It was 7:30am. My eyes were still cross-eyed when I tried to unscramble the words from his text message. “We’re headed to the hospital, and she wishes you were here.” I leaned over and woke Philip. He smiled, rubbed his eyes, and we jumped out of bed. Just minutes later, we had the girls in...
Thanks for making me cry! Still waiting for that book to come out Mrs Niu! 
Wow, what a blessing to be able to be there for the birth. There is no doubt in my mind that there is a God when I witness the birth of a brand new baby. Fantastic story with fantastic photos.
What a precious experience, thank you for sharing. Congrats to Brad and his family (looks like two protective brothers in the making)!
What a beautiful story with word and pictures! And I’m typing through tears. My friend gave birth to a still born a few weeks ago and I’m sad she didn’t have a photographer to share her story! What a gift they can treasure with your photo documentary of this beautiful miracle of life! You’re filled with talent lady, serious talent!!
Thank you so much for taking those pictures! They are beautiful.
I too am so grateful she is here safe and sound. There can’t be a happier event than this! I will be sooo excited to meet her! Your photography is amazing.
Melissa, that was so beautiful! I’m crying over here!! How lucky they were to have you there. What an amazing sister.
Words can’t express my depth of gratitude for you and Philip!! You both are so caring and sharing with your talents and support for others engaged in worthwhile life experiences. This was a courageous act on Brad and Erin’s part–to take another little spirit into their home when so many obstacles were placed in their way and you captured their joy with your amazing ability to see it clearly through the lens of your camera. Thank you for these timeless treasures. Brad, Erin, Tyler and Thomas will treasure these forever.
Thank you so much for taking those beautiful pictures! I can’t look at them without getting teary….and I too am so thankful Alexis is here safe and sound. Your photography is amazing….everyone who comes into the mission office sees it!!!
Well I’ve started the day crying now. What’s happened to me? Yay Alexis!
Ohhhh, this made me cry! It was so touching! Wow, Melissa, you really did capture so many emotions of the day! These pictures will be treasures forever!
Oh man you’ve got me crying *again*
The more I pick up the camera, the more I realize that the final frame is not about the photographer. The photographer is merely the tool to communicate an emotion or feeling. Every person deserves to be captured in a photograph, and every photograph has a story.
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This is fascinating. I can’t wait to read the stories, you’re incredible Melissa.
So cool Melissa. So so cool.
I love the way you write, I want one.
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