It’s hard to put into words what this foundation means to me. It’s more than a project, more than an organization—it’s a piece of my heart, and a reflection of the little girl who forever changed our lives.
When we first started the Caislee Rylin Foundation, I poured myself into it with everything I had. Grief, love, and a fierce determination to help other families somehow navigate the unimaginable. I wanted to do all the things, create all the resources, build all the spaces—immediately. Because when your heart breaks the way ours did, it’s easy to feel like you have to hurry to make the pain count for something good.
But over the past few months, God’s been gently, but persistently, pulling at my heart. Whispering something I didn’t want to admit I needed to hear:
“Slow down. Listen to Me. Surrender your plans for hers.”
I’ll be honest—I wrestled with that. I thought slowing down meant I was failing her. That I was failing the families who need this space, this support, this community. But what I’ve come to realize is this:
This foundation was never supposed to be built on striving. It was always meant to be built on surrender.
God reminded me that His timing is better than mine. His ways are higher. And that if I truly want the Caislee Rylin Foundation to be a safe, faith-filled space for grieving families, it has to start with me laying it all at His feet.
So that’s exactly what we’ve been doing. We’ve taken a step back to breathe, to pray, to realign with the heart of why we started this in the first place. And now, as we gently step forward again, I want to share where we’re headed:
A More Intentional Foundation — Rooted in Faith, Focused on Family
We’re refining how we serve families—not by trying to do everything, but by doing the right things, the God-led things:
✨ Simplifying Our Mission — We’re focusing on offering tangible comfort, heartfelt resources, and faith-filled community to families walking through stillbirth and infant loss. Nothing fancy. Just love, support, and hope.
✨ Building Community Spaces — Whether in-person or online, we’re creating intentional spaces where grieving parents can be seen, heard, and reminded they’re not alone.
✨ Letting God Lead the Timeline — Instead of rushing, we’re trusting God’s pace. Every event, every resource, every step will be prayerfully considered, because this isn’t just about building a foundation—it’s about building a legacy that honors Him and honors her.
✨ Walking With You, Not Ahead of You — We’re walking this road alongside families, not racing to the next thing. Because grief isn’t linear, and healing takes time.
I’ll never stop dreaming for this foundation. But now, I’m dreaming with open hands. Trusting that God’s plans for Caislee’s legacy—and for the families we serve—are far greater than anything I could’ve mapped out on my own.
Thank you for your patience, your prayers, and your love as we lean into this next season. I truly believe the best is yet to come—not because of me, but because of Him.
With love, faith, and surrender,
Destiney
Caislee’s Mama
Founder, The Caislee Rylin Foundation
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