| Location | Toronto |
| Age | 7 days |
| Cause of Death | Not Listed? |
| Date of Birth | 31/12/2008 |
| Date of Death | 07/01/2009 |
| Visitors | 1,255 since 27/02/2009 |
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Leland was an amazingly brave little boy. He was born on December 31, 2008 at 9:59pm, at 28 weeks with grade 4 bleeding on the left side of his brain, and minor problems with his bowels. Although he was on a breathing tube and pain medication for his 7 days of life, he was for the most part a very happy and content baby. I loved the way he tried to open his eyes! His eyebrows went so high! And the way he used to wink at everyone who said his name...by January 6, 2009 (day 6 of life) his bowels had perferated and the bleeding had started into the right side of his brain. The doctors gave me a choice of keeping him on the breathing tube or taking it out. I chose to take it out.It was the hardest decision I will ever have to make,but it was best for him. If he was meant to be here, God would give him the strength to pull through. Leland fought hard on his own for 20 minutes before passing into God's hands in heaven at 10:20am on January 7, 2009. I will always love you little boy. You taught me how to love and the true meaning of joy! I will love you forever, and never forget you as long as I live. Thank you for giving me the loving chance of being blessed by your sweet presence.
A Birthday In Heaven - by Kris Smith
I heard you crying yesterday,
And felt your heart-sent love.
So I’m sending you this message
Now, from Heaven up above.
You’re wondering if I’ll celebrate
My Birthday (way up here).
I know you’re missing me today
I feel your essence near.
God planned a special day for me,
He told me with a wink.
He’d ordered me a special cake
(It’s Angel food, I think).
Balloons will fill the streets for me,
They float up through the clouds.
And we have lots of friends up here
That make us laugh out loud.
There is a Birthday carousel,
Jewelled horses ride the wind,
With music playing, oh so sweet…
The magic never ends.
I’ve made so many friends, you see
We laugh and play and sing.
We ride our bikes and play the fool
And sleep in Angel’s wings.
But we don’t blow out our candles here
Instead, they light the skies.
With love from your little Angel xx
thinking of you tomorrow on mothers day xxx
Dandelions from Heaven
Mothers day is coming And I wanted to send you a sign
something you can tell others; "Is from an angel of mine
So I searched the heavens high and low for that perfect thing....
And low and behold I found it.... And a smile I hope it will bring.
So when you look to the heavens and see the yellow stars in the sky
Just think of me .... your angel... in the heavens way up high
And just imagine those stars; are dandelions up above.
Yes! Dandelions are also in heaven; which you know how much I love.
So on this mothers day and you awake and feel blue....
You will notice those yellow stars... are no longer in view.
So look to the meadows and the dandelions you see...
Are the ones I've tossed down this mothers day from me.
And when you find a dandelion that has turned from yellow to white;
Youre supposed to make a wish and then blow with all your might.
For you will be blowing kisses to me in heaven above....
And I will be catching them and blowing them back sent with all my love.
Please know that l am with you.... on this mothers day....
And also in the days ahead.... God and I will never stray.
We will be with you in the morning ....when you awake and see the sun....
We will be with you when you say your prayers when the day is done.
For God and I will never be very far from your side....
For I can now be everywhere.... and God will be your guide.
So.... remember when you see dandelions it is your guarantee
That I am always close to you.... for dandelions are free to roam ....now just like me.
I will always be with you mummy....
Happy Mothers Day....
Love your angel in heaven.
Anonymous.
I am going away tomorrow for a week but you are always in my thoughts & in my heart xxx
mommy loves you little man!!! and miss you so much!!!!! i think you should say thank you to all these amazing, wonderful people who love you! ;)
thank you to everyone for the candles and tributes!!! it means alot to Leland and all of Lelands family!!!
Beautiful little boy
Here on earth for such a short time gone to play with the angels up above r.i.p x
Daddy, please don't look so sad,
Mama please don't cry~
"Cause I am in the arms of Jesus
and He sings me lullabies."
Please, try not to question God,
Don't think he is unkind
Don't think He sent me to you,
and then He changed his mind.
You see, I am a special child,
and I'm needed up above
I'm the special gift you gave Him,
the product of your love.
I'll always be there with you
and watch the sky at night,
Find the brightest star that's gleaming,
That's my halo's brilliant light.
You'll see me in the morning frost,
that mists your window pane.
That's me in the summer showers,
I'll be dancing in the rain.
When you feel a little breeze,
from a gentle wind that blows
That's me, I'll be there,
planting a kiss on your nose.
When you see a child playing,
and your heart feels a little tug,
That's me, I'll be there,
giving your heart a hug.
So Daddy, please don't look so sad,
Mama don't you cry.
I'm in the arms of Jesus
and He sings me lullabies.
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Beautiful little Angel
In our hearts you will always be little Leland, Colleen the memories last forever, the love you have for little leland carries on. What a beautiful angel.
Aw your little boy is so beautiful, im so sorry to read about your loss, he is at peace now. Much love to you and your family xx
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Your precious angel
Im so sorry for the loss of your little boy Leland. My thoughts are with you and your family. What an amazing little one he was.
We lost our little boy, also called Leland, a year ago in February. Your sad story is so similar to ours.
Thinking of you all
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