| Location | St. Paul, Mn |
| Age | 0 |
| Date of Birth | 3/2007 |
| Date of Death | 3/2007 |
| Visitors | 4,120 since 05/09/2007 |
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Taylor Jeffrey Gerald Leyde was born into Heaven on the 3rd of March due to a suspected undetected placental abruption at 35.5 'gestation'. He was a healthy, active and beautiful little boy, who looked a great deal like his father. Taylor was to be welcomed into our family as our second child. His older brother Dylan James Douglas would definitely have been the world's best Big Brother. Taylor was wanted in so many ways, and is now missed dearly. We pray that God takes care of our sweet son in the many ways that we no longer can. Safe in the arms of Jesus.
Dearest Taylor,
The joy and unmatching love you brought into my life will be cherished for the rest of time. In the short time you were with us, I knew you so very well, and since you have gone you have taught me so many lessons that others do not have the priveledge of even learning. I cherish my memories of you more than you will ever know, and I have a great deal of them. I often imagined what it would be like to rock you in your nursery as your big brother rode his Thomas train. Your Daddy, Big brother and I made so many life plans with you in our hearts, it's been heartbreaking to go forth without you. I want you to know that I wanted you to be here with me so badly, I never thought, once, that I would lose you. I strongly believe the Lord called you home for a purpose, I cannot change the fact that you have gone, but I can grow and become a stronger person because of your leaving. I find my strength in my Faith in God, and I pray that it shows to everyone I encounter, so that I can show the Love of the Lord. Play sweetly with your other Angel friends, share, take turns, and just grow, thrive and learn. We will all be together again physically one day. Until then I have to believe that you are watching over us and keeping us safe. If I could ask the Lord one question, it would only consist of one word. Why? I know this may never be answered in my time here on earth, but I can't help but wonder why you couldn't stay with your family. We miss you dearly, pray for you often and dream of you and your beauty every day. Please know how much I LOVE YOU!
^i^Spread your Angel wings and soar ^i^
Still Born
They labeled you a still born,
And yes you are to me,
STILL BORN our beautiful baby boy,
To your father and to me.
You were still born into so much love,
You were still born with so much want.
You were still born so tiny and so perfect,
You were Still Born,
and the fact that you were stillborn will always haunt
You were still born into my womb,
throughout the nine splendid months we had.
You were still born into our family,
to Mommy, to Brother, Our Son & to Dad.
You were still born into our hearts,
with dreams so big and wide,
You were still born into our arms,
we held you and we cried.
You were still born into this world,
in which you stayed not long at all,
You were still born, and although,
we’ll never hear you laugh or see you crawl,
You ARE still born, and for that,
God we will thank you after all.
In Loving Memory of Our Angel
Taylor Jeffrey Gerald
Born on March 3rd 2007
8:29 p.m.
4lbs. 11.5oz.
16 inches
Taylor, not a day goes by where I don't think of you and what you would look like today at the age of 5. There are so many milestones that pass where I just want to break down and cry. Your mommy and I have been really strong and we are building a wonderful organization in memory of you. You are forever in my heart.
I love you very much!!
Here is a poem mommy sent me that I want to share.
A DAD HURTS TOO
by Judi Walker
People don't always see the tears a dad cries,
His heart is broken too when his child dies.
He tries to hold it together and be strong,
Even though his world's gone wrong.
He holds his wife as her tears fall,
Comforts her through it all,
He goes through his day doing what he's supposed to do,
But a piece of his heart has been ripped away too.
So when he's alone he lets out his pain,
And his tears come like falling rain,
His world has crashed in around him,
And a world that was once bright has gone dim.
He feels he has to be strong for others,
But Dads hurt too, not just the Mothers,
He searches for answers but none are to be found,
He hides behind a mask when he is feeling down.
He smiles through his tears,
He struggles and holds in his fears,
But what you see on the outside is not always real,
Men don't always show how they really feel.
So I'd like to ask a favor of you,
The next time you see a mother hurting
over the loss of her child,
please remember.....a Dad hurts too.
Missing You
Taylor,
We have spent the years remembering you, and incorporating that memory into our family. We think of you often and think of the life that should have been, what our family would be like if it were whole, as it would be with your presence. We miss you, and always will.
Love Daddy
Words of Inspiration
Life is not measured by the breathes we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.
To all the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world.
In the end, all that truly matters, is that you loved.
In Memory of You
Tay Tay,
Taylored To You is doing wonderful things, all because of you my sweet darling. I am so thankful for you my son, you truly have brought out the best in me and God has used your presence in such a beautiful way. I am still in the early stages of all of the wonderful asiprations I have, but I am content with the ways I have gone about remembering you and keeping you and your name alive in this world. Thank you my beauty for all that you have helped me to learn. I am truly blessed.
I love you!
A time to remember angels.....
Taylor,
Before we leave for this long weekend, I was taking time this morning to reflect on what Memorial Day is all about....angels. Which reminded me of the sweetest little angel of all, YOU! God bless and keep you in His arms, safe and protected. I will also pray for mommy and daddy, and your brother and sister, and everyone who so loved and miss you!
Happy Birthday
Taylor,
Mixed feeling today, as expected of course. I am so sad that I will not watch you open the gifts that we would've bought especially for you, or that I'll never teach you how to blow out your candles. I am also so inspired by you and feel so much strength from the experience I had with you. I want to do something wonderful in your Memory and in your name and I will do that one day. I just want to bring hope and instill faith in those who suffer from such terrible losses, difficult pregnancies. I want to comfort the hearts of Mommy's and Daddy's everywhere who go on to have another child even though they continue to miss their Angel each and every day. JennaLee is a true blessing. Our hearts grow more fond of your Memory each and every day, and although we do have difficult times with your absence, we've also been fortunate to have you in our lives.
With lots of love and birthday wishes!!!
March 3rd 2007, 8:29 PM, 4 lbs 11.5 oz, 16 in.
Don't blow out your two candles baby, keep them burning to light my way.
♥Mommy
In Memory of You
I am trying to find ways to patch up my heart this year. I'm offering maternity portraits and birth announcements in your memory to others who are expecting after they've experienced such a heartache. I hope that giving to others who are broken hearted too, will make mine feel better. I'm also on my way to becoming a volunteer for NILMDTS.org. I want to volunteer as a photographer some day, but for now I'll do what I know I can handle.
Love you and Miss you each and every day my lovely little man.
♥Mommy
Christmas in Heaven
Taylor,
I spent hours shopping for your brother and sister, wrapping their gifts, and enjoying this joyous time with them. Getting ready for the Holidays is always a time of love and joy, but also sorrow and pain. It reminds me on so many different levels that I do not have you to celebrate with, to spoil, to love, snuggle and kiss. I feel like there is this unrepairable break in my family and that it will never be the same, ever again, without you. I've cried a lot lately for you, and then of coure, I always think of Jenny too. Please give her a squeeze from Mommy. I love and miss you both. We all love you and miss you very much. Have a blessed Christmas in Jesus's arms. I have a feeling you're far more Peaceful than I.
Love me,
Always & Forever
Mommy, Daddy, Dylan & JennaLee
Our Anniversary
Will not be the same without you. 9 Years ago today, your Daddy and I becamea couple. 5 years ago tomorrow we exchanged vows and were married. I don't know how I would make it through life without such a wonderful man by my side. We've experienced so much as a couple, good and bad, the worst, losing you...that I couldn't imagine having any other person by my side. I love you my little Dereck Jr. I wonder who you would've been more like, Mommy or Daddy? You truly are a handsome and beautiful little boy. Please give Auntie Jenny a hug and kiss for me, because I sure miss her too. Missing you always...
Love,
Mommy
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