledonia, ON Canada Reply from Lydia (Jacob's mommy)   I'm so sorry for the loss of your precious Keagan. Thank you for taking the time to leave a note in Jacob's book, I appreciate it.

Denise Eisbrenner | Email

What a truly beautiful site you have made for your son. He would be very proud - I'm sure of that. It is so very unfortunate that this even had to happen. You have a beautiful family that is being watched over by Jacob as he smiles down on you all. He knows that he will get to meet you all again!! 26 April 2005 - Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada Reply from Lydia (Jacob's mommy)   Thank you Denise for visiting Jacob's pages and for leaving a note behind to let me know you were here, I really appreciate it. Thank you also for the compliments on my family, that's very kind of you. ~hugs~

Edith Adaeze | Email

Hi Lydia, Am so sorry for what happened to Jacob. And again I want to thank you for the site. You've done something amazingly. Take heart and try to forget. Maybe it's the will of God. Bye. 25 March 2005 - Nigeria Reply from Lydia (Jacob's mommy)   Thank you very much for your condolences and compliments about the site. I'll never forget my son though, that's the whole reason I started this site. I could never forget such a special little boy who has impacted my life so very much. I don't believe it was God's will for him to die either, I know that some feel that way, it's just not something I personally believe. However, I am so very thankful that God managed to find a way to turn something so negative in my life into something so positive. Thank you again Edith for visiting Jacob's special pages and leaving a note in his guestbook.

Elaine Calder | Email

Thank you so much for your work , and your inspiring story. We too lost our baby boy (our grandson) in 1995. Your sons story has deeply touched my heart. 2 February 2006 - Enoch, Utah Reply from Lydia (Jacob's mommy)   Oh Elaine my heart goes out to you, I've talked to so many grandparents over the years and few recognize the great burden of grief that grandparents bear, most focus on the parents and often forget about the grandparents who are hurting so very much too. I'm so sorry you have a reason to visit my site, thank you so much for your sweet comments, it gives me so much strength to know that what I've done in memory of my son has touched others. ~hugs~ Thank you

Elizabeth Augustin | Email

Dear Lydia, As you I've given back an Angel, her name was Anjelique Camille Augustin, she was 2 months when she went back to heaven on April 7th,2006. You have no idea how reading your story about your angel Jacob has helped me. I also know that it will con't to do so. I will be posting a page for our Anjelique because she truly was our angel and I need as many people that can to know this. Once again thank you and May the Lord Bless you. 14 April 2006 - West Hempstead, NY Reply from Lydia (Jacob's mommy)   Thanks for your kind comments Elizabeth, although I am so very sorry you too know this pain and had a reason to visit my site at all ~big hug~

Erica Carreon | Email

I have been to many sites about sids and yours really touched me the most. most of these sites just are looking for a quick buck. yours is personal and heartfelt. I also lost a son to sids, not a day goes by that it doesn't hurt its been 6 months and it still feels like a bad dream. 23 July 2007 Reply from Lydia (Jacob's mommy)   Aww Erica I'm so sorry you've lost a son to SIDS too ~hugs~ I felt like you after Jacob died, all the sites out there were cold and statistical with dollar signs all over the place. Our local organization never even bothered to thank the people who donated in Jacob's name, I hated that they were all about money and not about the families. Thanks for sharing that my site touched you, it really means a lot to me.

Erin Williams | Email

What a wonderful job you have done not only with this website as a mother as well. Although i havent lost a baby myself a little girl who i did baby sit was a victim of SIDS, i cant even imagine as a parent what you must go through my heart goes out to you. xx 29 June 2005 - Australia Reply from Lydia (Jacob's mommy)   thank you so much Erin for your compliments, I especially appreciate your comment that I've done a wonderful job as a mother. I'm sorry however that your life was also touched by SIDS, it's such a cruel thief ~hugs~

Erin | Email

dear jacob's mom, I just wanted to let you know that i know what you are going through. I lost a cousin to sids he was so innocent and peaceful when he died. I wish i could have done something to prevent this. maybe if i would have waken up earlier then i could have saved him i'm soooooooo sorry.i am sorry to hear about jacob and i know that all of the babies that died from sids are up in heaven playing peek a boo with jesus and smiling down on us telling us to be strong. The funeral was the saddest part of malachi's death because when we went around to view the body it seemed as if the baby was only asleep and not dead. I cry every time I think about all of the babies and my cousin who died from sids i love them all.and i strive even harder to get my life right so that I can see all of the babies in heaven. I love you jacob's mom and god bless!!!!!!!!!! in loving memory of malachi jamaa'l marshall R.I.P all of you babies. 4 June 2006 - missouri Reply from Lydia (Jacob's mommy)   Erin I'm so sorry that you've lost a little one you loved to SIDS. Thanks for taking the time to share a bit about Malachi in Jacob's book *hugs*

Erin | Email

I'm so sorry for your loss. I too lost my son Aidan in November of 2005, he was three months old. Reading your story is like waking up that morning all over again. Your story is my story.You are an inspiration to all mothers. God bless to you and your family. 11 July 2007 - Canada Reply from Lydia (Jacob's mommy)   Thanks for your note Erin, I'm just so sorry that the loss of Aidan brought you to my site, I wish I had the most un-visited site on the web! It's so sad that SIDS continues to rob moms and dads of their precious little babies. I just added Aidan's nursery page earlier today, such an adorable little boy!! I know how broken your heart is and I am so sorry you're feeling that, no parent ever should. ~tight hug~

Francie | Email

My son Jacob Andrew died from SIDS on Feb. 19, 2005. He was 2 months and 10 days old. The hardest thing I deal with everyday is that I couldn't revive him-I tried Lord knows I tried... He had already been gone for several hours, and my mind knew that but my heart wasn't excepting it. His birthday is soon (Dec. 9) and I'm scared of that day because I want to celebrate his life (however short it was) but his death makes that hard. He leaves behind three older sisters and an older brother who also cherish him dearly. Jacob has a whole entire wall in our living room I have covered in cherubs and pictures of him. He is still very much alive in our hearts. It seems that way for your family as well. I wrote a poem that was read at the last SIDS walk on Sept. 24, 2005: It comes when you least expect it While your baby is peaceful. It doesn't have footprints But what it leaves behind is evil. It does have a name and that is SIDS We know nothing about it and it's killing our kids. No one is to blame No one is responsible. But as bereaved parents we must find a cure, if that's possible. For the sake of our babies we long to touch. For the sake of our angels we love so much. There will be a day when SIDS has its end. Until we need funding For the SIDS Program is our only friend. 5 November 2005 - Littleton, CO Reply from Lydia (Jacob's mommy)   Thank you for sharing your poem Francie, and yes, Jacob is still very much alive in our hearts. Thanks for leaving us a note in his book!

Ginger | Email

lydia,your experience is so much heartfelt to me. i am now 23 with 2 girls ages 3 and 1. my fiance michael and i lost our first daughter on mother's day 2003(may 11)to the same thing-sids. i also feel so much of the same feelings 4 yrs. later. your website in memory of jacob is truly touching. my daughters name is kylee mashay........ god bless u and ur family 9 May 2007 - somerset, kentucky usa Reply from Lydia (Jacob's mommy)   aww thanks Ginger, I really appreciate your sweet comments... I just wish you had no reason to visit *hugs* I'm sorry for your loss of Kylee... SIDS is so cruel to take loved babies from their families

GrammyT to London Faith | Email

Hello to Awesome mommy! I was blessed to visit Jacob's wonderful corner. And to just again send you hugs of prayers and thanksgiving for the gift of Jacob's you accepted to share with the whole world even here in Modesto... Your site has and will always be a inspiration. To Jacob's mommy, we thankyou so very much... 31 March 2005 - California, U. S. A. Reply from Lydia (Jacob's mommy)   Your message is such a blessing Trish, you have been such a source of strength for me over the years, your prayers are always so appreciated. Thank you so much for taking the time to visit Jacob's little corner of the site and for signing his book, it means more to me than words could say. ~tightest hugs~

GrammyT

CONGRADULATIONS! Early summer is a wonderful time for a new beautiful child to bring home!! Now Jacob is telling baby all about his wonderful daddy and mommy and big brother and all the sissies a baby could want!! Each month i think of all the Birthdays being celebrated in Heaven. And February their must be a billion purple, lavender, and every shade inbetween of balloons for all those birthday sweeties to celebrate! Here we wish for one more day, yet i am sure in heaven it just isn't that way.. A place were our sweet ones with those all to wise thoughtful eyes remind us that it is a wonderful place to be and someday will are sure to know exactly that. Love you Jacob for the special little man you are. love grammyT 31 January 2006 - California, U.S.A. Reply from Lydia (Jacob's mommy)   aww thanks for the congratulations Trish, you've been such a strong support to me over the years and I really appreciate your kindness. Thanks so much for the little glimpse into what Heaven might be like as well.. it sure does sound beautiful doesn't it? I'm sure once we get there we'll look back on the time we spent here and it will seem like just a blink of an eye, it just feels like such a long time now. ~tight hugs~ Thanks for leaving such a sweet note behind! xoxo

Heather | Email

I wish I could post more but it won't let me. Anyway, I know Jacob is looking down on all of you with loving eyes. One day you'll all meet again. I'm so sorry for your loss. 22 August 2006 - FL Reply from Lydia (Jacob's mommy)   Unfortunately due to spammers I've had to put settings on the guestbook that I wish I didn't need. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a note though, I really appreciate it *big hug*

Heidi | Email

I havent lost a child and am at a loss what to write too you. Jacob is such a handsome boy, he would turly be proud of his family creating such a wonderful memory to him. I do know people who have lost children in different ways, it is amazing even threw your unbearable pain of loseing your child, you have given your time to give comfort to others. Thank you for shareing Jacob with us. Take care for the future xxx 19 April 2005 - England Reply from Lydia (Jacob's mommy)   Thank you so much Heidi, I don't often have visitors that haven't lost a child to SIDS themselves, I think you're a very special kind of person to visit a site like mine when you haven't lost a child yourself ~tight hug~ Thank you so much for your compliments on Jacob, I thought he was the most handsome little boy, he looked just like his daddy for all the world and I miss seeing his little face every day, so much. I found great comfort in your words Heidi, thank you so much for taking the time to sign Jacob's book. ~big hug~

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