In just a few hours my heart was forever changed!
I was tagged in a post, nothing new I am always being tagged in posts…..except this time. I began to read a plea for a photographers help! A mother had given birth to her beautiful son earlier in the day and as quickly as they had said hello they were going to have to say goodbye “for now”….
Tears began to fill my eyes as I was reading this post, I read the next line. This plea was asked by a beautiful lady Amberly Pace a fellow photographer for “Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep”. This organization offers professional photographers to come photograph babies who are born with wings or transitioning here to Heaven soon after birth. They were in need of a photographer to go be with Weston. A really close friend’s daughter had tagged me in the post and I KNEW I was supposed to go. I received the call at 9:22pm I grabbed my camera bag and I was out the door. On the drive to the hospital, I had tried my best to mentally prepare myself for the task ahead but as I entered room 4A all that preparation went out the door and I had to compose myself just to speak .I felt every emotion in that tiny room. It was feelings of joy, heartbreaking sadness, pure happiness and un-comprehensible grief.
As I began to photograph my mind shifted to this beautiful little human and each time I pressed the shutter button I knew that this photograph may very well be the only picture his mommy and daddy would have of him at that moment! I fought the tears for almost 2 hours. When I was finished I offered my condolences and said my goodbyes to this beautiful little baby and his beautiful family.
I walked out of that NICU and felt the tears began to fall I had just witnessed the beautiful gift of life and also the sadness of a family who were preparing to say goodbye way to soon! My heart was breaking for this family and especially for his mommy and daddy! I can’t fathom the way they were feeling but I knew I could pray and ask God to wrap His arms around them as they prepare to go through this. So that is exactly what I did…. PRAY!
Today when I received the news of his passing all I could think about was the images I had captured then I realized that tomorrow wasn’t just another Sunday. Weston’s mommy would wake up to her very first Mother’s Day, without the one person who gave her the gift of being a mother! My heart broke even more so I knew I had to put together a small collection of the photographs I have for her to wake up to. I know she will be sad tomorrow but she will wake up and have something from Weston…..
Rest in Peace Sweet Angel
Weston Scott McGinty
May 6, 2016-May 7, 2016
12 Comments
May 8, 2016, 9:12:32 PM
Michelle Buttrey - This is the most precious thing. God love this angel. Praying for Peyton and the family. It hurts me so that any mother has to endure this. Especially special women like Peyton. Sorry for this loss. Another angel has gained his wings.
May 8, 2016, 7:21:57 PM
Wanda White - I find it hard to say any words. My heart is broken for this mother and father. What a beautiful little boy. I pray for the days and years to come but know, you will meet him again on the other side. Baby Weston is resting in the arms of Jesus.
May 8, 2016, 6:44:13 PM
Charles McGinty - From a Grandfather, I say thank you. You will always be in my prays until I see Weston and his Grandmother who was their to welcome him.
Charles
May 8, 2016, 5:54:22 PM
Jennifer Mitchell - What a handsome little boy. I know your pain all to well. Your family is in our prayers. Happy Mother's Day, I'm sure Weston is proud to call you mommy!
May 8, 2016, 4:36:10 PM
Crystal Young - I'm so glad you were there to capture these moments! I had heard of "NILMDTS" bit didn't think we had anyone here associated with them. Prayers of live, peace, and understanding during this difficult time from from angel mother to another.
May 8, 2016, 4:00:12 PM
Jatiana stevens - I am so sorry for your loss. My heart and prayers are with you all.
May 8, 2016, 3:38:49 PM
Sincelia Shell - We can only hurt, cry and wander why. Only God has the answers! May the Lord envelope each of you during this agonizing time and give you strength, peace and some comfort for as brief as Weston's life was his memory and your love will be forever! Precious memories!
May 8, 2016, 2:34:03 PM
Samantha - Beautiful sad but very sweet
May 8, 2016, 9:23:22 AM
Teresa Wagers - Simply beautiful.
May 8, 2016, 9:06:37 AM
Charli - Weston...sweet baby boy...your time here was short but the memories made with you are forever! Peyton...let each memory soothe your pain. Find a smile through the tears because You are more special now than ever...you are a Mommy to an ANGEL
May 8, 2016, 2:50:22 AM
Glenda - That was Beautiful Jina ...... Sad yet sweet at the same time....
May 8, 2016, 12:38:45 AM
Sally Moore - I don't think these moments could have been captured any better. Thank you for the video, the photos and most of all for you sharing your testimony of how Weston touched your heart. We treasure your beautiful and thoughtful gift.