This is a post I never wanted to write. My Jaron died Sunday, June 6, 2010. I was super attached to this little boy at Sarah's Covenant Homes. He came to her home in Dec 2009 in very bad shape. He had seemed to be neglected and malnourished for a long time. I really started following Sarah's blog when Jaron came. He touched my heart. I think because he is 8 and so is my oldest. He had severe cerebral palsy and was currently non-verbal. You know what he did have though? A wonderful smile. That smile could light up the room. After all this little boy must have been thru, he still had a smile. Me and the boys went and bought him clothes in January and sent him some stuff that was Hayden's. We got him a bear and a blanket. I wanted him to have something special since he probably never had anything new or special in his life. More than anything I wanted him to know he was loved and important. The last 6 months of his life were filled with love and nourishment. Sarah loved this boy. This last wk has been awful for me. I just couldn't believe God took this boy from us that had just started to get some attention and love. In my mind I really thought I could bring this boy home one day and give him love, attention, and water therapy. I know it probably wasn't feasible but it was wishful thinking. I prayed for him all the time. He was one of my own kids--that just happened to live in India. He had a peaceful death and for that I am thankful. Sarah was by his side loving on him right till the end. I prayed that God would make him happy and God did. It just isn't the way I imagined but it's even better. He is now talking up a storm and doing all the great things that 8 yr olds should do. He now knows who I am and how much I love him. I hope he has that permanent smile on his face now and has those new walking legs.
I have prayed for his family that felt they had no other choice but to abandon him. I pray they have peace. I don't understand how anyone could leave this precious boy but I hope they know how awesome he really was. I pray for their salvation so they can one day see him again.
I just don't won't him to be forgotten. His life was not in vain. He has shown so many people about love and courage. He inspired me to help Sarah and all the other kids thru getting donated wheelchairs to visiting project cure about doing a special project for Sarah's covenant homes. I want to do something in his name to honor him. If anyone has ideas let me know. I do know that he needs a grave marker, along with 2 others girls from Sarah's. That's the least we can do, right?
Jaron, I can't wait to get to Heaven and hug you and kiss you. I hope you are enjoying the wonders that I can't even comprehend. When I get there, we are gonna do whatever you want, ok? I just want to hold your hand and laugh with you. I love you, sweet boy.
Lori
