L. A. Times

[Kirk Kief]

A very brave mother and father from Colorado allowed both the L.A. Times and 9News (NBC-Denver) to follow their journey every step of the way once they were told in August that their son had been diagnosed in-utero with Potter's Syndrome. To read the story, online, go to

NILMDTS co-founder Sandy Puc' and her team from Expressions Photography provided the Harris family with both maternity and birth portraits.

Gina delivered their son David Paul Harris in late October, and their story is heartbreaking and yet so inspiring. Read about Gina and Rob's unique situation and learn of their courage, determination and their strength in faith in today's (11/21/07) L.A. Times.

Reporter Stephanie Simon tells NILMDTS that barring big breaking news, the profile of the Harris family is scheduled for the front page, however, if you are looking for it online, simply click here (http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-photog21nov21,0,3934852.story?page=1&coll=la-home-nation) today it should appear on the "front" page of the web site, but after that date, click on the National section to find it, or type the word HARRIS in the search icon.


Thanks to Gina & Rob for allowing such access and allowing the world to meet their son.

Below you will find the Archived version.

[casey_dittmer]

I read the article and it was very nicely done. Thank you Gina & Rob for sharing your son with us and helping to introduce these wonderful services to others who are in need of them. God Bless.

[Sandy Viola]

Beautiful article and photos! but as usual, ignorance too. Reading the comments posted about the article it amazes me that there are still people out there who don't get it. In this case they should keep their comments to themselves. It was so courageous of this family to share their grief, how sad for them to have to read the **** that people are writing. URGH!!!! I recently had a patient call me to tell me she was seeing one of her physicians and while there was talking to the nurse about her very recent full term loss, she showed her one of the wallet size pictures she carries. The nurse thought it was beautiful but when the Dr came into the room he handed her a prescription for Paxil telling her that she must not be dealing well with her loss if she was still carrying a photo with her, she must be depressed. URGH!!! Her loss was full term and only 5 weeks ago. Again how ignorant. Education is the key and this is the forum to accomplish that. Thanks Kirk for posting the article.

[casey_dittmer]

I hadnt read any of the posts. It is sad to think that people cant take a minute to think of what this family is going through, and whether or not they agree with it, understand that this IS helping this family and many others cope with a great loss. A parent should never worry about feeling judged by others when showing a picture of thier child.This isnt for everyone. But for those who choose to use this as a way to grieve, remember and heal, others should be understanding and at the very least patient and polite.

[Kirk Kief]

When we all signed on to this mission, we all knew that there will be some who do not understand why we do, what we do. I just read through the current 47 messages to this article. While there are a couple folks that do not approve, there are 44 mesages that praise our work, and several that wish these services would have been available when they lost their babies.
So, I'd say that this article is a major success in getting our message out.
To show you how far reaching this article can be, we have had one new Forum member sign up on the forum because of this article! This parent lives in Ohio, and this article appeared in a L.A. newspaper!

[Karla]

That's wonderful news Kirk!! Generally, people only have compassion and understanding to tragedies when it has happened to them or to someone close that they know. And with that in mind, I must say how much I admire you and Tasha and others on this site, for your compassion, understanding, patience and kindness to all of us grieving parents. I am always touched by your words of encouragement, your gentle words of wisdom and reminders that you are there for us, that we are not alone, when we feel down and out. Kirk, I'll never forget the day I received your email offering to take a look at Cydney Paige's photos for me, and Tasha the many beautiful things you have done for me, I could never say "thank You" in anyway that will ever truly let you know how grateful I am. You both are one of the best things that have happened to me through my dearest little angel, Cydney Paige Theresa Medford!!

To the Harris Family, my sincerest sympathy, my heart goes out to you. You are both very brave people to share your baby's journey with us, many of us on this site know your pain and can truly empathize with you. Please know that this is a forum where you will find great support.

Thank you,
Karla

[Lindzy Foster]

What a beautifully written story...had me in tears....and such a handsome little guy David Paul is.....