Photo Of Oklahoma Family Capturing Hearts Across Nation

A photo of a Eakly, OK family is quickly going viral on social media. The story behind the photo is capturing hearts across the nation.

Kayli Rene' Photography captured a photo of Sierra Sharry and her 6-month-old baby, and at the request of Sierra, Kayli edited Sierra's baby's father, Lane, in the photo.

Lane passed away due to a tragic accident on July 13, 2014, when Sierra was about 8 months pregnant. 

After seeing Kayli's photo of her family, Sierra said it brought her to tears and she knows Lane is watching out for her and their baby.

“He is watching out for his little boy better than anyone and I know he's got to be so proud. I love my little family sooooo much and I'm proud to be the mother to Lane's little boy," Sierra said.

The photo was posted to Kayli Rene Photography's Facebook page on Wednesday. As of Thursday morning, it has received more than 155,000 “Likes” and has been shared more than 17,000 times. Thousands of people also left comments on the photo.