Sad news

Sometimes life is indeed difficult to understand. Today we got word that Jacob's friend, Jacob Long, died last night as a result of injuries from a 4 wheeler accident on Monday. The 2 Jacob boys (both 13) had gotten together at the organic convention in February and played guitars together. I remember how excited my Jacob was that night as he told me, "I have a new friend, Mom, and he's REALLY COOL." Now he is dead. Here is his obituary. I'll have Jacob post his picture on his blog soon.

Jacob Long, 13, Berlin, ND died Monday, May 18, 2009 at Meritcare Hospital, Fargo, ND.
Jacob Richard Long was born August 18, 1995 in Fargo, ND, one of a set of triplets born to Richard and Susan (Schmidt) Long. He was raised on the family farm near Berlin, ND and attended the Edgeley School.
Jacob loved the outdoors, especially hunting, riding horses, yard work and taking care of animals, particularly his dog and cats. He also enjoyed basketball, loved music and played the guitar. Jacob was very soft hearted and was always helping others.
Survivors include his parents, Richard and Susan Long, Berlin, ND; siblings, Adam and Johanna Long, also, Berlin; maternal grandmother, Sandie Schmidt, Dickey, ND; paternal grandparents, John and Christina Long, Berlin, ND; maternal great-grandmother, Opal Zundel, Jamestown, ND; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Eddie Schmidt and his cousin, Tristan Long.
Funeral – 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 22, 2009 at Transfiguration Catholic Church, Edgeley, ND
Prayer Service – 7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 21, 2009 at Transfiguration Catholic Church, Edgeley, ND
Visitation – noon to 5:00 p.m. Thursday, May 21, 2009 at Lisko Funeral Chapel, Edgeley, ND and 1 hour prior to service at the church on Friday.
Interment – Mount Calvary Cemetery, Edgeley, ND