Becca is a writer and aspirational dog owner living in NYC.

There’s nothing more tragic than the death of a child.

A life so brief and so innocent doesn’t deserve to be snuffed out before they’ve had a chance to experience the world.


Tragically, however, some children pass on to the next world before their time, like the sweet older sibling of this rainbow baby.

When children pass away, it’s always a small comfort to know that their time here on Earth will make the difference in the life of another little one.

That is certainly the case for Mirranda Grace Lawson, a tiny toddler who passed away in early November 2016, six months after choking on a popcorn kernel.

Her death was a tragic accident, but now her parents are hoping to share their story with other families, and help raise awareness about the surprising choking hazards that surround us every day.


For little Mirranda, a single popcorn kernel took away her whole future, and her parents don’t want any other families to experience that heartbreak.

Scroll through below to learn more.