Well my sweet son, you have completed your mission on earth. You are free of your struggles and in the arms of your savior. I'm sure that you were greeted by your angel friends, Atticus, Gracie Belle, Lucas and baby boy Wilson. Along with all the family that has gone before you and who are yet to come. I'm so proud of you, Caleb. We have been given almost 7 months with you which is the biggest miracle of all.
I love you to heaven and back.
Xoxo
Mom
Oh my! Many prayers for your whole family. We Love You all!!
ReplyDeleteI just saw this. My heart is breaking. I am so so sorry. We are praying for comfort for all of you. Love you.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your sweet boy with me. He has forever touched me. Sleep with the angels sweet Caleb. My heart is broken for you, Leah. I will continue to keep you all in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteI am so very sorry. There are no words. I am so sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteMy heart is breaking for your family. You and your family will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for you and your family. My heart goes out to you. Our prayers are with you and your family.
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Thoughts, prayers and love for all of you.
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Oh Leah, I'm so so sorry. We are praying for you and thinking of you. Please let us know if you need anything!
ReplyDeleteOh, Leah. Oh. Leah. Thank you so much for letting us feel his spirit. Thank you so much for your raw, sweet, painful, insightful, loving journey. Thank you for the hope. Dear Caleb, we watched you and prayed for you every night. Three little boys took turns and included you in their prayers. They knew you before you came to earth and we will see you on the other side. You are a miracle and have been a living witness of the goodness and mercy of God, his tender care and have known a Love like none other from two beautiful earthly parents.
ReplyDeleteCaleb, I'm going to miss your cheeks. I miss your eyes, the way they danced. I'm going to miss logging in to see you and think of you. I love your Mom. I love you, Leah. I love your sisters. Your Great great Grandad was born on this day. At this moment, you're with him. Say hello, please. There is a deep well of visceral ache for him and for you and for the longing and difficulty there is in still being in the count of mortal time. Sweetheart, your journey was short here, but infinite now. Love you. Always. You have left a mark on my heart for always. And Leah, you only increase the pride and love I feel in being part of this family. You are a light and precious spirit for so many people. HUGS.
XOXO, Becca
You don't know me, but I have been following your blog. I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers from Michigan
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your sweet baby and family with the world. You inspired me (and many others) with your faith and love. We will continue to pray for your sweet family to have comfort and peace.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for Caleb, who struggled so manfully, you and Zeb, who had to guide and watch him through his struggle, and his sisters and the rest of your family.
ReplyDeleteOh my heart. I have no words. My prayers and love, ALL of it, are being sent to your sweet family. My tears are for you sweet Caleb, but I am so happy you are now at peace and no longer in pain. Rest in peace with the angels precious boy.
ReplyDeleteYou don't know me at all, but I found you through Atticus' story. We have been praying for Caleb and your families for months now, and will continue to pray for peace and comfort as your mourn Caleb's transition while rejoicing in his freedom. Our heart breaks for and with you...
ReplyDeleteSo sorry, Leah. We have been loving you and praying from afar. Sending love through my tears.
ReplyDeleteYou are all in our thoughts and prayers! Many tears being shed for your family!
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for the loss of your sweet son. I can't even remember how I started reading your blog, but I have thought of you so often and I don't even know you. May you have strength and peace knowing Caleb is free and won't hurt again. Blessings to your family for the coming days.
ReplyDeleteOur hearts are broken... Many tears over here. Thank you for sharing Caleb with us all. We pray for your strength and comfort at this time and in these days ahead.
ReplyDeleteMine and Brads hearts go out to you and your sweet girls. We love you and will and continue to pray for you and Zeb. Much love from the Odell's.
ReplyDeleteMy heart breaks for you. I am so, so sorry for your loss. I loved reading your blog everyday and seeing Caleb's sweet smile. I am inspired by you, and am in awe of your faith, strength, and character throughout this incredibly trying time. You, Zeb and the girls will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. Love, The Goines Family (we went to law school with Zeb)
ReplyDeleteMy heart hurts for your family. We are mourning with you, and continue to pray that you may be comforted in your grief. When you are ready, we are right here waiting to help with whatever you may need. Much love, tears, and faith my sweet friends. Caleb was a bright light of hope to us all. Thank you for sharing him with us.
ReplyDeleteZeb and Leah, I just wanted to express our deepest sympathy for your loss. Caleb was such a trooper and we know he was such a blessing to you and your family. We know he will continue to be a blessing to you as you cherish and honor his life and the love he has brought to your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of grief.
ReplyDeleteSincerely,
Travis and Krista
I've followed your blog for many months coming via Atticus' story. I am so sorry for your loss. May Caleb fly high with his angel buddies xx
ReplyDeleteI am so sad hearing the news today. You don't know me but I have prayed every day for Caleb and your family. Sending continued prayers for your family from Utah.
ReplyDeleteDearest Leah and Zeb, Jim and I rejoice for Caleb, who so valiantly and patiently completing his earthly mission, and is now whole and free. We grieve for your pain and sorrow at the separation, and thank your for sharing his journey and yours with us. We honor you for your enduring example of what true faith in the Savior is all about. Sweet Claire, Audrey, Hallie, and Julia, Caleb is now your special angel who will watch over you always. Our hearts, our prayers, and our tears are with each one of you.
ReplyDeleteI have been following your blog and have been praying for Caleb and your sweet family. He served his mission here on Earth valiantly and with honor. Blessings to your sweet family.
ReplyDeleteNo words suffice. Only the deepest compassion and wishes for peace that passeth all understanding.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry. So, so sorry.
ReplyDeletePraying for comfort and peace for your family. I've had this quote from Pres. Uchtdorf running through my mind since yesterday: "We are eternal beings, children of the Almighty God... Endings are not our destiny... Endings here in mortality are not endings at all. They are merely interruptions—temporary pauses that one day will seem small compared to the eternal joy awaiting the faithful. How grateful I am to my Heavenly Father that in His plan there are no true endings, only everlasting beginnings."
ReplyDeletethinking about you and your family. love you guys.
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Jenny
My heart is just broken for you all. I have no words to begin to understand but I know the One who does. And I will be lifting you all before the throne. I am so incredibly sorry for the loss of your precious angel.
ReplyDeleteWe are so sorry Leah and family. We love you and pray for you all. Continued love and prayers for all of you.
ReplyDeleteOur thoughts and prayers continue to be with you. We love you and your sweet family!
ReplyDeleteI am so, so sorry.
ReplyDeleteMy heart is breaking for you! Now you have your own personal angel watching over your sweet family! Caleb's life will continue to bless your life and those around you. What a special little warrior he was! My prayers are with you and your family!
ReplyDeleteRemember this life is just a dot in eternity.. You will kiss those sweet checks again. and in the mean time I will pray for comfort and peace to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteMy heart goes out to you and your sweet family. Bless you. Love Ila Anne (Mills) Johnson
ReplyDeleteYour sweet family is in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry and wish we could be there for you.
ReplyDeleteI never met you here in Waco, but we have many mutual friends. I been following your blog and cheering/praying for Caleb. This breaks my heart...I know there is a plan for him to accomplish many great and wonderful things on the other side...but...I can't imagine the pain you are feeling. Please know that you're in our prayers. Atticus, Gracie Belle and baby Wilson are for sure welcoming him with open arms!! They have quite the army of righteous and strong kids on the other side.
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Natalie Dunning
We are so sorry for your family. We pray for peace and comfort to be with you all! Our thoughts are with you and sweet Caleb
ReplyDeleteYou don't know me but I feel like I know you from checking your blog almost every day for the last 6+ months. I am a friend and neighbor of Amanda's (and a former art student of your mom's). I have been praying for you every day and routing for Caleb since day 1. You have inspired me with your faith, courage and testimony. You are an amazing mom and I can feel your never-ending love for Caleb and your girls. Thank you for sharing your story and letting me get a chance to learn from Caleb and your family. He is an adorable boy with an amazing spirit...He will do great things in Heaven, I am certain.
ReplyDeleteIt is so difficult to understand why things happen...why a loving Heavenly Father lets us go through such struggle and pain. I find strength in your words from your intro to this blog, "I am holding to what I know...not to what I don't." Thank you Leah. Please know you strengthen me and I plead to Heavenly Father to strengthen you and your family now and always.
Melissa Maag
Sending you love from Boston. I am very sorry for your loss.
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I found your blog through Atticus' (who was a friend of a friend of a friend). For the past 8 months I have checked daily to follow your family's journey. In that time I started working as a L&D nurse. I often thought of you and your sweet boy as I help my patients. My you feel comfort and strength during the hard days and months ahead.
ReplyDeleteI am so so sorry. My heart breaks for you. Caleb was such a sweet sweet baby boy with a huge radiating spirit. His eyes sparkled, and every picture I see of him makes my heart happy and makes me smile. He has touched so many lives in his short time here on this earth. He is so lucky to be born into such an amazing family. Families are Forever. Thank you for sharing him with all of us. We love you guys and pray for you everyday. I hope you can feel the loving arms of our Heavenly Father and Caleb wrapped around you giving you comfort and strength. We love you and are always here for you. - The Camerons
ReplyDeleteI found your blog through Atticus's blog and have just loved sweet Caleb ever since. There is just something special about Caleb, he touched more people from a hospital room in 7 months than most ever will. Thank you for sharing your sweet Caleb with us, I pray for comfort in these days ahead. This is goodbye for a season, someday you will see those sweet cheeks again.
ReplyDeleteMuch love from Salem, Utah
Words cannot express my sorrow. I've only met you a few times, and I never met baby Caleb, but your family has inspired me. I'm a good friend of Emmeline's, and have been praying for your family for a long time, and I will continue to do so. Prayers and love from Plano.
ReplyDeleteSweet Caleb, we love you. We are so proud of you. You are so strong and put up such a good fight. You were born to such an amazing family who love you so very much. I promise I will take care of your mommy. And YOU promise that you will visit her often.
ReplyDeleteOh Zeb and Leah. My heart hurts for you. I can't say I know how you feel because no one knows but you but can imagine havine lost 2 children. They will be playing with Caleb today I am sure. You don't know me but my spirit knows yours. Blessing, love and tears go with you.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry. I also found you through Atticus and have been following along since Caleb was born. I was so sad to read this today. Much love from Hooper, Utah.
ReplyDeleteSo, so sorry...I'm grateful for your strong testimony and your ability to be grateful and accepting of Heavenly Father's will even when it is soooo tough. My prayers and thoughts are with you, zeb, and your sweet girls.
ReplyDeleteYou don't know me but I have been praying for your family and Caleb. Thank you for sharing his story. What a brave boy he was. I hope you can feel at peace.
ReplyDeleteLeah and family, my heart is broken for you. Whit was just giving me an update from Steph yesterday before I left Utah. I'm so sorry for your loss but can tell how rich his life has been and how much you have been blessed by having him. My love and prayers are all coming to you tonight and in the coming days.
ReplyDeleteMy heart is broken for you all. My prayers will remain with you.
ReplyDeleteLeah and Zeb, I have followed your blog almost from the day it started and prayed for your precious family. I am so sorry for your loss. Caleb was a precious angel and I know he is smiling and struggle free and will be with Jesus until you are with him again joined in Heaven.
ReplyDeleteWe are so sorry to hear about your sweet baby. We pray that your family will be comforted and feel peace, now and always.
ReplyDeleteNo words can express what this mama's heart wants to tell you. It is hurting for you tonight though. Lots of love from our family to yours-
ReplyDeleteMichelle Kerr
I am so sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteI first learned about Caleb and your PROM from the Grubbs family. As a complete stranger, I followed your story and Caleb's triumphs and trials and raised him in prayer. My heart hurts at the impossibly huge loss and "I'm sorry" seems small. Your family and all who love Caleb will continue in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteLeah, my heart hurts for you and your family. What a sweet, sweet baby boy. Prayers of comfort and peace to you... With love,
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