Poem for Layla Grace

It is with a heavy heart that I call upon you all today.  Words escape me...but, click here to read about darling Layla Grace. 

In her mother's own words..."Perhaps the end to an earthly body and the beginning to a heavenly one. Still God can heal her and bring her back from the brink."

Her mother also shared a poem that was written for Layla Grace and it is moving and so true.

Layla Grace, Layla Grace, with your sweet sweet smile and your angel face

You have moved many while running your race, darling Layla Grace

Though you are young and your years be few

God’s doing wonderous things through you

In present times we don’t understand

It can be hard to see His hand

But we know it’s part of a greater plan

We believe this to be true

For those on the outside looking in

We see a giant girlish grin

It’s hard to fathom endurance so great

And the fiesty fight of this featherweight

In the midst of suffering and enormous pain

Your parent’s steadfast faith remains

What a testament to all who view

The trials you are going through

We pray for a miracle, Lord once more

Pray more fervrently than we’ve ever prayed before

Have mercy on your witness small

Bring healing, peace, and rest above all

Lord, you alone know what’s to come

Bring peace and healing to everyone

To all of whom this girl did hear

Whether distanced far or nestled near

You’ve blessed us with a heavenly light

Her courage shining bold and bright

Bring her family peace tonight

Steady their ship and steer

And if you call this wee one home

No longer on this earth to roam

If her moments left are fleeting, brief

Comfort us admist our grief

Remind us of your perfect will

Hold us firmly, planted still

Let our hearts remain aware

That she is in your loving care

You will hold her tiny hand

And guide her through Your glory land

No more need for her to cry

As you sing her heaven’s lullabies

And rock her gently in your arms

Untouchable to hurt or harm

What a special treasure made in You

This precious child with eyes bright blue

A shining reflection of your glorious face

Lord, Thank you tonight for Layla Grace

For each measured moment before family may part

Make sweet cherished memories to keep in their hearts

She’s made this world such a brighter place.

Lord, Thank you tonight for sweet Layla Grace.