Laura Meritt Walker, husband David and their 3 kids.Photo:Meritt & Style/Instagram
Meritt & Style/Instagram
The lifestyle blogger whose 3-year-old son drowned earlier this month is speaking out for the first time.
On Sunday, Laura Merritt Walker — who runs the popular Instagram accountMerritt & Stylewith her sister, Cristie Merritt Taylor — posted a joint statement from herself and her husband David onInstagram, thanking followers for their support after the couple recentlyannounced the death of their son Callahan.
In the Instagram Story post, the couple also included a link to a playlist full of songs they said were a “blessing” to them every day since their youngest son’s death.
“We wanted to share a playlist we have put together. It has been on repeat in our home. The truth of these songs is blessing us every day,” they wrote. “These are songs that we have loved in our family for years and each hold a special place to us.”
“We hope they can bless you and meet you wherever you are at. God is good,” Laura and David continued
Laura Merritt Walker’s Instagram Story post.Cristie Taylor/ Instagram
Cristie Taylor/ Instagram
The pair, who are also parents to sons Chamberlain, 7½, and Beckham, 10, announced Callahan’s death in an Instagram post on Monday.
“We take comfort knowing he is being held in the arms of Jesus. We would be honored to have your prayers for peace and strength over our family during this impossible time,” the statement concluded.
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Laura Meritt Walker’s son Callahan.Cristie Taylor/Instagram
Cristie Taylor/Instagram
A sergeant from the Frisco Police Department in Texas was able to confirm to PEOPLE this week that FPD officers responded to a drowning call involving a child about two weeks ago. Further details about the incident that led to Callahan’s death remain unknown.
source: people.com
