Remembering Dharma Lucille

[lpres08]

She looked so angelic. Sweet baby.... Thanks for sharing this special video.

[luv4cascy]

looked like a beautiful and loved baby...she is a beautiful angel...glad she had a chance to meet her parents :)

[MyCharlie3]

your little princess is beautiful, im so sorry for the loss of your little angel, how long did she live for? if you dont mind me asking? your video was so beautiful it bought tears to my eyes, xxx

[sowswife02]

She was beautiful. It's been a year since our Noah was born with anencephaly.

They will always be missed.

[missykayeallen]

Her life no matter how brief, had meaning and purpose. It is not for those to judge and criticize. She was God's most precious angel, here to teach the world a valuable lesson. Bless her and her family.

[ralucagymnast]

My heart is breaking as I watch this, but this little girl felt more love, care and compassion in her all-too-brief life than most people on here could ever understand. Those who say cruel, disrespectful things obviously never loved someone so much they would be willing to lay down their own life for them. I feel privileged to have seen your beautiful baby.

[channing3700]

so sorry for your loss and the ignorance you ecountered on here for honoring your beautiful daughter!! God bless you

[LandonsMommy2590]

Very beautiful! Im so sorry for your loss.

[MadeInNyc1]

sorry for your loss

[itsdebthedoo]

Your video is sweet. You do not need to justify your choices. You have made peace with God, and did everything from love. There are a lot of ignorant people in the world who lack compassion. I am sorry for your loss but proud of you for understanding that loss must be embraced, and that (her) life has meaning. I do not think this is a political statement, it is a personal one.

[SnoBunny23]

im sorry for your loss...she was beautiful..god bless all children

[ElectricShark]

I am so sorry for your loss. :(

[anlashok42]

and bless you for your strength. all of you. life is an odessey of returning, if i'm permitted a little conceit. some are tested beyond what seems possible. yours is this. You show us what is possible.

[yanelia78]

thank God u could spent time with you baby I had one with the same condition but I only carry Him for 30 minutes or so he lived 24 hours and it was 10 years ago he will always be my little angel I had him at full term with no regrets got bess all babies

[cbright99]

I feel bad for your loss, I admit I dont understand alot about this and how this happens during development during pregnancy. God had a purpose for her no matter how short she was here for, She showed that love is all that matters. I hope you see her again in heaven, now that will be a reunion I long to see for you and your family until then I will keep you in my prayers. Until I see you in heaven, may God richley bless you!

Charles from Cleveland!

[LikaLaruku]

A baby born with anencephaly is usually blind, deaf, unconscious, and unable to feel pain. Although some individuals with anencephaly may be born with a main brain stem, the lack of a functioning cerebrum permanently rules out the possibility of ever gaining consciousness. Reflex actions such as breathing and responses to sound or touch may occur.

[jennieedrude]

Your right, they usually are blind, deaf, and unconscious. But Dharma was none of those things! Praise God she could! Dharma could hear, feel touch, and she cried or wiggled the whole time she was with us. We know she could hear b/c a machine in our room beeped really loud and she jumped. When her daddy was bathing her she gave sour looks b/c it was cold under her arm. She kept pulling her arm back. She did have a brain stem, but it was not exposed.

[jennieedrude]

You seem to know all about anencephaly, so I'm assuming you also lost a baby. I'm sorry for your loss. By the way, no baby can see when they are born. It takes a few days for them to gain eyesight.

She was not just using "reflex actions", she was a normal baby with normal actions. God was all over her like white on rice!!!!!

[Zombiestripper333]

=b u copied n pasted

[translinguistic]

I could never imagine going through something like this and having the strength you have. God bless.

[Zombiestripper333]

best wishes with your baby : )

i really hope everything worked/works out for you.

if it didn't then i'm really sorry, but at least you the time with the baby while they were in your tummy.

[Milliemoosmummy]

shawnapee you said not aborting this baby was cruel who are you to judge? I can honestly say if the little darling was my baby I wouldn't have aborted her either,I would have wanted to cherise every second with her.

[Milliemoosmummy]

Such a beautiful baby,god bless.x

[theamster]

That was such a moving video. What a precious little angel. So beautiful. I am glad you got to hold her and love her for the short time you had. Take care of yourselves and thank you for sharing this wonderful story.

[840345]

I am sorry for your loss....your daughter was absolutely beautiful... I also have expierenced a tragedy such as yours, I lost my daughter on 4/27/00... due to a rare condition (gastroschesis)... May god bless u and ur family and bring u what u deserve.... after 8 yrs of my loss, I still ask why... My heart goes out to u and ur family.... 4ever in prayers

[panda0610200]

I admire your strength and courage... The pictures of your little girl are beautiful. I especially like the last one with the rings!

[sooziqu68]

Jennie! Dharma still amazes me. She was so incredibly strong and yes Jason...she did want you to pick her up. I am continually blessed by being part of her birth. You are often in my thoughts. Susan Pittman

[jennieedrude]

Thank you thank you!!!!!! We cannot tell you how much we appreciated you! You could not have treated us any better. How do we request you all again, for the next c-section??? I'm pregnant!!!!!

[jrntxrn]

NILMDTS did a fantastic job with videoing Dharma. I have shared the link with your nurses that took care of you. You were an amazing family that we were honored to care for. We have since used the photographers for others' gain as well. God has a special place for Dharma. And gave Dharma wonderful parents and extended family!!

[jennieedrude]

Wow! Thank you! We had the best care we could have ever asked for. I brag about you all all the time. You all had no idea how much it meant to Jason and i to you be involved with us and Dharma. Dr.Peet and our nurses were sent to us by God. Thank you again!!!!

[CherylHaggard]

Thank you for sharing Dharma with us. I am truly honored and humbled.

Cheryl Haggard

Co Founder NILMDTS

[jennieedrude]

No, Thank you for all for having this blessing be available for us. It has really meant the world to us to have our memories frozen in time.

Jennie Drude (mommy to Dharma)

[taz5869]

I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet little Dharma. This is a beautiful tribute to her little life. She may not have lived long or been perfect in some people's eyes, but she is perfect in mine and her life will not be forgotten. I am so sorry that you have to endure ignorant, vulgar comments in addition to the tremendous grief and pain of losing your precious baby girl. Bless you for donating her organs to help other babies.... you are truly selfless, caring, loving parents.

[WeirdGirlCyndi]

I have tears in my eyes. It's always so hard to lose the very life you tried to bring into this world and I am sure God had a special place for her and she's singing His praises as a little cherub...

[jennieedrude]

Your right, not everyone is pro life-but they should be. I don't stay at home. I work. My daughter was able to donate 4 heart valves to help 4 babies live wonderful lives. Her life was not a waste- it was a blessing. God was so good to us during our whole situation. Dharma's short life definitely left an imprint on the world. Do you have children? Those of you saying hurtful things, would you kill your own children if they were different?

[shawnapee]

not everyone should be but i respect your opinion i dont expect you to understand mine thats just the way it is.

[shawnapee]

im not trying to be mean i do really feel bad for the fam its just my opinion and everyone is intitled to their own they chose to put this on you tube and not everyone is all a pro life stay at home mom ect ect like you noblewomen.

[Gl4d2B]

I do appreciate your opinion,lets just say I find it in poor taste to post it here.My question to you would be how you construe it as cruel for a child to die peacefully in her mothers arms rather than as a result of a violent,undignified abortion? I cannot understand this rational.If you reply back,I would appreciate you doing so via personal message or on my channel rather than here.Its nothing personal,I am merely interested and dont think we should address this further here out of courtesy

[Ratmtattat]

If you are wanting answers, you can feel free to message me in private and I will answer them. Both her mother and I work, so it may take a little time to get to you, but I can assure that if you're truly wanting any answers, I will answer them.

[shawnapee]

the babie doesnt even have a brain come on this is not right i think its cruel and sick but whatever gets you off i guess

[Ratmtattat]

Actually, yes she did have a brain. It wasn't fully developed, but she could respond to stimulus. We had to wash her using a wet cloth, and it was a bit cool to the touch. As I put it against her skin, she squirmed to get away from it and made a really sour look. She also responded to sound. She definitely had developed quite a bit.

[cassiesmum]

@shawnapee maybe until you have been through this experience you shouldn`t be so judge mental.And dont you think,this family have been through enough torture without defending their actions agaisnt someone so narrowminded!

[MrMichluvsyou]

@shawnapee How dare you come across someone's beautiul tribute to their daughter and make rude comments. No one asked you to share your negative thoughts or even watch this video, for that matter. As a parent, I am extremely offended by your remarks. She was absolutely beautiful and this video brought tears to my eyes. May God bless her family and give them the strength and courage to get through the pain and disrespect people like you bring along.

[shawnapee]

why would anyone even put themselves and theese babies through the pain of birth its cruel not to abort them!

[Gl4d2B]

Why would you say such an insensitive thing to this poor family who has lost so much?Why should they abort,and cheat this beautiful child out of her chance to be held and remembered,themselves out of the only time they would have on this earth with their sweet daughter.Cant you see how much they loved her.They did what they felt was best.

[Ratmtattat]

She was born through a c-section, so there wasn't any ripping or any discomfort of her traveling through the birth canal. I responded to one of your comments already about how she could respond to stimulus. She did not have any signs of being in pain. At one point, she was sitting in a bassinet while we were talking with nurses. She started to cry, so I picked her up and she immediately stopped crying. She wanted to be held. During her whole life she knew nothing but our love for her.

[fishin1111]

@shawnapee your comment is completely politically inclined. That is the "beauty" of being able to have your own opinion re: pro-life or pro-choice. Every woman has a unique and sensitive situation when they become pregnant, whether by accident or by choice to conceive. It is up to those who are pregnant to make decisions about carrying their children, either with birth defects or without defects. When a woman finds out she has become pregnant it's an emotional time in their life. see Pt 2-cont.

[fishin1111]

@shawnapee Pt 2 After the appropriate "standard" testing around the beginning of the 2nd trimester, such as the AFP blood test and ultrasound, etc. an expecting Mother has a more clear understanding that her baby MAY have a birth defect, or even a "few" birth defects. In the 2nd trimester fetal development is complete, gender is recognizable, and the Mother may even feel movement. Yes, they may abort, but that's such a personal decision. Whatever their decisions may be (see pt 3)

[fishin1111]

@shawnapee Pt 3 it is certainly not up to society to decide. Yes, we all have "opinions" and not everyone agrees with certain decisions, however, this is such a delicate and sensitive situation that cruel comments are really not necessary unless you are only trying to make a young Mother who lost her baby soon after birth feel worse than she already feels. Really, if that is the case then you belong on a political website or a picket line for "pro-choice". This family does not need any see Pt 4

[fishin1111]

@shawnapee Pt 4 more devastating trauma in their lives then what they have already endured. There is no pain to this child from birth. DO YOU REMEMBER ANY PAIN WHEN YOUR MOTHER GAVE BIRTH TO YOU? It's one thing to have personal questions regarding a woman's situation with her delivery of her child, yet it is a completely different situation when you pass cruel judgments in order to find out more info. Sometimes as humans we need to be a little more compassionate for others when  see Pt 5

[fishin1111]

@shawnapee pt 5 make comments regarding THEIR SITUATIONS. I don't recall hearing any questions during this video about whether or not the family was wondering how other people "viewed them". Have you ever considered the fact that this video was an attempt to help herself find closure? It may have or may not have, but the bottom line is we should all "think" before we speak. Especially in these delicate situations. Your comments have been very inappropriate and callous and they handled see Pt 6

[fishin1111]

@shawnapee pt 6 the comments you made with grace and dignity. This family chose life over termination for a reason. A reason that is not any of your business. It was the right decision for them at that time. What would have happened if she delivered a perfectly healthy child and the tests performed during pregnancy were wrong? She may have aborted a healthy child. Those tests are not always fool proof. Giving human life a chance is noble, destroying human life is personal. Not for you to decide.

[missykayeallen]

@shawnapee You think because a baby will not survive long past birth, they should not be born? That baby got to hear her mother and father's voice, feels their arms around her and kisses on her skin. She deserved to have that before returning to the Lord, and her parents had great love and strength to do that FOR HER. They were blessed by God to have that time (no matter how brief) with that Angel, and their selfless act will be rewarded in Heaven.

[anjomi1986]

What a beautiful little girl you gave birth to. And you made such a wonderful tribute to her! I am sorry for your loss. Now you have your own angel in Heaven.

[delightracardeanne]

A beautiful video, beautiful pictures, and a BEAUTIFUL baby girl. You did good. The world wasn't ready for such an amazing creation.

[votteson]

I'm so sorry for the loss of your precious baby girl. Beautiful tribute to her too short life. It's easy to see how loved she was. Another song you might enjoy is by Josh Groban, A Breath Away's Not Far To Where You Are.

[aimeegwhiz]

I am so sorry. As I sit here my heart breaks for you. Your beautiful baby was truly an angel and I thank you for sharing her with us all. God bless x x x x x

[blondy4Christ]

Simply beautiful! I'm so honored to have met Dharma. This video is a beautiful tribute to the many lives she has touched, including mine. Thank you for sharing her with us. I can't wait to see her again one day!

I love you, all.

Ms. Marie

[egillogly]

Wow you guys! This is awesome! It was not only touching because of how special she was, but because of how much love you have for her and her for you! These pictures say it all! Thank you for sharing her with us and the world! (- this comment is from me, sorry about the mix up)

[crazywomyn]

Wow you guys! This is awesome! It was not only touching because of how special she was, but because of how much love you have for her and her for you! These pictures say it all! Thank you for sharing her with us and the world!

[kimberleekee94]

How beautiful your gift from Heaven was. The time you had with her was not long on this earth, but remember, you can spend eternity with her. This video was the most beautiful that I have ever seen. God bless you!!

[wiersma98]

Absolutely beautiful video. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

[cockygirl1980]

so beautiful and touching, yet very sad at the same time, i too lost my baby to anencephaly a year ago now and not a day goes by that i don't think about her.

People say time is a healer, personally i see time as bringing me a step closer to meeting my daughter who i never got to hold until she was in her coffin.

Thoughts and prayers are with you xx