To our precious Mother,
17 years ago the Dr. said “your son won’t make it” but you never gave up on him.
Thank you for not depositing him in an institution and instead brought him back home. You gave him a sense of family, a place where he knew he belonged.
Thank you for putting Teffilein on him every day, Davening with him, engaging him with Shiurim.
Thank you for giving him his favorite foods and granting him the little pleasures he got out of life.
Thank you for washing him, dressing him, changing him, suctioning him.
Thank you for crying with him when he felt sad and giving him hope when he was in despair.
Thank you for making us call him more, for bringing him to every simcha so that he can feel part of life and family.
I’m already feeling such deep regrets that I could have, should have done more, but I am comforted in knowing that you did it all.
In his daily darkness, you brought him light. When the world withdrew from him, you drew him closer, keeping him by your side day and night, he was your purpose, your goal your life.
I wish I can say, to make myself feel better that Shlomy is not in pain anymore, but I can’t, because you made life so good for him. His smile came with such ease, his love so freely given.
Ma, you are our rock and strength, your children will be eternally grateful and indebted for the love and devotion you gave to Shlomy z”l.
Tatty will take over from here and I’m sure he will start putting Teffilein on Shlomy every day.
Please be strong for all of us, we need you.
With all my heart and love.
Your son Ushi
I’m so sorry for your loss.
Shloimy was a Special Neshama and your mother’s devotion to him was unreal!
May your mother and your family be comforted
And may we all be reunited with our loved ones with Moshiach now!
Thanks for sharing!
As a random dovener at Lefferts Shul I’ve seen Mrs. Jacobson care for Shlomy. It was inspiring just as a random observer. May Hashem bless your family and this entire community with the ultimate healing immediately and bring Moshiach now
Beautiful letter. I saw first hand the attention and care Mrs Faigy Jacobson gave to Shloimy. It always blew my mind due to level of care he needed and what was involved in giving him this care.
Faigy not only tended to his basic needs, but went above and beyond to make sure he was happy and living the best life he possibly could under the circumstances.
Please g-d Hashem should help her get through this tough time and give her many blessings and revealed good in the future.
That was beautiful
Thank you for sharing
May you find comfort
Your mother is a special special woman. May Hashem bless her with long happy and healthy years.
Her wonderful children follow in her footsteps in doing so much chesed as well.
May you be comforted!
Be well !
Dear Ushi, Thank you for writing this unbelievable letter about your most selfless dedicated mother. How blessed your family is to have such a mother. She brought your brother home, where she could have put him in a horrible institution. What a role model, what an unbelievable care giver she is. May your brother’s memory be a blessing for all
So special! May you only have Simcha. Moshiach now
So touching! May Hashem give your family much comfort and strength.
There is no one like Faigy!!!!! What she did for Shlomiy and everyone around her was amazing to witness.
Wow so beautifully written May this letter bring your mother and your family much comfort your brother was a special soul and he was lucky to have you guys as a family 😢😢😢😢😢
You are blessed to have such a mother.
Feigie, your devotion to your son Shloimy, your husband AH and children is very admirable. May Hashem give you the strength to go on and continue being a role model. My deepest condolences during this difficult time. With admiration Miriam Benjamin
I remember the morning that Shlomy didn’t wake up. I remember the exchange of phone calls between you and Mimi, and hearing you were on the way to the hospital. I said to Mimi, let’s go, and we emptied the refrigerator in the Boro Park office and threw all the snacks in a bag, to bring with us. I remember us walking in to the hospital and spotting Faigie, alone, I was so glad Mimi was there for her at that moment. I remember driving out to the therapy places, and Faigie making potato kugel that we had in the… Read more »