Today I met an Angel . . .

Noah Jackson Lauer was born August 17, 2007. Several months ago, Noah was diagnosed with a rare degenerative brain disorder. From what I understand, Noah's disease progressed more rapidly than even his doctors anticipated, and he has been on a ventilator for at least a couple weeks. Earlier this week, his parents contacted me because they made the excruciating decision to take Noah off the ventilator. (Note: for those who are unaware, I am an affiliate photographer with Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep, a non-profit organization that provides photography services to families experiencing the loss of a baby.)

Noah was taken off his ventilator this morning, and I arrived around 9:30 a.m. to photograph this beautiful family. I spent less than an hour with the Lauers, but my time with them has changed me forever. I was immediately captivated by Little Noah.

My purpose was to photograph Noah with his parents, so I spent very little time interacting with him, but he stole my heart - every perfect little ounce of him. After the session, Noah's nurse, Amy, shared with me her perspective: what a gift from God to have shared with Noah some of his last few moments here.

Noah's little body was tired, and now he is at peace. He has been perfectly healed. God called Noah home just a few minutes before 1 p.m. today.

I cannot fathom the pain his parents are experiencing. Please pray for peace and comfort for all those who love Noah. If you would like to visit their blog, you can find it here: http://thelauers03.blogspot.com.

Remember when I said to keep your eyes peeled?

Here's a good reason why:

The first person to email me (monica@monicacarroll.com) and reference this post will receive a COMPLIMENTARY SESSION!!!!!

Woohoo!


monica

*note: the session must occur on or before September 15, 2008

EDIT: MONICA G. WON THIS SESSION WITH HER EMAIL AT 12:45 pm TODAY (8/17). FOR THOSE WHO HAVE EMAILED ME SINCE THEN, KEEP WATCHING. YOU HAVEN'T LOST OUT!!