Dear Family and Friends,
I’m writing with a broken heart to let you know James Todd Dickerson, Jr. was born Thursday, August 29 at 5:30AM and passed away peacefully in my arms at 6:05AM. He weighed 5 pounds 4.2 ounces and was 18 1/4 inches long.
We were admitted to the hospital Wednesday night and Todd and we had a few hours to prepare our minds that our son would be born soon. Our hearts could never be prepared, even with more time. Todd held my hand through labor and as my contractions grew closer and stronger the pain subsided. Thanks to my sister for watching Jackson, I had my Mom on my left and Todd on my right. Dr. Lo turned the bright lights off and we all took deep breaths between contractions. Right before the last one I prayed out loud, “Lord, please be with JT as he enters the world and give him the chance to breathe. If you take him from us, please have his angel sister and Jesus wrap their love around him and protect him.” Dr. Lo put him in my arms and he laid on my chest. I wrapped my hand around his tiny body and could feel his heart beating with my fingers. It was beautiful and peaceful. We all talked to him, sang to him and loved and kissed him.
All he ever knew was love. I have faith he is with his sister Ava and I have faith I will join him in heaven again someday. JT’s sweet spirit will be in my heart forever.
Todd and I have spent the last few days to ourselves to take in everything that has happened. We appreciate the love, prayers and support from all of our family and friends.
Love and Peace,
Jennifer
3 boys and an angel 