She gripped the side of the bed rail with her hand. Her face winced as a tear slowly slid down her cheek and onto the pillow. Her other hand slowly rose in the air as she began to silently pray. I knew that this was a big one. I wondered silently what she was praying for as I stood by looking through my camera lens. Strength probably… and peace I’m sure. She was maybe even praying for her husband who seemed to be having a harder labor than she was. You could hear a pin drop it was so quiet.
On the other side of the room Dominic gripped his stomach tightly, his face also winced in pain as he fought against his own discomfort. And I thought to myself, “wow, this is happening. Whit & Dom are about to meet their son!”
Having known the heartbreak of loss before, I was sure that this day was both jubilant, and all together terrifying for the Thompsons. But as I sat there with my eye pressed to the back of my camera, I knew that I would never forget this specific moment. This was the moment I knew that everything was going to be okay. When Whitney’s hand lifted and her mouth began to silently move, I knew that she had chosen to trust God with it all. And indeed, the day went on to be both wildly successful, and heartwarmingly beautiful.
Whit and Dominic, you are already aware of how much I love and care for you two! Thank you for Inviting me in to one of the most beautiful and intimate moments of your lives together. It was truly an honor to be there with you, and to tell the story of the day your precious baby boy entered the world! I look forward to all the big moments ahead, and can’t wait to see what’s in store for your beautiful family!
All my love,
Kiki
