Words of Encouragement Matthew 19:14

But Jesus said, "Let the children come to me. Don't stop them! For the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to those who are like these children   Matthew 19:14

As I read this scripture this morning my heart broke for a mother who has selfishly spent the last 15 years raising, nurturing, and caring for her sweet son who lost her precious boy this week . For almost a week now I have been trying to put words together to express the feelings of a broken heart i have for this family, and the love and selfless giving i saw within it.  Chandler was an amazing young man, and his smile lit up a room  :) and his mom is an amazing woman.  A woman of strength and love for the Lord.  It warms my heart to know that this week there has been no pain for Chandler and that He has been running on the streets of Gold in Heaven. God promised the kingdom of Heaven to those who had faith like children.  A simple faith, that they would be protected and loved.  Its the faith of a child who knows his Father will provide. In the coming weeks my thoughts and prayers will be with the Benfield and Praytor families as they begin to move forward, but I hope they find encouragement to what a blessing Chandler was in so many peoples life, and his joy for life no matter the struggles he faced were an inspiration to all who met him :)  

During the rest of the month of February a portion of the proceeds from Sessions with Meredith Staton Photography and all of the proceeds from any purchases made from Initial Outfitters will go to Chandlers family  in a small attempt to bless them in the way that Chandlers smile blessed so many of us :)


If you would like to schedule a session, place and order or book a party with initial outfitters in support of the Benfield and Praytor Families please email me at meredith@meredithsearcystaton.com