by Heather Straughter | May 15, 2013 | Letters to Jakey, Uncategorized
Dear Jakey, I have found myself spending lots of time in my self-imposed time outs lately. Not because of anything particular, more because I am missing you extra and finding it a little difficult to think other things really matter. And I have come to realize over...
by Heather Straughter | May 12, 2013 | Letters to Jakey, Uncategorized
Dear Jakey, It is that funny time of year when there are lots of good things all at the same time but for the third year in a row it continues to overwhelm me. There was the fundraiser which was amazing this year. And I love how it consumes so much of my time. And...
by Heather Straughter | May 2, 2013 | Letters to Jakey, Uncategorized
Dear Jakey,Saturday you are turning 7. Not sure how to make any sense of that. I was talking with Miss Briana and she can picture what you look like now. I like the way she described you – kind of like a skinnier Ethan. I think it is probably very true. You...
by Heather Straughter | Apr 28, 2013 | Letters to Jakey, Uncategorized
Dear Jakey, I can’t believe months have passed since I have written you. It is not for lack of wanting to, in fact I am not really sure what the issue was. I guess for a while I was so mad that this was our only way left to chat. I much prefered writing to you...
by Heather Straughter | Mar 4, 2013 | Letters to Jakey, Uncategorized
Dear Jakey, I know how long it has been and I feel pretty guilty about it. I guess for a while it seemed a little easier not to write because even though I love being able to directly talk to you it has honestly been easier lately just not to. It’s not for lack...
by Heather Straughter | Jan 31, 2013 | Letters to Jakey, Uncategorized
Dear Jakey, I have struggled lately with how to put into words or even my own thoughts life without you. I am so practiced and versed at talking about Jake’s Help From Heaven and at trying to make it not awkward when people find out our story. But at the same...