Layla Stamp wanted to be a nurse when she grew up. She would often tell us, “I want to take care of all the sick kids in the hospital.” She knew, even at 4-years-old, that kids shouldn’t be sick and stay for a long time at the hospital. Her ability to stay positive, always smile …
In the beginning… You can’t believe that someone close to you has a child that was just diagnosed with cancer. How did this happen? You see things like this on t.v. commercials and billboards, but you never thought you’d actually know someone in real life. The same question going through that parent’s mind is going …
The question I get asked more than anything is “How can I help the foundation?” And while I’d like to dance around the truth, the honest answer is “Donate.” We do need volunteers at events and people to attend our fundraisers, but the day-to-day giving goes a long way, too. The fact is, the work …
Last week was the Rock ‘n Roll half marathon here in Dallas. A team of about 20 put on their tutus and represented Layla’s Legacy! It was a great day with friends and family and we plan on growing our team for next year…so start training now!!
The inaugural Gold Gala benefiting Layla’s Legacy was a huge success! Set across from the beautiful Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge, the majestic Dallas skyline was a beautiful backdrop for a magical evening honoring Layla and the legacy we’re continuing in her memory. We were honored to have Fox 4 Sportscaster Mike Doocy as our celebrity …
I’ve been staring at a blank page for almost an hour. There’s something in my brain to write, but it hasn’t quite come out of it’s shell yet. Maybe tomorrow…. It’s been awhile since I posted anything at all, so the least I can do is update everyone on our plans for 2018. #1 – …
Sonographer: Are you ready for the holidays? Me: No, not really. I could just skip it. Sonographer: Just ready to fast forward to not being pregnant anymore? Me: No….(I pause with hesitation, oh well she asked) Our 5 year old daughter passed away last month. Sonographer: (after a few seconds of silence) Oh, I’m so …
Several weeks ago a stranger showed up at our door. She was a friend of a friend and with her she brought a beautiful arrangement that contained some moss and a stick with a little cocoon attached. Someone had gifted it to her and she thought Layla might enjoy watching it as the new butterfly …
This is the first time I’ve sat down to write without a title or purpose in mind. So many thoughts and emotions have been on my heart the past 6 days. First, I have to say that I have peace. Overwhelming peace. Last Wednesday, I sat in my closet and cried and cried (and then …
For some strange reason, any time I think about this topic I immediately start hearing Kenny Loggins “Danger Zone” playing in my head (along with visions of Tom Cruise riding his motorcycle down a runway). As a parent of a child with cancer, there’s never a time things feel “normal” again, but you do find yourself …
