Jack Iko Memorial Run

I really teach at an amazing school . On March 17, every student at my school participated in the first annual Jack Iko Memorial Run.  What a wonderful way to honor my blessed baby boy....especially because his mommy LOVES running so much.  Each student raised funds through pledges for each lap they ran around our field.  Most students ran 10 to 12 laps around....that's a little over a mile.  Even my little first graders ran that far!!! They were really running their hearts out....running for my beautiful baby.  They had a beautiful angel helping them along. 

The best part of the run was at the end of the day.  I took my first graders outside to watch some of the older kids running their laps.  We were their to cheer them on and my first graders started yelling....."do it for Baby Jack!!!"  It was beautiful.

The funds that the school raised are going to Children's Hospital in Jack's name.  The total raised was $5, 300.  I am very proud of my little baby....I know he inspired everyone!!!!!

The Jack Iko Memorial Run will continue each year.  Special thanks to a special friend, Coach Amanda.

I LOVE YOU, JACK IKO!!!! 

Four Months......

Today, on the day that marks four months since my beautiful baby boy was born into heaven, I am visiting my sister in Maine.  I wanted some time on my own to spend with Jack so I went down to the beach.  I always find myself drawn to beautiful places when I am needing to spend some one on one time with him.  The ocean is one of my favorite places.  I have always found peace there.  Today was a misty day....you could feel the ocean water all around.  The sky was grey and the ocean and sky just seemed to come together.  The waves were full of whitecaps, rushing to the shore. I had the beach to myself.  At this beautiful place, I could feel the power of God.  I could feel some peace.  I could feel Jack with me. 


Jack.....my heart aches so STRONGLY for you today.  I am trying to find comfort in knowing that you are in a place a million times more beautiful than where I was today. Mommy loves you......sweet, sweet baby!!!