Pictures of our Angel
Isaiah 43:1 "But now, thus says the Lord, your Creator, O Jacob, And He who formed you, O Israel, 'Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are Mine.'"
Pictures by Hayley Barnes, Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep
**Of note, we don't believe that Maddox is truly an angel, but simply a precious baby in the presence of Our Lord.
Comments
Praying for your family. God Bless
your entire family!
Robin,Jax,Florida
What a precious little boy! He is just beautiful. Thanks for sharing this journey with us. Our prayers will continue.
Love,
The Kirby's
Deb & Alyssa
Love,
Amy
Jennifer in Illinois
God Bless
Karen
I LOVE the pictures. I have been checking back all night to see them. I am not a stalker, :-) I promise....I am just addicted to your family and your sweet baby boy!
My favorite is the one with Deacon kissing Maddox. That is so touching, but in my opinion, the greatest part of that picture is the smile that is just lighting up your entire beautiful face. It shows exactly where your heart is, and speaks volumes to everyone who sees it.
You are continuing to inspire me every moment. Thank you for sharing these beautiful pictures with all of us. Maddox is so precious!
Praising the Lord with you,
Devin in Illinois
p.s. I just realized....our boys are up in heaven together looking down at us. I am certain they have already befriended one another. What an amazing thought.
Lori in VA
Those are amazing pictures! What a wonderful keepsake for you to have. He is a beautiful baby! I have been thinking about you guys today, hoping for strength and understanding to help you through this difficult time.
carmen in Nebraska
www.minishfamily.blogspot.com
I'm praying for you.
Ps. 127:3 Children too are a gift from the Lord, the fruit of the womb, a reward.
And GREAT is your reward. Perfect sweet Maddox Donald Stanfield.
Love,
Kim
May the pictures of Maddox be a wonderful reminder of that loving son who awaits you in heaven...
Thank you for sharing what I can only imagine to be one of the most private and intimate moments of your life. It exudes Jesus!!!
Praying for you in Nashville.
Maddox's family is in our prayers!
Kim
Cathy & Annabel
Thank you from my heart for sharing this private and intimate glimpse of heaven with us. I am humbled to see the little boy I have prayed months for, and he is just a beautiful little boy, perfect. May the Lord continue to hold your hearts in His as you rest from all you have endured. Asking Him to bring sweet and gentle healing to all 3 of you. I love how Deacon is kissing his baby, so innocent and precious. All children are a gift from God.
Prayers and Love and Hugs,
Laurie in Ca.
Thank you for sharing this precious time with us.
Thank you for sharing.
GOD Bless you and your family.
Yvonne,
Hou. TX
Such a sweet little angel.
My prayers continue to be with you and your family as the healing process begins!
Angela in central Ohio
Kristy (PA)
I'll be praying for your family. May you find the strength and courage to be at peace!
Carrie in Indiana
Tori - PA
I myself also have my little angel in heaven. Haniel left this earth a year ago this month due to HLHS (heart condition). We can only imagine them being wrapped around our Heavenly Father's arms!
God Bless You All
Dianett
samdanmas@yahoo.com
We are praying for you
I am so impressed by the Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep pictures that I visited their website to learn more... and now making a donation to them.
My thoughts are with you. Thank your for sharing these very personal pictures with us (especially blog lurkers like me :)
-Jenny
praying for you and your family.
jennifer
If you ever need a get-away, you are always welcome in KC.
God Bless-Kim, Jason and Emmett
What a special time of joy and love. You look beautiful and happy, Dusty looks like a proud papa, Deacon is a sweet big brother, and Maddox is absolutely the most tiny, beautiful baby boy. Thank you for sharing such intimate moments with us. Still praying. :)
Melody
Houston, TX
The Mahoney's
Katie
what a beautiful blessing your family photos are.
Just wanted to let you know that I am thinking of you again today, and still praying.
Love and Prayers,
Devin
.Tawny:)
Thank you for sharing your journey with us.
You are being lifted up!
-Patty
Blessings,
Shannon
I found your blog throug a friend-of-a-friend and have spent the last half hour reading, crying, smiling....
Your story has touched me deeply as we lost our son at 2 1/2 months from a heart defect. He would have been 3 last month. It doesn't get any eaasier, but God is faithful. He is so very faithful.
Your testimony is reaching so many lives. I will be praying and remembering you all in the days, months, and years to come.
Much love,
Summer Knobloch
como una brisa fresca paso por esta tierra, sin embargo su recuerdo quedará en los corazones de sus padres y hermanito y de todos los que les aman...
Los abrazan a la distancia
Familia Sanzana Pavez, desde Chile
I'm with you, no matter how far we are...
We only have one and it is not something we can "leave out" due the birth defect he had. Many times I have wished we had pictures like yours. NILMDTS is amazing, I looked up their website.
Blessings to your family.
Cherrie
Skies always blue,
Flower-strewn pathways
All our lives through;
God hath not promised
Sun without rain,
Joy without sorrow,
Peace without pain.
But God hath promised
Strength for the day,
Rest for the labor,
Light for the way,
Grace for the trials,
Help from above,
Unfailing sympathy,
Undying love.
Your family is a very strong and touching example of Faith. Peace be with you...
Love, Zack & Alicia
Lisa
Mandy
GA
www.madelinegracehopkins.blogspot.com
Brandi
What a precious baby! How wonderful to know that he is waiting for you one day in heaven!
Take care! We'll be praying!
UNC NICU RN
My heart goes out to all of you. Your strong faith is so inspiring and I am humbled by you. I continue to pray for all of you. Your strength, courage, and love have been a blessing to so many. I will continue to pray for you and your family.
Lana
We're praying for y'all.
Rhondi
Franklin, TN
i am honored to have watched you walk this out, and want you to know that i will continue to pray for each of you as you continue on..
you both amaze me, and have challenged me, and watching the joy in the midst of suffering and trial has deepened my faith in ways i can't describe.
i am praying that God blankets you with his peace, love and mercy and i am thankful He has allowed me the privilege of witnessing His work through your lives.
love,
emily
Will you have a charity or organization that people can donate to in memory of Maddox?
Psalm 126:5-6
Maddox and his family are a gift for us all. Thank you.
The pictures are amazing!
Rest in Gods peace.
May the Lord grant you peace and calmness in your heart in the days and weeks to come.
Fran
Praying for you,
Katie
Michelle
My prayers are with you and your family. God is always faithful and it makes my heart smile to see your family handle all of this with grace. I too will join you in celebrating Maddox' life. God bless you and I send all my love and prayers to your family.
Always,
Tangela
Your strength and faith overwhelms me (as it always has)! Evan & I are sending you our thoughts, prayers and love. Thank you for sharing with us all.
Love to you and your family!
Kacie