Heavy Heart

My heart has been very heavy for a family losing their two year old daughter to cancer. Layla Grace is a beautiful little girl, and she has been fighting this disease for several months now. As a mom, I can't even begin to fathom preparing to lose your child. I have learned how quickly time really goes, and I am reminded not to ever take life for granted. At church, we have been going through a sermon series on miracles. I continue to pray, "God, please bring a miracle to this family and heal this precious baby." But many times, God has another plan. Just reading this family's thoughts, fears and emotions on their blog has taught me so much and made me stop to thank God for my life which He has abundantly blessed me with. Too many times, I get wrapped up in planning and making sure that things are just perfect. We just never know when life is going to change directions or when when have to say goodbye to someone we think will be in our lives forever. I think about friends and family who have lost children, about loss and love and miracles and hope. It is amazing to me that this little girl whom many people reading about her/praying for her have never met has brought many people closer to God and taught them to slow down and hug those that we love a little tighter. Please pray for this family and for comfort for Layla Grace.

http://laylagrace.org/