Dakota Valerie Westbrooks

The Beauty in Life Is Learning To Love All Of The Small Moments 

Celebration of Life 

Dakota Westbrooks was born sleeping at 18 weeks on July 31, 2024 due to a life threating situation. In order to honor her life even in her passing, Dakotas parents wanted to create a space for all of her loved ones she never got to meet to share their hearts. Please share what is on your heart so that we can all heay. The family knows that the lost of child effects everyone that loved her. In the moments of overwhelming grief Dakota's parents are able to read your words to keep them encouraged. The parents understand that healing take time but having the space to share support will help them tremendously. Dakota's parent are so grateful for each and everyone of you. Her parents understand it takes a village to raise a child. It also takes a village to mend a broken heart.

Words From The Mother To Her Daughter:

My beautiful child Miss Koda Bear, thank you encouraging me to find my strength and helping me to find God in a deeper way.
I had so many plans and dreams I wanted to share with you.
Your Dad and I were ready to receive you into our life with open arms.
Now, we receive you just the same but we also release you to return back to heaven. 
We thank you for the moment in time you shared with us. 
When I first learned I was pregnant with you, I thought I had lost you just as quickly as I learned about you. I mourned you without knowing you were with me all along.
Once I found out you were with me and safe, you brightened up my life. 
Everyday, I would wonder who you would be, what you would like, what toys would you want play with or books you would love.
I was excited to hear you cry, laugh and see you grow.
I know now those things won't ever happen but I have peace knowing you waved at us at our appointment once. 
You're are forever my sweet girl. 
Your heartbeat remained steady and strong all the way until the end. Your strength carried me, and continues to do so even now!
Thank you, Princess For Letting Me Carry You As Long As I Did! 
Even in my sorrow of losing you I am smiling because you made me a MOTHER.
My sweet girl I will always say your name and think of you no matter what life brings my way. 
You are fighter, my little warrior princess!
I felt your strength every day.
God with God until I am able to be with you in heaven.

Forever in my mind and heart,
XOXO MOMMY

 

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