Greater Houston Area Children and Family Photography | Christie Lacy

Wow. I am beyond humbled. I went to bed last night and woke up with over 40 inquiries of people wanting to host a Party for Layla. You, my friends, are amazingly generous and you inspire me!

I can’t thank you all enough for your interest in hosting or participating in these events. I am still trying to find dates for April. I just wish I could take all of your offers. Unfortunately, I don’t know if I will be able to accomodate all of you who’ve inquired. Once the dates are available, I will contact you in the order that you inquired/commented. If one can not make the date work, I will then go to the next person.

If you would like to book a full session, I will donate $40 of the Creative Fee to the Marsh Family and offer you a 10% discount on your final order. This offer is valid for any sessions booked between now and March 31. Please contact me using the Contact Form in the menu at the top of this page! Thank you so much!

**UPDATE**

Thank you so very much for all of your interset in scheduling or participating in a Party for Layla event. Due to the high demand and interest, we have stopped taking inquiries to host an event. However, if you are interested in making a financial contribution, you may do so by visiting www.LaylaGrace.org. Laýla’s family is extremely appreciative of all who have expressed interest in helping them.

If you have inquired about hosting or participating in an event, you will be contacted should more availability become available. You will be contacted in the order that you inquired. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Do to the overwhelming response, all inquiries may not be accomodated.

Thank you so so much for your response and support!

It’s amazing how many hearts this little soul has captured; how many people she’s never met are meeting God for her; some for the first time.

I’ve been searching my heart trying to find more ways that I can help her and her family. I’ve been trying to find out a way that you, my friends & followers (and Layla’s Prayer warriors), can benefit but also a way that I can give back to Layla’s family and help them on their journey. I’ve finally settled on Limited Time Portrait Parties for Layla; Limited Portrait parties (mini sessions)  that are at a super low cost to you. My prices will never be this low again and will only be this low when you book these limited events. Currently I have 3 events available for March and am working on my April calendar as we speak.

For more information on how portrait parties work, please see this link!

We never quite know what it is that God gives us, why He choses certain things for our lives. But we have faith that His plan is for us, that He loves us so much and He knows what is best. And so we believe that He makes all things happen for our good. The wonderful thing about God’s love is: even when we’re feeling down and we have moments when we question His motives, He still loves us.

There are so many things I want to say about this session, this person, this family. They are courageous, they are faithful, they are hopeful. She is amazing, she is a fighter, she is a beautiful little girl who God sent here for a purpose. Her sisters are wonderful. The oldest is such a sweet sweet girl who seems to be a little mother hen. The middle sister is full of life and character and beautiful grins. The love that mom and dad have for each other and their girls is so evident.

This family. They’ve changed me. They have me on my knees for them; for her. I am so beyond humbled that they asked me to photograph them; to capture this important moment in their lives.

If you haven’t heard of them, you can read sweet Layla’s story at http://www.LaylaGrace.org or follow them on Twitter: @LaylaGrace. And please, if you feel the need to drop on your knees for them, please join me in praying for peace, strength, faith, comfort and a miracle.

I have been reflecting over the last few days since the horrendous devastation began in Haiti. I can’t imagine what they are going through, the hoplessness that many must feel, the pain, the suffering. I can’t imagine what the job of re-creation entails and how they feel after losing so many loved ones. This morning I saw the story of a 13 year old boy who lost his mother and father; he’d suffered a broken leg and a head injury. The videographer showed the medics trying to brace the leg and the boy screamed with pain. My heart breaks.

When you read this, please take a moment to say a prayer for the children in Haiti. As an adult I can’t imagine not having my family and having my entire world fall apart, but even more, I can’t imagine being a child and losing everything you’ve known. Please pray for peace, strength, hope, love and most importantly, faith.

For every single session booked with me this year, I will donate $10 towards disaster relief and rebuilding effort through my church’s ministry.  If you would like to personally donate to this cause, please click here to do so. To read more or get an update on our ministry there in Haiti, please read here.