tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1113974964501429809.post973542667133504910..comments2022-11-09T04:53:11.243-06:00Comments on Motherhood Saves Me: For Everything There is a SeasonAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11952362228712263194noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1113974964501429809.post-64388985002596159742009-01-11T14:23:00.000-06:002009-01-11T14:23:00.000-06:00Dear Amy,Hello, my name is Susan Jacobs. I am one ...Dear Amy,<BR/>Hello, my name is Susan Jacobs. I am one of your South Dakota cousins. (Aunt) Marcian and my dad, Ron, are brother and sister. Through Christmas cards and phone calls between Marcian and my Dad, I only know your family by name through their conversations and occasional photos. I have been emailing Barbara off and on since 2001. I believe she and I came into contact when my dad was sick. He passed away Sept. 2001.<BR/>As you may know, Uncle Don and Aunt Marcian are the remaining siblings in the "Jacobs family". Uncle Don lives in Minnesota with his wife Kay.<BR/>I think of both Aunt Marcian and Uncle Don frequently, especially since they are the last of their generation.<BR/>I heard from Barbara that Marcian was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. I keep her and those close to her in my prayers.<BR/>I was happy to receive a Christmas card from Aunt Marcian again this year! Her cards are something I will always treasure.<BR/>I remember several family reunions in which she was able to attend, along with many of my other aunts and uncles. There was always an abundance of laughter when the Jacobs clan reunited! As a young girl, at that time, I was intrigued by Aunt Marcian's strange "southern accent"! <BR/>I feel fortunate to have attended the Jacobs' reunions. They were far and few between, so I cannot say that I was very close to anyone on Dad's side of the family. However, I am grateful that I do have some memories and photos of the Jacobs family, despite all of them being scattered across several states.<BR/>I found a picture today, printed from an email from Barbara in May 2002. It was taken during a visit to celebrate Luke's baptism. This photo reminded me of your blog; Barbara sent the website address out to family a few months ago.<BR/>I read your blog about Marcian and how her Alzheimer's disease is affecting her and those around her. The words you wrote are very touching...I believe you are right in saying that Marcian would want us to be thankful for all we have. My Dad was a humble man, he never wanted for anything, just a comfortable home and happy family. Your grandma sounds just like her brother.<BR/>Thank you for being willing to be open and honest about your feelings for your grandma. I would like to print your kind words and keep it with my Jacobs' family memorabilia.<BR/>Although, her disease may take away her present day, she will always have the love for her family somewhere deep in her memories.<BR/>I hope someday I can meet Aunt Marcian's extended family in person, until then, I am thankful for the technology that keeps our family closer now than it ever has been before.<BR/>Sincerely Your Cousin,<BR/>Susan<BR/>PS-A little more info about me...I sent a Christmas letter to Marcian, Barbara, and Warren. I have two daughters, their pictures are printed on the letter.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1113974964501429809.post-76037649709051701562009-01-10T21:09:00.000-06:002009-01-10T21:09:00.000-06:00Hi Am,I have read your posts before and you are so...Hi Am,<BR/><BR/>I have read your posts before and you are so incredibly eloquent with words! I will be praying for little NeNe. I remember her so well, what a great woman! Scott's dad suffered with this terrible disease as you might remember. Caleb is officially potty trained and for the record, he did it ALL BY HIMSELF, praise God. He loves his Mother's Day Out so get ready for even more fun...he was singing Shout To The Lord the other day and asked me to sing him "Amazing Grave" (Grace). Our babies are growing up!<BR/>God bless you all, your children are so beautiful!<BR/>TiffAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1113974964501429809.post-22371510299049418602009-01-06T21:19:00.000-06:002009-01-06T21:19:00.000-06:00Thanks ladies for your sweet words!Thanks ladies for your sweet words!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11952362228712263194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1113974964501429809.post-25535382285707635392009-01-06T18:46:00.000-06:002009-01-06T18:46:00.000-06:00That was a beautiful post. Treasure all of your m...That was a beautiful post. Treasure all of your moments with her and lessons she still has to teach.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17441232117986945651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1113974964501429809.post-38238874531549606352009-01-06T16:18:00.000-06:002009-01-06T16:18:00.000-06:00That was beautiful. Thanks for sharing about your...That was beautiful. Thanks for sharing about your sweet Nee Nee.Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16979118664307954999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1113974964501429809.post-63656631510875057502009-01-06T09:15:00.000-06:002009-01-06T09:15:00.000-06:00Amy, your post was beautiful...truly inspiring. Da...Amy, your post was beautiful...truly inspiring. <BR/><BR/>David's grandmother died from heart failure and complications from Alzheimers about 7 years ago. She died less than one year after the diagnosis. It was God's grace she did not suffer very long. David has many fond memories of going to visit her, the food she made, the cookies she baked, and I know he misses her. She was a woman of great faith, who was always up at the church, doing something. <BR/><BR/>Thank you for sharing your love for your grandmother with us.Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05039881060236644015noreply@blogger.com