With Kayleigh's memorial coming up, preparations are being made and things are starting to come together.
Many of you asked if there were something you could do to help and we came up with an idea. On Sunday (May 17th), at 4:00PM(EST) after the memorial, we will be letting off pink balloons in Kayleigh's name. Tied to each balloon will be a card that reads:
Kayleigh Anne Freeman
Our One Pound Miracle from God
(6/23/08 - 5/11/09)
www.KayleighAnneFreeman.blogspot.com
God has used Kayleigh in many ways and just because she is in Heaven with our Lord, that doesn't mean our work is done. Let's continue to spread faith, hope and love to those who need to receive it. God will lead those balloons to the right hands.
Also, many of you asked if there is an address to send flowers and what we are doing in lieu of flowers, are donations to Levine Children's Hospital NICU at Carolina's Medical Center - 1000 Blythe Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28203. In the remarks, we are all putting "From Kayleigh"
Thank you all so much for your kind comments and support through this. Aimee and I are hanging in there. We will cry, laugh and then cry some more, but we are being strong for each other no matter what. That is what is important right now. God has blessed Aimee and I so much to be upset with Him or angry at anything. Kayleigh is a special person and we can all agree that what she has done in her short life is beyond amazing. However, we do miss her so very much and it feels as if a piece of us is missing.
She may not be in my arms, but she will remain in my heart.
God Bless,
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1 – 200 of 299 Newer› Newest»A balloon will definitely be released. You're family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Beautiful post.
I cried as I read it.
My prayers continue for your family. I know how hard it is to lose a baby. May you continue to speak out and bless many more with Kayleich's story.
God Bless you all.
Jenn
God bless your whole family. My boys will all get extra hugs tonight and we will pray that you all stay strong.
Still praying for you!
you two truly are amazing people, you have thought of a way to keep Kayleigh's life going through helping others by getting them to see her page with balloons what an amazing and awesome Idea... You two will be strong and get through this time in your life and just think of how much Kayleigh is looking down on you and saying that is my Mom & Dad, they are amazing people. She will always be with you both in your hearts for always...
Thanks for always keeping us updated through this whole life miracle for the last 11 months , My heart goes out to two truly amazing people...
With lots of love
Chrissy
I am SO happy you posted about the balloon release. God put that on my heart today, then I never got to email you guys! ((hugs)) Praying always for you.
i've been following your blog for a while now. i've been so blessed by what i've read and from seeing how god has used kayleigh's story for his glory. i am praying for ya'll in this time of need. praying his love, comfort, peace and strength right now like never before. southern love and prayers from alabama!
God bless you, your family and especially your sweet angel Kayleigh. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
I am so glad I go to watch you guys on the Dr's today!
I'm continually praying for you and the family.
God Bless =)
You both are so strong. The LORD has allowed you to go through a huge "bump in the road" but I believe he wouldn't have put you through something like that if HE knew you wouldn't be able to handle it. When I went through my 2 miscarraiges someone once told me that "If GOD brings you to it, HE will bring you through it." I have two sweet angels waiting for me in Heaven. You were just lucky enough to meet your angel. You are continuously in our prayers. I would love to come to her memorial celebration but my preemie just came home not long ago and we are still having to stay inside due to his size. Thank you for your strength during this time. You all are true inspirations!
What a great idea to honor Kayleigh. Her legacy will live on forever. =(
I will be letting go 10 of them...one for each month she was alive
The balloons are such a wonderful idea and I hope to see pictures of all those beautiful balloons floating up towards Heaven! I know Kayleigh will help guide them and will be looking down smiling. Your family is amazing and we will continue to pray for all of you. Thank you so much for sharing your journey and your beautiful Kayleigh. Her story will stay with me for the rest of my life. God bless you guys!
I will definately let a balloon go for Kayleigh! Adam you and Amiee are awesome and you are the best parents any kid could hope for. You gave Kayleigh all you had and you always will!! You didn't just make everyday of her life sad for her. You let her have fun...like the fun you all were having in the "hairdo photos" You all are so awesome!! Thank God for Kayleigh and for you and Aimee and Brandon and Allyson! This world is a better place because of all of you. I've learned more from your precious Kayleigh in the last few months than anyone else could have taught me in a life time! Kayleigh truely is "So Amazing" So beautiful! Thank you for sharing your family with all of us!! God Bless you all!!
What a fantastic idea! My children and I will let balloons go here in Texas for Kayleigh!!!! We WILL pray that God will lead them where he wants them! Awesome! I have been following your journey here and on Twitter. Also, on The Doctors today you were amazing. God shown thru you both for sure! I am so very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with your family as you go thru these tough times ahead.
Thinking of you with love and prayer.
Freeman's,
Can you please specify on what day this release is to take place. I'm going to do my best to release them in her honor.
God Bless
The Durning's
Tonya,Tony, Darain and Malia
will the ballon's go up at 4:00 pm on Sunday?
We (my family and I) where talking that we would be letting balloons lose for Kayleigh. My husband thought that was such a wonderful gesture since we can't be there for her service on Sunday.
We both watched "The Dr.s" today and learned so much about health insurance that we didn't know. How incredibly touching of a show it was. I'm so glad that they donated money to your family. I hope that it helps you so much. <3 Amiee and you looked great.
You and Aimee are one of the strongest couples I know! Stay strong, we are all uplifting you in prayer!
Saw you on the Doctors. You guys are amazing people. Praying for you. Kayleigh was blessed to have you as parents.
That is such a great idea about the balloons. I'm sure she'll see them! I'm still thinking about you and your family.
Hilary and Addison
NW Indiana.
You are all in my prayers, and baby Kayleigh is dancing with Jesus!
Pink balloons it is!
Hopefully everyone who participates in this memorial can send you pictures of the pink balloons taking flight.
My heart goes out to you and your family...a showed my five year old daughter the photos of your daughter and she remarked that "she is so beautiful". Be strong!
I have been searching for days for the right thing to say. I can't think of it. I know (first hand, my nephew passed away 11 years ago) that there is no "right" thing to say. So for now, I will just say...Thinking of you and your family.
I am writing on my blog about you so that you may touch the hearts of others.
~Cheryl
My heart is so heavy for you. Sending you tons of love and prayers..If I lived just a tad bit closer I would be there for you. (You're about 5 hours away) .. Praying hard for your peace, comfort, and strength. God Bless you and your sweet family.
Great idea. I can't wait to take part.
Thank you so much Adam and Aimee. I am sure there are so many of us, for distance reasons, cannot attend the memorial, and now we are able to include ourselves in celebrating her beautiful life.
The balloon idea is beautiful. Your desire to allow God's glory to be seen through this is even more beautiful. It is such an honor to brush against your life and story. Our love and prayers continue.
-Jason and Diana
We are praying for you and I have to say that we all love Kayleigh too and are so very sorry that this is the outcome after all that has happened. But you are right that you WILL see her again and you will always be a family!
With love, The Kirby Family
My prayers to you and your family from Olathe Kansas.
At the Natalie dinner I let off 30 something balloons! I can't wait to do it again!
you have our prayers and we will be letting balloons go with you
What a wonderful idea to donate the live flowers to the NICU that Kayleigh blessed her time with. But I was Wondering what you will do if you are sent live plants to be re potted or planted in a flower bed. Will you keep them and plant them in rememberance of Sweet Kayleigh? They will bloom every year and remind you that her story will never die, just a thought. You are in our thoughts and prayers!! God bless your family, Thank you for hanging on so strong, you are an inspiration to many.
Jenny in Ks
God bless you and your family. I will continue to pray for you and I have been. Looking forward to meeting Kayleigh one day....
Jamie
She will remain in all of our hearts. Praying for you and your family during this hard time. Looking forward to being able to participate with the memorial here in Texas.
God Bless
Kristal
My God be with the Freemans as they go through this difficult loss. My you rest in the arms of Jesus sweet Kayleigh
I watched you and Aimee today on the Dr.'s. I am so glad that they all have been able to help your family out. I pray that in the days ahead God will bring you peace and comfort.
What day are you doing the balloon release?
Just started following your blog a couple of days ago and heard of your loss. I also saw you on The Doctors today. When I heard that Kayleigh is with the Lord, I cried for your family because 8 months ago, we welcomed 2 precious preemies into this world. Hannah was 1 lb. 8 oz. and Kate was 2 lbs. 11 oz. Praise God that they are both healthy and thriving babies, but I just couldn't ever imagine losing them. I'm praying for you guys and really admire all of the sacrifices that you have made to make Kayleigh's life mean so much.
Adam, I know you are terribly busy but I wanted you to know your pkg is ready and I will send it Priority Mail tomorrow.
Additionally, PLEASE get ahold of me ASAP if there is anything you need for her to wear. I am hoping her dress still fits but if it doesn't and you want to use it then e-mail me.
thebogarts@earthlink.net
Thinking of you guys.
Continued Prayers.
My son and I let off pink balloons in memory of her today. However, we will certainly be apart of the balloons on Sunday. I will send you pictures of our balloons as we let them off, as well as the ones that we let off today.
Kayleigh has certainly touched a special place in our hearts. She is a very special person and I know that she is already doing wonderful things with our Lord. I also know she is looking down on the two of you just blessed to have such wonderful, faithful, caring, blessed, beautiful, (I could go on forever) parents. She is a very lucky girl.
My family is continuing to pray for you and your family. You are in our thoughts, prayers, and hearts.
we are praying for you all...and thank you for allowing us to join in honoring kayleigh as she so deeply has touched each of us in our family.
prayers for peace and strength and wisdom...healing and god's love...may you know and feel the love of god's hand on you and your family in this time of pain.
I just wanted to let you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers
God bless your family. I know your sweet Kayleigh will be looking down from Heaven and smiling on Sunday. The balloons will be so beautiful and what a wonderful memory that will be for everyone as all those balloons float up towards Heaven. Thank you for sharing your family's journey and your beautiful little girl with us. We will never forget Kayleigh and will continue to pray for your family.
Kelly, Daniel and Will Humber
Columbia, SC
Praying for you. This seems a little inappropriate, but I just had to say that when I saw the show today...even though I knew she was already in Heaven...I was cheering you on, so proud when you used your few minutes to shout out for God. I was on my feet cheering you on.
I was praying for your family during the time Kaleigh was sick. I lost my grandmother in January to cancer. She was a former maternity nurse who loved babies. I always picture her welcoming the babies into heaven.
I will be letting some ballons go for Kayleigh on Saturday at 4 pm with a card attached :) I wish I could do more her story has touched me and I will never forget her beautiful little soul. I will continue to pray for you and your family for strength and courage.
Shannah in Michigan...
love to you all, you are all so wonderful and strong during such a difficult time. you're in my prayers, today and always.
xo
christie o.
I love your idea on balloons w/ cards. We would love to participate. I wish we could be there to support you, but we just can't make it. Would you like people to send in pics of letting balloons go for a scrapbook or anything? We love you and continue to pray. You all are truly amazing :)
God bless you and your family... My heart hurts for you all... Ill continue to pray... it will be hard, but your right she will always be in your hearts... a moment of silence here in Michigan on the time of her service will be done... sending our love your way...
I AM NOT PARTICULARLY REIGIOUS, AND USUALLY DO NOT LIKE PICTURES OF THE DECEASED. I HAVE FOLLOWED KAYLEIGH'S BLOG FOR A LONG TIME - VERY INTERESTED AS I AM A PEDIATRIC NURSE. PLEASE KNOW THAT HER PICTURES WERE PARTICULARLY MOVING AS I BELIEVE THAT SHE IS TRULY AN ANGEL. TO VIEW HER PICTURES, WITH THAT KNOWLEDGE IS TRULY AN ENLIGHTLING EXPERIENCE. I FEEL FOR HER - AND HER FAMILY. YOU MUST FEEL COMFORTED KNOWING THAT SHE SITS AT THE RIGHT HAND OF GOD - OR IN HIS LAP! PLEASE REJOICE IN THE KNOWLEDGE THAT SHE IS TRULY AN ANGEL AND THAT SHE CAME TO YOU AS BLESSED PARENTS. SHE IS AN INSPIRATION TO US ALL. MAY YOU BE COMFORTED IN THE KNOWLEDGE THAT SHE WAS LOVED BY SO MANY AND THAT SHE FOUGHT A VALIANT FIGHT. SHE RESTS IN PEACE, THANK GOD.
God bless you both. I have no other words...
Adam and Aimee,
As a surviving parent, I can tell you that anything you feel, is normal. Cry when you need to!!! You will mourn for her in ways that no one else does or ever will. Some times your smiles will be real and other times you will feel as if you are just going through the motions. No matter how you do it, as a family, mother, father, couple, parent, or human, please know that you all continue to be in the prayers of many people. You have a little girl who gave many people hope and that is something to always be proud of. Many prayers...
Thinking of you and your family....my heartfelt prayers are being sent your way.
I will definately be letting off a balloon for her since I won't be able to attend. Hang in there you two. I watched your episode on Doctors today. You two are wonderful! Like they said don't be afraid to ask thats all you can do. Thinking of your family always~ Nichol
My two little boys and I will be letting go of some pink balloons at 4 p.m. in her honor in Ohio!
Thank you for sharing Kayleigh with us.
Praying for you all!
I'm so sorry to hear about Kayleigh! Your family is in my thoughts and prayers! I will be getting a pink ballon for myself and my son! And we will continue to support you and support getting kayleighs story out there!
Again, i'm so sorry! Keep Strong!!!!
I will continue to pray for your family during this difficult week. I'm sure you're experiencing just an incredible intense range of emotions. May God make His presence so real to you during this time.
What a beautiful way to spread her story. God knows where each of those balloons will end up!
My husband and I both watched the Dr's today. I am so glad I had the opportunity to watch the show and we were both touched once again by your family and beautiful Kayleigh. I am once again inspired by your strength and your faith in God. You have reminded me to be more faithful and kind. God Bless your family. Kayleigh is smiling down on you from heaven.
Jen
God Bless- I will be letting a balloon go for Kayleigh. God bless this little angel. I pray that God heals your hearts and that you and your family get the needed help. Us girls from Mymommytime have written Oprah to see if she will offer any help. I wish there was more that we could do for you other than pray... we will keep praying!
I'll be letting off balloons in Michigan! God bless you and your family.
I just finished watching your story on The Doctor's. I have read Kayleigh's blog for several months and always prayed for all of you. I was heartbroken when I read of her passing but now I can't seem to stop crying. Maybe it was actually seeing and hearing your family that did it. I am so glad the show was able to help you with some of the financial issues. I hope nothing but the best for you and your family.
Thankfully,
Leslie
i am so sorry that you and your family have suffered the loss of your beautiful Kayleigh. i will continue to pray for you that you find strength in all that you do. i do wish you and your family all the best and pray that God guide you in the next few painful months.
Our family will release balloons with you here in Western NY.
We have prayed for you over the months and now our prayer is that you will have a true peace. Not a peace because you know you should have it, but an amazing peace from the Lord...one that only He can give.
You are close to our hearts and constantly on our minds and in our prayers.
God bless you and your children!
You're a wonderful family and an inspiration to so many. Thank you for helping us all.
God bless and prayers are being said on your behalf.
Carey
From Michigan
You are in our thoughts and prayers...I will wear my pink to show my support :) May the Lord lift you up in this most difficult time.
My heart and prayers are still with you Adam and Aimee. Thank you for sharing Kayleigh with the rest of us. She is deeply missed and will forever be in my heart.
I believe we were all praying for a different ending to Kayleigh's journey but if nothing else, we've all witnessed a miracle.
God Bless your family. I will release a balloon for Kayleigh on Sunday.
Praying, and thinking of your guys during this hard time. Kayleigh is a light in the world that will shine for eternity.
Lauren
(Syracuse, NY)
Kayleigh was here for a purpose. I truly believe that she touched the world and we are all better because of her. You have reason to always be proud of the strength your daughter not only showed in herself but gave to all of us.
We will be doing that here in her honor/memory! We are praying everyday for you all!
Still Praying for your Family!
I love what you are doing in Kayleigh's memory.. beautiful. I live just outside Charleston and would love to come this weekend.. but not sure I can. If not I will certainly release a baloon for her...
Still keeping you all in prayer for the days, and months ahead.
Michelle
God Bless your family. I saw the "Doctors" show today and had tears streaming from my eyes. You have a beautiful family.
I was just thinking of you all. I watched the Doctors this morning & cried during the entire show. You all are such an insirpiration and little Kayleigh is so beautiful and is dancing in heaven :) Your family is very loved and I think of you everyday from Chattanooga, TN!
We were planning a balloon release here at our local park, we'll definitely put these tags on it.
I'll see if we can afford to make a donation, I would really love to.
We'll continue spreading the wonderful miraculous story of sweet Kayleigh.
We will be letting off pink balloons in Fair Oaks Ranch, TX in honor of Kayleigh!
I will be letting Go of 11 balloons for the 11 months she blessed us all with!!
Thanks you so much Adam for keeping us posted. Since Kayleigh has grown her wings, doesn't mean that we still arn't going to wonder about her family. We love yall all the same. Please keep us posted on your life, and know that Kayleigh will always remain on our minds, and in our hearts forever. I shared Kayleigh's story in my new church on Sunday and felt like I was the proud parent. She has brought the Lord to me. We are all so bless that God let us all know Kayleigh for the short time tha he did. We will always be here for you when you need a shoulder. I will be needing to buy some more braclets from you because I never plan on ever not wearing Kayleighs braclet. I keep a picture of her in my bible, she reminds me that mircles happen, and to always keep God close. I love our little angel. God Bless,
Nikki Conway
Lone Grove, Ok
I never held Kayleigh or smelled her sweet baby smell but I miss her terribly. It's so amazing to be so affected by someone you have never even met. I am praying for you and wishing you peace.
Lauren
Your posts never cease to amaze me...through such heartache, you are always so positive and reassured in God's love for you and the strength he gives you all-it truly is a testament of His love and of his grace that he will carry us through the most difficult times in life... I miss Kayleigh and I miss reading about her updates---I wish I was not having to read about her memorial updates- I wish I was reading something a bit happier, as I am sure you wish you were posting something happier--but I still find myself stalking your blog several times a day just because I want to look back at her, i want to see her and I miss hearing all about her...it's so funny how someone you have never met becomes such a part of your everyday life. Much love...jennifer jordan...
and ps---check the mail soon, I just made a new pendant that I am sending Aimee's way...I hope she loves it.
We will be letting pink balloons go with Kayleigh's cards attached at 4pm on Sunday in Greer, SC. Kayleigh is a perfect angel, and your faith and strength continue to inspire all who have followed your journey. Our hearts break for you. God bless.
I saw the piece on The Doctor's today and was so moved. We will be praying for your family in this incredibly difficult time. Thank you for being open and sharing your story. I count it a priveledge to lift your family to the throne of Christ. This did not surprise Him. He is in control of all and He will carry you through it. I pray you will comfort in Him and His promises. Thank You, Lord that You sustain us through every trial and tribulation. You will be in our prayers!
Elkins Family, Jacksonville, FL
Bless you all. You have not left my thoughts.
The balloon idea sounds wonderful! Count me in!
I saw your Doctors episode today and I can't think of anyone more deserving than you both for the generous money gift. I could see the weight of the world lifted off your shoulders and I cried with you. God Bless you Freemans :0)
~AZ Mommy
I saw 'The Doctors' today, after following your blog for a few weeks, it was really great to see the both of you representing your daughter. Her life on earth had such an impact and has effected more people than I am sure you will ever know.
- Andrea, Vancouver, Canada
Oh, I like the pink balloons idea. =0)
You're in our thoughts and prayers!!!
Hugging you all the way from Texas!
We will release pink balloons in Kayleigh's honor. Your faith is an inspiration.
Much love,
Mary
We will each release a balloon for Kayleigh! What a wonderful idea. Still praying for your family. Lots of love!
I will pray for nice weather for your balloon release. Hugs and continued thoughts and prayers!
~Melinda
What a wonderful tribute to Kayleigh. I saw your show on the Dr.s today and thought it was incredible how you two are so composed. Only a couple who walk in His light can be so blessed to lead us through your story. Take care of yourselves and each other. All my love to your entire family and the staff who have been an extended part of your lives.
You are in my prayers. I was touched to see you two on the Doctors show today. I just cried. We will be celebrating Kayleighs life on Sunday with you by releasing pink balloons in her honor. Much love to your whole family.
Praying for you and your family.
God bless.
I cannot stop thinking about you and your beautiful angel in heaven. God bless you all with the courage and strength you need. Sleep tight sweet Kayleigh.
What a wonderful idea!! My heart aches for you and your family on the loss of your sweet angel, Kayleigh. Thank you for sharing your family's journey past months. Your sweet little girl has touched my life in so may ways. May God guide you and give you strength in these difficult days ahead. You will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
-Elena
Pottstown, PA
I will be letting balloons go right here in Houston, I wish I was able to attend her memorial service. I watched The Doctors today and I cried, thank you for sharing your story, it is so eye opening that your situation can happen to anyone of us. Keep your faith and just know that God put Kayleigh on this earth to bring the lost closer to Him and you as her parents have done a fantastic job in telling your testimony. Please keep us posted on the next months to come, even though we have not met I feel so close to your family. I like to think of Kayleigh wearing a pink twirly dress dancing in Heaven with the angels. I am lifting you up to Christ in prayer daily.
In Him,
Tara S.
Love and prayers for your family at this time of loss, reflection and unimaginable grief. You 2 did really well on the Doctor Show and I am so very sorry for all your family is going through not only with Kayleigh but all your financial burdens. I will continue to hold you in my prayers. Your family has amazing faith and love. Love from Canada.Nadine
My prayers are with in your time of loos but I want to thahk you for opening your story for all of us to follow. I had truly hoped you would get the miracle but God obviously wanted her with him and you should know there truly is no better place . God Bless Yoa, Both an d your other children .we will keep you in prayer .
God Bless you and your family, I am so sorry for your loss. I will say a pray for you and your family and although times are tough just remember the good times and how blessed you were to know such a sweet little miracle for as long you were able to. God Bless and I'm sorry for your loss.
Kelly in Atlanta Georgia
God Bless you and your family in such tough times. Be strong and be thankful by remembering the good times you had the little miracle. I will be saying a prayer for your family.
Kelly in Atlanta
my family and i will definitely be letting balloons off at 4 pm sunday....
what a great idea!
prayers our being lifted up for you daily here in GA!!
I will NEVER forget sweet baby Kayleigh and her beyond amazing parents. You will forever be in my hearts as well as sweet Kayleigh and someday we will all have the chance to play, laugh, sing, worship with her in Heaven and until then... God Bless <3
Rachel P
Adam and Aimee,
I will be releasing balloons for Kayleigh's memory. I have only been reading this blog for about three weeks now. I wish I would have known about it sooner, but since I have been an avid reader my life has changed because of your family's strenght, courage, love and faith. God is defiently working through all of you. Kayleigh is a miracle straight from God's Hands. You are the LUCKIEST family in the world to have been so blessed to have 11 wonderful months in her presence.]
Her legacy will forever live in my heart and many many other peoples hearts as well. I feel incredibly blessed that you have shared your daughter and her story will all of us. I think that she is one of the toughest little Angels I've ever heard of. She fought so hard to hang on till God called her to be one of his Angels. I know God has a very special place/job for her in Heaven. I am eternally thankful to have been blessed by reading your blog. You have restored my Faith and love in life.
Thank God for The Freeman's!!!
God Bless!!
I just watched you on the dr's. You did a great job. My heart is breaking for you. Once again, I am sooooo sorry for your pain and that you have to go through this.
love from buffalo, melanie
We will be releasing pink balloons here in Modesto California at 1:00 (Pacific time) .... 4:00 (your time) ... on Sunday.
We love you guys! Please take time to grieve. You are wonderful about always spreading "faith, hope and love" ....
But this is YOUR time.
We are here for you. We love you!
~Patty
Great ideas Adam! Thank you so much for constantly updating your blog family while going through such a whirlwind of emotions. I think of Kayleigh often and am so fortunate to have come across her blog and read her story. Your family is truly amazing! Sending love & prayers your way!
Kirsten in TX
Thoughts and prayers are with you from Missouri. Your story is truly insirational. After reading about Kayleigh's journey I held my baby girl so tight and just cried. May God be with your family during this difficult time. May he give you the strength to smile through the pain and remember the amazing little angel that she was. Bless your family for sharing her with us all.
I love your ways to honor Kayleigh's life. I hope people do not forget the post on your blog recently by Brent Riggs. We can also honor Kayleigh by continuting to support her mom, dad, brother and sister financially.
Still praying for you. I thought of you and little Kayliegh throughout the day. I still don't even know what to say, just know that you are being prayed for! As a Mommy, I can only even try to conceive the loss of a child. It is something no parent should ever have to endure. I know we do not know each other except through the blogging world, but I am so proud of you and Aimee and how you have handled everything that has been thrown your way. I am amazed at your unwavering faith. I too am a Christian, but it is so much easier to be faithful when nothing is going wrong. You are truly amazing.
We are praying for strength for your family and will continue too! We watched Dr's today, I am so glad that God has blessed your family with the donations! I believe so many people will come to know Christ through Kayleigh's story! God Bless Your Family!
I saw you on the Doctor's show today and was deeply saddened to now hear of Kayleigh's passing.
What a beautiful life, story, family, spirit.
Thank you.
My heart goes out to you and your family. You and your family are and will be in my prayers.
You are all truly an inspiration. Your words of Faith on the Doctors show - they leave me speechless. You are an inspiration.
Stacey E.
I still find myself crying, I can not begin to know what you must be going thru. But on Sunday, after church I will stop by and get baloons..Pink ones..with the cards attatched one for each of my girls and we too will release these up to the heavens.
We will be with you in spirits Sunday, and know this story will go on and on.
As I watched The Doctors today to see this precious one look around I just lost it....
Love to you both
Donna
Johnson City
I watched the Doctors today and was in tears. My son was born full term with a heart defect. I heard about you through LCK info page. I am so sorry for you loss, what a trajedy, can't quit thinking of you ALL. My son was in the NICU for over 6 months and many times we were very un-optomistic. Anyway, what I want to say is if you have not tried for Medicaid, you should, you would be surprised at how willing they are to help. I know how scared I was to find out at 16 weeks that he had a serious heart defect and how would we pay for this??? Medicaid was our answer and have never received a bill for his 1.3 million dollar stay. I hope this helps because I know that was a HUGE help for us during the MOST difficult ime of our lives. My son is 4 now and delayed but well. Good luck and best wishes to your family during this difficult time.
Saw the show today. What a blessing your story is to so many and I'm glad that you were also blessed. Praying for you all.
my heart is with you all. i can't be with you at 4:00, but i will release a balloon from where i am.
i watched "the doctors" today and sobbed. you and aimee are amazing.
blessings, mari
My family will release a few balloons at that time here from Cincinnati.
Always praying for you all,
Karen Andwan
cincymomof4
My 4 kids and I will release balloons here in Utah too. God bless all of you. We love you and continue to pray daily for you!
You will be in my heart and prayers. All of your posts are very touching. You truly were given a little heavenly angel. Now she is in the arms of the Lord and can watch over you and your family. It won't be long before you see her again. Jesus will be back :) and you will be reunited with your little one pound miracle from God.
Much Love & God Bless
May God bless and keep you and I pray that you feel him squeezing you tight!
My heart aches for your loss of your precious baby girl.
What a beautiful idea. We will be getting 11 balloons for her 10.5mos. Since we're in San Diego, CA we will be doing it at 1pm so coincide with your 4pm. Attaching the note about Kayleigh is perfect....I sure was blessed when I stumbled upon her story and I hope so many more can too. I know I'm not gonna stop helping spread your story and about faith and love.
I think the SPIVEY's had another wonderful idea about taking pictures! I think we all need to take pics and send them to you to add to Kayleigh's baby book!
We love you guys!
May God bless your family. You are in my prayers.
I have followed Kayleigh's story since Aimee posted on Babycenter's ultrasound board. She was so beautiful and I thought of her and your family often. I am so heartbroken at the loss of your beautiful, precious gift from God. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
We will be sending pink balloons up at 4:00 ET (3:00 CT)on Sunday in Naperville, Illinois. My daughter asked if she could give the balloon kisses before sending it up to heaven. I thought that was a good idea. Again- - children bringing me closer to God! How blessed am I?
With love and tears,
Bridget in IL
We are coming to Charlotte for the service. I am looking forward to celebrating Kayleigh's life and legacy with you. I think the balloon idea is wonderful.
Your segment on "The Doctors" was wonderful. I plan on buying "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" and reading it as a way of thanking the author for what he did for your family. It may be difficult to see but God is still very much working in your lives right now. Thank you for your faithfullness to Him even in these extremely painful circumstances. You both were specially chosen by God to be Kayleigh's parents. Very few people could have endured all that you have and come through still singing His praises. Well done, good and faithful servants.
I am praying for you and your family right now. I can't imagine losing a child, but it must be such a comfort to know that she is now dancing in heaven. I don't know how people survive without Him!
I can't express how sorry I am to hear about your loss. Please know that I think of you all and pray for you often and will continue to in the weeks and months ahead.
Thank you for continuing to show such faith and courage through such a hard journey. May God continue to give you strengh.
What a wonderful idea to let balloons go in honor of your Sweet Angel, Kayleigh. Ya'll remain in my prayers. I'm aimply amazed by how strong ya'll are/ have been. I hope ya'll keep inspirin families around the world.
God Bless,
Ashley from Tennessee
Still thinking and praying for you and your strong family. I don't know how you guys do it. I have cried here and there since hearing the news last night. I watched you guys today on the dr. and you two are the strongest couple ever. I have never meet you but feel like I know you. You have made us all look at life a little differently. I miss Kayleigh and never got the honor to have met her. You guys keep your faith and stength. Thank You so much for keeping us updated. We will release 11 balloons Sunday at 4pm here in Massachusetts. Hugs coming to you and your family from my family in Massachusetts.
Candi
My Family will be releasing pink balloons sunday in Memory of Sweet Little Kayleigh! We Love You Guys and are Praying for You! in South Mississippi!
The Dooley's
I just learned about your family from a friend. I spent the last couple hours reading your blog from the begining of your pregnancy!
What a Precious little girl your little Kayleigh is. She is surley smiling down on you from heaven! You are an amazing couple and I am reminded through your story how WONDERFUL our Lord is! You will all be in my prayers! Best, Julie
I have many times gone to leave a comment on Kayleighs blog but I never seem to find the right words.
I have been following Kayleighs story since december and I'm due to give birth to my 3rd child any time now. Your story has touched my life in a way I never thought possible, your inner strength and faith blow me away. I feel lucky to have found 'Kayleigh's Story' and I have personally taken something very special from her pages. My thoughts are with you
Mel - New Zealand
My thoughts and prayers go out to you.
We will definatley be sending up baloons. What a wonderful idea!!! It was so good to see you on The Doctors today. My husband and I were watching and we both commented on how we felt like we knew you like you were part of our family. Your sweet family has become a part of our lives and our family. You are in our prayers. We pray for your strength to fight through these next weeks months and years.
Sorry, Balloon release day will be Sunday at 4:00PM EST after the memorial.
Adam
I continue to think about your family nonstop and pray for you. I watched the Drs. today and your strength through such difficult and trying situations really touched me. I think I cried through pretty much the whole episode. It deeply saddens me that Kayleigh is no longer here on Earth, but she will always remain a part of our lives. You are such a beautiful family.
What an awesome way to celebrate Kaleigh's life. She has touch so many lives. You will never know just how many. I watched The Doctor's today. I was so glad to see you both. It was almost like meeting you in person. You have all been in my thoughts and prayers. Adam, you must be a writer at heart, everything that you have written makes me feel like I was there for it all. Please tell Allyson and Brandon they are very special.
Deb, in Alabama
You are both very amazing people! I love the balloon idea. A great way to honor your precious little girl. God bless.
I will most definitely release a PINK balloon in honor of Kayleigh; for a sweet little girl who has touched my heart and made me a better person I most certainly will send it to her with faith, hope and love.
Prayers and Blessings to the entire Freeman family.
Sienna-CA
My heart and love goes out to your family and Kayleigh! I am so sorry for your loss, she is a beautiful little girl and I would be honored to release a balloon in her memory.
I am sure my own little angel "Kaleigh Heather" has welcomed her into heaven with big open arms. I like to think that all our angel babies join together to play and laugh while they wait for us to join them again.
You will be in my thoughts and prayers! Love from Jenn and family in Canada.
I cry and smile all throughout the day thinking about Kayleigh.
Sorry I didn't wait, I ordered flowers to be sent to where the memorial is being held because I am unable to be there. I will still send a donation though. I am sure the nurses are lost without her sweet face there.
My family and I will be letting balloons go on Sunday!
Love and Prayers from the Goss family in Texas.
P.S. I think my boys are getting worried about mommy always hugging and kissing on them lately;) Thanks Kayleigh!
My heart is still so heavy today. The episode of the Doctors was amazing to see Kayleigh so full of life really was beautiful. I cried for a long time again. It's so hard to understand why but so comforting to know she is no longer in pain. I loved her, she changed my life. I now hold my kids a little tighter say I love you more often and pray everyday. My faith has been restored beacuse of Kayleigh. She will forever have a piece of my heart. I am praying for peace and strength for your beautiful family. We will be releasing ballons on Sunday at 1:00 PST I wish I could be there to hug you and say goodbye to her in person but we live in California please know my spirit will be there with you and I hope you feel all of us who cannot make it lifting you up to our Lord and to your sweet angel baby. You will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
Summer and Family
Love the pink balloons, maybe we should add what city,state,country they are from to the tag as well.
We will be releasing balloons on Sunday and will continue to keep you all in our prayers
I am so sorry for you loss of such a beautiful little girl. I just saw your story yesturday on the DOCTOR show and was in tears hearing your story. I also had a preemie baby weighing 1 pound 13 ounces~! I was in totallly heartbroken when i got on today and heard thae Kayleigh passed away. She is in a better place without any more pain or suffering. Your family is going to have a void in your life that will never be filled. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you for all you had to go through and still have to go through!!! You are amazing parents!! Kayleigh was an amazing beautiful little girl who faught so hard!
Freeman's:
I will be doing the balloons here in Louisiana for Kayleigh. As bad as my heart aches to be there I know there is no way I can get there so this will let me feel apart of it. I do pray that one day I can make the trip to meet you and tell you in person how much your family and sweet Kayleigh has touched my life in ways you will never know. I hope you will post some of the memorial on the blog when you have time to share with us that can't make the journey in person but are there in spirit. Still covering your family in prayers daily and you never leave my thoughts. Love you guys
We saw the Doctors episode and were thrilled that you guys received $40,000!!!! What an amazing blessing for your family! Hope you can keep the house now!
Adam, thank you for leaving donation information. I was hoping there was something I could do - and now there is.
You and Aimee need to hold each other close - closer than ever before. You two are truly the only ones who understand what has happened.
Many prayers and hugs for you both.
We will make sure to get a pink balloon to release from Harleysville, PA.
As I watched you on the "Doctors" and cried on how much your family has been through this past year. I too have lost my home to foreclosure because I lost my job. I have a special needs son who is 16 years and functions at 14months. I could not find a job that was paying what I was making or have a boss that would understand if I needed to take off. So we packed up and with the help of family we were able to buy a mobile home. We have no mortgage now. So it all happened for a reason. Everything that is happening to you is the path that God is chosing for you. Thats how I get through my days. Everyday I wake up and say where are you leading me to today. I am so glad that you received montary gifts. This will be a big help to your family and will relieve some stress for you. Take some time regroup and relax you have been through so much.
We would be honored to release some pink balloons in memory of Kayleigh. Our prayers are with you, thank you for sharing your precious girl with us. You did great on the Doctors.
xoxo
Jenn
Adam, I had a question about the memorial-- is it ok to bring my daughter? My husband has to work Sunday, and I can't find a sitter, but I'd really like to be there. I just wanted to make sure it was ok with you & Aimee.
What a glorious idea to let balloons go in Baby Kayleigh's honor. I love it! We will let three balloons go in Carlsbad, CA. One from me, one from my husband and one from my 7 month old daughter, Kaylie. We pray for your continued strength through the difficult days ahead. "Faith, hope and love" will bring you through this. You're in my prayers, always.
Lots of love from CA,
Becky
This post made me smile! We will release balloons in Georgia.
Blessings!
Dina
I was able to watch your show on the Doctors yesterday. You were wonderful and so glad everyone could hear about your Sweet Kayleigh, I just so wish things would have turned out different for your family. You are so right, GOD does have a plan for her and she will forever be in my heart. I will be releasing a pink balloon in honor of Kayleigh's memory. Prayers and Hugs from Illinois. God Bless, Sherri
We will release balloons here in Richmond, Va. So, so sorry to see that Kayleigh passed away. Truly. Makes my heart ache for you.
Please know that my family is praying for your family. With the purest love of Christ,
Becky Cain and kids...
Your family is amazing. I can't thank you enough for sharing your story, it has blessed me in so many ways. I will release some pink ballons in Kayleigh's honor. God bless you. You are in my thoughts and prays.
With love,
Julie
My heart breaks at the loss of Kayleigh. Hugs and prayers for your family.
-Danielle and Family
I have been following kayleigh's story for a while and brought her story to my co-workers. One of my co-workers called me last night and said that her daughter Devyon asked her if she could get a card for a girl in her class that was sad. She said sure and asked her what was wrong with the little girl. As it turns out your daughter Allyson is in Devyon's class. How wonderful is it that God brought us together and we didn't even know it. My husband and I will be honored to release pink balloons in memory of Kayleigh.
I have followed your blog all along, as a angel mom who lost twins, one stillborn and the other a NICU loss.... I wanted to say how sorry I am for losing that little girl, but also how wonderful it was each day you had that tiny miracle here on earth with you. Blessings to you & your family. HUGS.
The Doctor's does not air in NJ. Is there a link so I can watch?
I will also release a balloon for Kayleigh from my home in Canada.
Even though I will not be there in person, I will be there in mind, spirit and support.
God Bless,
Christine
(Newmarket, Ontario)
I will be honoring Kayleigh from Sayre, PA this Sunday! God Bless,
I already had plans to release 11 pink balloons on Sunday in honor of Kayleigh with my 2 little girls. We discussed it lastnight. My 4 year old is intent on writing a letter to Kayleigh to send to heaven. So it's great to hear that so many others are doing this as well. We now have a time to release them to heaven.
Stay strong, and I haven't stopped thinking about your family or praying. You did amazing on The Doctor's. It's too bad the huge donation still wasn't enough to save your home.
Lots of Love,
Dina
I have been following Kayleigh's story since December and fell in love with her the minute I read her story. What a true miracle and gift she was. She and my son were born three weeks apart. I keep a journal to my son and have written all about Kayleigh in it to him so he will always know what a special little girl she was. I will be releasing 11 pink balloons on Sunday for Kayleigh and I hope mine with everyone else's reach her and she sees just how loved she truly is. God Bless you Adam and Aimee and your families. May you draw strength from all those that are here for you. I wish I lived closer so I could be there on Sunday. I hope you continue the blog so we know how you are all doing and that we can keep Kayleigh's memory going. Thank you for sharing your beautiful little girl with us and letting us know your family.
We will be releasing balloons Sunday...what a beautiful image that is thinking of pink balloons flying high all over the world for little Kayleigh.
I taped The Drs and watched it with my husband last night. I cried watching you and Aimee...Adam, your wife is truly beautiful! I'm so happy they were able to help you.
Our thoughts and prayers will be with you on Sunday.
We will be releasing balloons Sunday...what a beautiful image that is thinking of pink balloons flying high all over the world for little Kayleigh.
I taped The Drs and watched it with my husband last night. I cried watching you and Aimee...Adam, your wife is truly beautiful! I'm so happy they were able to help you.
Our thoughts and prayers will be with you on Sunday.
My family will release 10 pink balloons on Sunday in honor of kayleigh's life and love to the world.
May the Lord continue to provide you love and strength. What an honor to be Kayleigh's parents
I watched the Dr's yesterday and had tears in my eyes through the whole things. I am so glad they were able to help you financially.
My heart aches at the loss of Kayleigh. I stumbled on your blog about 9 months ago and have been following it closely ever since. I fell completely in love with your sweet angel. But not only that, through your faith and strength; I have come to re-examine my relationship with God. Thank you for sharing Kayleigh with me, thank you for changing my life.
My sons and I will be releasing balloons here in Norwalk, Ohio.
I watched you guys on The Drs. yesterday and you were great! What a great show. I cried a lot while I watched, I just don't know how you guys keep going? You are truly an inspiration. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. You will see your beautiful Kayleigh again one day and it will be wonderful, until then just know that Kayleigh is with God happy and pain free.
God Bless you,
The Adams
My husband and I watched The Doctors last night...I have to tell you, my husband doesn't normally get emotional when it comes to others situations. Well, after the show, we were both wiping our tears away and he told me how heavy his heart was.
You have touched so many people, in so many ways. I have been following your blog for quite some time, and I have to say I pray for your family every night.
I cried for a very long time last night thinking about Kayleigh, and your family and what you must be feeling.
I hope you are finding comfort in eachother, and peace knowing so many people across the world are thinking of you and holding you in their hearts.
Sarah
God Bless you Aimee and Adam! Like you said, be there for each other NO MATTER WHAT! I'm thinking of you, praying for you, and my heart is breaking for you. Kayleigh was and still is a miracle that touched MANY lives! God, put her in this world for a reason and she lived out her purpose while here. May we all get to love her one day in Heaven! Love, Laurie Cooke
Balloons in California, for Kayleigh :)
Still thinking about you guys. Sending much love and many prayers your way! Hugs!
Praying here and crying along for the blessing that Kayleigh has been. I know you must be broken but so proud of your little girl. We will be in the "pink" on Sunday.
What BIG marks she has left on this world with such tiny feet!
What a great idea, to let others who can not be there, participate and honor Kayleigh! My heart goes out to you both. What great parents you are. Kayleight is so lucky. Our world is a better place because of you all and Kayleigh. I know that those balloons will reach the right people. God bless!
~Courtney Raines
Dear Adam and Aimee,
I want to thank you for allowing me to be a witness to Kayleighs amazing life here. I was honored to be one of thousands in her corner, praying and cheering for her. I am certain that in her 11 months here, she brought many to know the Lord, many back to their faith, taught us how to hope and love unconditionally and hug our children and grandchildren tighter than ever before. Yesterday on the Dr.s show, she was the spokesperson for our healthcare, brought grown men to tears, and brought Jesus face to face with all who watched the show. Kayleigh is a girl on a mission, though she never left the hospital. She has taught us that no matter our circumstances, we can all be a witness for God's goodness right where we are. I am praying for you and your children as you go through this week of preparations for Kayleighs memorial and especially for the days and weeks that follow, as you gently move into a new normal in your lives. May you continue to feel Gods arms wrapped tightly around all of you always. I too am so sorry for your heartbreak in letting her go. She is so loved by so many.
Love and Hugs, Laurie
I will release a baloon in Kayleigh's honor. I think your message of Faith, Hope & Love is beautiful and should be added to the cards.
My prayers are with you & your family.
Tamara
What a great idea, we can all honor her life from where ever we are! I look forward to it! We watched the show yesterday and it was sad knowing that she is with Jesus, not sad that she is with Jesus but that she is not with you. I am so happy though they helped you keep your home. With all the bad news that we hear day to day it is nice to see the good in people!
And to hear the doctors say "we will pray for you" it gave me goosebumps....it just felt good!
God Bless you!
Marie
Lake Arrowhead, ca
You are constantly on my mind, in my heart, and in my prayers. I will release some pink balloons in her honor where I live... Kayleigh will live on and God will always use her for his glory!
You are amazing people.. true inspirations. Thank you. Thank you for letting us into you life and letting us get to "meet" your perfect princess.
She was, is, and will always be... a miracle!
I really don't know if you have time to read all these posts but I feel like I have to write something. I've never left a message before but I have been a faithful follower of Kayleigh's story. I have cried and laugh with you thru you thriumphs and heartbreaks. Words cannot express how saddened I am about Kayleigh's passing. I cannot imagine how hard it is to bury your baby.
Your family has been such an inspiration for me. I admire your faith, strength and love.
With a heavy heart I send you my deepest condolences.
I promise I will celebrate Kayleigh's life everyday.
Love
Becky
6 ballons will fly from West Virginia
Rebecca
Count us in for balloons...thinking of you in Venice, Fl!
I have all plans to participate in the moment with all of you! May God and your faith keep you strong during this trying time. And as always, keep looking up as she is looking down :)
y'all continue to be in my prayers. little hayleigh will NOT be forgotten, and neither will you.
your strength and faith were (and continue to be) such an amazing witness for His glory.
you and aimee PRESS ON!
I wish we could afford to fly out for the memorial service :( We will definitely be releasing pink balloons here in Texas.
we can notgo to the service but we will be letting off a ballon on the outerbanks on sun at4 4pm for kaleigh- our thoughts and prayers are with you
we will be releasing balloons also! what a beautiful tribute to kayleigh. hopefully many will send it pics of their balloons! thank you for what you did on the drs. i was thinking how many people you must be encouraging with your story, esp. those who have lost their precious little ones. God bless you!
God bless your family in this time of grief. Our Church at Prayer Meeting last night prayed for you and your family. The Lord bless you and keep you always.
Randy
Prayers are being lifted up for your family during this time.
There will be balloons flying over Texas in Kayleighs name. We have been following your journey for a while and are praying for you all during this time. Thank you for sharing your lives with all of us.
My heart breaks for you and your sweet little Kayleigh. What an angel! Will be praying for your peace and comfort in the upcoming days and months.
God bless your family.
I don't know if you'll get to see this...but we'd love it if you would post some more pictures of sweet Kayleigh...or video! She is just so precious and I miss seeing her little face! May God watch over your family in this tough time and know your faith will get you thru.
I happened upon the TV show (THE DOCTORS)yesterday and briefly saw your story. I could not get your daughter's beautiful face out of my mind last night. Her eyes looking up at you while she was being held is something that will always be with me. I had to know more, so today I found your site online. I am so sad for your family and I hope that you will find peace. Allison Newlon
I will definitely release balloons! Praying for your family and sending love your way!
continued prayers for you and your family:)
Adam and Aimee,
I admire your strength during this time as my husband and I were no where near as strong as the both of you when we lost our little Erin, we also did a balloon release with pink and white balloons and in each one a family member and friends placed inside a hope and dream we had for her and I have to say it was beautiful watching those hopes and dreams float up to my beautiful Erin. She will have her 1yr angelversary on June 7th and my prayers are that Kayleigh and Erin are up there playing and laughing together watching over us through the rough days and laughing with us on the others. God Bless You and Your Family.
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