Bennett Ryan
{Originally published on Weddings by Heather}
It would be impossible for me to describe the emotion that I witnessed today with Jason, Kelly and their families. They entered the hospital with a terminal diagnosis for their son and the anxiety and emotion leading up to his delivery was difficult to process. But I can tell you this, in no uncertain terms, I witnessed a miracle when I heard Bennett cry as he was born. He was able to breath on his own. A MIRACLE. This is Kelly getting her first good look at her new baby.
To capture these first, precious moments of Bennett’s life for Jason and Kelly is an absolute honor and I cannot thank them enough for allowing me to share in this very special, very private moment.
I do not use the term miracle lightly; this sweet, little boy is the product of God’s hands.
And when I say I witnessed a miracle, I mean that Bennett’s birth has profoundly impacted my life.
It was amazing to watch him wiggle and hear him making newborn sounds. He even yawned, which I though was just the best thing in the world. Poor little guy was so tired from all of the activity.
A father and his new son.
They transported Bennett to Children’s Hospital for for further tests, please keep him in your prayers. And congratulations to Jason and Kelly on their first newborn son! Praise God!
Editor’s Pick by Deb at Missives From Suburbia. In addition to being a talented wedding photographer (Pittsburgh-area brides, take note), Heather is a volunteer for the Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep Foundation. She was contacted by Jason and Kelly to photograph their son Bennett after his birth. At his 13-week ultrasound, he was diagnosed with holoprosencephaly and not expected to survive for long after delivery. Instead, Bennett arrived crying and breathing on his own. Heather’s photos of his Bennett’s parents during his birth are among the most purest expressions of joy I have ever seen, and I’m very grateful she has allowed us to share them with our readers.
Editor
Debbie at Missives From Suburbia
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October 13th, 2009
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Author - Weddings by Heather, Birth, Channel- Pregnancy, Birth, Adoption, Coping, Editor- Deb Missives from Suburbia, Faith, Family, Fathers, Dads, Featured 1, Mothers, Moms, Motherhood, Parenting, Tuesday 2, babies, beauty, courage
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Wow, these pictures brought tears to my eyes. I could feel their emotions and share their joy because of the amazing shots of the beauty of life.
What does a person say. That my tears are falling into my morning coffee. That my day will be a prayer for them.
wow! so many emotions brought back to my head as I saw these pics. That’s one of the most beautiful moments in life… COngratulations
Oh my. I don’t really have the words except to say I have *moved* by these pictures. This little boy is definitely a miracle.