Thursday, July 14, 2011

Jamesie's Photo Shoot

Today we received a link to the pictures from Jamesie's photo shoot last Thursday. As Thursday and Friday were some of the last days when James could still smile, we are incredibly grateful to Katie and her team for these pictures. They were worth the haircut and shave on my part, and we are so glad we had the chance to show off our boy again. James is beautiful and wonderful.
Posted by Kara Sikes at 6:13 PM

33 comments:

  1. Susie0204July 14, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    Precious precious pictures. What a special gift!

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  2. Mrs. Beach BrideJuly 14, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    Wow! What an amazing video. My mom watched this with me and we are both in tears. James is so so beautiful.

    We won't stop praying for you all.

    ~Megan

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  3. AnonymousJuly 14, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    What a beautiful boy you have...

    Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.

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  4. KrisJuly 14, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    I just stumbled on your blog today through a link from another blog I follow. I have spent the past hour ready about your amazing family and your sweet baby boy. My prayers are with the three of you over the next weeks. This mom of 5 is incredibly humbled by the strength of your love for your child, and your difficult decision to bring him home for as long as you can. I pray that you have a beautiful, peaceful time as a family, loving your child back into the arms of God.

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  5. wrenJuly 14, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    Thank you for sharing that link! The pictures are beautiful, and I started crying as soon as the video started. Family and friends are sending prayers daily.

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  6. BrittanyJuly 14, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    What a beautiful, beautiful, boy! I am in awe. Still praying for you all and keeping you in my thoughts.

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  7. JennyJuly 14, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    He is beautiful. My heart goes out to you and your family. It has been said already but he has touched the lives of so many, myself included. James has been in my thoughts since I learned of his story. I have been praying and will continue to do so for all of you. God bless. Jenny C

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  8. Anne FreemanJuly 14, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    What a wonderful video and amazing pictures! I cried through the entire thing. James is so incredibly beautiful. I hope he's resting comfortably at home. We're on our knees praying.

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  9. Brooke JonesJuly 14, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    Such a beautiful boy! I found your blog through another that I follow. Praying hard for your family. Sweet James... what an amazing child he is!

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  10. lindseyJuly 14, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    Just beautiful. The video brought tears to my eyes...my husband and I are praying for your family.

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  11. TracyJuly 14, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    Thank you for sharing this video, and allowing complete strangers into your lives. I hope that James is resting comfortably at home.

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  12. LoJuly 14, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    He is so incredibly precious. It hurts my heart. I just want to hug him. He sure does look like a little angel. Praying and praying for you and your sweet family!

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  13. Heather @ HouseofShine.comJuly 14, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    Such a beautiful precious angel and an amazing Mommy and Daddy. I'm humbled by the beauty and love you all show.

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  14. JenJuly 14, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    Thank you so much for sharing these beautiful pictures and video with us. It hurts my heart to think of what you are going through right now. Praying for your beautiful family.

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  15. KWJuly 14, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    I have commented before but I found your story through a mutual friend, jen mcrady about a week and a half ago and have been reading daily ever since. These pictures and video are so beautiful and break my heart at the same time. I have sobbed countless tears for you and your sweet angel baby and am continually lifting you up in prayer. I pray that you are overwhelmed with the comforting prescence of the prayers being said for you but more importantly with the prescence of Jesus. I have an 8 month old baby boy as well and I thank you for encouraging me to NEVER take any moment with my son for granted and for making me a better mommy in the future. Your faith is inspiring, your sweet angel has flooded so many hearts and lives and I will continue to pray for a miracle for your angel baby. Covering you in prayer tonight and the days to come.

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  16. MarissaJuly 14, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    Thank you for sharing this. What beautiful photos. I can't tell you how many times I have cried for you and your family. I have treated my baby differently the last few days as a result of you. I will continue to pray that little James does not have pain and that you have peace.

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  17. The ParkersJuly 14, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    What a beautiful, sweet angel you have. Praying for you all :)

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  18. tofubeastJuly 14, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    James is so beautiful. These pictures and the video are stunning. I am sending every positive thought your way.

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  19. Katherine @ Grass StainsJuly 14, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    I've read all the way back, and in response to something you said a couple of times, I would never dream of judging the decisions you're making for your family.

    We have three children and are expecting a fourth now ... and even as I type that, it feels cruel to me to share that with you. But I want you to know that I feel the deepest, deepest sympathy for you, a sympathy that can only be shared by a fellow parent.

    You are all in my prayers and my thoughts as you continue to struggle. May the Lord blanket you in peace this evening and in the coming days, weeks and months.

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  20. TeriJuly 14, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    James is a beautiful angel! Continued prayers coming from my home to yours.

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  21. AmieJuly 14, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    Beautiful video. I love seeing the love and tenderness between you and Kara, as well as both of your fierce love for James. You are the most selfless parents, and James is the sweetest, most special boy. I just love him and his big beautiful eyes. Always thinking about and praying for all three of you.

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  22. MJuly 14, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    Beautiful pictures and video of your sweet family. You are in my prayers.

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  23. edJuly 14, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    i can't stop crying. Jamesie, we love you so much and it's wrong that a little boy should have to go through this.

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  24. EmilyJuly 14, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    I am good friends with a friend of yours - Aimee Roberts. She shared your story with me and I have been thinking and praying about you and Little James ever since. May He wrap you in his arms and take care of you all! Enjoy every precious moment and know that you have so many people thinking and praying for you!

    God Bless!!

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  25. KateJuly 14, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    What an absolutely beautiful video! Continuing to send prayers to James and your family.

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  26. AndreaSJuly 14, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    I am overwhelmed by the beauty of baby James and your selfless love for him. I am overwhelmed with sadness at what you are facing. I am inspired by your faith and your strength. I am in continual prayer for you all.

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  27. AnonymousJuly 15, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    ohmyword. what beautiful photographs of your sweet boy. those eyes. ohmygoodness. those eyes. praying for your sweet family.

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  28. Kim GotcherJuly 15, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    What a precious gift you have been given in these pictures and video. I am continuously praying for James, as well as the two of you that time moves slowly for you and that you cherish every single moment that you are granted with James. He is truly a gift from God, and you have been so blessed to have him as part of your life. These pictures are incredible - the love between the three of you is palpable. Prayers to your precious family.

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  29. Kimberly CanadaJuly 15, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    What a beautiful son you have. His eyes are captivating! His smile is breathtaking, and oh that hair!!!

    We are so sad for you. My son was looking over my shoulder last night as I read your blog. I have never had tears from reading someone's story, but your James definitely touched my son and I. He asked me today how the cute little boy was doing.

    Oh for this to just be a terrible nightmare and for you to wake up. Prayers and thoughts go to you.

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  30. toniJuly 16, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    I am compelled to keep going over and over this blog. I can't seem to quit crying for you all. Sweet Baby James, may God bless you and keep you and mommy and daddy wrapped in His arms. I will continue to pray for you all. ♥

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  31. jamsmomJuly 17, 2011 at 12:06 AM

    what gorgeous pictures. an amazing picture-treasure of your most treasured gift.

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  32. AnonymousJuly 17, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    Be strong, be thankful for the time you got to spend with him, he looks like he was an awesome little dude, thank you for sharing this story with us, I also have a little son, and things like this always make me more grateful to have him.

    I don't believe in God, but my thoughts are with you. Stay well, push through it, and always remember that you did your best.

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  33. ColleenAugust 1, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Beautiful pictures! I showed this to my husband and kids and my daughter who is 6 asks every night if I will play baby James' video for her. She just loves watching it. I am so glad you have this beautiful video and pictures to watch and remember James with. You truly see the love he has for you and Matthew and the love you guys have for him! God Bless you today, tomorrow and always.

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