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 
My heart aches for you. Nothing ever prepares us for losing a child. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
I’m so sorry. My heart aches for you. Nothing ever prepares us for the loss of a child. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jennifer, I have been thinking of you non-stop and keeping you in my heart and prayers. I can’t bear the thought of your pain, but I so love your giving spirit and strength and love that you showed your precious little angel. He will always know how much you loved him. You are beautiful, inside and out. I love you so much. Love, Allison
We love you guys so much, you are in our thoughts and prayers. As a mother my heart is heavy.
Love
Katharine & Jorge
I am so sorry to read this. Prayers to your family
God Bless you . I am so sorry . beautiful baby and now our Jesus is holding him safe in his arms. with Love and Prayers
Jennifer, You are such a blessing to all of us. You are in my prayers each day, and may it give you peace to know that J.T. is in the arms of Jesus with little Ava by his side! God bless you and your sweet family.
Jennifer and Todd, You have been on my mind and in my prayers ever since Aunt Becky called me. I have shed many tears and had talks with God. I do know you have two beautiful angels waiting for you when it is your time to go to Heaven. You also still have two beautiful boys here who need their wonderful parents and all that love you have to give. Both of you are extremely strong people and have such a strong faith. God will continue to get you through. Love you.
Jani
Jennifer,
I wish I could somehow find the perfect words to say, and to let you know all I’m feeling for you right now. You are such a wonderful person, and it’s such an honor to know you, though I wish it were under different circumstances. I am so absolutely broken-hearted for you. The picture you posted might just be the most precious sight I’ve ever seen. Thank-you for sharing such a precious moment. So much love and continued prayers for you all.
Your strength and faith has been an inspiration to many people, Jennifer. May you always know that and be filled with comfort in how all of you have touched all of our lives.