March 17
March 17
Isaiah as always thinking of you love and cherish your memory tell everyone I said hello and will love you all forever knowing that you are not alone is really big for me sending love and kisses and love Grandma SHIRLEY
This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Isaiah Simmons, born on February 19, 2015 and passed away on March 17, 2015. Isaiah faught a good fight. Within 27 days he completed his assignment. We will remember him forever.
We would like to thank everyone that showed us love and support during the pregnancy and our stay at the NICU. All the words of encouragement, visitations, texts, phone calls and most of all, prayers are greatly appreciated. We hope that you enjoy these photos as we introduce to you Mr. Isaiah Simmons. Our greatest regret is that he will never get to meet all of you but our lives have surely been impacted by his pressence.
Special thanks to Palmetto Health Richland NICU health care workers and the professional photographer who was called in to help us document this precious moment. Your beautiful eye for details helped to capture a moment that will never be forgotten.
Special thanks to J. P. Holley Funeral Home who took care of the final arrangements for Isaiah. Your final presentation put my heart at ease.
Special thanks to Minister David Patten (my brother) who gave final words at the hospital. I'm sure the NICU will be forever changed. Hopefully all that go through those walls feel the presence of God that we evoked as we called on the one and true comforter.
Feel free to leave a tribute below or if you have a story to share of meeting Isaiah while he was in the NICU on the "stories" tab. Every memory or thought will be cherished for years to come.
Peace, Love, and Blessings to all who visit.
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February 18
February 18
I will ALWAYS love you!!!! Would have been preparing for your 9th birthday and learning all the things that would have made you unique. Sorry I couldn’t discover all those things but regardless, I will always love you and hold you at the core of my heart. To my dear son; our son! Lavelle & Chaunta. Forever your mom and dad
January 14
January 14
December 27, 2023
December 27, 2023
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Isaiah! As we approach 2024, your memories are forever with me. Life would have been so different if you were here with us. I still believe God knows best and I am grateful for the time I did have with you (both you growing inside me and the short time you spent here on earth). 8 years and counting - you will never be forgotten. Love Always, mom.
P.S. I wore "mom" PJ's this Christmas in honor of you. It was you, Isaiah Simmons, that made me a mom and I am forever grateful!
P.S. I wore "mom" PJ's this Christmas in honor of you. It was you, Isaiah Simmons, that made me a mom and I am forever grateful!
August 19, 2023
August 19, 2023
Your Grandma Shirley is such a smart lady. This warmed my heart that you are not alone! You now have your Uncle David and Grandpa Felton. Definitively our loss, but your gain. We still have each other and will cherish every moment we have. Best part of it all, we will all be together again soon. Love always, Mom.
May 24, 2023
May 24, 2023
Hello my love with a heavy heart I am writing this but also with love your beloved grandfather Felton as you already know has joined you and your uncle David sorry I haven’t been writing you but I have been rather sad I am so happy that you’re going to have the best of the best to talk to I love you Isaiah and no longer have to worry about you being alone will be writing to you again soon love you all dearly. Grandma SImmons
February 19, 2023
February 19, 2023
Happy 8th Birthday in heaven, Isaiah!
February 19, 2023
February 19, 2023
Happy birthday my love today like almost everyday I say I love you one day in a year is your special time and thank you for letting me share in your birthday and everyday have a great day today and I miss you love you so much grandpa and grandma simmons
December 21, 2022
December 21, 2022
Tonight, I found a video of me changing your diaper. I watched it several times and could have put it on repeat. Thank you for giving me the opportunity. I had forgot that your dad and I had that moment in time. One thing that stood out in the video was the beating of your heart. I regret that I didn't get a chance to hold you until your last moments, but nevertheless I'm grateful. Blessed to have been your mom. Merry Christmas ~ 2023 - Love Always & Forever! My Big Boy!
March 17, 2022
March 17, 2022
No words…
February 19, 2022
February 19, 2022
Happy 7th Birthday Isaiah !!!
February 19, 2022
February 19, 2022
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ISAIAH today you are seven years old I can see you love you forever you are a great part of our lives and always in my prayers enjoy your day for this is a special day. Love you and happy birthday grandma and grandpa Simmons
December 26, 2021
December 26, 2021
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year my dear boy! Love Always.
November 15, 2021
November 15, 2021
Wow… double whammy right now. At least now your uncle is with you! Missing you both with all my heart. I remember the night of your departure, David held you up and presented you back to God. Now, he is there with you but more so, you are together with Christ. Forever in my heart my dear son, Isaiah and brother, David.
February 19, 2021
February 19, 2021
HAPPY BIRTHDAY young man thinking of you on your day always remember that I love you and will never forget you and as I said before don’t eat to much ice cream and cake have a good time and have a great day love you grandma and grandpa you are loved
February 4, 2021
February 4, 2021
2021 is here! What shall I do special for my baby? I think it is time to plant something. Man, oh man, 6 years! All the things we would have been able to teach you by now. All of the things you would have taught us! You definitely would have made going through COVID-19 more interesting. Life sure would have been different. Love you and miss you always and forever! February 19, 2021 through March 15, 2021, I will light a candle in honor or you Mr. Isaiah Simmons, my one and only Isaiah. ~ Love Always, Mom.
December 22, 2020
December 22, 2020
Merry Christmas and Happy holidays is heaven my sweet boy! Love and remembering always, Mom.
December 21, 2020
December 21, 2020
MERRY CHRISTMAS to the bravest little boy I know. I’m sure that you have a lot of beautiful presents please enjoy your day. I cannot tell you how much you are loved and missed thinking of you often grandma Shirley.
MERRY MERRY CHRISTMAS
MERRY MERRY CHRISTMAS
March 17, 2020
March 17, 2020
5 years ago, you let go our hand but never lost grip on our hearts. Love you more and more, Love always Mom and Dad.
March 17, 2020
March 17, 2020
Isaiah you will never be forgotten because you are still alive in our hearts love you Grandpa and Grandma Simmons
February 19, 2020
February 19, 2020
Happy 5th Birthday in heaven Isaiah! You made quite an impression on my life. The next phase is going to be even better. I am going to be better because if you! Mom and Dad have empty arms, but our hearts are filled with love for you, each other and all that God has destined for us. We wish you were here with us- oh my. Love Always!
Mom and Dad
Mom and Dad
February 19, 2020
February 19, 2020
HAPPY BIRTHDAY dear one love you Grandma and Grandpa Simmons
February 17, 2020
February 17, 2020
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ISAIAH You knowing that I love you so much I often think of you and always remember that you are loved and missed so continue to be a good little man and don’t forget to say your prayer love you much Grandpa and Grandma Simmons
January 3, 2020
January 3, 2020
Merry Christmas my beloved grandson thinking of you as always love you wishing you a very happy NEW YEAR love you Grandpa and Grandma
December 24, 2019
December 24, 2019
Merry Christmas sweet Isaiah. Thought of you a lot today. Oh how Christmas would be so different...
November 28, 2019
November 28, 2019
Happy Thanksgiving in Heaven Isaiah! Today, I'm thankful for having met you. You forever touched my life. Not a moment goes by where I don't think about you and what you would look like, how you would be acting, or how our life would have been different. Even so, yet I am thankful! Love you always and forever ~ your mom.
October 7, 2019
October 7, 2019
Hello young man been thinking of you the weather here in Columbia has really been hot and muggy little or no rain but through it all it’s ok. What have you been up to? Always remember that you are loved and is thought about often I’m giving you a great big hug that makes me very happy love you grandma and grandpa Simmons
April 21, 2019
April 21, 2019
Isaiah thinking of you on this Easter morning please don’t eat too much candy or eggs. I know they both are good but I think I know which one you will eat the most of. Love you my beautiful grandson and will be talking to you again real soon love you much grandpa and grandma Felton & Shirley
March 17, 2019
March 17, 2019
Time stands still for no one.... counting down til 7:48 pm...
February 19, 2019
February 19, 2019
Today at 5:11 pm, your father and I lit a birthday candle for you. Immediately my mind envisioned you blowing out your candle, how we would have went about planning your birthday party and of thoughts of a 4 year old running through this house. I would be lying if I said this wasn’t hard. I believe it’s one of the hardest thing ever in my life. Though you are not with us physically you are FOREVER in our hearts. You are with us when I look up in the clear skies and I find the brightest star. You are with us with every embrace between your father and I. When we connect, I am reminded that it is our connection that created you. We were blessed to have you with us and we are still being blessed through our memories of you. Yes, there is a blessing through this whole journey. We were blessed to become parents. Thank you for that opportunity. Yes, we wish it was longer but nevertheless- All is well! Happy 4th Birthday in Heaven my son. Love Always
February 19, 2019
February 19, 2019
Happy Birthday Isaiah you’re a big boy now. Have a great day playing with the angels and don’t eat to much ice cream and cake. Love you very much and again HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you. Grandpa and Grandma Felton and Shirley
January 2, 2019
January 2, 2019
Happy New Year to you my precious grandson This is now 2019 and the beginning of a new year to tell you just how much We love you .we will always be here for you. love you and will talk to you real soon love your grandparents Felton and Shirley
December 21, 2018
December 21, 2018
Isaiah love so much wishing you a very Merry Christmas I can just see you running around the house calling me grandma and opening you gifts. I have this memory of you. You will forever remain in my heart love you and MERRY CHRISTMAS grandpa and grandma Simmons
November 10, 2018
November 10, 2018
Love you always! I've had my moments this year but its always good to come back here. It is in my coming back to this point that I am able to keep moving forward! Happy Holidays ~ My Isaiah.
March 17, 2018
March 17, 2018
Around this time we had had our final moments together, took family photos, and had a service to say our goodbye. Thanks to Palmetto Health for capturing these moments. Thanks to our family who supported us and held us up that night. The clock stood still for me tonight at 7:48. All the sights and sounds are still vivid in my mind. The call, the rushing back to the hospital, the bells, and then silencing the alarms to allow us to have a moment of peace with you. Even though painful, it was worth it finally to hold you in my arms. Love and remember you always!
February 19, 2018
February 19, 2018
Today, our darling Isaiah Simmons, you would be 3 years old. Your dad and I just lit a birthday candle in memory of you! You will always hold a special spot, as our first born, in our hearts. We will always love you! Today wasn't soo bad but that's because I know where you are. On clear nights I look to the sky - for you are my twinkling - shining star!
Love you Forever and Always,
Mom and Dad (2018)
Love you Forever and Always,
Mom and Dad (2018)
February 19, 2018
February 19, 2018
Happy Birthday Isaiah you’re three years old today and just wanted to let you know that you are loved and thought about often. Thank you for the time the LORD allowed us to be together I will always remember. Love you with all my heart grandma Simmons
February 13, 2018
February 13, 2018
Mommy blues.....my forever Valentine!
October 29, 2017
October 29, 2017
You weighed heavy on my mind lately. I've had 2 run ins with 2 little boys that made me miss you all the more. Each took to me. One a 4 year old who just followed me around my house as he visited with my sister. Then when I came into my office, he followed me and "invaded" my space and just rested his head on my arm as I continued to work on the computer. Then tonight a 2 year old who just immediately ran up to me as I walked into the house and hugged my legs. All I could think of was, my Isaiah who would now be 2 and oh how different our lives would be. I love you all the more and will forever miss you! Love Always, your mom!
March 17, 2017
March 17, 2017
Thinking of you Isaiah love you always and forever in our heartsl
Love you grandpa and grandma Simmons
Love you grandpa and grandma Simmons
February 19, 2017
February 19, 2017
Happy Birthday to my grandson Isaiah he's two years old today love and kisses to you grandpa and grandma Simmons love you
February 19, 2017
February 19, 2017
Two years ago, I fought to hold you inside of me just one more day, but you said oh no! It was indeed a scary day, but yet a lovely day as my first born made his way into this world. It was a bitter sweet moment, as I recall, because as I reflect, I never even heard your cry. They whisked you away to the NICU and I didn't even see a glimpse of you. I remember asking later and I was told of your low apgar score. You could have never taken your first breath, but you fought to at lease give us the opportunity that you did and fulfill your purpose/assignment.
The doctors fought to stop the bleeding, remove the fibroids that were housed with you, and ultimately closed me up. As I went back to my room, though I was there, my thoughts and prayers were with you. I remember how I couldn't go see you but I sent my family to check on you. The videos and pictures brought back made me just want to be there with you all the more! Then the moment that I finally saw you. Your tiny 1 lb 5.9 oz body in that big incubator. None of that mattered because you were here!
I can still remember the moments your dad and I would go to see you and you would be kicking, arching your back, and swatting at the tubes. The first time the nurses turned you on your belly, mmmh. It still brings a smile to my face. I saw your fight as you made it through your first surgery. As I reflect on your fight, I continue to fight today. That we may continue to grow in love. We are better because of you, even if it was short term.
I can celebrate this day, because it at least gave me the opportunity to meet you, to see you. I remember the moment I finally got the opportunity to reach my hand through the window of the incubator. You embraced my thumb and burnt your finger prints in my heart. Even today, as I write this, I pause to feel your embrace both on my thumb and on my heart. I hate I never got to hold you near my heart until your last moments, but nevertheless. I glory and rejoice that I was lucky enough to have you in my life, even if it was for only 27 days. That was at least 27 days that I did have. Many didn't even have that soo I continue to say "all is well" and continue to glorify the God that knows all things and knows what we are able to bear.
I "light this candle" today to celebrate this day that you came into our lives. I "lay a flower" in remembrance of the life that you lived February 19, 2015 - March 17, 2015. Though the flowers may die your spirit forever remains with us.
Happy Birthday, Isaiah Simmons!
Love Always Mom and Dad ~
The doctors fought to stop the bleeding, remove the fibroids that were housed with you, and ultimately closed me up. As I went back to my room, though I was there, my thoughts and prayers were with you. I remember how I couldn't go see you but I sent my family to check on you. The videos and pictures brought back made me just want to be there with you all the more! Then the moment that I finally saw you. Your tiny 1 lb 5.9 oz body in that big incubator. None of that mattered because you were here!
I can still remember the moments your dad and I would go to see you and you would be kicking, arching your back, and swatting at the tubes. The first time the nurses turned you on your belly, mmmh. It still brings a smile to my face. I saw your fight as you made it through your first surgery. As I reflect on your fight, I continue to fight today. That we may continue to grow in love. We are better because of you, even if it was short term.
I can celebrate this day, because it at least gave me the opportunity to meet you, to see you. I remember the moment I finally got the opportunity to reach my hand through the window of the incubator. You embraced my thumb and burnt your finger prints in my heart. Even today, as I write this, I pause to feel your embrace both on my thumb and on my heart. I hate I never got to hold you near my heart until your last moments, but nevertheless. I glory and rejoice that I was lucky enough to have you in my life, even if it was for only 27 days. That was at least 27 days that I did have. Many didn't even have that soo I continue to say "all is well" and continue to glorify the God that knows all things and knows what we are able to bear.
I "light this candle" today to celebrate this day that you came into our lives. I "lay a flower" in remembrance of the life that you lived February 19, 2015 - March 17, 2015. Though the flowers may die your spirit forever remains with us.
Happy Birthday, Isaiah Simmons!
Love Always Mom and Dad ~
December 26, 2016
December 26, 2016
Merry Christmas my Angel,
There has been many thought of you this past season. I see you in every child that I am connected to or come across during the day. Though a little sad, it still brings some comfort and warmth to my heart. One evening I went to a party and saw a hyper young boy and I could only imagine how that could have been you at 22 months. I hold on to life and the dear memories. Love you always and never to be forgotten.
There has been many thought of you this past season. I see you in every child that I am connected to or come across during the day. Though a little sad, it still brings some comfort and warmth to my heart. One evening I went to a party and saw a hyper young boy and I could only imagine how that could have been you at 22 months. I hold on to life and the dear memories. Love you always and never to be forgotten.
November 10, 2016
November 10, 2016
Love you forever. Every day, Every hour, Every minute, and Every second! I truly will always love you!
March 17, 2016
March 17, 2016
Dear Isaiah,
This day we hold you dear in our hearts. As your dad, says, you will always be a part of us. I will ALWAYS Love you. I've heard so many say "It seems as if it was yesterday". It does indeed feel like it was yesterday when we received the call of your distress. The feeling never goes away, but I thank God we are able to hold on to our memories and each other to continue living. You helped us to grow even to this day we strive to be the best parents we can be. May the love we have for you continue to shine ever so bright in our home. Love always, Mom & Dad.
This day we hold you dear in our hearts. As your dad, says, you will always be a part of us. I will ALWAYS Love you. I've heard so many say "It seems as if it was yesterday". It does indeed feel like it was yesterday when we received the call of your distress. The feeling never goes away, but I thank God we are able to hold on to our memories and each other to continue living. You helped us to grow even to this day we strive to be the best parents we can be. May the love we have for you continue to shine ever so bright in our home. Love always, Mom & Dad.
March 17, 2016
March 17, 2016
Isaiah we light this candle in remembrance of you now and forever for your light so shine in our hearts forever and always we love you your grandparents Felton & Shirley Simmons love you
February 19, 2016
February 19, 2016
Happy Birthday to my Grandson Isaiah Simmons I light a candle in your memory love you and you will always be in our hearts. Love you Grandma and Grandpa Simmons
December 26, 2015
December 26, 2015
Merry Christmas my dear baby boy. We love you and miss you. The heart is a little heavy. This time last year I was sent home on bedrest. Time that we really bonded and tried to help you to grow into your being. I reflect on the time I spent reading to you and praying over you. You would have been 10 months and doing Lord only knows what by now. I will ALWAYS love you. Thank you for being with me the time you were. Oh, how I wish I could have heard your voice or held you. As you departed this earth, I pray you felt my heart beat as yours faded. I pray you felt my warm embrace. My heart beats for you now and forever knowing that you are safe with Christ.
September 6, 2015
September 6, 2015
Missing my baby. For some reason this was a rough week... I will truly love you always. I still see your smile and squirmy self in the incubator. I remember moments when I would reach in and you would respond to my voice or touch. Thank God for those moments. I'm grateful that you didn't have to suffer. Only God knew what challenges were before us. Nevertheless, you graced us with your presence and I am no longer the same. Thank you for making me a mom and giving me another purpose in life. My heart is still heavy, no the tears still flow, but yet I feel you with me each and everyday reminding me to keep going. Isaiah Simmons, my little angel
May 1, 2015
May 1, 2015
I light a candle, lay a flower, and write this note to my grandson Isaiah. Who will be with me and grandpa forever. God has a great plan for Isaiah, he touched all of our hearts and I thank God for him he will never be forgotten Thank you Lavelle and Chaunta for him love you all grandpa and grandma Felton and Shirley
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March 17
March 17
Isaiah as always thinking of you love and cherish your memory tell everyone I said hello and will love you all forever knowing that you are not alone is really big for me sending love and kisses and love Grandma SHIRLEY
February 18
February 18
I will ALWAYS love you!!!! Would have been preparing for your 9th birthday and learning all the things that would have made you unique. Sorry I couldn’t discover all those things but regardless, I will always love you and hold you at the core of my heart. To my dear son; our son! Lavelle & Chaunta. Forever your mom and dad
January 14
January 14
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Forever a part of us!
My goodness! Would have been 7 years old today. Oh how life would have been different.
5 years ago, you let go of our hands but never your hold on our hearts!!! Love you more and more!!!
Happy 5th Birthday in Heaven my sweet Isaiah
Forever with us!
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Happy COVID-19 - 6TH Birthday in Heaven
February 19, 2021
Happy 6th Birthday to our sweet boy, Isaiah. Miss you dearly. I pause every 11 min in honor of you being born at 5:11 pm 6 years ago. I finally bought something to nurture and watch grow. I think I still need a tree . Send your blessings back to earth and help these green thumbs. Spoke with someone who lost twins, and she said the hardest part is when others forget. You will never be forgotten! I will never forget! Love Always and Forever, Mom and Dad!
5 Years Ago
February 19, 2020
February 19, 2015 5:11pm.....It was this very hour, and this very minute 5 years ago that you entered our lives. Today, as we do every year, your father and I lit a candle in remembrance of you. FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS! Yes, that’s what we proclaimed then and that’s what we will proclaim forever. We are coping but this time always break us down. Not many words, actually no words spoken. Yet, it is the embrace that allows us to freely release the tears for you. It’s in our embrace that we are able to feel like three again. Though fragmented we are united in spirit.
As the candle flicker, images of your tiny body run through my mind.. I smile through the tears because I’m forever grateful for the moment. It was some moments longer than others had. We had 26-27 days! Even as I write this I can reflect on something I read just the other day. It said imagine Jesus holding your child’s hand. I vividly see this 5 year old boy clinging to the hand of Jesus and I know that He has you. Even better He has your father and I too! That’s the peace that passeth all understanding.
My goal for this year is to complete your scrap book.
Always a part of my heart!
Forever
Mom
As the candle flicker, images of your tiny body run through my mind.. I smile through the tears because I’m forever grateful for the moment. It was some moments longer than others had. We had 26-27 days! Even as I write this I can reflect on something I read just the other day. It said imagine Jesus holding your child’s hand. I vividly see this 5 year old boy clinging to the hand of Jesus and I know that He has you. Even better He has your father and I too! That’s the peace that passeth all understanding.
My goal for this year is to complete your scrap book.
Always a part of my heart!
Forever
Mom
Happy 4th Birthday in Heaven, Isaiah
February 19, 2019
Loving you FOREVER
Mom and Dad,
Chaunta and Lavelle Simmons
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Two years ago, I fought to hold you inside of me just one more day, but you said oh no! It was indeed a scary day, but yet a lovely day as my first born made his way into this world. It was a bitter sweet moment, as I recall, because as I reflect, I never even heard your cry. They whisked you away to the NICU and I didn't even see a glimpse of you. I remember asking later and I was told of your low apgar score. You could have never taken your first breath, but you fought to at lease give us the opportunity that you did and fulfill your purpose/assignment.
The doctors fought to stop the bleeding, remove the fibroids that were housed with you, and ultimately closed me up. As I went back to my room, though I was there, my thoughts and prayers were with you. I remember how I couldn't go see you but I sent my family to check on you. The videos and pictures brought back made me just want to be there with you all the more! Then the moment that I finally saw you. Your tiny 1 lb 5.9 oz body in that big incubator. None of that mattered because you were here!
I can still remember the moments your dad and I would go to see you and you would be kicking, arching your back, and swatting at the tubes. The first time the nurses turned you on your belly, mmmh. It still brings a smile to my face. I saw your fight as you made it through your first surgery. As I reflect on your fight, I continue to fight today. That we may continue to grow in love. We are better because of you, even if it was short term.
I can celebrate this day, because it at least gave me the opportunity to meet you, to see you. I remember the moment I finally got the opportunity to reach my hand through the window of the incubator. You embraced my thumb and burnt your finger prints in my heart. Even today, as I write this, I pause to feel your embrace both on my thumb and on my heart. I hate I never got to hold you near my heart until your last moments, but nevertheless. I glory and rejoice that I was lucky enough to have you in my life, even if it was for only 27 days. That was at least 27 days that I did have. Many didn't even have that soo I continue to say "all is well" and continue to glorify the God that knows all things and knows what we are able to bear.
I "light this candle" today to celebrate this day that you came into our lives. I "lay a flower" in remembrance of the life that you lived February 19, 2015 - March 17, 2015. Though the flowers may die your spirit forever remains with us.
Happy Birthday, Isaiah Simmons!
Love Always Mom and Dad ~