East Texas — A heartbreaking tragedy has touched the hearts of many after 6-week-old Nyla Love, a precious infant girl, passed away unexpectedly, leaving behind a grieving family and a community rallying in support.
Born just weeks ago, Nyla Love had only begun to leave her beautiful mark on the world when her life was tragically cut short. Her mother, April Atwood, shared that little Nyla had been struggling with acid reflux, a common condition in infants. On that devastating day, Nyla began choking, and her parents, overcome with fear but driven by love, did everything in their power to save her. Despite their desperate efforts and those of the paramedics who arrived shortly after, Nyla stopped breathing and passed away in her mother’s arms.
It is the kind of pain no parent should ever have to experience—the unthinkable grief of holding your child as they slip away, unable to change what’s happening despite every ounce of love, courage, and hope.
“She died in my arms,” April shared tearfully. “We tried so hard… but she just couldn’t hold on.”
Nyla was the youngest in a home filled with love. She leaves behind her three older brothers, who were already doting on their baby sister and forming bonds with her that now live only in memory. Her parents, April Atwood and her partner, are devastated but committed to honoring her short life and keeping her memory alive in every way they can.
A Name Full of Love
Nyla’s name was chosen with meaning and hope—“Love” being more than a surname, but a reflection of who she was and the joy she brought in the few weeks she was here. Her family remembers her as a gentle soul who loved to be held, whose eyes followed the sound of her mother’s voice, and who brought light into their home from the moment she arrived.
Though her life was brief, Nyla’s presence changed her family forever. The weight of her loss is immeasurable, but so too is the love that surrounded her during her short time on earth.
A Community’s Compassion and a Family’s Plea
In the aftermath of this devastating loss, Nyla’s family is now trying to manage the financial burdens that come with such a tragedy. They are working hard to pay for her funeral and tombstone, to give their baby girl the peaceful resting place she deserves.
April has bravely chosen to share their story—not only as a way to process her grief, but also to raise awareness and ask for the support of those who feel moved to help. A donation fund has been set up to assist the family in covering final expenses, and every contribution brings them closer to laying Nyla to rest with the dignity and love she so deeply deserves.
Gone Too Soon, Loved Always
The pain of losing a child never fades, but neither does the love. Nyla’s memory will be carried in the hearts of her parents, her brothers, and the many others who have been touched by her story. While her time here was heartbreakingly short, her impact is eternal.
Her parents ask for prayers and healing energy as they navigate the days ahead—days filled with both sorrow and the enduring love they will always have for their baby girl.
Rest peacefully, sweet Nyla Love.
Your life was a gift, your memory a blessing, and your name will forever echo in the hearts of all who loved you.