by Heather Straughter | Jun 4, 2014 | Letters to Jakey, Uncategorized
Dear Jakey,The other day I was ordering some items for a JHFH kid. We had bought them something to aid with feeding and offered to help them more. We got a big list in the mail of items recommended to help and as I ordered I found myself somewhat overwhelmed. So many...
by Heather Straughter | May 28, 2014 | Letters to Jakey, Uncategorized
Dear Jakey,I have been lost in thought over the last six days over you ~ over meds we had to give you specifically. Dr. Grottkau prescribed an anti-seizure medication for me because of my back. Long story about that but as you know we trust him. And MGH is full of...
by Heather Straughter | May 27, 2014 | Letters to Jakey, Uncategorized
Dear Jakey, Recently I realized something that made me pretty sad. Technology down here has changed quite a bit since you went up to Heaven and I don’t really stay on top of it too much. Honestly, your brother has surpassed me in my ability to know how to work...
by Heather Straughter | May 15, 2014 | Letters to Jakey, Uncategorized
Dear Jakey,It is always hard to try to replicate something once its gone. In this case I am talking specifically about the letter I wrote you yesterday afternoon that disappeared into the confusing and annoying world of technology. And of course, in my mind now it is...
by Heather Straughter | Feb 4, 2014 | Letters to Jakey, Uncategorized
Dear Jakey,I feel a little lame writing to you again because it seems as though I have only written to you when I get myself all fired up. And I really want to write to you all the time but sometimes, most times, I just don’t make the time. And I guess it goes...
by Heather Straughter | Feb 2, 2014 | Letters to Jakey, Uncategorized
Dear Jakey,Once again, way more time has passed than I would have thought. Much more. The last letter I wrote you was on the 3 year anniversary of your passing. Sometimes I call it when you left. When I say that, most people think its weird. I guess it is weird but I...