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Two Jacks

December 6, 2017 By Carole

My father-in-law Jack came home from his 4 month hospital/rehab stay yesterday. And that meant that the moment we had been anticipating for 2 months and 1 day finally happened: Big Jack met Baby Jack.

As you can imagine, it was very exciting. And emotional.

I love the way they are looking at each other here. One wise old soul meeting another, I think. And the smiles on the faces of Jessica and Eryk as they watch the moment happen are pretty great.

Jack looked at him for a few moments and then said something along the lines of, “aren’t you a fine little fellow,” and then he just pulled him right up on his shoulder and little Jackie settled right into it.

It was one of those circle of life moments I won’t forget. And boy it sure is good to have Jack next door again.

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  1. Jo-Ann says

    December 6, 2017 at 6:32 am

    Awwww, I’m totally verklempt – can only imagine how you all felt!

  2. Mary says

    December 6, 2017 at 7:32 am

    oh my – I was going to type exactly what Jo-Ann already did 🙂 what a wonderful moment and thank you for sharing it with us!

  3. AsKatKnits says

    December 6, 2017 at 7:41 am

    This brings tears to my eyes, thank you for sharing! XO

  4. Kim says

    December 6, 2017 at 7:49 am

    Such a special moment on a special day. <3

  5. Mary K. in Rockport says

    December 6, 2017 at 7:59 am

    Hitting the ?? button.

  6. Mary K. in Rockport says

    December 6, 2017 at 8:00 am

    Supposed to be the heart emoji,
    not two question marks!

  7. Kym says

    December 6, 2017 at 8:21 am

    Oh, Carole. Oh! I am typing with tears in my eys. I am so happy for all of you. This is just so wonderful I’m at a loss for words. XOXO

  8. JudyH says

    December 6, 2017 at 8:23 am

    I love this! I’m so happy that your father-in-law is home and was able to meet that sweet baby.

  9. Patty says

    December 6, 2017 at 8:28 am

    So much joy there…and a few tears here. Welcome home Jack!

  10. Bridget says

    December 6, 2017 at 8:29 am

    How sweet! And I’m glad Big Jack is well enough to be at home.

    You are so lucky to have such people in your life.

  11. margene says

    December 6, 2017 at 8:34 am

    How very wonderful to see Jack meet Jack!! Sending your whole family love and joy this season!!

  12. Manise says

    December 6, 2017 at 8:46 am

    A wonderful moment!

  13. Robby says

    December 6, 2017 at 8:48 am

    Such a great life moment. A reminder there is a lot of good in the world that never makes the news.

  14. Bonny says

    December 6, 2017 at 8:51 am

    This wonderful meeting brings a big smile and makes my heart happy! Welcome home, Jack!

  15. Sue says

    December 6, 2017 at 8:57 am

    Ok, you are making my cry at work!

  16. Vera says

    December 6, 2017 at 9:19 am

    This is the BEST!!! Welcome home Jack.

  17. Jeannie Gray says

    December 6, 2017 at 10:23 am

    Such a tender moment & what a wonderful gift to have big Jack home.

  18. Marcy says

    December 6, 2017 at 10:47 am

    What a sweet early Christmas gift! Started my day with a few tears. Thanks for sharing.

  19. Vicki says

    December 6, 2017 at 1:19 pm

    Oh, joyful tears! Welcome home, Jack!!

  20. sprite says

    December 6, 2017 at 3:26 pm

    Awwww!

  21. Kwizgiver says

    December 6, 2017 at 4:09 pm

    Lovely moment! Thank you for sharing it. I admit I got a little weepy. (the good weepy)

  22. Suzanne says

    December 6, 2017 at 5:41 pm

    Awe, that is so nice!

  23. Jo says

    December 7, 2017 at 12:44 am

    Life is so compelling—what a lovely meeting of the Jacks!

  24. Becky says

    December 7, 2017 at 8:56 am

    So glad to hear that Jack is back home. You need to get a generational picture, Carole. I have one of four generations sitting together, and it is priceless, and rare, I think. These pictures are so poignant. You all got a great Christmas present this year.

  25. Lydia says

    December 8, 2017 at 8:27 am

    What a lovely early Christmas present. Since you are SO good about documenting these moments and taking photos, Little Jack will always have this moment [and many more] with Big Jack. So sweet thank you for sharing.

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