One of the prettiest babies I've ever seen.
I’ve recently read the story of a beautiful girl named Layla Grace. Layla is two years old, and is battling Stage 4 Neuroblastoma. She is at home with her family in Texas for what they feel are her last days. This family needs our prayers. I have cried so much for this beautiful girl, and I don’t even know her or her family. I check the family’s blog and Twitter daily for an update on little Layla. I have been reading her Facebook page tonight and have been crying for the last 30 minutes. The faith of her family is amazing and inspiring. I can’t imagine what they’re going through, and don’t know how they manage to keep it together.
I know God has a plan for her, but it’s just so hard to understand why this little angel has to suffer the way she is. I’m sure it’s blasphemous to say this, but it’s just not fair! But I truly think that Layla is doing God’s work here on Earth. She’s teaching us all not to take a single moment for granted, tomorrow is not a guarantee. She’s teaching me to be more patient with my children, not to get annoyed when they pester for things. She’s helping me to remember to slow down and take the time to play with my children, sneak in hugs and kisses whenever I can, to embrace the noise and ruckus as the sounds of a happy family.
I know this is a new site, and not many people come by here and read, but if you happen to stumble upon this page, please just take a moment to say a prayer for Layla, and her family. In addition to her parents, she has two older sisters, ages 3 & 9. If it is God’s will that Layla come home to Him early, pray that she doesn’t suffer unduly, that she is able to rest and be at peace. Pray that God will give her family the strength they need to make it through this terrible time.
You can read Layla’s story and get updates at LaylaGrace.org you can follow her parents on Twitter as well. God sent Layla here to remind us all how important we all are to each other. He can make a miracle for her, I know He can. But if He needs her back home with Him, I will remember the lesson she taught all of us, and I thank God for allowing her to be with us on Earth, for however short a time.
Hug your babies extra tight…