Brooks Jason Hardy Baum

Born on his Grandpa Steve's birthday (1/21), named after an uncle and a grandpa. How can you beat that?

Grateful

I have learned many things as I’ve traveled through this trial that has been placed in our lives. One of the things I have learned the most about is FAMILY.

Our Heavenly Father is such a kind, loving, compassionate Father. This web of people he advertently tied us to, this network of support, of unconditional love, is amazing. I am eternally grateful for the family he has given me, immediate and extended. I am eternally grateful to this family.

It was an amazing site, being swept up into their arms, their love, their service. The days at the hospital could have been unbearable, but we had family. Their presence there, even all of Thanksgiving Day. Here they were, sacrificing their holiday with their immediate family to buoy up our family. We’d walk into a waiting room full of breakfast sandwiches, drinks, munchies and most importantly family. I tried to find someone to give mom’s Thanksgiving turkey to, it was already thawed and was going to go bad. We returned home Friday night to not only a cooked turkey, but a complete Thanksgiving dinner. FAMILY. The only reason we were able to get mom to come home that Friday night is because of loving family that volunteered to stay the night with Jason’s warm body. FAMILY.

I am in awe of the generosity of so many people, so many family members. A whole day spent making a DVD out of Jason’s pictures, making arrangements with the cemetery (we never even had to speak to anyone at the cemetery!), suits, shirts, belts, shoes and ties that I know were still being used were given to Kyle to have and use for the funeral services, monetary donations beyond belief.

My testimony of family has increased immensely. My desire to continue a close knit, loving family is insatiable. I am so thankful to grandparents who nurtured and encouraged this in their children. I am more grateful than I will ever be able to express for such a wonderful family. I wish I had words to express what my heart feels, but I don’t. Thank you for being such selfless, generous examples to me and my family.

My Heart

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4 Years Old

We waited so long for this little man to come into our lives. He was well worth the wait. He makes me so happy everyday. Here are four of my favorite things about Gage:

• He is so affectionate. He has to snuggle every night. He probably kisses me at least 40 times a day and is constantly hugging me. He will tell me he loves me in the most random moments throughout the day. He is going to have one lucky wife.



• He is so polite. He always says 'please' and 'thank you'. Even today, each time someone has told him Happy Birthday he responded with a thank you.



• He is so happy with what he has. He is never demanding.



• He is completely infatuated with his Grandpa. It is so cute. He doesn't sit with us during church, only Grandpa. I can't tell you the last time he rode home from church with us most of the time he doesn't even come home to have Sunday dinner with us. He goes through withdrawals if he doesn't get to play with his buddy at least every other day.

Happy Birthday big guy, I love you bigger than a dinosaur!