In Memory of Jacob Henry Besendorfer...

My little cousin Jacob was born at 27 weeks. He was so little and he was in the NICU for 5 months after he was born. Since then he has had so many health problems and other things that have gone wrong as well and come a long way with growing and all of his milestones. Jacob was such a strong fun little boy and had a heart of a fighter. Which can naturally from his grandpa Henry who passed away fours years ago this May.

Today Jacob went into a violent seizure, and stopped breathing for an hour and his parents did everything that they could at home until the ambulance arrived. Primary Children's couldn't do anything, so they went to St.Mark's. By then there was nothing that they could do for him. Jacob died at 4:10 pm today. This was such a sudden and heart breaking thing. He had come so far and done so well. He was 18 months old. To Moroni and Michelle, Jacob's parents, we will forever be praying for you and your loss. Jacob is in such a better place and he is not in any more pain. No parent can comprehend the loss of a child. I am so glad that we have the comfort of the gospel to help carry our burdens. To Jacob, I will miss you little guy. You are so sweet. Enjoy being with grandpa Henry fishing, and laughing. Please watch over your parents and let them know it is all okay. We love you and we will always have you in our hearts.

Let's all take the opportunity to call our families and loved ones. Hug your family a little tighter, spend a few more precious minutes with them, turn that TV off, and live like it is your last day. We never know when a tragedy could occur. I love you all. Please tell your families how much you really love them.