~ Mama Loves You Canon ~
Canon my beautiful angel from heaven passed away this morning. He had two major bleeds last night in his brain. Doctors could not do anything for Canon. I along with family and friends were with him when he died.
Thank you so much for all your prayers during this tough time. Canon is now playing baseball, football, basketball, and drinking all the Sprite he wants.
Love, Carla
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Thank you so much for all your prayers during this tough time. Canon is now playing baseball, football, basketball, and drinking all the Sprite he wants.
Love, Carla
Technorati Tags: death, grief, loss, medical, help, toddler, parenting, son, prayer, Christianity, hospital, sadness, family, donations, Arkansas, transplant, mother, fundraiser, goodbye
posted by Carla at 10:00 PM
130 Comments:
I can't tell you how sorry I am to hear about your little boy. I'm praying for you and your family.
May God give you comfort. He knows how you feel - He has also lost a son.
May the hope of Jesus resurrection give you hope. The one who raised His own Son will surely raise Canon also.
I am so sorry for your loss and terrible pain. I don't know you, but I greive for you. May God bless and keep you.
I'm so sorry.
I am so sorry for you loss. I can't imagine the pain you all must feel right now.
I am so sorry for you and your family, Carla. Praying for you all in the days to come and afterwards.
I am so sorry. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Someday, when we're in heaven, God will wipe away all our tears, but for now they are plenty. I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful son and little brother to your other children. I'll be praying for you, that you may find comfort in the love of your family and friends, and in the memories you have treasured away in your heart.
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I am so sorry about the loss of your precious son. I pray that our Lord comforts you. God bless you!
Carla, I am so so sorry that you have lost Cannon. I am grateful that he is with the Lord.
I pray the Lord will wrap his arms around you and hold on to you, and that you may feel his peace.
I am rejoicing that Cannon has a new body in Christ today and is no longer suffering.
I will keep praying for you and I am deeply sorry for the loss of your precious son.
I cannot imagine the pain. Please know that I am praying for your peace, a peace that can only come from God.
Carla and family, I, too, am so exceedingly sorry for the loss of Canon. Crying, praying, and sad for you.
I am so, so sorry. My heart just hurts for you..
..may you find peace..
You are in my prayers.
Jen
Dearest Carla & family, Words can't bring you much comfort now, but know you are in the thoughts and prayers of so many that Canon touched through your love for him. Thank you for sharing your precious son, and yourself.
A grieving Mom myself, MJ
Offering prayer for you, my heart breaks for you.
May God give you comfort and peace.
Oh, Carla ... my heart goes out to you. I am praying for you as we speak... I can not imagine the pain you are feeling right now, but our heavenly father does, and I'm praying that you and your family will physically feel his touch as he wraps his arms around you and holds you close to him.
Blessings and peace to you all.
I am so sorry! We will be praying for your family as you endure....I just don't have the words. May God comfort you.
Kim
May God hold you tight as you grive the loss of your little boy. May He also give you a glimpse of heaven - and a resurgance of faith that we spend eternity with Him, loved and redeemed :)
I am heart broken and grieving--and praying for you.
I am so, so sorry.
I somehow feel I know you and your family and followed Canon's ordeal all the way...
What can I say ?
I am also a mother, and cannot imagine your agony and desperation.
I am sending you all possible positive energy I can, amongst my tears.
He is not in pain any more.
I just found this blog today and I as read through the entries I prayed, rejoiced, wept as progress was made then setbacks were experienced. I am the mother of 2 boys (4 and 18 months) and pregnant with a girl due beginning of January. My heart aches for you and your family. May God's peace encompass you and you feel Him ever so near to you at this time. I'm rejoicing with you that he's healthy, playing games, and drinking all the Sprite he wants! He's with his Heavenly Father who's held him in the palm of His hand the whole time and now holds Canon's hand as they walk the streets of gold!
Much love to you, my dear sister in Christ!
Jen Larson
I'm so sorry that Canon died. You're all in my prayers.
Carla, I am so sorry for your loss. My family and I will be praying for you and yours.
You don't know me, Carla. But I've followed Canon's story fromt he beginning and I prayed so so hard for a different outcome.
I am so sorry. I can't imagine your pain but I will now pray that you and your family find some comfort through this difficult time.
Carla-
My prayers will continue to be with you and your family....
May you find peace in knowing that Canon is in heaven with God, who loves him more than you or anyone could even fathom. And that same God loves you more than you will ever be able to understand. I pray that He will hold you close and catch your tears and give you peace.
Kay in NC
I followed your link from Randi's and have been praying for you.
I'm very sorry for your loss.
May God be with you and your family...
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I had been keeping track of Canon's struggle through the surgery via this blog. Although I am sure you find great comfort know Canon is with The Great Physician, and now completely healed, I am sure your loss is great. I will continue to pray for you and your family.
My heart is so saddened by this, Carla. I will be in continued prayer for you and your family.
Carla,
I am so sorry for you loss. Unfortunately, I know exactly how you feel.
My prayer for you is for comfort and that you will be firmly held
in His grip!
I'm praying for you, your family and friends that all will be comforted by gods angels.
God will always give comfort to those who ask.
Im so sorry for your loss. I will be keeping you in my prayers at this very difficult time.
your sister in christ
christine
I just recently found your blog. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts will be with you and your family during this time.
I'm so very, very sorry -- I know everyone had so hoped for a different outcome.
I know there will be days when everything will seem okay, and other days when you will be blindsided by grief, triggered by the smallest and most unexpected things. I pray the Lord will comfort and sustain you and your family through all the days ahead.
When my mom passed away and I just ached from missing her, when I sorted through all the reasons why and things I'd love to do with her, I always came to the conclusion that I really couldn't wish her back to this earth with its pain and sin, not when she was pain-free, spotless, and so enjoying the Lord's presence. I am looking forward to being with her again some day, as I know you are with Canon. Until then may the Lord sustain, uplift, strengthen, and comfort you.
I stumbled into here by accident, but I just wanted to tell you how sorry I am for your loss and that I will say a prayer for you and your family.
God Bless you and Canon.
Dearest Carla:
My love and prayers for you as your sister in Christ. I pray that the Lord Himself will comfort you with the love which only He can give.
I weep, but I also rejoice, knowing that your precious Canon is running and playing on streets of gold. How glorious that day when we will all be reunited, never to part again.
In Christ,
Jules
www.everydaymommy.net
I am so sorry for your loss. I wish you all the peace and comfort that God gives during this time.
Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. I came across your blog last week and have been constantly praying for your family. My deepest sympathies are with you today. God Bless
Oh Carla,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Praying for God's comfort for you and your family.
In Christ,
Kim in MI
I'm so sorry for your loss. May the peace of God which transcends all understanding guard your whole family right now.
I am so sorry for your loss...
I just came across your blog a few days ago and have been checking in for updates.
Canon is in a better place now with no more pain and suffering. May God wrap his arms around you and your family.
Take care
Lindsay
We're so sorry for the loss. He is drinking all the sprite he wants!!We're praying for you and your family.
Canon is in the best place, playing all the sports he wants. My prayers are for you and your family as you all go forward from this temporary separation. May God meet all your needs, and wrap you in his arms during this difficult time. Hugs from Florida.
I am so very sorry for the loss of your sweet angel. Please know you and your family are in my prayers.
Peace Be With You
Kim
Carla,
I'm sure Canon is playing to best ball he's ever played and loving every minute of it! May the peace of our Lord be with you and the kids. Me and my kids have fallin in love with you guys and will keep praying for God's amazing strength and grace to pass your way. We love you!
We don't know each other, but please know that you and your family are in my prayers. I can't imagine how you feel, but I know that God does, so I pray for his special blessing and comfort on you right now.
Job 19:25-26
Psalm 34:18
"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit."
God bless you and your children and give you strength to get through the days ahead. May you feel God's arms wrapped around you and weeping with you, and the love of thousands praying for your peace and comfort.
Carla, I am so sorry. You and your family are most certainly in my prayers. May the grace and peace of our Lord be upon you and may the peace that surpasses all understanding come upon you.
Carla,
I'm so sorry to hear about Canon's death. It's good that he's in a better place, without pain, without limitations. My heart aches for you in your loss. May you continue to find strength in Christ....
Jennifer - a mom who thought she would lose her boy
I've been following Canon's blog from the beginning. I'm sorry about his death. I pray for you and your family. I'm thankful that you had the time that you did with him. God bless.
Carla, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. And I'm praying that you will feel Jesus' arms around you, holding you tight in the days to come. In His Grace, Laurie
I am so so sorry. Know all of uas love and are praying for you. I don't know what to say.
We love you. WE love Canon.
Mischa
My heart is with you. I pray you continue to go to our Heavenly Father for peace and comfort. I am lifting you up.
Grace and peace to you,
Robin
I am sorry to hear of your loss. I pray that God gives you and your family strength during a time like this.
I will say a prayer for you all.
I'll never forget his fight. He was a reminder of what I love about my work. It was a pleasure taking care of him, and getting to know all of you. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. -Scott
I am so sorry for your unimaginable loss. I can't imagine your pain. I am praying for you all. May God bless you and comfort you as only He can.
I am so terribly sorry; please know that you and your family are in my heartfelt prayers.
I am so very sorry. May the Lord wrap His arms around you and comfort you at this time.
I'm so very sorry for the loss of your dear son; he's touched more lives then you realize. May God wrap your family in his arms.
I am so desperately sorry. I cannot even begin to imagine what you're going through. But I am praying for you and your family.
You and your family are in our prayers. May the Lord be with you continually during this difficult time. God Bless you abundantly!
Kathleen Marie
I'm so sorry to hear about Canon. You and your family are in my prayers.
Crying along with you,
Jenny,
Mommy of 3, 1 on earth and 2 in heaven
"We only part to meet again!"
Blessings to you and your family in this difficult time. I have said my prayers as I read this and shed many tears for you and yours.
My heart goes out to you and your family .
I'm so sorry to hear this! :(
May God be with you and keep you strong!
((((Carla))) I am so sorry.
Holding you prayer,
Cindy
Carla...please know that I am praying for you right now. I know what you are experiencing because I too have recently lost a son...I hate to say "lost" because I know where he is! I bet Canon and my son, Gus, have already met and are having a wonderful time...maybe even sharing a Sprite!! I rejoice in the knowledge that we will be reunited with these little guys in the future...what a joy that will be!! Until then, I pray that you will be consumed with the kind of Peace that comes only from the Lord and that you will rest in His Comfort.
I am so sorry for your loss. I rejoice in the hope that He is in the loving care of our Savior until the two of you meet again for eternity. I am praying peace and strength for you as you walk through the coming days. God Bless You!
I am so, so sorry to hear of your beautiful angel's passing. Praying for you and your family.
April
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are still with you. May the Lord comfort you in your time of grief and may He give you the strength that he gave me when my husband passed. God be with you always.
My deepest sympathies.
I am so sorry to hear of Canon's passing. I know that God is watching over your family and that today he has a new helper by his side, drinking as much Sprite as he wants. May God bring you peace and may you continue to feel His spirit, the spirit of your Son, and the love of the world by your side each and every day until you are reunited.
I am so sorry for your loss! I am praying for you and your other children, but also rejoicing for Canon that he has been made perfect. There is no more suffering for him. May God walk with you through this valley of death. May he wrap His mighty arms around you and bring you comfort, peace and hope.
I am SO sorry that you lost your precious Canon. You and your family are in my prayers.
I am praying for you Carla, and for your family and friends. I am so sorry.
Oh Carla, I'm so sorry. Thank you for introducing us to Canon, and for sharing him with us. We had only a glimpse of the joy you experienced every day. What a beautiful boy.
God be with you and your family, and friends.
"When I can't stand I have to lean, and when I can't see, I must believe The Great Physician's touch is a balm that can mend broken hearts with One Scarred Hand." -Kyla Rowland
"Sometimes a wall of grace, sometimes a wall of faith. Othertimes it's sweet mercy that I need. But the one for which I long it makes all the others strong - I need a wall of prayer surrounding me." - Kyla Rowland
Those words were written by a friend of mine during a storm in her life. I'm praying that you have a wall of prayer that surrounds you as The Great Physician heals your heart with the soothing Balm of Gilead.
May the Prince of Peace speak peace to the storm you're walking through. Much love and many prayers for you and your family.
AuntieB
auntieab@hotmail.com
When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll;
Whatever my lot,
Thou has taught me to say,
It is well, it is well, with my soul.
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this incredibly difficult time.
I am so sorry to hear about Canon. You and your family are in my thoughts during this difficult time.
Carla (and family)my heart is sad for you all! I know this will be a tremendously difficult time. I'm glad that you have the Lord in your life. You will find comfort in His arms I'm sure.
Please do not place yourself in a "grief box" that is set by others. Cry, remember, get mad or whatever you need now, so that you may be open for peace and healing forever. Only you will know what you feel and need, others can simply be there to hold your hand, give a hug and listen.
May your family bind more strongly together during this time of bittersweet longing for Canon.
I heard about you through Rocks in my dryer and started praying once I did. I guess the LORD had a different plan in mind than I did, praying for his healing. I would hug you if I could. So sorry.
I heard about you through SusiePie. I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
We send you our love and prayers during this most difficult time. I cannot imagine your pain and loss. I just found your blog today. Canon was blessed to have you as his mommy, and you most assuredly, were blessed to have him in your life for as long as you did. You have our deepest sympathy.
My heart aches for you and I am so sorry for your lost. Thank you for sharing your precious Canon with all of us. May you find comfort in knowing that your beautiful child is no longer suffering and is at peace.
God bless you and your family.
Jennifer Conrad
Amarillo, Tx
I know there are no words to comfort you right now. While I can't back this up with a verse: I believe that we get to pick back up with our children who go before us right were they leave us. You will get to raise Canon to manhood in a perfect place. Until you arrive he is gazing into the eyes of his Heavenly Father with no pain, no fear, no struggles. Thank God for his comfort and peace.
I am so sorry. There are no words. I'm praying for all of you.
I found you through several other blogs. I don't know you, and I never heard of Canon until after he passed away.
I too lost a son. Not in the same way as you, but my precious baby is in heaven waiting for me. I am so sorry about Canon. I want to give you a {{{big hug}}} not to tell you that everything will be okay, but to say that I'll be praying for you and your family.
Canon is one more sweet child that I can't wait to meet in heaven. I promise you, that day I will give him a real hug.
God bless you.
I also prayed for your little boy and you, and am sad to hear that he's left this earth...but, rejoicing that he is pain free and enjoying that Sprite in heaven. :)
Carol, I will pray for you.
I'm so sorry. Thank you for letting us know. My heart goes out to you now.
I am sorry for your loss.
Psalm 71:20-21 (New International Version)
20 Though you have made me see troubles, many and bitter, you will restore my life again;
from the depths of the earth
you will again bring me up.
21 You will increase my honor
and comfort me once again.
Carla, I've been praying for you and your son. I was sorry to read today that he had passed away. Still praying for you and your family.
Carla, my heartfelt prayers are with you and your family. May God hold you all in the palm of his hand and ease your saddness. You all will be reunited with Canon one day and I hope in time things will get better.
My heart is aching for you and my most heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you.
My heart breaks for what you all must be going thru at this moment. When I stumbled here the other day Canon captured my thoughts. May he rest in Peace in the arms of God and enjoy his Sprite.
Carla,
I'm praying for you and your family. This is a very hard time - its almost as if time stops and all you can think of is how will I live "life" without Canon? I lost my baby sister (16) two years ago and there isn't a day that doesn't go by were I don't miss her or think of her. A friend once said to me - to think of each day that passes as being one day closer to seeing her again. It's easier said then done. What comforts my heart is that Canon and Susan (my sister) are no longer sick, they have new bodies and have no pain. They are in the arms of Jesus - comforted by the one who created them. I don't know that we'll ever meet on this side of heaven - but I can't wait to hug you and Canon when in heaven. Hold on to the laughter and good times to keep you going. I'll be praying for you and you other children.
Love, Silvana
May God hold you close!!! Thank you for sharing your story with us. We are all better for having known Canon for just a little while. My favorite Christian singer is Amy Grant. Her song "In a Little While" is so meaningful during tough times.
"In a little while we'll be with the Father,
Can't you see Him smile?
In a little while we'll be home forever, in a while.
We're just here to learn to love Him, we'll be home, in just a little while."
God bless you and comfort you.
I can't even begin to imagine your pain. I'm so sorry for your loss. You, your family and Canon are in my prayers.
May God give you peace and comfort right now. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
What my heart feels is beyond words to convey. I am so sorry for your loss. May our Heavenly Father sustain you and embrace you more than even imaginable!!! Praying...
I'm so sorry for your loss... may he rest in peace!
I'm so sorry to hear this. I have been following Canon's story and praying. He must be very special for God to want him so soon. I'm sure though he will be missed and I pray you will find comfort. Please know many of us are thinking of you.
God bless you and your family, Carla!
I am Chandra Perkins' cousin and just want you to know that I am so sorry for the way this fallen world has come to sit right on your heart right now, and steal the most precious thing in your life. We do serve a mighty, powerful, victorious God who has overcome, already, the world where we are. Your Canon is seeing His glory, right now, and I can not wait to see it too. I pray for your heart, that it will be filled somehow, with our Lord's amazing peace. Try to rest in it. He is there with the healing you need. Run to Him.
Because of the Cross
Dixie
Only a parent can even begin to know the pain that you have right now. Yet, even someone without a child can be taken completely aback by the sheer beauty that your child is. My heart breaks for you and your family. We will continue to pray for you and hope that His love and comfort and your new little guardian angel will be with you always. God bless you.
My heart breaks for you.
I am so sorry for your loss.
I remember David who fasted and prayed for his own son's life, and for God's will. When his son died he got up and put on his clothes. He knew it was the Lord's will that had been accomplished.
I will pray for you. I know that you will find comfort,peace and hope in our Father's Word. I pray that your family is brought closer together.
Love,
Emily
Bless you... Know that you are loved... May you find peace... ... He has touched so many hearts. Thank you for sharing his life with me.. I have been blessed to walk with you,, the little bit I have.. I pray for you as doe Midnight ministry
In the days to come my thoughts and prays are with you and Canon's siblings
bless you
Love..your brother in Christ
.. Patrick
I am so very sorry.
God Bless Canon and his family.
He flew home to Jesus and is now in the mighty, powerful arms of his Creator. A day of reunion is coming, though, and Canon will be there to greet you on the other side, just as he was greeted by His heavenly Father.
Revelation 21:4-5
4And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
5And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new.
The God of peace has His arms wrapped tight about you; cling to Him and let His hands catch your tears.
May prayers are with you.
I cannot even imagine your loss and your pain. My heart is breaking for you and your family! I know that our God is good and He can comfort you, but I can't even begin to know what you are going through or be able to give you words of encouragment. Just know that lots of prayers are going up for you!
Carla,
I'm weeping for you right now, over your broken heart. Although we've all prayed for Canon to recover fully, please don't take that as God not hearing our petitions. You are so loved by Him - not a tear has fallen that he hasn't heard. May you feel the comfort of his love, the presence of his tenderness and the love and understanding of He who lost a son too.
Blessings to you in your time of grief and sorrow. I will continue to pray for you and your family and friends.
Love from a fellow mother far away,
Shalee
Oh, I am so, so sorry.
My son was born in February with HLHS. My heart goes out to you, heart-mom to heart-mom.
-Erika
Dear Carla, please know that your beautiful son is now your precious gaurdian angel, OURS too! We are all blessed by his life, even though we did not know him, you let us in your life. I will be praying for your family, peace to you.
Carla - I know more words may not mean much as this time, but someday God will give you the chnace to minister to someone the way so many have reached out to you. I can not even begin to express in words my prayers for you! Take all this encouragement and let it minister to you! We love you because Christ loves you and Canon even more!
I can't even begin to imagine your pain, but please know that you are in my prayers. May God wrap His arms around you in this time of grief!
Our prayers and deepest sympathy are with you. May God give you grace and peace in the midst of the storm.
We know the Lord is definitely with you and your family at this sad time, we also know that Canon is surely experiencing an eternal life with the Lord in a beautiful place where there will be no more pain or sorrow or tears. Until you can meet him in that place, may you cherish the wonderful memories you have of his short time here. May you also know that you have many souls praying with you to help bring you comfort. ~Sonja Sims (Terri Ayers' friend)
No words could ever be enough. Please take some comfort in the fact that all of us are thinking of you and your family during this very trying time. I will keep you in my prayers!
i have been praying for you and ache to learn that Canon has passed on. Prayers for you continuing, dear mother and family.
a reader at RocksinmyDryer
I join the many others here to say that I am so truly sorry for your loss. I am not a mother myself but I can relate with the death of a loved one. I cannot imagine the pain you are in right now. Please know that I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
I just got the post from sprittibee about Canon. We are so sorry to hear about your overwhelming loss. We will continue to pray for your family that God will blanket you with this love and comfort in your time of sorrow.
I picture him right now running in heaven with the never ending bottle of Sprite (and straw). Take care of your other precious babies and yourself. God Bless!
Terri
Florida
I am so sorry to hear of Canon's death. Praise God you can hold on to God's promise that you will see him in heaven one day. I will be lifting you and your family up in prayer.
God Bless
Michelle
I'm so sorry for your loss, Carla. May you draw comfort from knowing that so many of us fellow mothers out here in the blogosphere are grieving along with you and lifting up your family in prayer. I pray that your happy memories with your little boy will always bring you joy.
Carla, today was the first day I found your sight...My heart aches for you...I too know the pain of losing a child...you are in my prayers...I pray you will lean on your dear friends and family and allow them to minister to you and accept their love...
Thank you for sharing your precious, beautiful son with us. I will continue to pray for you and your family.
Sara
Just stopping back to let you know that you continue to be in my thoughts and prayers, Carla.
Your great loss is Heavens great gain!!! Just think about where he's at and who he's with. Think about how through the Salvation of Jesus Christ you will see him again someday!!! My 5yo son seen visions all night long one night. He saw Jesus and angels everywhere. Jesus told him that He was going to build him a playground! That's probally where Canon is right now! Won't it be wonderful there! "Christlike"
Just wanted to leave a note and tell you that you are in my daily prayers. Your love for your son and for God has blessed my life to amounts that are immeasurable.
Love in Christ
Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. You and your family are being lifted up right now.
Carla, I've just found your site through Robyn's site. I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you, and I hope you find the strength, courage and peace in this trying time.
Warmest regards,
Hueina
Intensive Care for the Nurturer's Soul
I cannot imagine.
I'm so sorry. You're on my heart and in my prayers today.
Keep breathing. Keep breathing and loving and working and playing for those other two children.
Oh, how I cannot imagine.
The Lord bless you and keep you.
Oh Carla, I'm so very sorry. I'm sheading tears as I type this post. I've been out of town and I just now read this very sad news.
Carla, you and your family will remain in my prayers. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Carla, I am so sorry to hear about your baby boy, Canon. I will continue to pray for you and your family. God Bless You and Your Family. We had annual staff together in Junior High and another friend sent me this blog. Take care and lots of love for you and your family during this unimagnieable time.
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