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Getting ready to say goodbye. My beautiful daughter.

I wanted to make people aware of this amazing group of volunteers.
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If you have a critically ill baby or a baby who has died, you can have one of their photographers come and photograph your baby for you. They will give you a disk with your images on it to do or print as you like. This is free of charge. They day we were told Genevive wasn't going to make it, we called a NILMDTS photographer and she came and photographed for us for 8 whole hours! I got almost 400 photos of my Genevive, still alive, her last moments and then the time we spent saying goodbye after her death. It has been the single most healing thing I have, I look at those photos every day. If you ever find yourself or someone you know in this situation, call these people. You may not feel like you want the photos at that time, but after all is said and done, the photos are all you have left.

~~Too good for earth~~
Genevive Mary Cooney
Dec 29, 2008 - Jan 14, 2009
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Given 2009-12-23
Now I lay me down to sleep by ~Delekatala is important work that deserves our attention and respect. I want to thank Jennifer for sharing her story with us and I encourage you to go read her journals as well. The suggester has these beautiful words to say: "In Civil War and Victorian times, bereavement photography (photos of the dead, sometimes laying in their coffin, but other times posed in a chair) was commonplace. But it has been 'taboo' for nearly the last 100 years. Some groups, like Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep and Touching Souls, are challenging that label and providing a special and powerful way to help parents and families heal." ( Suggested by ~RepoLadyWallace and Featured by `Katerina423 )
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Mood: Sadness ~IamEternity May 2, 2012  Student General Artist
My sister lost her Olivia, who was born three months too soon. It's a pain that never goes away, you only learn to live with the void.

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If I had a world of my own, everything would be nonsense. Nothing would be what it is, because everything would be what it isn't. And contrary wise, what is, it wouldn't be. And what it wouldn't be, it would. You see?
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Mood: Sadness ~paparazzi-paparazzo Apr 6, 2012  Hobbyist Photographer
It's beautiful
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Mood: Sadness ~Golly-Bum Apr 1, 2012  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
Mad World.
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Mood: Emotional ~SixxAMfan811 Jan 13, 2012  Hobbyist General Artist
She's beautiful. R.I.P. :heart:

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Icon made by ~ichadoggi

TEAM STEPHEN KING!

I believe in Jesus Christ as my savior.If you too and you areŽnt afraid to say it Copy and paste this in your signature
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~Artforme28 Jan 2, 2012
Sweet Angel.....
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~DominotheFembot Jul 7, 2011
I am so sorry that this happened to you.

My sister had the same thing happen to her a little while ago, her little boy didn't make it in her womb. My poor little nephew.

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I :heart: Optimus Prime!

I have imagination and I am never afraid to use it.

I believe in Jesus Christ as my Savior now and forever, Amen.
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Mood: Emotional ~Valkyrie-Ghost May 11, 2011  Student Digital Artist
Hi I'm sorry for your loss :huggle:
I lost my brother in November just gone, my mam was seven months pregnant
I created a group just for baby angels :iconbaby-angels:
I was wondering if you'd like me to add Genevive to our Rememberance book =]
Best wishes
Laura :floating:

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Big sister of an angel :floating:
Baby-Angels Group
"Without imperfection, we would not exist"
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Mood: Sadness ~sparkly55123 Apr 4, 2011
I just lost my newest cousin today. On Saturday, he was healthy, kicking at his Mother's belly and probably laughing and waiting to meet her. But on Sunday, she noticed he hadn't moved at all. An hour later, Aidian, my baby cousin, had entered the world a stillborn. His umbilical cord had been wrapped around his neck, choking him. He is still so gorgeous, even in his blue skin and tiny body. He could've just been asleep... *sniffle* I love you, Aidian. I hope to meet you in heaven someday...

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May the odds be ever in your favor.
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~mousehead130 Jan 6, 2011
My Brother just lost a child last month so this is extremely touching for me. I am a bit afraid to approach him with these images because it so early in the healing process but this is beyond words. It brings a whole new understanding of the power of photography.
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~Delekatala Jan 27, 2011
I am so sorry for his loss and yours. I hope he and the babies mother were able to get some beautiful photos of their own to remember their little one. Right now they are in that time period when the loss is really fresh for them, but everyone else has moved on. That was the worst time for me. Maybe send a card or a phone call and be sure to mention you are thinking of the baby/child, and mention his name. Unsolicited advice, but wanted to throw it out there in case you weren't sure if you should.
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