Poem & Prayers
I’ve been having a lot of trouble sleeping lately, so am up on the computer at odd hours. I received this poem late last night and must have read it 50 times since then. I am so thankful for the thousands of messages that I’ve received since this battle started, but especially over the past week. It is quite comforting to know that Layla is covered in prayer.
GOD SAID
“For a little while I’ll lend you a child of mine for you to cherish while she lives, and mourn for when she is gone. Look after her for me! It may be two or three years before I will call her home.
Will you care for her?
She’ll bring you love, joy and happiness and should her stay be brief, you’ll have a whole host of memories as solace from your grief.” I cannot promise she will stay, since all from the earth returns to dust, but there are lessons taught below that I want this child to learn.
Will you love her?
I’ve looked the whole world over in my search for teachers true, and from the masses that crowd life’s lane at last I HAVE CHOSEN YOU. Now will you give her all your love and not think your labor in vain and turn against me when I come to take her back home again.
I fancied that I heard you say to me: “Dear Lord your will be done, for all the joy your child shall bring the risk of grief we’ll run. We’ll shelter her with tenderness. We’ll love her while we may, and the happiness we’ve known forever grateful stay. But should the angels call her much sooner than planned, we’ll brave the bitter grief that comes and try to understand.”
“I’ll lend you for a little while a child of mine, God said, for you to cherish while she lives, and mourn for when she’s gone.”
Layla is definetely covered in my prayers. I think and pray for her often. Layla is absolutely beautiful! I cannot imagine what you and your family are going through. You are a VERY courageous mother. Much love to you, Layla, and your family and know that I will always be thinking of Layla in prayer.
Tears streaming down my face – what a beautiful poem! My heart is breaking to think that your time with sweet Layla may be limited. I still believe with all my heart that Layla’s miracle is coming and am continuing daily, almost hourly prayers.
Please know we are all praying fervently for Layla and your family- may you feel God’s presence and peace!
Beautiful poem… my heart goes out to you & we keep your family & beautiful Layla in our prayers!
sniff sniff. this kills me. its totally breaking my heart. I want to just hug her. I wish so badly that I could.
(((hugs))) for you & sweet Layla. You are all in my thoughts & prayers daily…
Beautiful words, Shanna. I think of Layla and pray for her everyday. You are so strong and brave. Keep treasuring every moment you are given. I recently heard a woman on NPR talking about her work as a chaplain for state troopers in Maine. She beautifully described God as love and God as that loving force that compels us to do good and care for one another. She said the miracle isn’t always what we expect but often the way people show up, doing amazing things for you in your time of need, and the strength that comes out of the blue when you thought you had none left. God is in every detail of your graceful Layla’s little life and in the compassionate response of the thousands who are coming out to show your family love. Your sharing her with us is so generous. xoxo
Layla Grace is so special. I wanted to say thank you for sharing her with me.. She is beautiful and wonderfully created. I’m so glad that I get to pray for her.. I have and will continue to be praying.
Know that I’m praying!
Psalm 121:1-4: I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth. He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber. Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.
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What a beautiful poem–thank you for sharing. Thank you so very much for allowing us all to share Layla’s very special life with you–it has changed me for the better in more ways than you could ever now. Praying.
Hello Shanna, I honestly feel I know your famiy & you very well, specially LAYLA GRACE. I have read each & every entry of yours, I have cried & prayed non-stop & I continue to do so every day. I ask GOD daily to please spare Layla !! The poem is heart breaking beautiful & so is you beautiful baby Layla, she looks so happy with her puppy Evie. I send you some $ to help out with the purchase & I couldnt wait to see her pictures smiling. Keep your faith & stay strong, your family will ALWAYS need you!! xoxo ef
I am lifting Layla, you and yours up in prayer and asking for healing and strength to get through this process. I don’t know if you met Harley Ruppert. I believe that God puts Harley’s & Layla’s on this earth to teach us love, laughter and faith. Please contact me so that we can talk. Harley’s Helpers Miniistry, First United Methodist Church of Katy.
I am lifting Layla, you & yours up in prayer; asking for healing & strength. God puts Harley’s & Layla’s on this earth to teach love, laughter & faith. Please contact me, Harley’s Helpers Miniistry, FUMCK.
I have read each & every entry of yours, I have cried & prayed non-stop & I continue to do so every day. The poem is heart breaking beautiful & so is you beautiful baby Layla. Keep your faith & stay strong for your family.
I know I say this often, but we are praying. Many people I know are praying for Sweet Layla and the rest of your family. Thank you for allowing all of us to cry with you, laugh with you, pray with you and love on sweet Layla. She has touched more people in her 2 years than many people do in 90! We love all of you!
My prayers go out to your sweet little girl.I am typing this while my little girl is resting just after having her stem cells injected.She too has stage 4 neuroblastoma and she reminds me of Layla.They are close in age and both have beautiful blue eyes.Stay strong sweet girl and know that God is there and he is with you.I will keep praying.That is one thing cancer can not take from us!!!!
Love Beth and Emily Garrison
What a beautiful poem…It really reminds you that God is in control.
Love and prayers to your entire family.
Praying right now.
Psalm 121:5-8: The LORD is thy keeper: the LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand. The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night. The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul. The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.
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Shanna, you are so incredibly brave. Through all of this I have been moved by your perseverance. You lay your heart out for everyone to see, and I believe that in that vulnerabilty you find strength and build character. I know God is really good about giving us strength, and that, coupled with who you are as a person, has been an incredible testament. I have been inspired to be a better person and handle even small things in my daily life in a much better way just from watching you carry yourself and your family through this. I’m sure you have your moments, for which you are enormously entitled, but your character shines brightly. I pray for strength, renewal, peace and joy in the midst of all of this. And of course all of these things for Layla and the rest of your family too.
i cannot get layla out of my mind since i read the post on momi boutiques blog, then i read further and found out yall are from my hometown, cypress, where i grew up and now only live 15 minutes from and felt even more connected. i continue to pray for her and your family, she is touching thousands and thousands all over the world! AMAZING!!!!!!
I just wanted you to know how much Layla has affected so many people she’s never met. I’ve been watching your blog and praying for months, as I know many of my friends have been. I first heard of the blog through a friend, and I’m not even sure that she knows your family. I, like you, believe in God and believe in miracles, but know that those miracles sometimes come in ways we would never imagine nor seek. In just a few months, Layla has brought a whole host of people closer to their families, closer to God, and more thankful for everything and every day we’ve been given. So thank you to you and to Layla for being so open and sharing. Our prayers will go on!
Shanna- I just found your blog today and have been thinking and praying since. I am so sorry to hear about your precious Layla. My family and I went through something similar with our son when he was diagnosed with heptoblastoma in April 2008 at age 3. After 6 rounds of chemo and countless hospital stays for infections etc.. He had a transplant in January 2009. We were told on numerous occassions that he wouldn’t survive or even make it out of surgery. Now almost 2 years later he is thriving and doing better than anyone expected. I believe in miracles and am praying for nothing shy of that for you guys.
Know that I’m continuing to pray!
John 14:1-3: Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.
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Hi, I am another NB mom. I was told of your post looking for supplements for Layla from another NB mom I know. My son does vitamin c infusions and they are tolerated well. If you are interested you can email me. My address is in your information part of this post.
Claire
That is Beautiful. I pray for Layla and your family multiple times daily. But at the end of the day, it is up to his will being done. And that poem is a great way to embrace his will. Layla will be happy, safe and loved what ever the out come is. It is us down here that have to suffer the pain until we are reunited again. It is so hard to grasp and make sense of. I have never even met you and you have been such a large presence in my prayers and mind. I dont understand it… but I pray for you all relentlessly.
Sincerely
Rebecca Stocker
Am here praying!
Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
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Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.
Hoping all is well with sweet Layla Grace and her family. May you find many reasons to smile this weekend!
Know that I’m still here praying!
Psalms 40:1-4 I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry. He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings. And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD. Blessed is that man that maketh the LORD his trust, and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.
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Please know we’re costantly praying for your beloved Layla- may she be comfortable with the morphine and happy in the company of family and friends that treasure her so! Praying for Layla’s miracle!!!
Hi my sister has been following your blog for a while now. She told me about your situation and asked if I would send you a message. I have chosen to do natural health for my family and myself. My oldest son has autism and I have numerous health issues including rheumatoid arthritis. I had worked in the medical field for years and most of my family as well. I had no knowledge of natural medicine until about 7 years ago. To make a long story short my son is 100% better. You wouldn’t even know he had autism. I had tried every kind of medicine available for my arthritis but nothing brought me any relief. I was up to 4 injections a week and the next step was IV therapy. I started reading all of the side effects the main one being lymphoma and decided there had to be a better way. During that time God sent a very SPECIAL couple into our lives. They both are certified physicians in Natural medicine. NO they do not do Voodoo or CRAZY HERBAL concoctions. They have strong FAITH and belief in God and natural medicine. I am now in remission and just take natural supplements to keep my body healthy. When I met them I was on the verge of having a stroke. I was told I would never be able to have any more children. God has BLESSED us with a beautiful healthy little boy that is 18 months old. No the Doctors are not always right. They got involved in natural medicine when their daughter was diagnosed with lymphoma stage 4. She had the fastest most aggressive type of lymphoma and gave her very little hope. She had to take deadly doses of chemo that almost killed her and it was not helping to kill the cancer. They decided to stop chemo and pursue natural medicine. She has now been cancer free I think for like 20 years now. She is the only known survivor of the type of lymphoma that she had.
I called and spoke with them a couple of days ago to see if they thought they could help Layla. I didn’t want to even suggest them to you unless they thought there was a chance that they help her. I really feel that God has put you in the path of my life for a reason. THEY ARE NOT SALES PEOPLE for a company!!! They just want to help others and will not try to make a profit off of you. They are wonderful and so informative I don’t know what I would do without them. If you are interested in talking with them please email me and I will send you their number. After all they could give you hope and it is just a phone call. My email address is acepitt@hotmail.com. PLEASE let me know if there is anything that I can do for you. Layla and your family are in our thought and prayers.
Always praying in Seattle!
I Peter 1:3-5 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
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Your family is never far from my thoughts, and always in my prayers.
~Michelle from Cincinnati, Ohio
My heart is heavy today, hearing that Layla is not having a good day. But she does look so sweet, sinking her teeth into that Subway sandwich, even if it was only for a few bites. I hope you can feel all the love and prayers being sent to you, Layla, and the rest of your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers … always.
Praying!
Hebrews 4:14-16 Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
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Hello,
I would like to let you know how much you have touched my family’s life. Back in December we got involved with an organization called Chandler’s Tree Farm. Your daughter’s wish list was given to family. My little boy was so excited to pick out everything on her list for his “special friend”. Sadly, when we got to the hosipital to do the delivery Miss Layla was in isolution so we couldn’t see her open her gifts. My son talks about her all the time….someone he’s never met, and we think about her often. I stumpled onto this blog through a friend of mine that just so happens to follow and when I saw her name I was just overwelmed…what a small world. Anyways, I can’t express to you how much your daughter has changed our lives…..again someone we never met…..we will be forever greatful that she came into our lives via a piece of paper!!!
Love
The Matthews
Shanna –
I can’t begin to imagine your feelings today. I read your update on twitter and began to cry. Love on that little girl…know that we are praying for you every step of the way, and we will never stop praying for Layla, her sisters, and you and Ryan.
Shanna, I want you to know Layla, you, your family, are all in my prayers. My heart aches for you all. The strength and courage you have exhibited through this ordeal is amazing and a testament to your faith in God.
It was back in May or June my daughter-in-law sent me an email asking me to pray for little Layla Grace. I did, not knowing much about the situation she was in. Then over a few weeks I learned more and more and I was so touched by your precious daughter that I couldn’t get her off my mind! She was there pressing into my thoughts constantly and everytime she did, I said a prayer for her.
I brought a Christmas present to the hospital the Sunday before she was released and all I wanted to do was drop it off with a nurse to deliver, but whenever I ask if someone could take it in, I was told, “you can go in and see her”. I didn’t want to bother Layla or your family, she had just been take out of isolation, but it was like I was being pushed to see her. Finanly I found myself standing in her room talking to your sweet husband Ryan and meeting your little angel. And a little angel is what she was! I felt so blessed to talk to Ryan about Layla, she looked so sweet, she started pointing out all the pretties in her room and telling me about them. She loved the big butterfly! I had planned to deliver the present and leave, but what happened was I visited with Layla and her Dad for over 30 minutes. It absolutely made my day!!!!
Thank you for continuing to share your treasure from God, she has already made a difference to so many, by just hearing her story.
Layla has touched our lives, she is truly a blessing. I wish we had all the answers to the “Why” in our lives, but we never will. What we do have is God’s always abundant love and grace to see us through the sorrowful times, the hard times, the times we feel we will never be able to bear.
I will continue to pray for that miracle. God bless Layla and you and your family.
My sister posted your blog on facebook and I read some of the recent entries for the first time today. I am so sorry about this disease and its effects on your daughter, on you and on your family. Like so many others, I will pray for the Lord to show His mighty hand at work by restoring Layla to perfect health. And while you wait upon the Lord, I pray that He blesses you and your family with His mercy. In small and large ways, I pray that you see God’s mercy and kindness at work in your life, in Layla’s life and in the lives of your family.
Know that I’m always here praying!
Hebrews 6:17-20 Wherein God, willing more abundantly to shew unto the heirs of promise the immutability of his counsel, confirmed it by an oath: That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us: Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil; Whither the forerunner is for us entered, even Jesus, made an high priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.
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Oh Shanna, I like everyone who reads your blog, follows you on twitter and FB feel like I know little Layla. She is just 2 months older than my son and I can only imagine what you and your family is going through is unbearable. I don’t know how you do it. I love Layla for what she has given me, a greater appreciation for my son, my loved ones. Thankful for every day we are given together. I pray daily, many times a day for her healing. My heart aches for you and Ryan and for Layla, for all that she has endured. God Bless you and keep you and your family. I hold hope in my heart for a miracle for her and will continue to pray for that miracle. Thank you for sharing your little baby girl.
With love and prayers,
Nicole
Would love to know specific prayer requests, and hope for an update soon. Miracles DO happen, and I won’t stop praying for Layla’s to happen soon.
Your family is never far from my thoughts, and always in my prayers.
~Michelle
My sister is a friend of a friend of yours. She forwarded your blog to me with a prayer request. I just wanted to say that I am praying, praying, praying for your beautiful little Layla Grace and for your whole family…for tender mercies and for the Lord to carry you through this most unimaginably difficult time. My husband & I are still reeling here in Florida, a good friend of his just lost his 16 month old baby boy to brain cancer on Monday. So, so difficult to comprehend these beautiful little babies having to endure this. I know the reward in eternity is unimaginable, but I am just so sad for your pain.
1 Corinthians 2:9
Tracy Johnston
I wanted to let you know that I am praying for you. We went to high school together and I have been following your story for sometime now. You have been such a strong momma through all of this. Please know that I will continue to lift your sweet daughter up in prayer.
I am praying for Layla SO hard. I am so sorry your family is goign through this. THat poem is beautiful. It was sent to me after my 2wk old went to heaven and became an angel. I hope and pray for the best. My thoughts are with you and your family. **HUGS**
I cannot imagine the heartbreak you and Ryan endured tonight, as you had to share Layla’s latest updates with her sisters. My heart aches and cries for your beautiful girls. And as if poor sweet Layla has not already suffered enough horrors, the infiltrated IV only adds to her misery and pain.
I pray constantly that Layla’s suffering will cease and she will find peace and comfort. I pray for you, Ryan and Layla’s sisters- that you may feel God’s presence and have the strength and courage to face the coming days. Faith is such a powerful shield…don’t ever let it go.
I still believe with all my heart that Layla’s miracle is coming and am continuing my prayers in her behalf!
These verses are so comforting. Continuing to pray!!!!!!!!!
Revelation 21:1-4 And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God. And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
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The excerpt below was in our church bulletin this Sunday. As soon as I read it, I thought of you. I debated a lot about sending this to you, but in the end, something kept telling me to do it. I don’t know you, but I feel I should. I taught at Lamkin Elementary for 5 years before we moved to Dallas. I have followed your story since last May, and have been praying for Layla. I have cried tears for you on multiple occasions. Please know, that while this reading may apply to Layla as well, I thought of your and your strength when I read it. May you continue to find some semblance of peace by knowing that God is right there with you…Footprints in the Sand. Blessing to you and your family.
Kate Hebert
Refers to Jeremiah 1:1-19
The first reading from the prophet Jeremiah opens our imaginations to something I have always found so fascination: What part does God have in our lives in terms of our destiny? Is there such a thing as destiny? We are given some work to do that if we enter into it fully we find fullness and joy. If we avoid it, if we step away from it, if we are afraid of it-we find a kind of emptiness in life. This reading certainly seems to imply that God does have a role in our destiny. Jeremiah is told by God that before he was born he was given a task to do. As he was being born, there is a beautiful image of God knitting him together, making sure each and every thing he needs to be able to accomplish the task will be given to him. He is empowered by God. That’s one of the beautiful things about this image of destiny. We’ve all heard the phrase: God does not give us more than we can handle. He doesn’t give everybody the same amount of stuff. Not everyone can handle the same amount. If we play with this in the image of destiny, we will see that God is going to understand what our gifts and talents are. We are asked to use them for the good of the world and for the good of others. There’s a beautiful balance between what we are asked to give in a sense, and what we have. Any time we think God is asking us to give things he hasn’t already given to use we are in a place of anxiety and fear. Those are two things the kingdom is not supposed to have. This beautiful image in the reading from Jeremiah reminds us that God has given each and every person all they need to accomplish the task.
This poem has become of favorite of mine and a comfort when loved ones of mine have died. May it bring you peace, also.
Alone unto our Father’s will
One thought hath reconciled;
That He whose love exceedeth ours
Hath taken home His child.
Fold her, O Father in Thine arms
And let her henceforth be
A messenger of love between
Ur human hearts and Thee. by: John Greenleaf Whittier
The post for today is so beautiful. When I was a young Mother I needed time to get things done. I thought I had to keep everything done, everyone happy, feed, clean and healthy. Along with working a full time job. As I’ve gotten older I realize that all that stuff can wait and our children are the most important blessing in our life. I love the pictures of your precious baby girl ~ she is just beautiful. My thoughts and prayers are with you as your journey continues.
Any parent knows the love they feel towards their child. I can only imagine the pain your family must be feeling at this time. She will leave this world with a lot of love and you must take comfort in knowing her pain and suffering is about to end. Treasure your memories of her and they will keep the spirit of little Layla alive in your heart. Memories can never be taken away. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Shanna I cannot imagine the heartache you and Ryan must be feeling today, my heart goes out to you and your beautiful, beautiful little girl. You have made me realise just how precious my three children are to me. I have cried so many tears reading your recent updates and Layla’s adorable little face will always be in my heart, I can only thank you for shareing Layla’s life with me. I will continue to pray for a miracle for Layla and for her pain to cease, may God be with you and all your family at this ver sad time in your lives.
Layla Grace will be in my prayers. Shanna, you are beautiful and sharing your daughter with all of us is wonderful! God bless you! Thank you! I do not have the words to say about how I feel. We are all part of the body of Christ and we are here to lift each other up in Christ’s love! I love you, Layla Grace!!!!!! You really are helping others and allowing Christ’s light to shine through the darkness!!!!!
God loves your family so much and I know is with you all now, my heart breaks, it just does not seem fair, my son is 2 and the thought of this sends tears pouring down my face. Lucky are we though to know that God promises hope, and in that hope we know she will be in a better place, a place where all of us believers will meet again one day! Praise Jesus for letting us be the parents to these amazing babies! Sometimes we forget just how short life can be, and this is why it is so important to spend every moment happy with those that we love!!! My prayers are with your family!!
Please Hear Our Prayer for Protection and Affection for Layla Grace O Jehovah God
Psalms 18:2-6
I shall have affection for you, O Jehovah my strength,
Jehovah is my crag and my stronghold and the Provider
of escape for me.
My God is my rock. I shall take refuge in him.
My shield and my horn of salvation, my secure height.
On the One to be praised, Jehovah, I shall call,
And from my enemies I shall be saved.
The ropes of death encircled me; Flash floods of good-
for-nothing [men] also kept terrifying me.
The very ropes of She’ol surrounded me;
The snares of death confronted me.
In my distress I kept calling upon Jehovah,
And to my God I kept crying for help.
Out of his temple he proceeded to hear my voice,
And my own cry before him for help now came into his ears.
Still praying for your miracle! Hang in there! SE Oklahoma loves Layla!
Im a 8th Grader at Medina Valley and my Math teacher is always keeping us updated on layla and how she is doing. I just want you to know that i keep layla and your family in my everyday prayer . She is very special to you and i promise you were ever she heads in life she will always be right next to you.
Hey,
My name is natalie and i Mrs. Manfull (my math teacher) has been telling us about your beautiful daughter. I sent her a card for Christmas i hope yall received it. I also saw a picture of her and i thought she was the most beautifulest little girl! i wish i meet her, your so lucky to actually have had that chance. I don’t want to take up all your time so i’ll make it short. I just wanted to say i’m so sorry about this, i know its Gods choice when someone is brought into and out of this world. Thats why we love and careful as long as we can because when there gone, its His choice. And i have no doubt in my mind that her mother and father didn’t fill that spot. Its really amazing that someone can live throught that i’m very sorry that you were the one that had to. Please tell her i said hi and i will pray for her until the time comes. God bless you your husband and God little angel you have.
- Natalie
p.s. i love her name! its just beautiful, and i told my mom if i ever have a little girl i’m going to name her Layla Grace. Its such a gorgeous name!
God Bless.
Thoughts and prayers for the family
Shanna,
Hi, my name is Kristie. I have been praying for your sweet angel Layla from the minute I read her story & now I follow the website daily. I’m praying day & night for her life saving miracle from God. She is so precious & I admire your strength. I’m a Mom of 3, 2 boys & 1 girl who is 2yrs. old. & my heart just breaks for you all. I read that you guys live in Cypress, I live in Cypress as well(we live in the Villages of Cypress Lakes Subdivision) if you need anything I would love to help in any way. My Hm. # 281-256-2663 please don’t hesitate to call, I would be so happy to help with anything. I will be praying day & night for sweet Layla and for all of your family. Layla has touched so many people in her life so far & I pray that God is healing her as we speak & that one day when she is older that she may be able to share her story as a testament of Gods miracles. I’m here if you need me.
Much Love,
Kristie
My prayers are with you and your family! I do not know you but I have read your blogs and they are very moving!! You have so much support and that is wonderful!
May god bless you!
So so sad…
It really teaches you to treasure your children and hold them close.
I will pray for all of you.
You are all in my prayers. Have never met you or your sweet darling little angel, but my heart aches for you all. God Bless You as He Alone can do.
I do not know yall as well, but, you would be really amazed how you can develope a relationship through all of the blogs and pictures. We also have a local girl in our town who has a brain tumor, in which I have been following. The other day she walked by my work and I started to run out to say hello but, then relized that she does not know me. But, I do feel like I know her, and I do feel like I know you and your family.
Me and my family, friends and co-workers are praying for you and your family daily. There is a song that I heard by Carrie Underwood called. Temporary Home. I had to go and buy the CD. It really has so much meaning. Maybe you could Youtube it and enjoy it as well. Life is like a book in which each segment is a chapter. Layla Grace is about to start her new chapter, she will be out of pain, suffering running and playing, laughing and smiling. It is temporary until you meet again. I am praying for a miracle for sweet Layla Grace.
God be with all of you.
Rachel Rushing
I can not get you and your family out of my mind. Your strength amazes me everyday. My prayers are with you and your family every minute of the day. God is right beside you, stay strong!
In him,
Michelle
I know what it is to lose a little loved one so soon……My family and I will be praying for the best for your little one and family…may God Bless from Beeville, Texas
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that cannot be seen- only felt.
It covers, fills, envelopes, warms-
the precious little heart that it guards.
There is an invisible blanket
it cannot be seen- but heard.
Mother’s singing, reading, often crying-
wrapped snugly around her child.
This real and invisible blanket
Will stay with her from this life to next
Granting security, peace, love and comfort
Her Blanket. You. Him. Layla, always blessed.
(My prayers and thoughts are with you, and your precious baby).
Letting Go
Letting go – it’s the hardest thing to do
That precious girl will forever worship you.
Your not alone- For Layla will be with in you.
She won’t be far – just a knock away or two.
Tell her stories and talk to her to.
She’ll hear your voice and always think of you.
When she goes everyone will cry;
Although Layla will finally sigh;
No more pain and no more aching bones
She will celebrat e as she jumps upon the throne.
We will cry and mourn for the loss
But she will smile as she stands upon the cross;
Don’t be scared or worry for her-
No more pain and no more sudden shocks
Celebrate for her day to be with christ
For that will be her home as she flies across the sky
Just keep her always in your heart
Her memories will never be forgot
Now I give you strength to let go now
Layla will soon rest on her last day.
But this is a new life she will soon live
And remember one day you will hold her once again!
I saw her today on youtube. A friend has post her picture on her FB profile, She is the most BEAUTIFUL Baby Girl I have ever saw.. She has touch my HEART so much!! I just lost my baby girl ( ROXY) .. I had her almost 14 years.. The Lord can do anything!!!! Let us PRAY for Baby Layla Health… You and your FAMILY are in my prayers everyday!!! May God Bless Us ALL!!! Much Love, Sheila
Sweet Layla Grace, thank you for sharing your beauty with the world. With your Mommy and Daddy speaking about you and for you, telling your story and sharing their faith, and with your big sisters in your heart, you have touched the very souls of thousands of strangers. May you soon find peace.
i read that poem…..and i couldnt hold my tears in….they are rolling down my face. You will get through this. Maybe someday you will be blessed with anothr child that will bring you joy. I love layla even though I never knew her or who she was until she passed.
DO NOT STAND AT MY GRAVE AND WEEP
Poem by Mary Elizabeth Frye
Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am in a thousand winds that blow.
I am the softly falling snow.
I am the gentle showers of rain.
I am the fields of ripening grain.
I am in the morning hush.
I am in the graceful rush.
Of beautiful birds in circling flight.
I am the starshine of the night.
I am in the flowers that bloom.
I am in a quiet room.
I am in the birds that sing.
I am in each lovely thing.
Do not stand at my grave and cry.
I am not there.
I did not die