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December 9, 2013
Kayla thanks for watching over us. Tell Jesus thanks for the favors he has bestowed on us. Tell Baby I said "HI" and I miss her. I hope they celbrate Birthdays in Heaven and you have a great one, we will all be thinking about you an especially on your birthday. LOVE Poppy xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
April 7, 2013
Kayla ask Jeses to help Sonny Shiley, Elaine Ferguson, and Scott O'Gorman Thanks
Poppy
m pappy
January 8, 2013
Just checking to see who has sent you a message. Keep your eye on everyone and ask JESUS to help all of us.
Stephanie Smart
June 22, 2012
Always thinking of you, girlfriend.
I miss you so much.
Love,
Aunt Teph xo
m maddock
March 3, 2012
Thinking of you. Miss you.
Love Poppy xo
December 27, 2010
Happy 8th Birthday to the most beautiful Angel we know!!!! Hope Jesus youu and Uncle Stephen have a Merry Christmas up in heaven! We love you so much xoxo Mommy Daddy and Jayden
CMJ
November 27, 2010
It's so crazy 5 years have passed and your missed more then ever! Hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving with Jesus! We love you and miss you xoxo Love Mommy Daddy and Jayden. 5wo5fg i9omhguijdkkjdxfgkgvskfg hj b hjnhjnhjbhjhgvgv,mnymmmmm......love Jayden
shana harris
November 25, 2010
Another year has gone and your are still in my heart love and miss u much auntie shay shay
September 10, 2010
It's sad to think you don't get to share in your first day of school like everyone else does or being able to play with Jayden. I know you would be the best big sister and I'm sure you visit him because he always talks about you and loves looking at all the photo albums of you!! I think of all the funny things you used to do and it always brings a smile to my face! I love you and miss you dearly xoxo Mommy
December 26, 2009
Happy Belated Birthday and Christmas girlfriend. Wish you could be here. I miss you everyday. I love you.
Love,
Teph
December 25, 2009
DEAR KAYLA,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND MERRY CHRISTMAS
IT IS HARD TO BELIEVE THAT YOU ARE NOT HERE. YOUR REPLACEMENT (NOT THAT YOU COULD BE REPLACED) IS DOING THE SAME THINGS THAT YOU DID, WAITING AT THE DOOR FOR A WALK, PUSHING THE CARRAGES AROUND THE HOUSE, AND JUST BEING HIMSELF. THESE REMIND ME OF YOU. SORRY THAT YOU ARE NOT HERE WE MISS YOU. KEEP US IN YOUR PRAYERS.
LOVE BABBY AND POPPY XOXOXOXOXOXOXO
December 24, 2009
Happy 7th Birthday Beautiful Angel in the Heavens above!!! It's so hard to believe you would be 7 today... I wish you a Happy Birthday with Jesus and a Merry Christmas with Jesus, Uncle Stephen and all your friends and great grandparents!! We love you so much and miss you lots! XOXO Mommy Daddy and Jayden
Megan
December 1, 2009
My beautiful little Angel.... It's so hard to believe it has been 4 years. It seems as though it was just yesterday I held you in my arms and saw your beautiful smile and at the same time it feels like an eternity. We always reminiss about the silly things you did and said and it always brings a smile to our faces. You are greatly missed. We hope you liked your flowers and balloons we left for you.... and of course the Turkey hand Aunt Robyn drew for you. RIP we love you xoxo kisses Love Mommy, Daddy and your little brother Jayden xoxo.
Stephanie Smart
November 27, 2009
Can't believe it's been 4 years. Miss you. <3
Love,
Teph
April 12, 2009
Happy Easter Babygirl. I love you.
<3
Stephanie Smart
March 11, 2009
I went to Mason's Mill the other day and really felt like you were there with me. I miss the days fishing in the big pond.
We are all so lucky to have such an amazing guardian angel.
I love you & miss you very much.
Love,
Aunt Teph
February 10, 2009
I just wanna thank everyone who visits Kaylas page to add little messages to her. I read them and it makes me cry because I never realized how many peoples hearts she has touched. Much love to all!! Ps Kayla we miss you and love you very much Thank you for watching over your brother your such an angel! Love Mommy
February 6, 2009
We're always missing you beautiful. <3

We miss you more and more every day...
January 14, 2009
Kayla, as I look at Jayden more and more, I realize how much he looks like you. It breaks my heart to know that we have only met in dreams, but I know one day we will. Being around your brother makes me feel closer to you, and I just wish you could be here with your family to play with him. We talk about you all the time and everyone misses you so much.
You're an angel Kayla, you always were. We love you more than words can explain. Have fun with Uncle Stephen and hopefully Harry is up there with you too!
m maddock
December 26, 2008
KAYLA, we had a great time at your party on Christmas, your Birthday. I hope you had a good time too looking on from above. We really miss you, Poppy, Babby, G and Uncle Mike and of course your MAX and his new buddy MAGGIE.
LOVE ALL OF US XOXOXOXOXOXO
December 25, 2008
It's so hard to believe your 6 today!!!! We miss you so much.... As I write this I can't stop crying it's so hard to believe your gone We love you so much and Hope you have fun celebrating your birthday in Heaven with Jesus, Uncle Stephen and all your Great Grandparents and friends! Love You always Our Little Pumpkin xoxox Mommy, Daddy and Jayden
Stephanie Smart
December 24, 2008
Kayla,
I can't believe my favorite girlfriend is going to be 6 tomorrow. I wish more than anything that you could be here to celebrate yours and Jesus' birthdays. Not a second goes by that I don't think about you. I will never take off my bracelet, it means the world to me. I miss you more than can be put into words. Happy Birthday & Merry Christmas.
I love you more than anything.
Love always,
Aunt Teph
Mommy
November 25, 2008
My sweet little Angel, It's so hard to believe it's been 3 long years. It seems like only yesterday I held you in my arms. I try so hard not to cry when I think of you and when I start to think of you I remember the great times. The fun and the laughter we had like when you would Dabby Dabby your fries or send Uncle Ike to get you nuggets at night in the middle of prayer and would holler at him until he went. Or when you would do my hair with all the clips and put perm rods in G's hair. And everytime we went to Daddys you would get so excited and needed to play with his green calculator. Then I really start to think of how much I miss the silly little things you did and it breaks my heart. I try to smile through it but somedays its just to much. Deandre tells me how much he misses you and all I can say is I miss you to. Daddy misses you a great deal too as does Babby and Poppy, Daddy's Babby and Poppy All your Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins. We wish you were here to hold your brother and love him like you did your cousins, you would have been the best big sister ever. Everyone always tells me that your here in spirit and I know that and I know you leave your little signs like the soccer ball and the dimes and pennies. I know it must have been a sign from you the penny that appeared under the pumpkin I put at your grave sight. I can't express enough how much I miss you and can't wait for the day I see your beautiful smile again. I love you with all my heart. Its amazing how people say when you lose a loved one it gets easier as time goes on but I think they all just say that because it's been 3 years and it's as hard today as it was then. Please continue to drop your signs and make me remember the little things you did so I can smile even if it's followed by tears. Love you today, tommorow, always and forever. Keep laughing up there!!!! Love Mommy (Daddy and Jayden too)
Stephanie Smart
November 25, 2008
3 years.
It seems like just yesterday I was looking into your beautiful eyes.
I miss you more than anything in the world.
I know you're watching over me from Heaven.
Have fun with Jesus.
I love you so much.
Love,
Aunt Teph
November 25, 2008
I can't believe it's been three years today. I love you so much words can't even explain Kayla. I can't wait to see you one day. I hope you know how much you are miss and loved. Everyone still talks about you all the time and thinks about you even more.
Rest In Peace Beautiful.
We will always love you.
Always.
November 9, 2008
We are always thinking of you.
We Love You.
<3
Stephanie Smart
September 19, 2008
Congratulations on being a big sister, girlfriend! Jayden is so cute, I wish you could be here to play with him. I am always thinking about you.
I love you with all my heart.
Love,
Aunt Teph
CMJ
July 30, 2008
Daddy and I just wanted to thank you for watching over your baby brother thru the 9 months he was in Mommy's belly and when he came out! We miss you and love you lots! Please continue to watch over your brother as he grows and keep him safe and healthy. Love Mommy, Daddy and Jayden.
Uncle Mikey and Aunt Jenny
July 27, 2008
Kayla,
Uncle Mikey and I just wanted to say that we love you and miss you tons, and your baby brother is beautiful. We wish you were here...
Mom and Dad
July 16, 2008
Hello Kayla Girl,
We miss you so much and wish you were here to meet your baby brother when he comes. We know you will take good care of him and watch over him as he grows. We love you lots and lots and miss you more and more with each passing day. Can't wait to see you again Love Mommy and Daddy
Stephanie Smart
July 14, 2008
Always missing you.
I love you.
Jenny P.
April 24, 2008
Kayla,
Please look over Mikey. He needs you right now. Please help him find his way. I know he's just lost right now and he misses you so much. I know you and Uncle Stephen are always watching over all of us, but ask God to help Mike find his way. Please... I'm praying extra hard.
I can't wait to meet you, beautiful girl. I love you.
PS- I'm putting in extra prayers for Mommy and Daddy and baby Jayden too!
Stephanie Smart
March 10, 2008
Hey Kayla girl...
You know how much I love you, and since you left this Earth, it's been hard sleeping at night, I lay awake just thinking about you.
Well I finally got my tattoo and it actually made me finally start the healing process. Sometimes it's just hard to accept the fact that you're no longer here on Earth, even though I know you watch over me everyday. I wish everyday that I could just play with you, hug you, dance with you and just hear your laugh one more time. I know it's going to be a long time before I can do all those things, but I look forward to seeing your smiling face when I get to Heaven. I love you and miss you everyday.
Please give my friend Marion a kiss for me.
Love always,
Aunt Teph ?
We Love You Kayla <3 Uncle Ike and Jenny
February 25, 2008
Hey Kayla. Sorry that things have been so busy and that Ike and I don't stop by as much anymore. We still think about you and talk about you all the time though, I'm sure you already know that. It's amazing to watch your Mommy grow bigger and bigger every week... and the way your Daddy looks at her is beautiful. I hope you know how much your family loves you and always will.
I'm sure that you're just as excited for the new baby as we are. It's going to be beautiful and amazing to have another little one in the family. But still, as the day comes closer and closer I still regret never having met you. It breaks my heart to this day that I only missed meeting the most amazing little girl by just 4 months! I know we will meet one day, and I can’t wait…
I hope you know how much I love you even though we’ve never met… You mean the world to the family that means the world to me.
December 30, 2007
Happy 5th Birthday Pumpkin!!! We Love and Miss You lots. We hope you and Jesus shared a Happy Birthday together Love You Always and Forever xoxox Mommy n Daddy
I Love You Kayla
December 25, 2007
Happy Birthay Beautiful.
I wish you could be here with us. My thoughts are always with you, please continue to watch over the family.
Stephanie Smart
December 25, 2007
Happy 5th Birthday and Merry Christmas Kayla. I am so sorry that you can not be here to celebrate the special day you share with Jesus but I know you're up there in Heaven watching over everyone. I miss you so much everyday, and I love coming to see you.
I love you so much, I'm glad you have no pain anymore.
Love,
Aunt Teph ♥
Uncle Ike and Jenny
December 10, 2007
Kayla, the candle lighting ceremony last night was so sad. I wish so much that I had the chance to meet you. I can't believe how strong you were for such a little girl. It's no wonder to me how much you've effected everyone you have come in contact with, and even the people you haven't. It's amazing to me how strong you were, because of you I have learned a lot. Knowing your family has changed my life forever...
I hope you and Uncle Stephen are having fun!!!
PS- Uncle Ike says hi and that he loves you and misses you more than anything in the world.
We love you Hunnie.
December 5, 2007
Hi Our Little Angel!!! It's so hard to believe it has been 2 years, it seems like an eternity ago and yet like just yesterday. I know your watching over everyone everyday and probably having a blast with Uncle Steve and all your Great Grandparents. We love you lots and miss you so much. We can't wait to see you again xoxox We Love You Mommy n Daddy
Stephanie Smart
November 26, 2007
It's been 2 years. Sometimes it feels like just yesterday we were playing and laughing and sometimes it feels like it's been forever. Everyday that passes is a day I'm closer to being with you again. I miss you more than words can say.
I love you forever, Kayla.
Love,
Aunt Teph ♥
November 22, 2007
Happy Turkey Day Pumpkin!!!! We love you lots and hope your eating lots of turkey with Uncle Steve and all of your Grandparents! We miss you very much your so beautiful xoxo Love Mommy and Daddy
Stephanie Smart
November 19, 2007
I can't believe it's almost 2 years.. It seems like just yesterday we were playing blocks and legos on your Elmo bed.
I miss you more than I could ever write in words.
I love you, please continue to watch over me.
Love,
Aunt Teph ♥
?Uncle Ike and Jenny
October 31, 2007
?Happy Halloween Pumpkin?
We were carving tonight and thinking of you (as always), I wish you were here to do it with us tonight, and we hope you liked the pumpkin we made you... sorry it didn't make it until halloween, but Mommy brought you some after ours rotted out!
We Love You and Miss You Hunnie.
PS- Katie named the doll that we gave her for her birthday after you when she first got it. They remember you and miss you so much too... continue to watch over them as you always have.
Mommy and Daddy
October 11, 2007
Hi Princess I hope your having fun playing with Uncle Steve in Heaven. We know you were at our wedding in spirit and we hope you enjoyed the flowers Daddy and I picked out for you! We picked the date out for you 777 because of your lottery tickets hanging on your hospital bed. We miss you lots and will always Please continue to watch over all your family and friends and keep them healthy and happy. We love you so much can't wait to see you again Love Always Mommy and Daddy
Uncle Ike and Jenny
October 6, 2007
Hey Kayla. I was just thinking about you because I got a new phone and uncle Ike sent me an adorable picture of you. We see you every weekend and it's so nice to be that close to you so often. Bowling with Mommy and Daddy is awesome too. Well I just wanted to let you know that your uncle and I are always thinking of you...
We Love You Kayla.
Stephanie Smart
September 4, 2007
i wasn't prepared for what's to come
a life of memories gone so young
but in your heart know
that i'm with you all along. ♥
I miss you Kayla. I'm getting my tattoo next week. I love you so much.
Love,
Aunt Teph
Stephanie Smart
July 6, 2007
Hey Kayla,
Congratulations on your parents getting married! I'm sorry you couldn't be there to help celebrate. I miss you everyday and can't wait to hold you in my arms again. I love you so much.
Love,
Aunt Teph
Uncle Ike
June 23, 2007
kayla whatsuppy? i miss you so much and wish you were still here everyday. i love you...
Stephanie Smart
June 22, 2007
Miss you.
Love,
Teph
Jennifer Posey
June 8, 2007
Hiya Kayla! I've been thinking about you a lot lately. Mommy and the family talk about you all the time, and I wish more and more every day that I would have had the chance to meet you. In a way though, I feel like I all ready have. You still live strong in everyone’s memory. The family talks about you all the time and your pictures are everywhere. Scout was over the house the other day and Uncle Ike could have sworn you were up there playing with her. I thought so too, because when we said your name after that her ears perked up, and they still do every time. I hope you two were having fun! I wish you were here for everything coming up, especially Mommy and Daddy’s wedding. It would be fun to have you there for some company! But I know you’ll have a seat in the front row with Babby and Poppy. Keep watching over everyone Kayla, you’re an angel.
PS- I hope that you're having fun up there with Uncle Steven!!!
Stephanie Smart
May 29, 2007
Hey cutie.. I just got back from the shore today and I was really sad when my Kayla bracelet broke at the shore. So Johnny took his off for me which was awfully nice considering I know how much he loves that bracelet. Don't worry, I have more here, so I'll give him a new one.
I keep hearing songs about angels, and I always think about you. I love you so much and I know you're my guardian angel watching over me.
I miss you lots.
Love,
Aunt Teph
Stephanie Smart
May 22, 2007
Hey Girlfriend.. I saw this quote and thought of you...
You were always an angel. You just have the wings to prove it now.
I miss you so much, I've been working everyday but I have the day off tomorrow so I'll be over to see you. I was reading some of the messages that were left before and you really are such a lucky girl. So many people love and care about you. I know I don't have to ask you to watch over everyone, you always were there for the people who loved you.
I love you always and look forward to the day I can hold you again.
Love,
Aunt Teph
Stephanie Smart
April 16, 2007
Love you Kayla. I think about you everyday. I miss you so much, please continue to watch over me, I need you more now than ever.
Love,
Aunt Teph
Mommy and Daddy
April 10, 2007
Happy Easter Egg Pumpkin!!! I hope you enjoyed celebrating with Jesus and Uncle Stephen! We love you lots beautiful angel! xo XO xo
Ike Maddock
April 8, 2007
Happy Easter Kayla.
I love you and miss you so much.
I cant wait to see your gorgeous smile again...
Jenny P (aka JP... thanks to Mommy)
April 8, 2007
I wish you were there for the awesome festivities today... Mommy and the reast of the family miss you so much. I can't wait to meet you beautiful.
Happy Easter Kayla!!
Stephanie Smart
March 23, 2007
Hello my love... I hope you like the flowers I brought for you yesterday. I miss you so much. I hope everything is going well in Heaven, make sure you take care of your mommy and continue to watch over everyone. I love you always.
Love,
Aunt Teph
Daddy
February 20, 2007
Hello Kayla girl it's been a long time since I heard your voice. I miss you alot and I see your picture everyday in my car and truck. I miss your smile, laugh, and the fun times we had together. I miss u saying Daddy can you come over after work. I try to visit you on Saturdays but it's not the same for me as it is with Mommy. When I go there I get sad because I wish we had more time together. Please watch over the family and your friend's and don't forget to take care of Mommy. I love you with all my heart and I miss you everyday. I can't wait to give you a brother or sister so we can tell them how they had a sister who was so wonderfull in more ways than one. Love always and forever DADDY!!
Mommy
February 20, 2007
Hi Pumpkin
I was just looking at some of your pictures and they make me smile, they make me cry and they make me realize how much I miss you. I can't wait for spring to come so I can sit with you for a long time and read you books again! I am excited to see the butterflies fluttering in the summer... especially the orange ones because they remind me of you. I miss you more then words can express I remember when you would change Ike and Jacobs broviac and when you would come visit me and get a haircut even when you didn't need one! You made me a very proud Mommy your a very beautiful little girl with a wonderful soul!! Keep watching over your good friends Sammy, Jillian and Nicholas they could really use a Saint on their shoulder! I hope you and Emily are playing princesses!! I Love you lots my little Angel keep doing your good work!!!!
February 17, 2007
Kayla,
Keep looking out for everyone. I know that your family misses you very much. You are always in my thoughts. I wish you were here for THON. Love you.
many things have changed but whats important has remained the same our families are living on a prayer its up to us to stand for them every minute you have is one to treasure every dance you share saves a life can you give them hope? can you give them you're courage? can you lend them your strength? can we dance...together?
show off your diamonds be a kid again. we are penn state, love, family, believing, a cure, hugs, courage, wisdom, one step closer, heart, honesty, giving, dreams, strength, brothers, sisters, their future, hope, for the kids, many hearts, one home
Mommy and Daddy
February 15, 2007
Happy Heart Day Pumpkin!!! I hope you're enjoying your Elmo Valentine!! We love you and miss you lots!! XoxOXoxO!! Love Mommy and Daddy
Uncle Ike and Jenny
February 14, 2007
Happy Valentines Day Kayla! We hope you're having fun today and looking down on all of us. We love you and can't wait to see you.
Stephanie Smart
February 13, 2007
Happy Valentine's Day, Kayla! I miss you and love you so much. Please continue to watch over me. I can't wait to hear your laugh and see your beautiful smile again.
Love,
Aunt Teph
m maddock
January 23, 2007
Kayla, we watched the EAGLES lose again in the playoffs and it brought to mind the 1st time you were in your playpen wearing your #5 Eagles jersey and watching the EAGLES playoff game. The EAGLES were being beaten yet another time. It was rather funny when you took off your #5 EAGLES jersey and tossed it out of the playpen and onto the floor. You were wise for your age to realize that sports is not the answer. I hope all who read this message are inspired by your action.
I know that trere are lots of people you are helping or asking Jesus to help. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.
Love POPPY. xo
Jen Brandis
January 17, 2007
Megan,
I hope you remember us...this is Jillian Brandis and her mommy Jen. We did radiation treatments with you. I had heard that Kayla passed away, but I was unable to find anything online. I just found out that I was spelling your last name wrong. It was very hard to hear that Kayla passed away. I don't know if you remember or not but Jillian also had AT/RT. She has been 9 months off treatment and is currently CANCER FREE!!!! We thank all the angels that watch over her including Kayla. I went through all my pictures and found a ton of Kayla (smiling in all of them, of course). I will scan them in and e-mail them to you. If you would like me to mail them to you, I will make copies for you. Just let me know. I cannot even imagine what it must have been like for you losing Kayla. I know that she was your whole world. I hope you have been able to find peace over this time. I plan on looking up the cemetary and visiting Kayla very soon. So, if you see anything Princess with Kayla, you know that Jillian was there. Hopefully it will be soon. I hope you can write back and keep in touch. If you would like to follow Jillian, check out her site
We miss you and you have ALWAYS been in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you, your family and your angel!
Brian, Jen, Brayton & Jillian Brandis
Jennifer Posey
January 7, 2007
Kayla,
Even though I have never met you, I have heard so much about you. Mommy and Daddy and Uncle Ike talk about you all the time. The whole family does. I'm sorry that we never got to meet. I know that if we did we would have had a blast together. You were an amazing little girl and changed everyone’s life that you came in contact with. Every time someone talks about you, they get this sparkle in their eyes. They all get so excited and happy just to bring up your name. I hear about all the good times and funny things that you all did together. I breaks my heart that you aren’t here. Everyone misses you so much, but we all know that you are in a better place. You’re an angel, you always have been (from what I hear). I still remember the first time Uncle Ike told me about you… he had tears in his eyes and just hearing your story made my heart melt. Then he took me to meet you. Mommy always has flowers all over the place and it looks so beautiful. A few weeks after I met your whole family, I had a dream about you. It seemed so real, and when I woke up I wished I was still sleeping. Ike tells me that it was your way to say hi…
I hope that everything is as perfect as you deserve in Heaven. You are deeply missed and loved by everyone. You and Uncle Stephen keep watching over the family as always, they need you.
Love, Jenny
Maddocks
December 31, 2006
Happy New Year Princess Kayla! We Hope you and Uncle Stephen are having fun celebrating with Jesus and your best friend Mother Mary!! Hope you enjoy all your toys at your grave site. We Love You Mommy, Daddy, and all your family
Mommy and Daddy
December 27, 2006
HAPPY 4th BIRTHDAY ANGEL!!! We Love You! Hope you enjoyed Mike from Monsters Inc made of flowers and all your balloons! I know you are watching over us and were singing Happy Day for Kayla on your birthday! Merry Christmas I hope you and Jesus enjoyed sharing your special day together in Heaven!! We Miss You lots XO xo XO!
December 27, 2006
Looking at the photo of kayla and sammy shows a friendship can help you during hard times. Kayla will be their for us in ways we cannot understand. They are sweet girls and i will pray for sammy's recovery as well as kayla and her family
December 26, 2006
Kayla, Happy belated birthday!!! I know you have been looking out for your mother and father over the past year, since you have been gone. They really need your help during these rough times. I know I will see/talk to you again. Love you!!!!!
November 29, 2006
Kayla was put here on this earth to teach us something-to enjoy life, be happy and to live life to the fullest. Rest in Peace you sweet little girl

BEST FRIENDS FOREVER - KAYLA & SAMMY
November 26, 2006
Sue Lindstrom
November 26, 2006
One year...it seems like yesterday little girl. Sammy misses you. She doesn't understand that you are up in heaven now. She tells me that your booboo is gone now. She wants to play with you. A little girl at chemo clinic came up to her & said her name is Kayla....she told her "you not MY Kayla. Her Elmo underwear doesn't fit anymore so she told me she wants to give them to you because you love Elmo. She also told me that you were at our house and you were holding her hand. I know that I do not even have to ask you to watch over Sammy - you always have been.
I miss you too sweetie. I look at pictures of you, Sammy, Jake playing and it breaks my heart. When we are at the hospital - I miss seeing you and mommy. I know that is selfish - because all of your pain is gone now.
Please watch over your mommy extra these next couple of months. I know that she will need it Kayla. I wonder all of the time that if Sammy doesn't make it - how would I be? I know I would need Sammy to give me the strength to make it through these hard times.
Meg - My heart aches for you. On Thanksgiving I couldn't stop thinking about you. I kept finding myself standing in front of Kayla's picture and running my finger over her little cheeks. I just want you to know that your "saint" Kayla is missed and is thought about all of the time at our house. She will always be.
Stephanie Smart
November 25, 2006
Kayla,
It's so hard to believe that today it has been a year since you passed away. I miss you more than I could ever write in this message. Please continue to watch over me and everyone who loved you. I talk to you everyday, but I'm sure you know that. I love you with all of my heart.
Love,
Aunt Teph
Mommy
November 24, 2006
Our Precious Little Angel it has been a year already, it's amazing how fast time has gone by. We all miss you more then words can express. I know your watching over us. Daddy's Babby got us an ornament for our Christmas Tree In Loving Memory of You, this is what it says... "If tears could build a stairway, and memories build a lane, I'd walk right up to Heaven, and bring you home again." This is very true everyday we wish we could bring you back or even trade places with you so everybody would be able to enjoy your Beautiful smile and Soul. Please continue to watch over Sammie, Jacob, Emma, Katie, Deandre, and Davonte they all miss you alot and always talk about you. Mommy and Daddy are getting married on your Triple Sevens and there will be a seat waiting up front for you. Rest in Peace we Love You with all our Heart and Miss You very very much XOxoXOxoXOxoXO Love Hugs and Kisses from all of us down here.
P.S. Uncle Stephen and You better be behaving up there!!
November 24, 2006
I know the holidays and, especially the first ones are the worst after you have lost someone special to you like kayla. God and kayla will always be there for you. Kayla would want you to remember her but always be happy.
She is now with God and pain free But she will be truely missed. God Bless You!!!
P Maddock
November 24, 2006
Kayla, We really miss you. Your cousines were here for T-Day and it really would have been nice to see you running around with them. So sorry you are not here.
Love Poppy xo
November 24, 2006
I never knew your family but you will be in my prayers forever. Kayla will be missed and will watch you for the rest of your life. I will say some special prayers for Kayla and you on The 25th.
Jennifer Abbott
November 22, 2006
Kayla,
It is hard to believe that it has been almost 1 year since you left us. We all miss you very much. I will say a special prayer for you and your Mommy and the rest of your family on Saturday.
May you rest in peace and watch over us always.
POPPY Maddock
October 30, 2006
Kayla, I just read the message from your mom and the unsigned message. They brought tears to my eyes. We know where you are and that if we need help you will ask Jesus to help us. Keep us in your prayers as we keep you in ours. We will always love you and really miss you. Thanks for being there for us. I don't know how anyone could have not visited you. You are an ANGEL. Please help those who need help.
LOVE POPPY
POPPY Maddock
October 30, 2006
Kayla, I just read the message from your mom and the unsigned message. They brought tears to my eyes. We know where you are and that if we need help you will ask Jesus to help us. Keep us in your prayers as we keep you in ours. We will always love you and really miss you. Thanks for being there for us. I don't know how anyone could have not visited you. You are an ANGEL. Please hepl those who need help.
LOVE POPPY
September 24, 2006
After reading all of the comments, i wish i knew Kayla. She was a very special little girl. God will give you the strength to go one so rely on your faith. I can only imagine what you are going through. I know a little girl that is like a kayla to me and i can only imagine what i would feel like if she was diagnosed with cancer. My sympathy is with you. I am truely sorry for your loss. Kayla is watching over you and will for the rest of your life. You are a very strong person. Don't change
Megan Maddock
August 30, 2006
Who was Kayla? She was my precious little angel, princess, and the most important person in my life. I am her mother Megan I took care of her as a single mother for most of her life. She was a strong little girl with a big heart. Even on her worst of days she had a smile on her face as big as the sun. Kayla wasn't even three and she knew what it meant not to be a selfish person. Words can't even describe how amazing she was. She was diagnosed with cancer in November of 2005 she spent until December 24, 2005 in the hospital. During that stay she endured a 2 hour surgery, a 7 hour extremely dangerous surgery, numerous tests by MRI and CT Scan, and Chemotherapy. On December 24, 2005 she was very ill from the CHEMO and needed to have fluids pumped into her broviac 24 hours a day and medicine pumped thru it at least 4 times a day for 4/5 hours. The doctors gave me the option to take her home and give her 4 kinds of meds and fluids at all hours of the day and night or we could keep her in the hospital and they would do it for her. I opted to take her home and learn how to operate the pumps needed to give her all of the meds and fluids. What fun would it have been for her to spend not only Christmas in the hospital but also her Birthday? Kayla wanted to go home so thats what we did and the next morning when she woke to celebrate Christmas I took her into the living room where the tree stood tall and bright and was surrounded by gifts left by Santa. Even though it gave her great pain to lift her head, from the 7 hour surgery, she still did and had a smile on her face when she saw what was left there for her. She got a lil' tykes car that she could peddle herself around when she got the strength and who would of thought that strength would come later that day. Kayla did ride the car even though it had to be pushed she still held herself upright and went for a ride. That day she should so much courage and strength it was unbelievable. As the months progressed she started to do radiation treatments and all the nurses would fight over who would take care of her when the anastesia wore off. They would fight because she always woke up happy and just wanted a bottle when typically kids would scream and cry. The doctors said she would have no energy from the treatments and would want to sleep when she got home but obviously they didn't know her very well. Most days she would get home and want to go out to play or teach her dog Max to get in the car she got for Christmas. Kayla also went into the bathroom and under the cabinets to pull out pads and put them on her legs as if she were going to play soccer. Over the summer she accomplished many things doctors said she wouldn't. Come October her health started to deteriorate and by the end of the month she was no longer able to walk because the tumor grew back and spraed down most of her spinal cord. That didn't stop her from trick or treating as Boo from Monsters Inc. on Halloween, going to the Zoo, and to see Brucey (the sharks) at the Aquarium. Kayla kept her smile big as can be even until 5 mins before she passed because she was going to have a slumber party with her cousin Emma. She couldn't see Emma because the tumor had caused her to lose her vision but when she would call "Em" Emma would say I'm here and it's otay and Kayla new Emma was by her side. I want to thank all of my family and friends ESPECIALLY G, Bab, Pop and Ike all who lived with her and helped to bring joy to her when she wasn't feeling her best. I also want to thank Mark, Jackie and Jacob, Tom, Juice, Emma and Katie, Paul and Anna for dropping what they were doing from as far West as Seattle to as down South as Louisiana to come to see Kayla when things got rough. I also want to thank Chris's family Mom, Dad, Jen, Dre and Deandre for being supportive and accepting her the way she should be accepted even though she was so ill. Chris, I want to thank you for staying by my side through this whole thing. You met Kayla a mere 6 months before she passed away but you brought her more joy then I could have ever asked of you. When she called you "Daddy" you accepted as if she were your own blood and that means so much to me I won't ever forget all the loving things you did with her and for her. So to you all I THANK YOU from the bottom of my Heart. Kayla you will be missed very much by all who got to know you I LOVE YOU my Angel, Princess, and Best Freind. Rest in Peace Love Mommy
Natalie Burns
April 25, 2006
Meg-
I remember when I was little, and you were like 16, and we used to sleep outside in your tent and have so much fun. You were like a big sister to me, and then I got older and we kind of drifted but you are such an amazing person, Kayla truly was an angel on earth. I loved to see her beautiful smile..I know my mom is in heaven and i know Kayla is in heaven too, They're watching over us! Stay strong, and im so happy to hear that your doing okay! Love ya girl-Natalie
mike maddock
April 12, 2006
Kayla Maddock we miss you.
It is very hard to believe that you are not here with us.
We will keep you and your mom in our prayers.
Till we meet again Miss Maddock.
Love Poppy xo
Brian Smart
April 11, 2006
I miss you so much Kayla, I'll never forget your face when you saw the Cinderella drawing I did for you. I'll see you in Heaven.
March 23, 2006
Brian, I know you will never forget your little friend Kayla and she will never forget you.
Stephanie Smart
March 22, 2006
Kayla,
It's been only 4 months since you've passed but it seems like an eternity. I'm constantly thinking about you. I still hear your laugh. Please continue to watch over everyone. I love you so much and can't wait to see you again.
Love,
Aunt Teph
P.s. My brother Brian misses you alot too. I gave him a big picture of you to put in his room and he even wrote a prayer for you.
m maddock
January 10, 2006
Kayla, It has been only a little time since you left us. We really miss you. We will see you again. Love us.
Rich Caroto
December 21, 2005
I only got to meet little Kayla once at the Shriner's circus last summer. That one meeting was enough to see what a little sweetheart she was. Although Kayla was only with us for a short time she touched the hearts of so many. She is a lttle angel with God now. May she rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and always remember she is happy and in a better place.
Zuri
December 13, 2005
I did not know kayla that long, but i became her mommy, when i saw her at nana's house. I am Deandre's other girlfriend, but we can share.I loved her very much and I miss her, she is in heaven now with my kitty cat, peepus. They can play together.I may only be 5, almost 6, but i also love uncle Chris and Megan
Betsy Maddock
December 10, 2005
Eleven years ago a little piece of my heart broke when our son Stephen died of Muscular Dystrophy. I would like to thank my husband Mike for staying with me and our family through the many years we supported Stephen, our children and our grandchildren.
On November 25 another piece of my heartbroke when my precious granddaughter KAYLA MARIE MADDOCK passed away. I have a big thank you to all of those who loved KAYLA unconditionally.
To my daughter Megan – I am so proud of you. You grew up so quickly when KAYLA was born and you were always on top of everything when KAYLA was diagnosed with cancer. You were so strong and amazing by yourself.
To Poppy I would like to thank you for taking KAYLA for all of your walks which she loved. Thank you for taking KAYLA fishing with Ike.
I would also like to thank my daughter Jennifer or Aunt “G” as she was called by KAYLA. The love and support you showed your sister Megan and gave your niece KAYLA through the 35 months of KAYLA’S life would make any parent proud.
To the rest of my children Paul, Tom, Mark, and Mike or Ike as Kayla called you. Thank you so much for stepping in as an uncle/dad for KAYLA. KAYLA loved each of you so much.
Paul and Anna thank you always for flying in from New Orleans for each and every crisis. Paul and Mike thanks for building a snowman for KAYLA last year, she LOVED it.
Tom, Jerusha, Emma and Katie thanks for flying in from Seattle so many times to see KAYLA. KAYLA really enjoyed having all of her cousins in her hospital bed and riding with Emma in the little red wagon.
Mark and Jackie: a special thank you for taking KAYLA into your hearts and home. You spent so much time with KAYLA. I know the loss of KAYLA has hit you both hard. Remember all the good times you had with her –the picture shoot, the Abbott picnics, your wedding and all the special times KAYLA and Jacob spent together. You know that KAYLA thought that Jacob was her little brother.
To Mike for so long you had daughter/niece and you filled that roll quite well. KAYLA loved watching you play soccer and basketball. She was so proud of you. Thanks for showing her how to be a mechanic. She loved fixing her own car. KAYLA also liked going for rides in your Bronco.
To Chris – thanks for coming into Megan’s and KAYLA’S lives, I loved when KAYLA called you daddy and you so readily accepted her. I’ll never forget the first time you came into our home and went over to KAYLA and kissed her.
To Aunt Teph as KAYLA called you, thanks for all the love and support, the flowers, the balloons and most of all thanks for spending time with all of us, especially KAYLA.
To our extended family the Istvan’s, the Deal’s, the Abbott’s, the Azel’s, the Rhodes and all of our friends, thanks for all the love and support.
To my sweet KAYLA – thanks for naming me “BABBY”. That name made me feel so special as your grandmom. I will miss you.
Love
Babby Maddock
Hatboro, PA 19040
Kathleen Rhodes
December 9, 2005
To the Parents of Kayla I only knew this little angel for a short time she touched my life in many ways with her smile and laugh she became part of my family the day I met her, our family had times together at Knoebels park in our camper and just having fun. This little girl loved my Grandson as He loved her, they called each other Girlfriend and Boyfriend even tho they were only soon to be 3 and 5 the smiles they had for each other was so touching. My son and Megan gave me a wonderful Grandaughter which will live on for ever in my heart, When my Grandson Danced for Kayla the laughter and smiles were so great to listen to. Only God knows what is in store for the little Angel and what Job she has to encounter some day we will all see Kayla again until that day she lives on in our HEARTS. Love Nana and Pop Pop
Mark Maddock
December 8, 2005
I want to thank Megan and Aunt G for all the wonderful care they gave to Kayla. You two were incredible. You always put Kayla first and were able to keep a smile on her face during her tremendous battle with cancer. Thank you. I'm truely sorry for your loss.
Jackie thank you for helping me through this difficult time. You were wonderful to Kayla. I know we are both going to miss her but we have each other to help ease our pain. Jacob thank you for being Kayla's best friend.
Ike you were a great uncle, remember all the good times you guys had. "Ew put that thing away" always made her laugh.
Poppy and Babby thank you for treating Kayla like your own child. Thank you for providing for her, you are the best grandparents and parents anyone could ask for.
Paul, Tom, Juice, Emma, and Katie thanks for all the prayers and support you gave to Kayla. Tommy thanks for making the special detours to come see her.
I want to thank everyone who prayed and continue to pray for my niece. Thank you for your support.
For anyone who knew Kayla, I'm sorry for your loss. She was an amazing person and is now a Saint watching over us all. Kayla thank you for strengthening my faith and praying with me and for me.
Chris - Thank you for coming into Kayla's life 6 months ago and being the father that she never really had. You were a good daddy and you always made Kayla happy. It was good for her to have a father figure in her life. She really loves you. Thank you.
Unc the Punk
Carla
December 7, 2005
I had the opportunity to meet Kayla a few times while visiting her Uncle Mark, what a beautiful child she was, My prayers and thoughts go out to all of you during this difficult time. Deepest Sympathy to the entire Maddock family and to all the people who loved and took care of her. Carla Bortz
Lindsay McDonough
December 6, 2005
Kevin and Megan,
I want to thank you for giving me the opportunity to know your amazing daughter. Though her time was short, her smile and grace touched everyone she met. I can only admire the strength and courage that you showed for her, and continue to show. She was so lucky to have such incredible parents! Heaven truly must have needed another angel on its side. You know I am always just a phone call away if you need anything at all. You are in my thoughts and prayers always!
Love,
Lindsay
Poppy Maddock
December 6, 2005
To the care givers of "KAYLA MARIE MADDOCK", I thank you for your loving care. I especially thank the Nurses, Bobbi and Leigh, who watched over KAYLA with much love during KAYLA's last few weeks.
I thank Jesus for the many miracles performed for us as we had Kayla for one year and three days after her neck surgery on November 22, 2004. I thank mom Megan and second mom Jennifer (Aunt “G”) for always being there for Kayla. I thank my wife Betsy for her support during this trying time. I thank my sons Paul, Thomas, Mark, and Mike for taking the time to be with Kayla. I thank Stephen Maddock for watching over Kayla and interceding to Jesus for us. And I also thank Chris for being there for Kayla and especially for helping Megan. I thank Aunt Carol, Aunt Barbara, and Uncle George for your support. Thanks to all the people who prayed for KAYLA and her recovery. We will truly miss the great times and fun we had with Kayla, watching out for her, taking her for her medical treatments, visiting all the places we went together, walking her in her stroller around the big block, the little block and to the duck pond, loving her and KAYLA loving us back. However, we have great memories of KAYLA; and being with her all through this experience. We will all remember KAYLA’S SMILE, which she had all through her illness. I also thank the Doctors and Nurses of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for the surgery and treatment you gave my granddaughter KAYLA MARIE MADDOCK, because without you we would not have had KAYLA for the last year. Thank you very much. I am sorry for you loss too you did a great job. And thank you Jesus for the times; the first, the second, third, and forth times you gave us KAYLA to love and enjoy. We will really miss you KAYLA. May KAYLA rest in peace!
Marian Piecyk
December 5, 2005
"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want."(Psalm 23) I pray that the Lord will guide you forward with love and kindness during these difficult times. God bless you all.
Love,
Marian Piecyk & Family
Christopher I
December 4, 2005
I would like to let those of you who do not know me; 6 months ago Kayla came into my life and instantly called me Daddy. I took care of Kayla as if she were my own daughter and accepted Megan with open arms. Kayla changed my life in numerous ways, she opened my eyes to a whole new world. She helped me to realize what having a child and being a father was about. I love her with all my heart and miss her more then words can express. You will forever be my daughter rest in peace.
Megan, thank you for giving me a chance to be a part of Kayla's life. I also love you with all my heart and want you to know I will take care of you forever. I love you!
I would like to thank the Maddock’s especially Megan, Poppy, Babby, G, and Ike for accepting me into their home and giving me the chance to be a loving father.
I send my deepest condolences to the rest of the Maddock Family and friends. You will always be in my thoughts and prayers. I love you guys!
Sue, Jeff, Jake, and Sammy,
I don't know all of what you are going through; however I do know some of the pain you feel. My thoughts and prayers will be forever with you.
Thank you Love Chris I
Jackie Maddock
December 3, 2005
Megan, Aunt G, Babs, Poppy, Uncle Ike, and Chris
We are so sorry for your loss, for you are the ones who were part of Kayla's daily life and put her needs before your own. You did everything to make her final days wonderful, special and pain free. We are glad we were part of her life and that Jacob got to spend so many fun days with her. Unfortunately, he may never know how much she loved him and how happy they made one another, but we will forever hold her smile and those playful days close to our hearts. We have many photographs and stories of great times to share with Jacob. We miss her so much and think of her all the time. If there is anything we can ever do for you, you know we are always here!! May peace always be with you as Saint Kayla looks down upon us from heaven!!! We Love You. Thank you for taking such good care of Kayla and we want you to know how proud we are to be Kayla's
Uncle Markie (Unc the Punk)
Aunt Jaaaaa-kie and cousin Jabub.
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