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We Are Together

April 23, 2010 By Jen Lemen

There’s nothing to say after a moment like this.   Only that to be together is everything.  I know now that much is true. 

It’s not too late to be a part of this miracle.  For more of this story, go here.

Photo by Stephanie Roberts

Comments

  1. melody says

    April 23, 2010 at 6:26 am

    I am giddy and goose-bumpy.

  2. Chris says

    April 23, 2010 at 6:33 am

    The lump in my throat is unbelievably HUGE. I am SO happy for Odette and the girls as I quietly celebrate them being together. ๐Ÿ˜‰

  3. giftsofthejourney (Elizabeth Harper) says

    April 23, 2010 at 8:37 am

    Such a tender moment … the look on Jen’s face makes me want to cry happy tears too. A lovely, loving thing that has enriched us all in many ways.

    http://giftsofthejourney.wordpress.com/2010/04/22/bringing-it-to-the-masses-no-more-twitter-bashing/

    Thrilled for Odette and her daughters … no matter what happens now, they are together!

    Wonderful capture Stephanie, well done!

  4. kosenrufu mama says

    April 23, 2010 at 8:50 am

    tears on my face… this moment is magic!!! a wonderful day for the family all together again, after years!!! wonderful ! full of love and emotions!! a mother with her girls, the best moment in their lives!!!!

  5. Tara R. says

    April 23, 2010 at 10:58 am

    I’ve only recently learned of Odette and her girls… this is phenomenal. A beautiful reunion of mother and her daughters.

  6. Cara says

    April 23, 2010 at 11:48 am

    I am just speechless! I can only imagine how they feel. Amazing!

  7. elk says

    April 23, 2010 at 12:00 pm

    such a bond shared in these photos … blessings

  8. Jen at Cabin Fever says

    April 23, 2010 at 1:00 pm

    What a wonderful story and those photos capture such emotion!

    http://www.nekphotography.blogspot.com

  9. UpsideUp says

    April 23, 2010 at 1:24 pm

    I imagine everyone is having trouble seeing these images since they’re so blurry. Oh wait, those are tears in my eyes. Stunning, Stephanie. Can’t wait to see the whole set.

  10. sweetsalty kate says

    April 23, 2010 at 1:24 pm

    Oh, butterflies. Butterflies doing somersaults. xoxo

  11. Victoria says

    April 23, 2010 at 2:00 pm

    Oh, goodness! I can only imagine the level of love goin’ on at that moment.
    How beautiful. Thanks for sharing this story.
    Now, if you will excuse me, a tissue is needed. ๐Ÿ˜‰

  12. Sam says

    April 23, 2010 at 2:07 pm

    Seeing Jen’s face all crumpled up…now I’m crying! I can’t believe the day has finally come. So amazing.

  13. Christine says

    April 23, 2010 at 2:13 pm

    How can you not weep for joy at the sight of a mamma being reunited with her beautiful girls……..I am speechless and humbled at the power of this moment.

  14. Nakia says

    April 23, 2010 at 2:28 pm

    Beautiful.

  15. Kerry says

    April 23, 2010 at 2:32 pm

    My thoughts and prayers have been with Jen,Odette and her girls. Thanks so much for sharing her story and this reunion!

  16. kimberly/tippytoes says

    April 23, 2010 at 2:33 pm

    Looking at Jen makes me want to cry! So beautiful!

  17. Lu says

    April 23, 2010 at 2:33 pm

    The pictures say it all. My heart is so full looking and her with her girls. It was a blessing getting a chance to meet O at BlogHer a few years ago. What a wonderful, wonderful thing this is.

  18. Emily Perry says

    April 23, 2010 at 2:33 pm

    you guys got me crying. i can’t tell you how happy and hopeful this makes me! yahoo! here’s to many more happy days!

  19. Amy (Papillon Sky Photography) says

    April 23, 2010 at 2:41 pm

    I cannot imagine being away from my children for that long. What a wonderful reunion. I’ve got tears in my eyes!!

  20. Megan (Best of Fates) says

    April 23, 2010 at 2:55 pm

    Those photos do an amazing job of capturing the joy in that moment.

  21. Brian says

    April 23, 2010 at 3:07 pm

    An amazingly beautiful moment.

  22. sperlygirl says

    April 23, 2010 at 3:46 pm

    had tears in my eyes viewing these photos – what a heartfelt reunion.

  23. lisa says

    April 23, 2010 at 5:08 pm

    Yay! The photos say it all.

  24. Jess says

    April 23, 2010 at 5:17 pm

    chills. thank you so much for sharing this journey with us.

  25. Gonzomama says

    April 23, 2010 at 5:24 pm

    i just can’t even imagine.
    i can’t look at these pictures without crying.

  26. kolleen says

    April 23, 2010 at 5:45 pm

    isn’t this what life is all about?!?
    our relationships…
    our connectedness…
    our togetherness.

    thank you for these magical photos.

    sending love,
    xoxo
    k

  27. soupatraveler says

    April 23, 2010 at 5:49 pm

    This made my day! I’ve had tears in my eyes since I first read the post this morning and keep coming back to it as fuel for the soul. Thanks!

  28. Michelle B says

    April 23, 2010 at 7:54 pm

    What an amazing and beautiful story.
    So happy to see the joy on each face.

  29. Tara Bradford says

    April 23, 2010 at 8:51 pm

    I wept the minute I saw Stephanie’s pic of the reunion and even more when seeing this. Jen is a miracle worker and it is fantastic to see the reunion of Odette and her daughters. Utter and complete joy. So thrilled for Odette and her daughters.

  30. Marcie says

    April 23, 2010 at 10:35 pm

    Such a beautiful ending or beginning or both – to this story. Brings tears to my yes…

  31. wendy moore says

    April 23, 2010 at 11:29 pm

    What an incredible story of love and beautiful photos!

  32. Ingrid says

    April 24, 2010 at 1:54 am

    this made me so, so, so happy, with tears in my eyes….. sending all my love.

  33. Leanne says

    April 24, 2010 at 2:43 am

    SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO happy! BLESS THEM!

  34. jane says

    April 24, 2010 at 6:08 am

    i cried

  35. Jennifer says

    April 24, 2010 at 4:51 pm

    These photos gave me goosebumps and brought tears to my eyes. What an incredible story.

  36. politics says

    April 27, 2010 at 10:54 pm

    A wonderful day for the family all together again, after years!!! wonderful ! full of love and emotions!! a mother with her girls.
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