After a lengthy battle with Biliary Atresia, Jesse Alexander Dodson succumbed to a blood infection late in the day August 1st, 2010. He was 11 months old. His Father, James and Mother, Chantal were with him when he died and stood by his side as he left this world.
The day started early in the predawn hours when Jesse started having trouble breathing and became visibly uncomfortable. James and Chantal took him down to the hospital where he was admitted into the ER, 9 to 10 hours later the nurses at the hospital found that he had a bacterial blood infection which soon gave him Anemia. It was too late to stop it, too late to change things, the doctors did their best to save him but it was not to be.
James and Chantal received the bad news that Jesse was heading toward the end rapidly and they immediately rushed to the room to be by his side. As they arrived the doctors and nurses where attempting to revive him, but to no avail. At 8:49PM on August 1st, Jesse Alexander Dodson left us all, left us and went to a place eternally more peaceful, a place where he will never feel the pain or suffering of this disease, he is finally resting in peace, resting for eternity.
Jesse will be missed dearly by everyone. Jesse will never be forgotten and will live on forever in our minds, thoughts, and memories.
-Nathaniel Dodson
40 Comments at "Jesse Alexander has left us…"
What can I say? I am so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for all of you.
I am so sorry. I am lost at words. Rest in peace Baby Jesse.
Our family is so sorry t hear about this. I know that Chase will be devastated and it will be hard to let him know about this. Please let Jason or I know if we can do anything at all. Your whole family is in our prayers.
Chantal, from everyone on Medhelp, we send our thoughts and prayers for you and your family. I’m heartbroken for you and just want you to know Jessie will be missed.
What can I say…When I read your story I looked at my son’s sleeping face && couldnt help but pick him up && hug him…The pain you are going through must be terrible…You are very strong…My prayers go out to you and yours…God bless…
Our deepest sympathies for your entire family.
Praying the Lord will comfort you all in the difficult days ahead.
Chantal, I have posted everywhere I can think of….I just had to let you know how sorry I am and how much I am praying for you and your family. I am praying so hard for you in that God will give you comfort and strength through this awfully difficult time. You are an inspiration to so many and I want to do everything/anything I can to help you. Please let me know if you need anything at all. I can be your shoulder or your ear….RIP Beautiful Baby Jesse!
My deepest sympathies for your family. My family prayers for yours. May Baby Jesse rest in peace and not feel any more pain, not fight anymore and not feel sick anymore. May he be the angel that watches over our BA babies here on Earth.
I am heartbroken by the loss of Jesse. I can’t tell you how much I ache for your family. In the midst of your loss, I pray for peace and the knowledge your little angel is sitting in the arms of Jesus. May you feel His hand upon your hearts.
I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences and prayers for you and your family. Lord, may you please give this family comfort during this time. Wrap your arms around them as they feel the loss of their precious baby. May you envelop them with a peace that only You can give. Amen.
i don’t know him, but as a father myself, i can only imagine the pain. 1st time in a while a tear came to my eye about someone i don’t know.
May God welcome little jesse in his open arms.
RIP little man
I am so sorry.No words can bring to you the depth of my grief.
love to you. anything we can do< just say so.
Kate
I too am at a loss for words….you and your family gave him so much love. He was surrounded by loving family all the time. I will pray for his brother and you and James for how life continues and the daily bread you will need. My heart aches with you.
Oh, I’m so sorry to read about Jesse. UGH. I really hate BA and will be praying for you all.
I’m so sorry to hear about Baby Jesse. Your family will be in our prayers. I pray your comforted in the fact that he is in the presence of the Lord forever and will never have any more pain or sickness.
I am sorry and all my thought are with you.
Chantal, I am so sorry for you loss of baby Jessie, we will be praying for you and your family.
Thoughts& prayers are with you, Chantal& James. Gx
Chantal: My heart is breaking for you and your family. May God provide comfort and peace…
We will always remember baby Jesse, he is now a dear angel.
God bless your heart!
My heart is heavy with sadness for your family’s loss. My prayers and thoughts are with your family.
My heart breaks for you and your family. Having lost my darling grandaughter, Olivia Anne, at the age of 6 months last August to Alagille Syndrome, I all too well know your utter heartache. I am praying for you and Jesse. He is now a little angel and free of pain. Small comfort, I know, as he should be with you. Stay strong, it is going to be rough, but with the love and support of many, you WILL get through this. Peace and love, Barbara
Our prayers go out to all of you in this difficult time of sorrow. God Bless Jessy and may he rest in peace. Do not hesitate to call upon us should you need anything.
The Sheehan family.
Our hearts dropped when we heard the news that sweet baby Jesse had left this world too soon. Our sincerest prayers are for your family to be able to cope with such a loss. We will always remember him……
Your Liver Families friends,
Laura & Brian Boyer
Sophia, liver transplant 12/24/2006
I’m so very sorry to hear that Jesse passed away! My heart felt prayers are with you all at this time. May God bring you comfort and peace.
Your Liver Family friend,
Michelle Lindemann (Weston’s Mom)
J stands for the Joy you brought to your family.
E stands for the Endless love there is for you.
S stands for the Serenity we have, knowing you are at peace.
S stands for the Strenth you and your family sustained.
E stands for the Eternal Life we look forward to sharing with you.
Love, prayers and thoughts are with you all-
The Meier family- Eric, Chrissy, Erica and Ashley
I am so sorry to hear about Jesse. I read about him in the Mercury this morning. Although I don’t know you, this story struck home since I live in your area and my son has a the rare liver disease PFIC. I can’t imaging your pain and just wanted you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. You are an incredibe family unit that we so admire and we pray that God will help you find comfort and peace.
To Bill Knox and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about baby Jesse…I’m keeping you all in my prayers and thinking about you. What a beautiful baby, I am just so sad but at least he is at peace now…Please hang in there.
Love,
Cathie Ramos
PECO Energy
Wow, I don’t even know what to say. I’m so sorry for your loss. I can’t even imagine the pain. Sending healing thoughts & prayers to you and your family.
I am so very sorry for your loss. Words are never quite right during a time like this. Stay close to your family and friends. You will need them during this painful time in your lives. Your baby boy is now an angel watching over your family.
I am truly sorry for your loss, God brings us all here for a purpose and unfortunately we are never truly sure what it is, we as humans slowly find out over our lives and it it is complete before we die God sent you an angel. Baby Jesse is back in his arms awaiting your return to him. Just know that other families go through this same loss every day and I am one of the parents whom has lived this pain. My 5 month old son was murdered by a construction worker in my own home. it was not fast after the incodent it took 3 weeks for baby Elan to pass He was in the hospital and unlike you I was not in the room when he did leave this life for the next. I am so sorry for your loss
sincerely,
Annon
my family is very sorry to hear about your loss. We will keep you in our prayers. he was a beautiful little boy. and he wont be forgotten.
The Briggs Family
Thank you all for your kind words! <3
I’m sorry for your lost. I know it has been a couple of weeks and I have not been in contact with you lately, my heart is completely tourn! I feel like I have lost my own son…i’m grieving right with you b/c i remember like it was yesterday when you texted me and told me he was born. I’m sure God has him in a place where he no longer can suffer and live life eternally. Love u. Arianna
I’m so very sorry for the loss of little Jessie. I too lost a daughter, Josie, in 2008 and my heart aches for you. I will be thinking of you often as you travel the path slowly back into the light. Life is still worth it. XXXXX
I just realized I mis-spelt above. Apologies, Jesse – didn’t catch that in time before I hit “submit.” Absolutely gorgeous, stunning little boy. XXXX
Thank you so much Arianna and Jeanne! I am so sorry for your loss Jeanne. It’s getting a little bit easier, but still a little rough. <3
I just learned about this in the news (burial plot thing)
How incredibly sad
I’m glad they allowed you to keep him with you… I would probably do the same thing if I owned my own property.
I just read your story online, I’m so sorry for your loss and I hope the time you spent with Jesse will never leave your hearts. I can’t help but to get very emotional reading your story I’m a mother of a 4 yr old and could not imagine the torture of losing something so priceless. Best wishes, deepest sympothy and great hopes for your families future. RIP Jesse
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