Laura Merritt Walker 'humbled' by support after her three-year-old son dies
Laura Merritt Walker
Courtesy of Laura Merritt Walker/InstagramLifestyle blogger Laura Merritt Walker and husband David Walker are “humbled” by the support they have received since the death of their three-year-old son Callahan.
Merritt Walker — who runs the popular Instagram account Merritt & Style with sister Cristie Merritt Taylor — shared her and David's message of gratitude in a Instagram story on Sunday, February 18.
The message was accompanied by a link to a Spotify playlist titled “Cal Bear,” a nickname for Callahan. Merritt Walker said the playlist had been a “blessing” in the days since her youngest son's accidental death.
“Hello family,” the statement began. “We wanted to share a playlist we put together. It was on repeat in our house. The truth of these songs blesses us every day. These are songs that we have loved in our family for years and each holds a special place for us. We hope they can bless you and meet you wherever you are. God is good. We still learn to praise Him in the valley and on the mountaintop.”
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The playlist consists of 10 songs, starting with Lauren Daigle's “Rescue,” along with songs from Hillsong UNITED, Hillsong Worship, Bethel Music, Maverick City Music and more.
Laura Merritt Walker
Courtesy of Laura Merritt Walker/Instagram“We are humbled by the love and support of this community,” Merritt Walker's statement continued. “Thank you for your love, messages and prayers for our entire family. We can't express how grateful we are and how they help us through the impossible.” The message concluded: “With all our love and appreciation, Laura and David.”
The Merritt & Style blogger and her husband released a joint statement via Instagram on Monday, February 12, announcing that Callahan died in a “tragic accident” the week before. The couple also shares sons Beckham, 10, and Chamberlain, 7.
“We are completely heartbroken to share that we lost our precious Callahan in a tragic accident last week,” Laura and David wrote. “He was such a blessing and brought so much joy to our entire family. Cal-Bear was absolutely adored by his big brothers and loved them beyond measure. As parents we are completely shocked by the loss of our little boy.”
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Alongside the statement, the couple included photos and videos of Callahan, including a black-and-white image of the three holding hands in what appears to be a hospital bed. The Merritt Walker family has not shared any further details about their son's accident.
In the statement, the couple shared that they had “comfort knowing [Callahan] is held in the arms of Jesus” and asks for “prayers for peace and strength for our family during this impossible time.”
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