It’s All In The Hands

[@janelleholtmann3738]

I gave my parents a kit like this a few years ago. They thought it was silly and didn’t make much of it, but they went along with it. It was displayed at their 60th wedding anniversary celebration, sat on a shelf in their home, but wasn’t something they cherished. Last March my father passed away and this has become a beloved treasure for my mother and sits with pride in her living room where she can always see it. She makes sure that anyone who comes to the house sees it. She adores it and all the memories that little piece of plaster jogs for her. I’ve seen her lovingly place her hand on top of the sculpture and tears well up in her eyes. I highly recommend doing this if you’re lucky enough to have both your parents yet. Don’t wait, don’t pass up an opportunity to make a treasured item that can be passed on when they’re gone. I know someday it’ll be in a place of honor in my home.

[@nancypride2372]

We don’t know what we have until it’s gone.

[@joycependleton589]

Oh my, I welled up with tears reading this. Such a thoughtful daughter.💞

[@countrygirlinpa8831]

What an awesome idea. My parents have a 53 anniversary coming in May. They argue and bicker like many old couples do. LOL if I could convince them to do this it would be a wonderful memory if not for them at least me when they are no longer on earth. Can you wear your rings with this without ruining them? Jami and Lester you should get commission on these. LOL I bet many will be bought from this video. I love the story of you two and what you have accomplished. You bring joy to so many of us through your videos

[@jeanetteiacovone1958]

That is so sweet and I am so sorry for your loss

[@nyckl64]

Beautiful... also if you still have your parents... please please please... record them...you will forget what they sound like I lost my Mama Dec 2019 n luckily we had some videos n voicemails saved...wish we had of done the plaster thing now I want to do it with my grown kids n grandbabies

[@christieraynes7444]

My husband had the most beautiful hands. They fascinated me from the moment I met him. I miss holding his hand. Hold tight Jamie and Lester. Time is so short. ❤

[@debbieellis5074]

Christie, I, too, loved my husband's big, work-worn hands. Loved it when we held hands. He passed just before Harvey and was only 67. I would cherish a plaster cast of our hands. You are so right - time is so short.

[@mariarohmer2374]

Aww🥺

[@kaseyrigsby-ferree4038]

That is beautiful!! I am sorry for your loss! Beautiful memories!

[@LadyDealer1974]

The imperfections are the best part. They show the strength and character of the both of you

[@sdallas0222]

Absolutely love it !! Funny short story I was walking thru Walmart’s in Canton , Michigan with my Hoodie on and a lady stopped me and said I watch them everyday .. so we stood there and talked about you guys and the babies like we were Northern cousins ... love you guys ..

[@FromSuitstoBoots]

That is so crazy!

[@littleshep123]

Lester has a working farmer's hands. They show his lifetime of love and caring for the land. Jami's hands are very telling of her love of life!

[@maryannkeyes9972]

Lester & Jami... Such a treasure to cherish! ❤️🙏

[@CJ-sg3vs]

Lester that is what hard working hands look like.

[@PennelopeWhitmore]

Exactly! That's what a man's hands look like!

[@jeanjones5520]

Jami just a suggestion .Put a little bit of felt on the bottom of the hands . It'll save your furnishings getting scratched

[@desiraykarmy2643]

Yes , or even mount it on a peice of wood , to keep it stable and safe 🙌❤

[@GardenGal13]

If you still have old wood from a tree that went down during the hurricane you can use a chainsaw and cut a salad to mount it on since the hurricane is what brought you today.

[@kaywalbright8436]

Its beautiful. Lester pls start holding Jami's hand when you out with her. Thats the most romantic thing a guy could do without any thought to it

[@francisesolomon9259]

Y'all worked hard on this and finished product is beautiful. Glad y'all made it through this terrible weather. We're still have water issues. Whole town here in central Texas. We're SURVIVORS!!!

[@justjen4988]

I recognized that hair tie band indent right away😂😂 That is accurate though. ❤ it turned out perfectly imperfect like real life.

[@foxybrown1742]

LESTER, I love love the hand mold. It really is symbolic of a TRUE LOVE STORY OF YOU AND JAMI. WELL DONE !

[@patti5173]

Its looks awseome. Lester just cracks me up. He loves picking on you. I read some where that if a man picks on you cause he loves you. 💖 Its the simple things that mean so much. I know you will cherish forever. Stay safe guys

[@cynthiariddle7310]

Ha! So true about the "picking."

[@stacylamphere52]

I know the exact feeling you have, my partner and i hold hands no matter what when we are in the truck. He always reaches over to hold my hand and it is definitely something that makes me love him even more.

[@doghairdontcarelindaniel7531]

Awww that is so gosh darn sweet holding hands. Thanks for sharing that Stacy.

[@amandabrank4652]

Lester you dont have old man hand those they are just "hard working man's hands" proof of ALL the hard work, tons of sweat & tears you have put into sacuntary!🐗🐴🐂🐄🦙🐷🐐🦃🐓🦆🦢🐟

[@heidimills1013]

So glad we got to see the final product. It’s the imperfections that make us perfect.

[@kathleencarrigan9281]

Beautiful show of the love language as Lester likes to describe. Hands intertwined into the beating heart of a great union. Remembrance in the scars of the past to get to where you two are today and it shows in the hands. Keep on loving each other for the small things you bring to each other.

[@jenniferwentland1736]

Those aren’t scars Lester, they are memories and the stories of your life!

[@chrismurray2237]

That was soooooo romantic. I love to see people in love. 💖💖. 🌺🌸

[@lorraineprice2661]

Lines wrinkles and scars are our medals of the life we have led x

[@macb7195]

This is LOVE 💕...Thank You for sharing this with all of us. Always and Forever.......♥️💝🐾🐾

[@susanroesler11]

That came out awesome. Your love story is so great. My late husband and I had that connection too. Having a love like that is incredible. Love you guys. 🥰

[@isiag5481]

I was waiting to see it and I truly love it ! 2 beautiful, loving 🙌

[@violagaither3621]

Understand completely Jamie!! Sometime you and Lester need to share your story from the beginning!!! This is so awesome!!!

[@aralnoza]

You both are match made in heaven. 💞

[@shirlfarthing2193]

Love it thank you for sharing. It isn’t suppose to be perfect . No one is perfect so it may show a few flaws but that is life . A great treasure

[@debbiecozortakalonghornmom1862]

So true Shirl. 💖🙏🙏

[@debrakellett7763]

Love how the hand mold turned out!❤❤❤

[@kayarmondi1320]

I absolutely Love ❤️ it! I can’t type for the tears. I am a hand holder too. My 45th anniversary is next month and this is what I am asking for!!! I just love you guys and the animals. Glad we got through the Great Blizzard!!! Love from Oklahoma!

[@gcgunderson9517]

Tears... Something very strong with weakness at the same time... Powerful

[@konikasey3539]

This is such a wonderful piece! How perfect and romantic! It’s a never ending story of your love. How sweet.

[@k.johnson6198]

so beautiful ..I wish I had one of me n my son when he was little we were so close ..he's a grown man now so strong n independent but I miss the little boy who use to hold my hand so sweetly 😊💜

[@bonnie3994]

👏👏👏👏💕💕💕💕so cute,,I was so glad y'all made this video 😀👍Turn out Great

[@marymathews8421]

Beautiful video Jami! The piece turned out great. It represents all the trips around the sun you and Lester made together and persevered against the elements and other obstacles life threw at you. It’s wonderful!

[@stacymeadows5853]

My husband won me with his hands. They are electric. Although our dogs never leave my side, they choose for him to rub them over me. I always say that it is the hands. You two have a special bond. 💕

[@doghairdontcarelindaniel7531]

That turned out amazing, I must say. I loved his snake bite or whatever story behind his scar. I always want to embellish the story a bit for effect. Just for the fun of it cause I’m alway up for a laugh.

[@57Pinky_Promise65]

Awesome! Holding hands is one of the most beautiful feelings in the world. Whether it be love, security, warmth, or just because. Jamie, when you get off the truck just grab Lester's hand. 💕

[@sheblyne]

It's a beautiful and silent expression of your love and togetherness. Silence can be golden.

[@lafinbrat765]

Jamie.. I made one of these for my daughter when she was in infant. To fix the small imperfections use a nail file.. emery board.. it's just a very small piece of sandpaper that works well. I love how yours turned out ❤❤

[@augustaj3952]

Beautiful 👐 💜

[@denisehardin7005]

I ABSOLUTELY AGREE WITH JAMIE'S STORY ABOUT A PERSONS HANDS AND THE MEMORIES THAT WILL COME TO YOU WHEN YOU LOOK AT THAT BEAUTIFUL MOLD OF YA'LL MOLD , "HOLDING HANDS ! ".

[@paulabull2541]

It turned out beautiful. It showes your true feelings, and the hard work you two do for the animals

[@violakress9889]

It came out beautifully. Find the perfect place to display. You are a great couple. You work so hard together keeping up with the santuray chores. The bigs, littles, feathers are Safe , protected & loved. The improvements done The hay barn. littles haven & all the fences & pond was a lot of hard work but You can feel the love that went into each project. That is priceless. Please take care stay safe. You show Kindness & Love works. 💕💕🥰

[@connieclum8470]

SUPER COOL VIDEO JAMIE, WE ALL LOVE AND TREASURE EACH VIDEO YOU SEND US⭐️🥰💋❣️💛☮️‼️🇺🇸

[@sheiladay9730]

Wow! Love this.

[@marybrown4469]

I name this, "The Story in Our Hands" .

[@debwhipple2765]

Really did turn out beautiful. I agree, the little imperfections give it even more character. Messing up the first time just added another memory to this piece. Enjoy and hang on tight. Life can change in an instant. Thanks for sharing your gift. 💝💝

[@amyrockenbach5668]

What a beautiful symbol of your connection to each other, and how you face everything together.

[@joycepatterson8066]

Its amazing! It shows the love you have for one another. It beautiful just like you and leater.

[@debbiecozortakalonghornmom1862]

U mean Lester. Lol

[@joycepatterson8066]

Sorry debbie corotz. Thank you for correcting my spelling. I did assume that jamie would know what I ment to write.. thanks

[@debbiecozortakalonghornmom1862]

@@joycepatterson8066 NOW I NEED TO CORRECT U ON MY LAST NAME .....

[@joycepatterson8066]

@@debbiecozortakalonghornmom1862 I know. Sorry but I thought it was funny.

[@debbiecozortakalonghornmom1862]

@@joycepatterson8066 ITS NOT

[@jacquesotomayor5875]

That looks so nice!! What a great memory keepsake!

[@fondadeen1164]

Oh Jamie you two are so special what a wonderful video yes there may be beautiful imperfections but that as you said is real life and what a beautiful rendition those hands show God bless you both that statue is so impressionable

[@kathydamon3217]

All I can say is WOW had me in tears. So so sweet and Jami you described everything about each imperfections about it was wonderful.

[@sassyboofle6983]

The scars we have are a road map to our soul . I have plenty physical and mental ones , be proud of them you worked hard for them . They make us who we are . 🖐🐾❤️👍

[@deannaray4837]

Precious hand mold ❤ of two beautiful souls!

[@theresahall8697]

Love it! My husband and I always held hands from the start all the way till he passed away.

[@Darlincowgirl]

Holding hands is the best thing in life

[@aileen694]

Hello Jami and Lester, from Toronto, Canada! I've just recently found your videos, love them! And your sharp lawyer-brain, generous heart and humour. As for Lester, well, any man who lies on the ground laughing while a mob of animals peck and climb over him is a Keeper! You two are a sweet couple! This hands - sculpture was a lovely video. All your critturs are adorable, that chicken left her nest to join you on the bathtub 🤣! I love the black stripes on (?) Ivy. Does that hint of some Zebra blood? Well, I feel bad for all you folks' trouble in this fierce winter weather. Being from Canada's east coast we got used to it. Take care, and carry on... Cheers!

[@nickys8156]

Oh my goodness I asked for you to show us your hand mold. It turned out so awesome. Thank you for sharing. ❤❤❤

[@melindagilfoy5748]

It came out great with a beautiful story along with it❤️

[@monikastuckey8737]

Aw, you guys.... hugs!

[@sabrinabryant5185]

Thank you for making this video!!! I was wondering how it turned. It looks great!!! I love my husband"s hands as well!!!;

[@judiminer61]

I love the way this turn out. It looks like Lesters hand is holding yours up, to give your strength, reassurance but most of all. LOVE. Beautiful ♥️

[@lillianblair6071]

Hands that hold each other together express each other's feelings, tells the story of the life lived together. Jami and Lester it turned out so beautiful. Keep holding each other and encourage each other even through the hard times. xoxo

[@reneeperalta6094]

Lester has man hands hard working hands and so do u Jamie lots of memories in ur hands....😍😍😍😍

[@lisamusselwhite4600]

I love that saying....grow old with me, the best is yet to be....

[@lindashope2835]

What a beautiful gift you can keep forever. Great job. It’s perfect! ✋🏻🤚🏻💖💙

[@sherryrushing9229]

I love the hands. Its showing the true meaning of true LOVE.

[@desiraykarmy2643]

We are all perfectly imperfect just as this hand statue is 🙌❤️

[@debbiew.7094]

Beautiful...the hands says it all! Love and hard work that brought you together as one! 💕💕😊💕💕

[@caroleschachinger7908]

That is so beautiful! I know what you mean, Jamie. The touch of my husband's hands is a special gift from God. ❤😍❤

[@lollyhurt4387]

So sweet. I understand what you're saying about hands. One touch can take the world away. Sometimes we all need that. God bless

[@rforsythe211]

Happy to see that the 2nd one worked out for you 💕💕💕! That looks so romantic and so many great memories are all wrapped up in one!

[@jackiesiple518]

I love your hands how they turned out. And I love you kept the imperfections because we all have them.

[@birdiebridges3510]

Beautiful. You two need to stay together forever.

[@karawonder4492]

I love these hands! I'm sure u don't know but jamie and Lester your my heros. I have watched u and Lester from the beginning of your storey love u both .u have kept me a live in my draktest time of sorrow .lost one of my adult kids to cancer she left be hide 7 babys. Thank u for your love .for all ...

[@debbiecozortakalonghornmom1862]

So sorry for ur loss, it’s always the saying U never should have to bury a Child before u. Life is not fair sometimes. Bless your heart ♥️💔💔💝💖💖 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😭

[@janeyc8610]

My husband and I always hold hands in the car or when we are out walking & I would just love to buy one of these for us. What a truly truly special reminder of your special love and bond you both have for each other. Beautiful xxxx

[@dinodirt9724]

Thanks for showing us the result of "trying it again!" It came out beautiful! Lester's hand showing how strong it is and how hard he works. Jami's hand showing she is his partner and what you said about the hair band mark is exactly what I thought when I saw that! Put it on a wooden base and get a little "tag" with the date y'all did the mold. Maybe "Lester 💘 Jami" on it to place on the wooden base. The base is to keep it steady and preserve furniture/shelf that you place it on, from scratches. I'm tickled pink that it came out great and the whole story(he's) that go with it! Thanks for sharing this beautiful video!

[@jeanstammet4627]

Thanks for sharing the final mold...and your comments. It speaks of a loving union ❤💚💜

[@suehinze1566]

Thats great, I love this. It doesn't make a sound and it doesn't have words, but it sure tells a love story.💕

[@lindafisher3027]

So glad this worked ,this time,been waiting to see the outcome. So many stories in the hands but I see alot of strength. Shows how strong your relationship is. Great gift and well thought out,Lester

[@christenastachowski2880]

I love this your hands tell a story also a story of love and hard work. Thank you for sharing this with your viewers.

[@dannahtaft3108]

Another amazing video that made my day!! Y'all are really so special together! Thank you for sharing! God bless from the great state of Texas! 💜🙏

[@thehomeschooledhomeschoole5391]

This literally had my crying, such a precious gift!

[@bren_artstudio54]

Fantastic! Sweet! Memories!

[@barbaramoran7872]

Jami and Lester thats beautiful it truly is a representation of your story that can't be told in any other way ❤

[@freespirit54321]

All your perfect imperfections. ❤

[@cristiaunwilson8525]

It is amazing to think about what our hands represent, from the jobs and responsibilities we take on to the love and respect we show to one another. I love this video, and how you spoke of how your hands are such an important symbol of your love and encouragement for each other as well as the stories they tell. Beautiful, just beautiful!

[@barbaraschuette7788]

Thank you for sharing special memories with all of us. And yes a person's hands do tell a story of their life. So 10 years from now you will want to do another mold of your hands to see how much has changed in 10 years. The two of you have a very special relationship and there is much love. So again thank you for sharing your lives with each of us. God bless thank you and we love you ❤️

[@susanabaxley493]

Jami this is a wonderful tribute to your love for each other. Yes it is filled with wonderful memories of simple things like long truck drives, sitting together and just reaching over to gently hold each other. It tells a wonderful story of both your lives with little imperfections. I am going to order both my children and their spouses one. God bless you both with many wonderful years ahead. Peace and Happiness from China Spring Texas 💕

[@annaward3871]

This is an amazing piece of love.

[@shadow1975able]

I also think you could do this with your best friend of 30-40-50 years, two women or two guys, always best buds. Or a mother and child, father and son or daughter. It would be a great memory for the one who lives the longest. How they was always there for you thru good and bad. The laughter and the tears, joy and pain. A true friend who always came thru for you no matter what and forgave all your imperfections and faults and loved you anyway.

[@susandilts5411]

Ok it's beautiful Jamie so glad it was a success. Have a great day.

[@paulalenz235]

My late husband and I were always holding Hands looking at things around the house bringing happy tears

[@JBRich1]

The animals agree with you about Lester’s hands! Lol

[@evekankam6744]

It turned out beautiful lovely keepsake,lovely video

[@deananunn2240]

You and Lester are perfect together through everything💙😍😓😭😂☔❄🌞💜YOU BOTH, ALL THE KIDS, AND ALL OF THE PRECIOUS BABES YOU HAVE TAKEN IN FOR YOUR CHILDREN , 🌹🐾MOST DEFINITELY HAVE THE PERFECT STORY

[@monshericreativecreationscdn]

Utterly beautiful! Love this. So perfect! Glad you tried again. Think I'm gonna get that for my mom and step dads anniversary next month. Yes its her 2nd husband but he is definitely her soul mate. Married at ages 65 and 75 they deserve to finally be totally happy and in love. Just like you two! 💜💜 💜 from Alberta 🇨🇦

[@QueenSnowBunny]

Perfect!!! Just like your LOVE for one another. ThanQ for sharing. Just beautiful! God bless you both.

[@maryvallas772]

Jamie, when you said that one of the reasons you fell in love with Lester is his hands and explained why, I completely understood. The first time my husband held my hand was a magical moment for me. It sounds like such a small and silly thing, but I know you get it. ❤

[@dorismarshall1841]

It is beautiful. What a great couple .

[@christinakatzenstein6412]

It’s absolutely beautiful