Monday, August 18, 2008

Rest in Peace "Jim"

We have a sad story to tell. Jacob has been taking some friends to church lately. There were six of them, now there are only five. He has been taking his gum wrappers and making little guys out of them. He sets them up on the bench and no one is allowed to sit in front of them, because "how would you like it if someone sat in front of you?" We take up a little more room on the bench because we have to make room for Jim, Phil, Bob, Bill, and the twins: Fred and Jed. Well, last night after dinner he made a boat for them and took them to the sink. Unfortunately the boat capsized and Jim went overboard several times. He tried to get a suntan on some toilet paper and then Blake flicked him back into the water. (Blake denies this He says it was Tanner, although he sprayed him with a spray bottle since a tsunami came.) He couldn't take that much water, since he was made out of paper, and tore in half. Jacob was sad. (yes, really) So, he took some lifesaver plastic wrappings and made a casket for him. Then he took popsicle sticks and made a sign that says, "here lies Jim" This morning he dug a hole and buried Jim. He got after Rylee who laughed during the funeral. He told her it was not funny. He told Blake he should not be at the funeral since he was the murderer. Just another story in my life. You can all see Jacob's purpose in my life. Keep the humor. No, he is no longer for sale. (today) I was wondering if they would let me take the camera into church to get a picture of them on the bench.

3 comments:

gkgibson said...

What a sad sad story. I'm sorry for your loss Jacob! I wonder how this world ever survived before Jacob came into it!

DeeAnna said...

I really, really want to see what Jacob does for a career. He's so creative and apparently doesn't care a fig for what others think of him. And he has a lot of compassion. But, I'm with Rylee, I think I would have laughed, too.

rneweyfamily said...

It's so sad when one of your friends dies. Sorry for your loss, Jacob