So Close

by Jaymie Nilsson

Overview

It was a cold November morning and the first snow of the winter season began to fall. Jake was off to work, running late as usual. He bounded out of the door as his mom, Jaymie, yelled, "Drive safe, wear your seat belt, love you!" Little did she know that those would be the last words she would ever speak to him. Driving to work on the newly fallen snow, the highway was clear of ice except for one area where there had already been one accident. As Jake drove by, he found the next patch of ice. Jake's pickup spun around, hit the edge of the blacktop, and rolled several times. Jake was thrown out of the window and died on impact. Jaymie had always loved being a mom. Jake was the only son of three. He had two older sisters who he teased, unmercifully. As Jaymie was getting up to begin that fateful day, her sister, Rachelle, came running through the front door yelling, "James, you need to get dressed. Derrick called and Jake has been in an accident. We need to get to the hospital right now!" Driving to the hospital, Jaymie found out that Jake had gone to his eternal home. Jake always had a smile on and was always the one to stand up for the little guy. His laugh was infectious. There have been tender mercies and many miracles provided by our Father in Heaven. Jake's family soon learned why he was taken at such a tender age of only nineteen. From saving his nephew and sister from drowning, to leaving purple pansies on Mother's Day. Going through their worst nightmare, one that every parent prays they will never know, the Nilssons learn to be grateful for the small things and a great deal about not just themselves, but just how important the atonement will be for their family. They find hope and happiness they thought was gone forever. All while learning just how deep our Savior and Father in Heaven's love and compassion really run. Always knowing that Jake is "So Close."

Product Details

BN ID:	2940163087136
Publisher:	Covenant Books
Publication date:	01/08/2020
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Jaymie is the mother of three children two girls and one boy. She is also the grandmother to five beautiful grandchildren who bring joy and laughter back into their home. Derrick is her husband they have been married for twenty, eight years. Going four wheeling, decorating homes, reading and being with her family are things she enjoys.
Kaylee is her oldest daughter who is married to Jud and they have four wild and crazy boys Jud is a potato farmer and Kaylee is a full time stay at home mom. Raiden is their oldest boy and the oldest grandchild. Dillon is the second oldest boy and the second grandson. Then there is Kase who is fearless in every way and so full of life he is the third son and grandson. Mack was born just after Jakes accident and brought with him uncle Jakes dimples and happy disposition. He is the last child and last grandson.
Taylor is Jaymie’s middle child and is married to Brandon. They have one little girl named Kacey and she is the only granddaughter and last grandbaby. They live in Arizona Brandon is in the Air Force and Taylor works from home.
Jake is Jaymie’s only son and was only nineteen when he returned home. He was leaving for school in Arizona the Spring after he was taken. Jaymie loves being involved with her entire family and is so grateful to have the gospel of Jesus Christ in her families lives.