Kaylynd Merritt

My deepest condolences.  May these few words from the Holy Scriptures bring you comfort in your time of grief...

John 11:32-45

32 And so Mary, when she arrived where Jesus was and caught sight of him, fell at his feet, saying to him: “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.” 33 Jesus, therefore, when he saw her weeping and the Jews that came with her weeping, groaned in the spirit and became troubled; 34 and he said: “Where have YOU laid him?” They said to him: “Lord, come and see.” 35 Jesus gave way to tears. 36 Therefore the Jews began to say: “See, what affection he used to have for him!” 37 But some of them said: “Was not this [man] that opened the eyes of the blind man able to prevent this one from dying?”

38 Hence Jesus, after groaning again within himself, came to the memorial tomb. It was, in fact, a cave, and a stone was lying against it.39 Jesus said: “TAKE the stone away.” Martha, the sister of the deceased, said to him: “Lord, by now he must smell, for it is four days.”40 Jesus said to her: “Did I not tell you that if you would believe you would see the glory of God?” 41 Therefore they took the stone away. Now Jesus raised his eyes heavenward and said: “Father, I thank you that you have heard me. 42 True, I knew that you always hear me; but on account of the crowd standing around I spoke, in order that they might believe that you sent me forth.” 43 And when he had said these things, he cried out with a loud voice: “Laz´a·rus, come on out!” 44The [man] that had been dead came out with his feet and hands bound with wrappings, and his countenance was bound about with a cloth. Jesus said to them: “Loose him and let him go.”

45 Therefore many of the Jews that had come to Mary and that beheld what he did put faith in him;

Please go to the following link for more information regarding the Hope expressed in this passage

http://www.jw.org/en/publications/books/dead-live-again-tract/dead-live-again

Kayland this is the first time I have seen a picture of you since your funeral and that amazing slide show that was out togather by your family, you are one of the very few people that were truly a friend to me no matter what, no matter if we didn't see or talk to each other for months everytime we got togather or spoke on the phone it was like we had never been apart I remember being with you the week you passed and you helping me pick out presents with my new girl friend the flowers and little necklace me and you got from jc penny for her we stayed togather for months and my mom loved you so much and thought of you as just as much of a friend to her as you are to me me and you would sit up and watch movies every night and it was never like we wanted than to just be friends and I felt like you were the sister I never had you would be there if I needed you in an instant all I would have to do is call and you were on the way and you know it was the same with me, I am writing this because I think about you constantly and seems like everytime I start talking with friends and tell old stories I always bring you up and the stuff we would do lol I know you can see this right now and I want to tell you I love you kayland and you are the sister I had because I had you one day I will see again and I know it will be just like before when it had been a while since we had seen each other and seem like I saw you the night before, I know you check in on me sometimes and I am trying to get my act togather and I can feel you help me threw tough times. I know you are at peace now and that's amazing because I hated not hearing from you and worrying abt you now we all know you are in good hands with the father. I love you sweetheart and thank you for just being you and just being my True Friend. Goodbye for now, but can't wait to see you again.


                                                                   Love,
                                                                            Nathan

It is my wish to express my condolences and convey a comforting thought based  the Holy  Scriptures.
 

        John 5:28 "Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out."
This passage speaks of open resurrection of our loved ones. It is God's plan to see us suffer and die, so invites us to "Come near to God and He will draw near to you" (James 4:8)

Please go to the following link to obtain more information regarding the Hope expressed in this passage. http://www.jw.org

In early 2013, Kaylynd and I began dating. It wasnt ever to the put of seriousness but we both cared for eachother.  When Kaylynd was with me, all she talked about was her beautiful daughter.  She was so happy and proud of being the mother of such a angel.  When Kaylynd passed we spoke that morning and she was telling me about Lyrah and her school.  They say that when someone passes, the sound of the voice passes too, but ill forever have her voice in my head.  I remember the first time i met her and i will keep that memory forever. My fondest memory of Kaylynd is her showing me up when we went to get a tattoo together. She was the stronger of the two of us haha. I visit this page every week as well as her facebook page, but i never know what to say because i miss her so much. It is so hard to put into words the feelings i had for this amazing girl. I miss you so much Kaylynd and I will always be thinking of you. I am not ready to pass, and my time is not now, but when it is, ill know that when i get there to paradise with you, we can start this thing all over again. i love you as my friend, i miss you as my friend, and i will forever be your friend! 

I was Lyrah's teacher for two years at Holy Trinity when she was in the toddler and twos classes.  Lyrah loved her mom very much and really lit up when her mom came to pick her up.  Kaylynd helped with class parties at school and was so loving, respectful, and kind not only to Lyrah but to all of the children.  Lyrah looked so forward to times that she got to share with her mom.  I will miss seeing Kaylynd's smiling face at Holy Trinity.  Elizabeth Brumbeloe (Mrs. B)

Very sorry for the family's loss. I will be praying for you all, especially you Heather and sweet little Lyrah. I remember you two sisters as young girls visiting your Aunt Brenda (my mother in law) and having you at birthday parties for my own kids who are just a little younger then you two and you were both always such close loving sisters. Words cannot express how sad I am for your loss.

We had our moments dear, but I always admired your personality. I am sad to know you are gone but I'm glad to know where you are
have fun up in heaven beautiful girl.  I'm pretty sure you're loving paradise. 

My sons 16th today,but all I can think of is KK.Looking at the beach,remembering how Larry loved to fly kites with his girls on the beach.He said" God is like the one controlling the kite,he can jerk you to the ground or let you go sky high".
 

Words cannot describe how much my heart is broken to know that you grew your beautiful angel wings and are laying peacefully in heaven watching down on all of us. Please continue to follow your heart and keep your wings on your beautiful daughter. I will never forget you rip beautiful girl.