Ashlyn Byers Memorial Fund
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It seems like yesterday that I was just bringing home this small, beautiful bundle of joy. My life definitely changed when Ashlyn came into it. Before she was born I always knew I had a soft, genuine loving heart. Once she was born it was really no different, I just started wearing it on the outside...because she became my heart. From the day I brought her home from the hospital I always swore that I would give her a different life than what I had. I wanted to instill in her the life lessons that I had learned. I wanted to teach her strength, compassion, kindness, confidence, independence, courage and most of all love.
No one ever tells you that the hardest part of motherhood...is when your kids grow up. It's not when they have boo-boos or when they're sick...or when they have their first heartbreak. It's in that moment when it sinks in...that my baby girl is not a baby girl anymore. And when I found out that Ashlyn was having a baby...I knew my baby girl was all grown up. She was about to embark on the same journey that I did at her age. As a young parent, I may have met her a little early...but that also meant that I got to love her a little longer.
But unfortunately, God had different plans for my baby girl. Because late last night I lost Ashlyn in a tragic car accident. The doctors did everything they could to try and save her but God chose to take her home. And by His grace, the doctors were able to save my granddaughter, Sally Rose. But she is still in critical condition and needs all the love and prayers she can get.
My heart is breaking and my soul hurts like it never has before. No parent should ever have to bury their child before themselves. It’s just not natural. Please know I am not asking for any handouts. I am only asking if you feel it in your heart to donate, to please give any small amount, to help us with medical and funeral expenses.
I want to thank all of those who have called and sent messages. We can definitely feel your love and prayers! And please keep them coming..because my family needs them…and I need them today and for many days to come.
Much love and peace,
Tonia Marie
Mama loves you baby girl...always and forever...
No one ever tells you that the hardest part of motherhood...is when your kids grow up. It's not when they have boo-boos or when they're sick...or when they have their first heartbreak. It's in that moment when it sinks in...that my baby girl is not a baby girl anymore. And when I found out that Ashlyn was having a baby...I knew my baby girl was all grown up. She was about to embark on the same journey that I did at her age. As a young parent, I may have met her a little early...but that also meant that I got to love her a little longer.
But unfortunately, God had different plans for my baby girl. Because late last night I lost Ashlyn in a tragic car accident. The doctors did everything they could to try and save her but God chose to take her home. And by His grace, the doctors were able to save my granddaughter, Sally Rose. But she is still in critical condition and needs all the love and prayers she can get.
My heart is breaking and my soul hurts like it never has before. No parent should ever have to bury their child before themselves. It’s just not natural. Please know I am not asking for any handouts. I am only asking if you feel it in your heart to donate, to please give any small amount, to help us with medical and funeral expenses.
I want to thank all of those who have called and sent messages. We can definitely feel your love and prayers! And please keep them coming..because my family needs them…and I need them today and for many days to come.
Much love and peace,
Tonia Marie
Mama loves you baby girl...always and forever...
Organizer
Tonia Marie
Organizer
Oklahoma City, OK