Again, I sit here not sure what to say or how to convey how much this has changed me. I’m not sure I can. It is my hope I have done this family justice, that I have brought something real and genuine to them. This is a slideshow I put together for Alex and his family. It showcases only a few of the over 200 images from their session, but it tells their story. You can read more about how I came to meet this wonderful family here.
Alex, thank you for letting me capture your beautiful family and for inspiring me to live in this moment and to be thankful for the blessings that surround me. I only spent one morning with your family, but you have touched my life and changed me. I am so thankful for this gift of photography. Giving is good. We are praying for you Alex. You and your entire family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you this week as you head back to Houston. We hope you return home with a spot on the transplant list.
If you would like to join the fight against cancer please visit www.cancer.org or you can go to the Alex Laynor Foundation.
I would also like to thank Balmorhea for allowing us to use their music to help us tell Alex’s story.
Oh my goodness I can hardly type through my tears. Your slideshow and Alex’s story are so inspirational and so much a part of the reason I have hope. I lost my dad one year ago next week to cancer and every sentence of Alex’s story rings true. Cancer can do a lot of things but it can’t steal love, laughter, and hope. You did an amazing job capturing that!
Wow – that was a beautiful slideshow – it brought tears to my eyes!!!!
Beautiful. Just beautiful.
Wow! That was incredible. I’m not a crier, but I have tears on my face. Your work beautifully shows that family and their love and their strength.
Lyndsay,
That was beautiful…I’m sitting here touched beyond words and with tears in my eyes. The pictures along with the story are very powerful and full of love. I’m sure this family will be forever grateful for these images. They are incredible.
Lyndsay, that was amazing. I cried the whole way through it. Absolutely beautiful and will help Alex’s story live on forever. To Alex and your family, I will pray for your complete healing and for strength and peace during your fight with cancer.
Beautiful, Lyndsay. You’ve given these children their father. Will be praying daily for Alex and his beautiful family, that they have another year to celebrate.
I’m a follower of your blog, not sure if I’ve ever commented before but I had to today. He has given his family the gift of strength and courage through their fight with his illness and you have given his family this gift of beauty through your art. They will cherish it forever.
Lyndsay…wow. I will add Alex’s family to my prayer list. What a beautiful gift you have given them…
Tears. I’ve got nothing but tears.
absolutely beautiful. what an amazing tribute to this man and his family.
Cried my eyes out…absolutely beautiful.
Lyndsay-
That is simply one of the most beautiful things I have seen in a long time. I am both heartbroken for and inspired by Alex and his family. I pray that they receive good news in Houston this week.
Thank you for sharing that with all of us.
Powerful, touching… All my hopes and prayers for this beautiful family. I can’t imagine anyone capturing them more perfectly than you did.
Wow!!!! That was truly incredible!!! It brought me to goosebumps and tears! You are amazingly talented! What a beautiful family and wonderful photos!
Oh My Goodness! That was AMAZING… I dont even have sound on my computer and Im crying. Im sure Id be balling if I had heard the music with it… gorgeous Lyndsay!!
Lyndsay, you always amaze me, but this blew me away. These pictures are so full of hope and love. You have built a life full of memories for Alex and his family.
That was very touching. I really loved how you mixed the text and photos so well.
What software did you use to build it?
-T
We need to make sure everyone sees this – and that everyone joins the fight against this terrible disease! Sent my donation in Alex’s name last week, and will be praying hard for him and his family.
Storytelling at it’s finest.
Prayers for Alex and his support system.
Beautiful!!! It gave me goosebumps Lyndsay…
Wow – this family’s stength and clear love for one another is beautiful and I feel honoured to have been able to witness it in these images. What a wonderful gift you have given them, and what an extraodinary gift Alex has given to the rest of us with his story and courage!
Amazing slideshow Lyndsay….this family must feel so blessed to have this! You captured their family beautifully and told his story just perfect. They will be in my thoughts and prayers…
I couldn’t think of a better photographer to capture the very essence of the love this family has for one another. You are truly a gifted storyteller and amazing behind your camera.
My families prayers go out to Alex and his family, stay strong.
My Mom battled an extremely rare cancer found in her throat that was normally found in cervical cancer for over a year, she is alive and beat it and going on 4 years remission. With faith and love anything is possible!!!
OMG Lyndsay, Marla sent me here with NO WARNING whatsoever… I’m crying my eyes out! What a beautiful, wonderful, awesome, fanTABulous gift you have given this family… such a strong message! I pray he gets a spot on the transplant list as well 🙁
Oh my, Lyndsay. The slideshow, the images, the wording, the music … all amazing, all gave me goose bumps, and made my eyes fill up. what a beautiful thing for you to have captured. Stunning.
So unbelievably moving….and inspiring….and life changing!!! I am in tears… beautiful work and beautiful family….
Beautiful, heartfelt, raw, true and so inspiring. Good luck to Alex and his amazing family and they’re in my prayers. You slideshow had me speechless. W.O.W.
wow. I don’t have the words. amazing! what a gift for that family! My prayers are with them!
wow lindsay! very powerful slideshow! the words along with the images… i have no words to describe how that made me feel!. i lost my dad to cancer 15 years ago. i’ll be praying for alex and his family.
What a wonderful thing you have done for Alex’s family. The photos are unbelievably beautiful! I am touched by each image. Thank you Lyndsay!
Lyndsey… this was the most beautiful and inspirational slideshow I have ever seen. You have given Alex and his family a priceless gift! Thank you for sharing them .xoxoxo
Phenomnenal…(again) you are so talented and Alex’s family is so inspiring…(nothing but tears)…
Amazing, Lyndsay. Truly.
Oh Lyndsay… what a beautiful tribute to such noble fight.. What a beautiful family.. ! What an inspirational story !.. I’m in tears here praying for Alex and his family..
That is the first ever slideshow that brought me to tears, and i didn’t even have music up as my husband is on a conf. call!!
What a beautiful family. And amazing captures.
Those images- very powerful and your words – perfect. <3
The family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
amazing. I hope the best for Alex and his beautiful family!
This is so beautiful! What a gift you have given to Alex and his family. You are amazing at what you do. I will pray for Alex and his family. Thank you for sharing. It is a wonderful reminder to live every day to its fullest. Happy Mother’s Day!!
BEAUTIFUL storytelling Lyndsay….thank you for sharing their story with us.
Stunning. What a wonderful, beautiful tribute to what seems like an awesome family. Best of luck to them in their fight.
Simply amazing & beautiful.
Perfectly done… touching, revealing, real. Love this!
So very moving.
Lyndsay – oh my. No blog stalking for me today – I have been moved to comment;o) That was beautiful. You are so talented. Their family will cherish those images forever. That’s what it’s about. Great job!
Wow. Beautiful story. My eyes are swimming but my heart feels full from the love that is shining thru in these photos. Simply beautiful.
Here I am typing with tears streaming down my face….this is beyond moving!
That WAS beautiful.
I am speechless. What an amazing gift you have given them. I especially love the close-up of Alex with his daughter.
this is awesome!
i am taken back by your talent as always, but then i was blown away by his story. what an amazing family! thank you for sharing – you done good girl!
Woah! I do not have words. ALL Of your slideshows are breathtaking…..this one was mindblowing! You should be so proud of the work you do. You are SUCH an artist! I am sure Alex and his family are forever grateful to you for this amazing gift! Great job Lyndsay!
Beautiful, just beautiful – the photography, the words, and the family.
Beautiful Lyndsay.
Amazing gift! beautiful family!! Prayers for Alex and his family
beautiful
that slide was amazing. you are amazing! That family is so blessed.
7.5.2011 Spent a wonderful few days visiting with Dani, Lexi and Austin plus other family in Huntsville, AL. Wonderful time. Watched this again. I miss Alex very much ~ he was an amazing man.