Help! This dogs getting me.

Help! This dogs getting me.

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

March 3rd, 2009. Celebration Day

This morning at 6:08 Jameson went home to be with Jesus. He's now got a perfect body without EB and without breathing problems. He's running around playing with Jesus. I told Melisa that Jesus is probably rubbing his skin all over the place and no blisters!!!

The past 24 hours have been really hard, as you can imagine. At noon yesterday a MRI was done on Jameson's brain. It came back showing that severe damage had been done to all parts of his brain as a result of him coding for 17 minutes. The ER doctors kept him alive through chest compressions. I'm not a fan of CPR anymore...just kidding of course (the good of CPR far outweighs the bad). At 7:30 last night Jameson's breathing tube was taken out and the strong little guy comfortably breathed on his own for about 10 hours before he went home to receive his new, perfect body.

We thank each and everyone of you for your unfailing love and prayers for us. We know that God has answered all your prayers for Jameson. We feel a peace that passes all understanding.

Our memorial service is set for this Friday at First Baptist of Orlando's Henry Chapel at 11 a.m.

Thank you.

Todd and Melisa

27 comments:

K. Dial said...

My mother's heart grieves your loss and at the same time celebrates Jameson's new life that is bandage and pain free. I have to believe that his purpose in life outweighs the pain of his loss, though I know how deep the pain can be.

Jameson's life, though you, has touched many people, made God more real, his compassion and mercy more accessible. Such a huge purpose for such a little guy.

Thank you for so openly sharing him with us. We will continue to walk this journey with you, knowing that God goes before us.We are praying for you, N and Z and all your family.

We love you,
Matt & Kathleen

Anonymous said...

We're praying for you guys, that you'll feel His love and arms around you. Wish we could be there to put ours around you.

Love,
Kim Zeitter

Gail said...

We will continue to pray for peace for your family. We also feel that Jameson is running around with Jesus kicking up GOLD dust on the streets in heaven. What a beautiful sight it is. He will always be a part of your life and one day you will hold him again. He will forever be in your hearts and lives. Find peace in the word of GOD, for only he knows why, and we can only trust in HIM.

Your friends in Christ,
The Karberg's
Warner Robins, Georgia

Tracy C. said...

Your family is in my prayers as I can only imagine the intense grief you are feeling along with the deep joy of knowing your son is with The Son now. You have blessed me just by sharing your experience.

In Christ's Love,
Tracy
(friend of the McKees)

Dan and Jen Grove said...

You know, I only got to know about your son on the day he passed. I want you to know that he has made an impression on our lives. We will continue to pray for you guys! We love you as brothers and sister in Christ!

Stephanie said...

Thank you so much for sharing the life of your sweet Jameson with us. Your strong faith in our great God has been such a powerful testimony. My prayers will be with you all as you grieve your loss (and the Kingdom's great gain).

Amy said...

Melisa and Todd,
A friend of yours left your blog address on my sister-in-law's blog. I have read it from beginning to end. I'm so sorry for your loss. I am truly thankful you are still able to praise God in your grief.

My nephew, Jonah was born this past Friday and diagnosed with EB. We await the test results to find out what type of EB he has. Thanks so much for sharing your story.

Kindly,
Amy
Jonah's blog: patriceandmattwilliams.blogspot.com

KToens said...

I can not begin to imagine the pain that you must feel yet celebrate with you at the thought of the Perfect Jameson that Jesus is enjoying right now.
Love you guys so much and will continue to walk through this journey with you.
Karen

Baby Mustaine said...

The Mustaine's are praying for the entire Setsma family. We love you all and want you to know that we are blessed to have known and followed the life of your sweet little baby boy. We will always tell MaryCate of Jameson, as he was one of the first on her prayer list. May God's grace be sufficient as we know it always is.

Jill said...

I don't even know your family. I found your site through Melanie and Mike. But I have found myself praying for you all the last couple of weeks. Your faith has been such an encouragment to me. Thank you and may God's grace carry during this time!

Tricia said...

Since baby Jameson is now with Jesus, and Jesus is in your heart, you are not far apart! May you feel the closeness as only God can give. I'm praying for you all.
Tricia Wilson
First Baptist Palmetto

Ginny Evans said...

I only learned about Jameson two days ago and was so touched by his precious smile and your Faith. My prayers are with all of you, but the thought of Jameson sitting on the lap of Jesus will bring you comfort. May God continue to give you that perfect peace that passes al understanding. Ginny Evans

Jackie Harmon said...

When I was reading your post tonight, the first thing the Lord brought to mind was Jameson's feet.

"...How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!" {Romans 10:15}

Jameson has such BEAUTIFUL FEET!

Everyday of Jameson's life has challenged so many of us to pray, to seek God's face, and to trust Him with the things we don't understand. Many of us will go our whole lives and not touch as many people as Jameson did in seven months. Thank you for always pointing us to Jesus.

We love you guys and are praying for you all.

Anonymous said...

It was an absolute blessing to be able to care for Jameson and your family over the past several days! Your love for him and for the Lord shined through in everything you did and said. Some days will be harder than others but always rest assured that Jameson is whole again, in the most perfect place he can be! You will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers! Take care of yourselves and each other!
Love, Jessica

Amanda said...

Dear Todd & Melisa,
We are praying for you during this time and rejoice in Jameson's new life with Christ.
Thank you for sharing your journey and his life with us.
With much love and prayers,
Mandy (Pogue) Strine

Stacey said...

The only way to ease the pain is to imagine that sweet boy smiling and sitting in the lap of the Ancient of Days! He has beheld with his beautiful eyes what we can only dream about. No more pain, no more difficult days - he has truly been touched by the healing hand of his Father in Heaven.

I think about the fact that this little one only knew love...and you have done that with amazing grace and strength. Know that our family is holding all of you in prayer. That our hearts are grieving your great loss, and we are here to hold you up as you move through this day, this week and the days ahead.
Love,
The Thacker Family

jennifer said...

Jameson was so blessed to have you both as parents. Your love for God and faith has been so encouraging to us. We have been praying since we heard about Jameson this summer. Thank you for sharing so much and just know that we will be praying for you and will always remember Jameson. He was such a part of our lives. My 5 year old Nick and I would get up every morning to see pictures and say hi to him and read the blog and pray. We sure felt like we knew him and someday will see him! We are here in NC to help in anyway if you need it.
love, Chris and Jennifer Turner

sharkdaddy said...

Oh baby Jameson- what a legacy you have left! Jesus is so proud of you and all the hard work you did while you were here! We will do our best to live like you showed us- loving unconditionally- as children of God.Keep us close(special hugs to mom, dad, big bros!) until we see you again.
Rest in eternal peace, baby Jameson.
Love, The Curls Family

Unknown said...

Todd & Melisa,
We have been following your blog since day one and appreciate you sharing your heart and lives with us. We will be praying for you during this emotional time. You have been so faithful. God will continue to show himself to you through these times. You are loved.
Erik and Ashley Sorensen

Unknown said...

My heart is still in Florida with all of you. I am so glad we got to give you those hugs in person and to see little Jameson. We were just on our way to Orlando to fly home when your Mom called that he had died. Our love, thoughts, and prayers are with you.

A. Lynn

Deb Irmscher said...

May your hearts
find peace and comfort in the knowledge
that you are never alone.
May God's presence ease
your trembling spirit and give you rest.
He knows how you feel.
He is ever aware of your circumstances
and ready to be your strength,
your grace, and your peace.

He is there to send encouragement through the love
of friends and family.

Thank you for sharing Jameson with us. We feel blessed by knowing him and witnessing your amazing faith.

The Irmschers

chris said...

I have not been following through the blog but through your cousin Bonnie. You have shown tremendous courage,strengh and faith, but the greatest of these is love! I can not imagine the emotions of such a lose, but my heart and love go out to you and your family. The great faith and trust you have shone in our Father helps me to remember how great and wonderful He is!! Be Blessed in all that you do!!

Unknown said...

Melisa/Todd-

I thank Jameson for allowing us to have met such a wonderful and beautiful (both inside and out) family filled w/so much love.

My thoughts have been with you all since day one and I will continue to think of you all often.

All my love and peaceful prayers coming your way....

~Sally C

Tiffanie Hage said...

We have been praying so much for you all! We love you!!!! I can only imagine the emotions you all are enduring right now. It IS such a comfort though knowing that Jameson is in the company of our Father. When you are reunited again with him, he will have skin like an angel and free from all ailments. I rejoice with you this day..for THIS is the day the Lord has made! Jameson is HOME!

Through all of this, you all have been such a testimony. Your story will never end here...I imagine that you will be touching lives for a very very very long time. I am so proud of you all and so thankful that through everything, you chose to celebrate Jesus. You are AWESOME!!!

Circleoftrust said...

We are with you and love you. It was such a blessing to start a friendship with Jameson that will last forever. We are with you and your family during this time..pete and carolyn

D.Setsma said...

Todd & Melissa,

Although we are far away, we feel the pain you are in and rejoice with you at Jameson's emancipation from suffering in this world and transition to heaven and true life with Christ. We will continue to pray for you as you travel this difficult road in the days, weeks, and months ahead.

We are so sorry and are heart broken for your loss, yet share in the hope of reunion one day in heaven!

Aunt Barb & Uncle Don

Bemo said...

Todd/Melissa,
While my typing is usually bad this will be really bad, with the tears streaming down my face and continuing to well in my eyes. Todd, I am sorry I have been out of touch of late, and I'm sure you missed my wise crack texts, but I recently, like many others, lost my job. Suddenly, that stress and anxiety all seem terribly insignificant. Lil' JT is already up there working his magic!! And, tonight when I finally get home (from my new paycheck less and benefit free career path) and kiss my sleeping little girls good night, that kiss, and every one going forward, will take on SO MUCH MORE significance, thanks yet again to lil' JT!!!
All my, and my family's best, to you and your family Todd!
Bill Emo