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Husband Recreates His Late Wife’s Maternity Photoshoot With Their 1-Year-Old Daughter
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No matter how much some people dislike sayings like “seize the day” or other cliches stating that we all should live our life to the fullest as we never know when things are going to change, there is some truth to it. And all of this becomes more than real when something serious and tragic occurs.
It was the evening of August 11, 2020 when James Alvarez lost his 23-year-old wife Yesenia Aguilar, who, at that time, was 8 months pregnant. Even though the accident took her life, the medics were able to save their daughter Adalyn Rose. A year after the tragic incident, the dad decided to recreate his late wife’s pregnancy photo shoot with his now one-year-old daughter.
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It was a dream of James and Yesenia to become parents and in 2020 this dream was about to come true
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James and Yesenia were very excited to become parents. However, the 40-year-old driver Courtney Pandolfi, who was known for driving under the influence, crushed the family’s dreams. On the evening of August 11, 2020, the couple decided to take a walk, as was suggested by their doctor. They were not that far away from home when the DUI driver jumped the curb and hit the woman.
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However, a 40-year-old driver known for driving under the influence hit Yesenia, who was on her evening walk with her husband
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Image credits: X&V Photography
Yesenia died in the hospital, but their baby girl Adalyn Rose, who was delivered through C-section, survived and became the main priority to James. Bored Panda contacted him to see how their family is holding up. Just before the accident, he and his wife had a beautiful maternity photoshoot in nature. One year later, the photographer who was working on the first photoshoot suggested recreating the same photoshoot with Adalyn Rose. They did everything to make these pictures perfect and in this way honor Yesenia’s memory: “We had my daughter dress up like my wife in a light pink dress and take the pictures in the same location as my wife did. We took pictures in the same pose and time to make sure everything was perfect.”
The pregnant 23-year-old did not survive, but medics were able to save their baby girl, Adalyn Rose
Image credits: X&V Photography
Image credits: X&V Photography
One year later, James decided to recreate a photoshoot that he and his late wife did, now posing with their one-year-old daughter
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Image credits: X&V Photography
James recollects the time he and Yesenia took these pictures, remembering every beautiful moment he had with his wife that day: “it was so beautiful because she loved being pregnant. I remember how happy she was that day and I will never forget that. How beautiful she looked and that mesmerizing smile that she had. I remember looking into her eyes and telling her how much I loved her. I’ll never forget it.”
Image credits: X&V Photography
Image credits: X&V Photography
Image credits: X&V Photography
This year’s photo shoot was very emotional for the dad because it brought back a lot of memories from that specific day with Yesenia: “It was hard not to cry but I kept a smile on my face knowing my wife was looking down on us. Seeing my daughter that day made me realize how much she looks like her mommy. Beautiful as her mommy.”
Image credits: X&V Photography
Image credits: X&V Photography
Image credits: X&V Photography
Image credits: X&V Photography
Since the accident, James focuses on his daughter, who is growing up to be a beautiful and lovely girl. Her happiness reflects in the pictures, to which the dad added that Adalyn Rose reminds him a lot of her mom: “My daughter has such a beautiful and happy personality that can be addicting. She has a personality that can light up a room, which she got from her mommy.”
Image credits: X&V Photography
Image credits: X&V Photography
Image credits: X&V Photography
Having to go through such a real-life nightmare is more than challenging. But seeing James not giving up and providing his girl with the best life is an inspiration to all people who have had to go through similar experiences. The dad is very thankful to everyone who was there by their side and hopes that sharing his story will also help others “to show the world that no matter what’s thrown at you, you’ll be able to overcome it.” He also revealed the most important lesson that his little daughter taught him and that is “to always keep fighting.”
Adalyn Rose celebrates her first birthday this year in a beautiful nature setting
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Image credits: X&V Photography
Adalyn Rose is “a beautiful and happy personality” who reminds James a lot of her mom
Image credits: X&V Photography
Image credits: X&V Photography
Image credits: X&V Photography
Image credits: X&V Photography
Image credits: X&V Photography
Image credits: X&V Photography
Image credits: X&V Photography
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A Strike 3 years ago
And she should be forced to have these photos blown up into giant posters that hang in her cell >:(
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Vicky Z 3 years ago
My God such a sad story.... only 23 years old! And a baby left without a mum .... I hope the dad has all the strength to raise his daughter!
A Strike 3 years ago
And she should be forced to have these photos blown up into giant posters that hang in her cell >:(
Load More Replies... Vicky Z 3 years ago
My God such a sad story.... only 23 years old! And a baby left without a mum .... I hope the dad has all the strength to raise his daughter!
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