After 6-year-old son passes away, parents find note he left them

I hope that when you’re reading this story you have some tissues to hand because you’re going to need them; I really cried real tears for this little boy and you will too!

This lovely little boy, called Leland Shoemake, wanted his mommy and daddy to have this lovely sweet message from him before his time came to leave this world.

At only the tender age of six-years-old this little boy died of his condition on September 25th, he was undergoing treatment for Balamuthia mandrillaris, a brain-eating amoeba.

His parents returned home without their son to find a note, it was special and it’s something that they will treasure and cherish for all their days!

Source: The Leland Shoemake Foundation

His mom was in his room, she was organizing and preparing for the funeral, it was Tim who found the note, it was in their living room in a place that he liked to draw and do art.

Time burst into tears as soon as he set his eyes on the note, he ran towards his wife, keen to show her the note he had found…

The note simply ready this:

“Still with you. Thank you, mom and dad. Love mom and dad.”

 Source: The Leland Shoemake Foundation

Amber said:

“To say I lost it was an understatement …We cried together for the longest time.”

Their little boy frequently wrote notes to them, and pictures too, but this one was really so much more special than any of the others, they decided to frame it and have it on the wall in the living room.

After 6-year-old son passes away, parents find note he left them

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I hope that when you’re reading this story you have some tissues to hand because you’re going to need them; I really cried real tears for this little boy and you will too!

This lovely little boy, called Leland Shoemake, wanted his mommy and daddy to have this lovely sweet message from him before his time came to leave this world.

At only the tender age of six-years-old this little boy died of his condition on September 25th, he was undergoing treatment for Balamuthia mandrillaris, a brain-eating amoeba.

His parents returned home without their son to find a note, it was special and it’s something that they will treasure and cherish for all their days!

Source: The Leland Shoemake Foundation

His mom was in his room, she was organizing and preparing for the funeral, it was Tim who found the note, it was in their living room in a place that he liked to draw and do art.

Time burst into tears as soon as he set his eyes on the note, he ran towards his wife, keen to show her the note he had found…

The note simply ready this:

“Still with you. Thank you, mom and dad. Love mom and dad.”

 Source: The Leland Shoemake Foundation

Amber said:

“To say I lost it was an understatement …We cried together for the longest time.”

Their little boy frequently wrote notes to them, and pictures too, but this one was really so much more special than any of the others, they decided to frame it and have it on the wall in the living room.

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Source: The Leland Shoemake Foundation

Mom says in her Facebook past that Leland was a clever and very curious little boy!Amber wrote about him:

“He knew his abc’s, numbers, colors, shapes and 20 sight words by the time he was a year old. He was our little nerd and we loved that about him. He loved school and loved to learn. He loved the history channel, the weather channel, documentaries and anything about history …He had a hunger for learning.”

 Source: The Leland Shoemake Foundation

Leland wasn’t just a clever little boy, he also was really sociable too and enjoyed talking with his parents and other people too, every single person who came into contact with him recognized his lovely kind personality, his parents even made new friends because of him.

 Source: The Leland Shoemake Foundation

He was just a really lovely child, but taken way too soon, before he flourished!

This note he left behind, it was simply beautiful, something that everyone should see, words are really not enough to describe what it means to any parent to find something like this in these circumstances.

Amber said about Leland:

“He was our little nerd and we loved that about him. He loved school and loved to learn.”

“He loved the history channel, the weather channel, documentaries and anything about history.”

“He loved ships like the Titanic and learning about things like WWII. He was perfect. His favorite movie was jaws.”

“His favorite director was Steven Spielberg. And his favorite actor was Adam Sandler.”

“He loved his brother and his family so much. He was the life of every party. His smile could light up a city.”

“He was the smartest, most caring, loving little boy there ever was.”

This little boy will be sadly missed by all that knew him, his parents especially and we send our love and prayers to him!

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One Look at My Niece’s Birthmark Exposed My Husband’s Shocking Betrayal

I was shocked when I saw a birthmark on my niece that looked just like my husband’s. But instead of jumping to conclusions, I secretly decided to get a DNA test to uncover the truth.

Sitting under a tree, I was enjoying the breeze with baby Sofia in my arms. She wasn’t my child but my sister-in-law Fiona’s, though I loved her like she was my own.

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My husband, David, always said his family was distant, so it was a surprise when Fiona and Sofia moved nearby. However, their presence made me happier than I expected.

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During our picnic, Fiona wanted to take Sofia back, but I playfully refused and said, “No, you clean up first. We’re fine here.” As I changed Sofia’s diaper, I noticed the birthmark on her back. It looked exactly like the one on David’s back. I couldn’t believe it. For a moment, I just stared at Sofia, wondering about the connection between David and Fiona.

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I didn’t say anything and tried to act normal, even though my mind was racing with questions.

Later that night, as I helped David after his shower, I kept thinking about his birthmark. It matched Sofia’s perfectly. I couldn’t shake the feeling that something was wrong. The next day, I collected DNA samples from Sofia and David. I had to know the truth.

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When the test results arrived, I was on edge. Fiona’s visits only made me more anxious, and I avoided her as much as possible. One day, David made a comment about Sofia’s first words, and it pushed me over the edge. I stood up and accused them both of hiding the truth. “Sofia is your child!” I yelled. The birthmark was proof, I thought.

Their shocked faces told me everything I needed to know. I ran out of the house, and as I drove away, I felt sick to my stomach, wondering if I might be pregnant. The thought terrified me.

The next day, I took a pregnancy test, and it confirmed my fear. I was pregnant with David’s baby, but I was filled with doubt about our relationship.

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I returned home to get my things, ready to leave for good. David tried to explain that Fiona was his sister, but I wasn’t sure I could believe him. When I mentioned the DNA test, David suggested we look at the results together.

At the doctor’s office, the first test mistakenly said David was Sofia’s father. We were all shocked, but the doctor quickly corrected the mistake. The final results proved that David was not Sofia’s father.

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Back at home, I apologized to David and Fiona for doubting them. David admitted he should have introduced me to his family earlier, and Fiona explained that Sofia’s father had passed away. We hugged, relieved that everything was finally clear.

Months later, I gave birth to a baby boy named Zack. Our family was stronger than ever, and we were surrounded by love. It was a happy ending to a very difficult time.

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Holding him in my arms, I realized how much I had let my suspicions cloud my judgment. Life had thrown me a curveball, but here we were, stronger and more united as a family than ever before.

When I brought Zack home from the hospital, I was greeted with a sight that took my breath away. There were cars lined up outside our house, and family members—both from David’s side and mine—had gathered to celebrate the arrival of our son. I didn’t expect such a warm welcome. I turned to David with surprise in my eyes, whispering, “I didn’t know your family was this excited about a new baby.”

David smiled, wrapping his arm around my waist as he looked down at Zack, who was peacefully asleep in my arms. “I guess they were just waiting for the right moment to show up,” he joked, kissing me on the forehead. Behind us, Fiona stood holding Sofia, her face beaming with happiness. The tension that had once existed between us had vanished entirely.

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As we stepped inside, I saw faces I hadn’t seen before, and it struck me that David’s estranged family wasn’t as distant as I had thought. They had simply needed time, and maybe a little encouragement, to come together. Fiona had been the first bridge, and now, with Zack’s arrival, they had all come to embrace our growing family.

One by one, relatives came up to greet us, offering gifts and words of congratulations. It was overwhelming, but in the best way possible. I felt a deep sense of belonging, a warmth that filled the house as laughter and chatter echoed through the rooms. This was the family I had always dreamed of—full of love, support, and understanding.

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Later that evening, after everyone had gone home and the house was finally quiet, I sat in the nursery with Zack cradled in my arms. David joined me, pulling a chair close to mine as we both stared down at our son, marveling at how perfect he was.

“You know,” I said softly, “I almost lost everything because I didn’t trust you.”

David took my hand and squeezed it gently. “We’ve been through a lot, but that’s behind us now. What matters is that we came through it together. And now, we have Zack, and our family is stronger than ever.”

I nodded, tears welling up in my eyes, but this time they were tears of happiness. “I’m sorry for doubting you. For not believing in us when things got hard.”

David wiped a tear from my cheek and smiled. “You don’t need to apologize anymore. We’ve both learned from this. And I promise, from now on, I’ll be better about making sure you never feel left in the dark again.”

His words filled me with hope and comfort. I knew that our journey wasn’t going to be perfect. There would still be challenges, misunderstandings, and moments of doubt. But I also knew that we had built a foundation strong enough to weather those storms. We were in this together, and nothing would break us apart.

As I rocked Zack in my arms, I glanced over at David and smiled. “I can’t believe how far we’ve come,” I whispered. “There was a time I thought I was going to lose everything—our marriage, our family—and now look at us. We’ve grown, we’ve learned, and we’ve made it through something that could have destroyed us.”

David leaned over and kissed the top of my head. “That’s what love does,” he said softly. “It endures. It heals. And it makes us stronger.”

As Zack stirred in my arms, I knew deep down that the road ahead, though uncertain, was one we would walk together. And this time, there would be no more doubts. No more secrets. Only love, trust, and the promise of a future where our family would thrive.

In the weeks that followed, life returned to a peaceful rhythm. David and I were busy adjusting to life as parents of a newborn, and Sofia, as always, was a joy to have around. Fiona visited regularly, and our bond grew stronger with each passing day. There was no more awkwardness, no more unspoken tension between us. We had confronted the past and come out on the other side, closer than I ever thought possible.

Zack’s birth had not only brought new life into our home, but it had also brought healing. The arrival of our son had erased the scars of mistrust, and his presence reminded me every day of the power of love and forgiveness. I no longer carried the burden of doubt. Instead, I felt gratitude—gratitude for my family, for the love that had survived even the toughest trials, and for the future that now stretched out before us, filled with hope and promise.

As I stood at the window one evening, looking out at the sunset while holding Zack close, I smiled to myself, thinking about how life can sometimes throw unexpected challenges our way. But through those challenges, we grow, we learn, and in the end, we find ourselves stronger, more connected, and more in love than ever before.

With David by my side, Sofia laughing in the background, and Zack sleeping peacefully in my arms, I knew that no matter what lay ahead, we would face it together as a family—unbreakable and filled with love.

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