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| Jacob! |
Sweet Jacob Brooks (NPA) passed away a few days ago on November 15th, 2012. His mother, Sarah, said that he passed away peacefully in her arms. She also has a blog dedicated to Jacob. Please check it out. (The Joy of Jacob) Our hearts and prayers go out to this amazing family and for the strength to persevere. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.
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| The Brooks family |
I hope Sarah doesn't mind me sharing this but when I first made contact with her we found out that she and I have the exact same gene mutation (E352X) on the SMPD1 gene. I understand for some of you it's a foreign language (It does sound nerdy doesn't it? "So what's your SMPD1 gene mutation?!"). When Kaitlyn was diagnosed, we were told that the E352X mutation had never been seen before. Small world right?! I honestly believe that Sarah and I are probably distant relatives. What are the odds of having the same gene mutation that had "never been seen before". Guess they can add that one to the list. Thought some of you might think that was interesting.
Here is the information for services to be held for Jacob. Obviously most of you don't live in California but maybe you can have a moment of prayer for them during these times, light a candle in his memory or simply be extra aware of everything you have to be thankful for this week and that the Brooks family has to do the unthinkable and lay their son to rest. May God bless their family and fill their hearts with loving memories of Jacob.
Tuesday, November 20th, 2012
Celebration of Life Memorial -- 10:30 am
Hope Center
2275 Morello Avenue
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
* Corner of Taylor Blvd. and Morello Ave.
(925) 685-4673
All family and friends are welcome. Reception immediately following at the same location.
Private Graveside Burial - Time to be determined
Family only
Queen of Heaven Cemetery - Holy Innocents area
1965 Reliez Valley Road
Lafayette, CA 94549
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the National Niemann-Pick Disease Foundation in memory of Jacob Lee Brooks. Click here to donate.
