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
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
melody says
I am giddy and goose-bumpy.
Chris says
The lump in my throat is unbelievably HUGE. I am SO happy for Odette and the girls as I quietly celebrate them being together. ๐
giftsofthejourney (Elizabeth Harper) says
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.
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Thrilled for Odette and her daughters … no matter what happens now, they are together!
Wonderful capture Stephanie, well done!
kosenrufu mama says
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!!!!
Tara R. says
I’ve only recently learned of Odette and her girls… this is phenomenal. A beautiful reunion of mother and her daughters.
Cara says
I am just speechless! I can only imagine how they feel. Amazing!
elk says
such a bond shared in these photos … blessings
Jen at Cabin Fever says
What a wonderful story and those photos capture such emotion!
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UpsideUp says
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.
sweetsalty kate says
Oh, butterflies. Butterflies doing somersaults. xoxo
Victoria says
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. ๐
Sam says
Seeing Jen’s face all crumpled up…now I’m crying! I can’t believe the day has finally come. So amazing.
Christine says
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.
Nakia says
Beautiful.
Kerry says
My thoughts and prayers have been with Jen,Odette and her girls. Thanks so much for sharing her story and this reunion!
kimberly/tippytoes says
Looking at Jen makes me want to cry! So beautiful!
Lu says
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.
Emily Perry says
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!
Amy (Papillon Sky Photography) says
I cannot imagine being away from my children for that long. What a wonderful reunion. I’ve got tears in my eyes!!
Megan (Best of Fates) says
Those photos do an amazing job of capturing the joy in that moment.
Brian says
An amazingly beautiful moment.
sperlygirl says
had tears in my eyes viewing these photos – what a heartfelt reunion.
lisa says
Yay! The photos say it all.
Jess says
chills. thank you so much for sharing this journey with us.
Gonzomama says
i just can’t even imagine.
i can’t look at these pictures without crying.
kolleen says
isn’t this what life is all about?!?
our relationships…
our connectedness…
our togetherness.
thank you for these magical photos.
sending love,
xoxo
k
soupatraveler says
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!
Michelle B says
What an amazing and beautiful story.
So happy to see the joy on each face.
Tara Bradford says
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.
Marcie says
Such a beautiful ending or beginning or both – to this story. Brings tears to my yes…
wendy moore says
What an incredible story of love and beautiful photos!
Ingrid says
this made me so, so, so happy, with tears in my eyes….. sending all my love.
Leanne says
SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO happy! BLESS THEM!
jane says
i cried
Jennifer says
These photos gave me goosebumps and brought tears to my eyes. What an incredible story.
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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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