"Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this tragic time. Kate was well loved and prayed for and we believe knew that. She is resting safely in Grandpa's arms with Jesus next to them both. I'm sure he's going to give her quite the tour of her home. Well done sweet Kate...well done." - Canterbury Kitchen and Maintenance Staff

"I am so very sorry for your loss. Always remember the joy she gave you while she was here. Her memory will live on in the hearts of many." - Mira

"Kate is now in the best hands that she could ever be in. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers today. Trust in God!" - LeAnne Stahl

"My heart breaks for your entire family, especially for Seth. May his innocence bring you peace and smiles.  I find peace in knowing that your final days and hours with Kate were filled with joy and love and happy memories that you can hold onto forever. And revisit in your heart and soul. God is with you more, now than ever. May he carry you through these next hours, days, weeks, and months." - Susan

"We share your loss with heavy hearts. You'll never know just how much your blog has influenced others and ourselves to seek a closer relationship with Christ and to seek His will for our lives. Through your pain, many have come closer to Him. Would that all of us could be that kind of example to others. THANKS!!!! We love you and as always pray that you will feel God's love more than ever right now when you need it most." - The Alexander's

"My prayers are with you all as you go through this rough time. I am very sorry for your loss. I feel as if a peace of me has left with her. I have so many good pictures of her in my mind and that is how I remember her. Just know that she is being held by God and in no more pain." - Vanessa

"I am at a loss for what to say. I am broken hearted to hear this news, but glad to hear Kate went comfortably and is now in the Lord's loving arms. Your family is so very special and blessed to have had Kate for her short time here. May God bring you peace and comfort in the days to come. I will be praying for you!" - Kim Tinker

"Many tears have been and will be shed, but many prayers are with you. People you don't even know have been touched by one little girl and the faith that you have in the Lord. I think she accomplished what she came her to do... teach us about love, life and faith. I can't imagine the road you have traveled or the journey that faces you, but your faith and family will bring you through. Thank you for sharing her with all of us." - Anonymous

"You had your little angel for the just a brief time but I know she touched so many lives, as you and Andy have with your total faith in God. He has her now and will be holding her until you can again." - With love, Nikki

"No more tubes. No more needles. No more dry mouth. No more hunger. No more surgery. No more tears. No more medicine. No more confinement. No more pain. No more confusion. No more strange faces. No more beeping. No more suffering for little Kate.
My heart goes out to you, Krista and Andy. Your family has been so much. May God richly reward you, as He is little Kate right now." - Anonymous

"You are in my prayers. I am sure at this moment you are reliving those moments that Kate made you smile and that is all you need right now and in the months to come to get you through. Kate was strong because you loved her and you were strong. Peace be with you all." - Cheryl

"So sorry to learn of Kate's passing. She touched many hearts and lives in her short life on earth. Guess God needed another little angel in his kingdom and when he looked around, found that Kate would be the best. Condolences to your entire family." - Anonymous

"I will never forget taking care of Kate...her laugh, her smile, and giving her baths in the big Rubbermaid tub. All her struggles are now over and she is in the Lord's home. She is now being comforted by her Grandpa. I am sure they are having fun, eating popsicles and riding in the wagon. Kate and your family have been a blessing to a lot of people. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you." - Christie

"Andy and Krista, I have read every day about that beautiful baby's fight. How wonderful for her that she was surrounded by nothing but love as she passed on. How difficult for those of us left here on Earth to miss Kate. I can't tell you how wonderful you were to her, how unrelenting in your devotion but how unselfish in your ability to see the need for her to be done. May God bless your family in the difficult days to come. Nothing but prayers coming your way." - Shelley (PICU at St. V's)

"I had no idea why I could not stop crying this morning as I drove to an appointment, and now I know. I am so terribly sorry for your loss and I just want you to know that I am praying for your entire family as you journey down this road. I wish I could wrap my arms around you all right now and make everything okay. As Kathy said, I just know that sweet Kate is being pulled in a wagon by Grandpa, while eating a popsicle. Please know that I am thinking of you all and I am here for you always. what a beautiful Angel Kate is and I know that she will continue to watch over you and your family." - Samantha

"My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Memories of Kate will be treasures you will have forever. Your blog is a testament to your faith and a beautiful way of sharing Kate with all of us. God bless you all and may God grant you peace." - Bonnie Niemann

"Little Angel Kate's mission is finished here on earth. She fought the good fight and that is all that is expected of us! Perhaps she was sent to show us how strong we can be in times of adversity. She surely did that. Perhaps it was to strengthen so many of us in our faith. She definitely did that, too. Your family has really been a testament of faith that shows once more, we are all one in Christ! God in his mercy will help you through this difficult time, as he has been the last few months. Thanks for sharing your faith and your little Angel pictures." - Mary Anne

"Words cannot express our sorrow for you. Kate was a very special girl who touched countless lives in her very short one. God blessed you with Kate for a reason, and you carried out His will to the fullest extent. I believe that God had a plan in choosing you as her parents, through your testimony and relentless faith. Though your little angel is no longer physically suffering, our heart breaks as you now are emotionally suffering her loss. We pray that you find peace in your suffering and grief. Please call me if you want to talk, or if there is anything I can do." - Gina & Ken

 

"May peace be with you and your family at this time. God lends his children to us for just a short while, and then calls them home again. Some shorter than others. But just know that your family is richer by having her, her memories, her love, her smiles, her tears, her everything! May you have comfort and peace, knowing that God is near." - Abby McKeel

"Dear friends - so many are crying with you today. We trust God that this is all within His control and under His gracious and loving care. Yet we are so sad and so many are here to shed tears with you. I am so thankful that God has carried you to this point and He will continue to when you don't think you can even move. We have all been blessed to be on your journey with you - and we will continue to be there. Praying God will give you just what you need moment by moment." - Mel and Todd

"My heart breaks for you in your loss. What a journey it has been & the lives that little Kate touched in her time here on earth are far beyond what some of will ever do! Thank you for sharing your journey & your faith. She was a precious little girl & you her wonderful family. It makes me smile to think of her playing up in Heaven resting in the arms of her Heavenly Father. May He bring you the peace & comfort you need & may you feel His presence like never before. You will continue to be in my thoughts & prayers now & in the days & months to come." - Melany (St. Vincent PICU)

"The long road has finally come to an end on this side and has now become the short and glorious road into our Lord's arms. God bless you, little Kate, healed at last in the lap of Jesus." - Martha and family

"How my heart aches for the loss of your beautiful little angel girl! God is blessed to have such ambassadors for Him in you two ... your strength and witness for Him in all you went through in your loving care for little Kate have touched my life and completely humbled me. I firmly believe that there is a special place in Heaven for little babies, and I believe that Kate is there now, finally free of all the suffering she went through during her time here. I am so humbled by the amazing example you have shown in your commitment to Christ and your unwavering faith in God. May you feel the Father's arms wrapped around you as you take the time to remember Kate and all the wonderful joy her happy little smile brought to you and all those who knew her!" - Anonymous

"Krista and Andy, I got home today and the first thing I did was to check your site to see how Kate is doing. I am heart broken to learn that Kate has passed on to heaven. Thank you for letting me be part of your journey. I have learned so much from you and your family about faith, the love of family and the incredible work and love the medical field has for their patients. I have saved much of your blog and will work on getting as much saved for you as I can. I hope you feel all the arms around you as we feel your pain with you." - Anita Bates

"I first read your blog this morning and had a good cry. I kept checking back and saw the news that Kate had passed. Almost as if she was waiting for you and Andy to let her know that everything was ok and if her body could not take anymore then this was how it was supposed to be. Krista, Andy, Seth and the entire King-Layman family; know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and Kate will be in my heart forever." - Lindsey

"We are at a complete loss of words to say to you guys. Again, we wish to express to you or sincere sympathy and sadness. It is awesome though in knowing that baby Kate is back with her Maker and her body is whole and new without defect or tubes. What a glorious thought. You will see her again in her new perfect body one day by the grace of of glorious God!! We will continue to remember you and the family in our prayers and pass the word to our prayer groups. The next days, week and months will be tough but you know He will carry you through." - David & Misty Murphy
 

"Oh Krista and Andy I am so sorry does NOT even cut it! You are all in our thoughts and prayers! I pray for healing and the knowledge that Kate will suffer no more, and that she is in heaven with Andy's dad laughing and playing like she never has before. I pray that your heart will be healed as well." - Amy

"Thank you for sharing your journey with us. You have let us into your lives and our hearts are touched by your faith, strength and love. It has been a pleasure getting to know your family through this blog. May you be comforted by our dear and loving Lord as he guides you through this time in your lives. Kate lives on in all of us who have been touched by your story. Peace." - Judi

"Dear Andy, Krista, and Seth, I am so saddened to hear of Kate's passing. I have been following her story almost daily. Know that I continue to keep you all in my prayers. May the peace that passes all understanding abide with you through these difficult days and in the days to come. Kate will be remembered by many, with a smile and a tear." - Jackie Y

"Look at how many lives Kate has touched! This blog is a testament to your family, your faith and your ability to share it with others. Thank you for sharing Kate with all of us!:) I am just so sorry her life with us was so short. As you begin your walk down another unfamiliar road, may you feel the multitude of love, support and prayers surrounding you." - Donna

"We are holding you in our thoughts and prayers. No more holes in Kate's heart! Her heavenly Father holds her now in His arms. She will safely rest there. God bless!" - Dave & Nancy

"Our hearts break for you. Our God watches over you. He understands; He lost a child one time too." - Jim & Karen

"Our prayers continue with you and for you. I pray that you will feel the comfort of knowing Kate has now received that new and perfect body God has promised. I keep thinking of Jesus words on the cross - today you will be with me in paradise - I think of Kate in paradise with her grandpa. She does not have to suffer the pains of this fallen world any longer - oh death where is thy sting. Even knowing these truths and praying those words, our hearts break and the tears flow. Your example of faith has blessed so many. May God bless you with His peace which passes all understanding." - The Gutmans

"God's reasons are not for us to know, but Kate is running and jumping with a new heart now that will never stop beating and when you walk through those Pearly Gates someday, I have no doubt miss Kate will be there with arms wide open to greet you!" - Jen Howie

"He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds." Psalms 147:3

"I am so sorry, but am amazed at your strength of faith. Thank you for sharing this struggle in a such a public way. You have shored up the hopes of many by the way you walked this path. May God continue to shower blessings up you. You are in my prayers still." - Shalom, Derek Weber

"My heart aches for what you have lost. May God wrap his loving arms around you and may you find peace in knowing that countless others are sharing in your grief. Your story has touched many. I pray that someday this blog will be a testament to Seth of the love, courage, and faith that you and Andy have. You are an amazing family. Kate's little smile could light up a room. I imagine the radiance of God's smile as he welcomes her home. God Bless you all." - Jane

"Please accept my deepest sympathy on Kate’s passing. Like so many others, I was shocked at how quickly she earned her wings. There is so much that we are not given to understand and certainly Kate’s Journey ranks right up there. I am humbled and honored that you opened your hearts through this blog and allowed me to walk beside you in cyberspace." - Susan (Mira’s Mom)

"Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him."  Psalm 127:3

 

"We miss her immensely...but rejoice in her new pain-free Eternal Home. Thank you for taking this journey with us. We are blessed!" - Krista, Andy and Seth Layman