Sweet Laynie Payne went to be with Jesus this morning. I am struggling to find words to express how I feel about this little girl. She was not expected to make it more than a couple of hours past birth. Though she has since been diagnosed with serious illnesses, she has defied the odds and survived an additional 30 months! I had known her precious mama for a couple of years already, but I met her for the first time when she was only days old when I went to create what was expected to be Laynie's first and last portrait. I went to be a blessing to her familiy...instead, I went away blessed. I was changed that day. So many have been changed because of the life of this angel. I have been lucky enough to photograph her a couple more times since the day I met her, and I have been even more lucky to have known her. Laynie's family has been one of the most pure examples of faith I have ever seen. They have been steadfast throughout her journey, and I have stood completely in awe. Today, I celebrate her. I know that she rests safely in the arms of the Lord and has been made whole and new. I will leave you with the words of Laynie's Lolly (Laura), who I have come to know and love since the day I met Laynie...
"What a joyous, love filled, faith filled, happy, fun journey we have had. And that Laynie, marching right along with her family, never knowing her life was anything but the best in the world... and it was."
"Behold, I make all things new." Revelation 21:5
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Sending huge prayers to the family. I couldn't imagine.
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