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Friday
Apr232010

We Are Together

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

Reader Comments (36)

I am giddy and goose-bumpy.
April 23, 2010 | Unregistered Commentermelody
The lump in my throat is unbelievably HUGE. I am SO happy for Odette and the girls as I quietly celebrate them being together. ;)
April 23, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterChris
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!
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!!!!
April 23, 2010 | Unregistered Commenterkosenrufu mama
I've only recently learned of Odette and her girls... this is phenomenal. A beautiful reunion of mother and her daughters.
April 23, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterTara R.
I am just speechless! I can only imagine how they feel. Amazing!
April 23, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterCara
such a bond shared in these photos ... blessings
April 23, 2010 | Unregistered Commenterelk
What a wonderful story and those photos capture such emotion!

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April 23, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterJen at Cabin Fever
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.
April 23, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterUpsideUp
Oh, butterflies. Butterflies doing somersaults. xoxo
April 23, 2010 | Unregistered Commentersweetsalty kate
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. ;)
April 23, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterVictoria
Seeing Jen's face all crumpled up...now I'm crying! I can't believe the day has finally come. So amazing.
April 23, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterSam
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.
April 23, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterChristine
Beautiful.
April 23, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterNakia
My thoughts and prayers have been with Jen,Odette and her girls. Thanks so much for sharing her story and this reunion!
April 23, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterKerry
Looking at Jen makes me want to cry! So beautiful!
April 23, 2010 | Unregistered Commenterkimberly/tippytoes
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.
April 23, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterLu
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!
April 23, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterEmily Perry
I cannot imagine being away from my children for that long. What a wonderful reunion. I've got tears in my eyes!!
Those photos do an amazing job of capturing the joy in that moment.
April 23, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterMegan (Best of Fates)
An amazingly beautiful moment.
April 23, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterBrian
had tears in my eyes viewing these photos - what a heartfelt reunion.
April 23, 2010 | Unregistered Commentersperlygirl
Yay! The photos say it all.
April 23, 2010 | Unregistered Commenterlisa
chills. thank you so much for sharing this journey with us.
April 23, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterJess
i just can't even imagine.
i can't look at these pictures without crying.
April 23, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterGonzomama
isn't this what life is all about?!?
our relationships...
our connectedness...
our togetherness.

thank you for these magical photos.

sending love,
xoxo
k
April 23, 2010 | Unregistered Commenterkolleen
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!
April 23, 2010 | Unregistered Commentersoupatraveler
What an amazing and beautiful story.
So happy to see the joy on each face.
April 23, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterMichelle B
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.
April 23, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterTara Bradford
Such a beautiful ending or beginning or both - to this story. Brings tears to my yes...
April 23, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterMarcie
What an incredible story of love and beautiful photos!
April 23, 2010 | Unregistered Commenterwendy moore
this made me so, so, so happy, with tears in my eyes..... sending all my love.
April 23, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterIngrid
SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO happy! BLESS THEM!
April 23, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterLeanne
i cried
April 24, 2010 | Unregistered Commenterjane
These photos gave me goosebumps and brought tears to my eyes. What an incredible story.
April 24, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterJennifer
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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