Our dear friend and Design Team member Kimberly Madrid lost her 7 year old son Ryan to cancer this week. In honor of Ryan, we wanted to feature a few of the many, many fabulous layouts Kim made about her son. I chose just a few, but there are more in her CC Gallery.
If you would like, you may also join us in wearing Ryan's favorite color, red in his honor on Friday, 2/25.
Click on an image to be taken to that post in Kim's Gallery and learn more about that layout and the story behind it.
oh Kim ! I am so sorry for the lost of your sweet little Ryan,tears are running down my face as I write this...and I am wearing a red robe and will wear red again tomorrow (my kids too !!!) ...sweet little angel !!!
Posted by: Marielle | February 24, 2011 at 05:13 AM
I'm so sorry Kim- I can't even imagine what you're experiencing right now. Your layouts are beautiful and I hope that they can bring you some comfort in the future- they're wonderful pieces of your history.
Posted by: jengd | February 24, 2011 at 06:26 AM
Beautiful tribute! Amazing mother, courageous family, and darling boy!
Posted by: Linda | February 24, 2011 at 06:35 AM
These LOs made me cry and smile at the same time.
Posted by: Jes | February 24, 2011 at 06:50 AM
There are really no words to say but I hope you and your family can find some peace. I pray that you have the strength to get through the difficult times now and in the future. Sometimes I get really angry at this cruel world and this is one of those times. My sincere condolences, my friend.
Posted by: AmyBug | February 24, 2011 at 07:13 AM
There are no words. Bless your tender heart.
Posted by: jennifer | February 24, 2011 at 07:13 AM
I've just recently started following CC again and I had no idea Kim's son had cancer. Any kind of cancer is horrible, but pediatric cancer sucks beyond words. I have another online friend who lost her 1 year old daughter to a brain tumor. It has been a long journey for her family, and my heart still breaks for her every single time I think about her little Gabby.
Kim, I'll be thinking of you and your family. I'm so sorry for your loss. Ryan was an amazing little boy and will be missed by an online family he probably never knew he had.
Posted by: Lelia | February 24, 2011 at 07:24 AM
I have no words. These layouts are amazing. May the entire family find comfort and peace.
Posted by: Carol (ScrapMomOf2) | February 24, 2011 at 08:47 AM
stay strong and take comfort that God loves all the little children and i believe little ryan is now running freely and happily with God in heaven. hugs!
Posted by: Juanna | February 24, 2011 at 09:02 AM
Beautiful. I have tears in my eyes. My heart, thoughts and prayers go out to Kim and her family. What an amazing tribute and memories of her son. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Lacey I | February 24, 2011 at 09:26 AM