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Lizzie Kieffer posted a tender clip from a simple morning she had saved in her Instagram drafts — a quiet family moment filmed weeks before the sudden death of her daughter, Lily. The physical therapist shared the footage mid-October as she continues to grieve and to celebrate the arrival of her newborn, Isla.
What the video shows and why it resurfaced
The short clip was recorded while Kieffer was about 18 weeks pregnant with Isla. It captures a routine household scene: Kieffer doing a workout, then sitting with her children. Her eldest, Mia, joins in and little Lily appears fed and content on the sofa. At one point, Kieffer lifts Lily toward the camera for a close, affectionate moment.
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Kieffer explained she had left the video in drafts until posting it on October 14. She described it as “such a normal day,” a memory she returns to often as she balances sorrow with gratitude.
How Kieffer described her grief and gratitude
In her caption, Kieffer reflected on the fragility of ordinary days and the need to find light amid loss. She named the gifts she holds dear: her husband Matt, daughters Mia and Isla, and the memory of Lily.
Key lines she shared publicly
- “Days like this aren’t promised.” She used this to underline how quickly life can change.
- She admitted to asking God “why” and acknowledged that answers do not undo the pain.
- She emphasized choosing gratitude as a deliberate act during mourning.
- She wrote that each morning begins with a small prayer, and that her heart heals slowly.
Medical news and the timeline of events
Kieffer revealed on Instagram in late April that Lily had died after the family learned the child had a significant mass on her brain. The announcement shocked followers who had been following the family’s journey.
At the time of that post, Lily was 12 months old. Kieffer later said the week in October coincided with what would have been Lily’s 18-month birthday, a milestone she marked by sharing memories and reflections.
Family milestones and public tributes
Kieffer has honored Lily several times on social media. In August, she posted a photo that placed her arms around Mia while pregnant with Isla. The image and its caption captured the bittersweet contrast of joy and grief.
- Mia: born June 2022.
- Lily: the infant they lost after a brain mass diagnosis.
- Isla: Kieffer’s third child, born last month.
One memorable line from a previous post described the family’s unique position: “1 baby earth side, 1 baby heaven side, 1 baby in between.”
Sharing sorrow publicly and the ripple effects
Kieffer’s openness about loss has prompted an outpouring of support from followers. Her posts blend personal diary-style reflection with messages aimed at others facing similar pain.
- Many commenters offered condolences and shared their own experiences of grief.
- Some praised her honesty about faith and the hard choices grief forces.
- Others noted the value of documenting ordinary moments now seen as precious.
How she says she copes day to day
Kieffer described mourning as a daily practice, not a single event. She writes short prayers each morning and forces herself to notice moments of joy. Some days are better than others, she admits, but she keeps moving.
- Choosing gratitude intentionally.
- Celebrating milestones while missing Lily’s presence.
- Finding strength in family routines and faith.
