For 3 years 4 months and 11 days I have prayed I would never have to post these words. But now I do…,
This morning our precious, amazing boy got to be embraced by his Savior, Jesus. The pain is gone. The battle against this horrific disease is over.
Although we all want to be Brady selfish and keep him here on Earth with us as long as we want, that was not God’s ultimate plan for him.
Brady pledged to show people Jesus through his battle, and he has taught so many about faith, love and acceptance of God’s will.
I will post more details as they are arranged.
Thank you all for your love and support and prayers for Brady and all of us.
I am sure God is telling Brady as he entered the kingdom, “Well done my son”.
Our amazing, precious, strong, courageous and blessed husband, son, and brother
Brady Jakob Hunker
May 6, 2001 - November 25, 2019
In honor of the 50th anniversary of a John Denver’s first performance of this song. ( Thank you Tammy N Albrecht for the info), I just had to post my all time favorite version of this song!!
Saw this on a Ewing Sarcoma website for bereaved parents. Posting it on here mainly so I know where to find it again but also I thought it was beautiful! White feathers is not something I have noticed but Laney does a lot.
“It was the night before Christmas and Santa was busy making his rounds
He was light on his feet making sure he didn't make a sound.
But he took notice that some homes didn't have that Christmas Glee.
so he decided to stop because he thought that just can't be.
He crept in a mommy's bedroom and stopped dead in his steps, as he saw a little angel hugging his mom as she slept
The little angel looked up and cried " oh Santa you are finally here!!
I've been waiting for you to help me let Mommy know I am near".
Santa picked up the wee angel and asked him " What can I do? I'm just a simple toy maker I can't make your mommy's dreams come true".
So the two of them sat and they sat for a while until the tiny angel jumped up and screamed with a smile.
"let's leave her a sign a beautiful sign from above,
let her know it's from me sent from heaven with love"!!!
So Santa dug and he dug deep, in that big glorious bag that was filled with lots of treats .
He pulled out a beautiful white feather that look like it was made out of snow.
And he thought such a beautiful sign that only a grieving mother would know.
He placed it on her nightstand and kissed the angel on his head.
Then placed him next to his mom as she slumbered in bed.
I think I'll stay here with Mommy and visit her in her dreams tonight,
She misses me dearly and needs to know I'm all right.
Santa made his way to his sled, And wiped a tear from his eye.
He fell to his knees and managed to cry.
Merry Christmas to all the grieving mothers across this big land.
And let it be known your angels are with you holding your hands....”
Written by Joe’s mommy
Today marks one year. One year since you got to run to Jesus as he greeted you with Arms Wide Open and told your Well Done my son, welcome home. Sometimes it seems hard to believe that a year has already passed but in the same breath it seems like a million years since we have seen that beautiful smile, heard your laughter or I got to hear you saying “Momma”!
We have gotten through all the “firsts” without you here with us, each one making our hearts ache and the tears flow. The are moments where it is so hard to feel happiness because the physical pain of missing you is so intense but there are times that the memories or something we find or see of yours or something you did makes us laugh uncontrollably!
From the moment you took your last breath God has been giving us “signs” to bring us comfort and just remind us that you are with him, pain free, continuing his work,; from the perfect song at the right time, to a birthday bird visit or even the butterfly that seemed like his whole purpose in life was to irritate Laney until she actually “ yelled” at you in laughter and told you that was enough-lol! Just to name a few...
I know that all of us- Dad, Laney, Mollie, me- grieve intensely because we love you intensely. That is something that sticks with me from one of my meetings is that there wouldn’t be grief if there was not love. But the amount of people who have shared stories with us, stories of you inspiring them in faith, stories of them wanting to know Jesus because of a way you touched them. So many have reached out over this year and especially these last few days letting us know how much they miss you too, how much you meant to so many. You had said that you would fight cancer infinite times if it meant someone being saved in the name of Jesus each time, you have definitely accomplished this.
On the hard days I think of Dr Scott’s words- “ God has a plan, it is a perfect plan, and we do not always get to understand it” Of course we want you here with us but I know the blessings we all received by you being a part of our life and the work of Jesus you accomplished while here on Earth are all a part of God’s plan and we have to find comfort in His will, Thy Will be done.
We miss you Brady Jakob and we love you! Happy one year Anniversary in heaven!
