Popular Texas blogger Laura Merritt Walker has announced the death of her three-year-old son in a ‘tragic accident’ last week.
The mother-of-three, who runs the lifestyle blog Merritt & Style, revealed her youngest son Callahan died in a gut wrenching Instagram post on Monday.
We are completely broken-hearted to share that we lost our precious Callahan in a tragic accident last week’ she wrote in a joint post with her husband David.
‘He was such a blessing and brought so much joy to our whole family.
‘Cal-Bear was absolutely adored by his big brothers and loved them beyond measure’ the heartbroken parents wrote beneath a picture of their hands holding Callahan’s in a hospital bed.
Popular Texas blogger Laura Merritt Walker has announced the death of her three-year-old son in a ‘tragic accident’ last week
The mother-of-three, who runs the lifestyle blog Merritt & Style, revealed her youngest son Callahan died in a gut wrenching Instagram post on Monday
We are completely broken-hearted to share that we lost our precious Callahan in a tragic accident last week’ she wrote in a joint post with her husband David
Texas Police confirmed that officers ‘responded to a drowning call’ that involved Merritt Walker and her husband but no further details are yet available.
The shocking post also featured a series of memories with their son, including a picture taken at the beach and a video of the little boy reading from a storybook.
‘As parents we are completely shattered at the loss of our baby boy. 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 couple also share sons, Beckham 10, and, Chamberlain, 7.
‘All the moms on the internet are surrounding you with a massive hug,’ Catherine Belknap and Natalie Telfer, who host the Cat & Nat podcast wrote underneath the heartbreaking post.
The couple also share sons, Beckham 10, (right) and, Chamberlain, 7 (left)
The couple’s million dollar property in Frisco, Texas
Texas Police confirmed that officers ‘responded to a drowning call’ that involved Merritt Walker and her husband but no further details are yet available
Adding: ‘There is nothing we can say to stop the pain. We are just so sorry.’
‘I am beyond sorry, there are absolutely no words. I’m praying the Lord gives you peace and comfort beyond all understanding’ Bachelor Nation’s Raven Gates wrote.
‘I don’t even have words right now. No parent should ever have to go this.. praying for you and your family,’ blogger Caitlin Covington added.
The Walker family celebrated Callahan’s third birthday in October with an Oktoberfest-inspired birthday party, which they dubbed ‘CALtoberfest.’
‘Happy 3rd Birthday to our precious boy,’ they captioned the post, which featured images of the family dressed on theme. ‘
We had the absolute best time with this party theme!! So grateful for these wonderful memories and getting to celebrate Callahan turning 3!’