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Stacy's Creations Photography specializes in weddings and newborn photography in the Niagara Region and surrounding areas. Contact scphotog1@gmail.com. Website is http://www.stacyscreationsphotography.com

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

2nd Annual 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway ~ Day 3

**Yesterday's Day 2 winner will be announced at the end of this post!**

Today's post is extra special. That's because in February of this past year, I had the honor of meeting and capturing sweet Emma's much too short visit here on Earth. Many of you know that I work with an organization called Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep. For those that aren't aware of what NILMDTS is, this is taken from the website:

"Pregnancy and birth are miraculous journeys. This amazing time of life is full of mystery, anticipation, joy, hope, and wonder. Feeling the powerful energy of birth and new life, watching as a new family is born unto each other. These things humble and amaze. These are the things that we celebrate when a baby is born.
But there is another aspect of pregnancy and birth. There is an unexpected place in this journey where some families may find themselves. When a baby dies, a world is turned upside down. There is confusion, sadness, fear, and uncertainty that cannot be explained. There is sorrow where there should have been joy. During this time, it might be impossible for families to know what they might need in order to heal in the future.
This is the place where the Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep Foundation gently provides a helping hand and a healing heart. For families overcome by grief and pain, the idea of photographing their baby may not immediately occur to them. Offering gentle and beautiful photography services in a compassionate and sensitive manner is the heart of this organization. The soft, gentle heirloom photographs of these beautiful babies are an important part of the healing process. They allow families to honor and cherish their babies, and share the spirits of their lives. The NILMDTS mission statement is to introduce remembrance photography to parents suffering the loss of a baby with the gift of professional portraiture. We believe these images serve as an important step in the family's healing process by honoring their child's legacy.
The Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep Foundation (NILMDTS) administers a network of more than 7,000 volunteer photographers in the United States and 25 countries. At a family's request, a NILMDTS Affiliated Photographer will come to your hospital or hospice location and conduct a sensitive and private portrait session. The portraits are then professionally retouched and presented to the families on an archival DVD or CD that can be used to print portraits of their cherished baby."

So, as you can see, this organization is not one that's easy to be a part of by any means, but just knowing that the gift we provide to these families that find themselves in this horrible situation may somehow make things just a little easier, is more than enough reason for me personally to keep doing what I do.

Back to Emma. This beautiful girl's time was short, but through her pictures and her families memories, her legacy lives on. Her Mommmy is all about sharing Emma's life with anyone who will listen, and I thought that March's entry should be dedicated to her (with her Mommy's blessing of course)








Emma and the other sweet angels I've met on this journey of being an area co-ordinator for NILMDTS have changed me in ways I can't explain and for that, I'm humbled and thankful.

Back to the contest, today's prize is a little bit different and I hope you'll all understand why. Comment on this post for your chance at today's prize,
a 25.00 donation to NILMDTS in your name, in honor of Emma and the other sweet babies who's time here on earth was far too short.

To have a chance at winning, all you have to do is leave a comment on my blog each day, under that day's post, if you'd like to be have a chance at winning. Your comment can be anything, simply your name, a comment about that day's photo etc... The next day, I will have random.org choose a winner and will post that winner, along with the next day's blog entry. It's advisable to comment as soon as possible after the day's entry is made as I'm not going to give out set times as to when I'll be posting and when winners will be chosen. It will be whenever I have time in the day to do so.
I will post a reminder in my status on facebook as to when the blog post(s) will be visible. Comments MUST be made here on the blog, not on facebook, in order to be considered.

And now onto the Day 2 winner of the $50.00 gift certificate...



Congratulations jke7698 (I'll assume that's not your real name). Please email me at shayward1@cogeco.ca by Jan. 2, 2011 to claim your prize! Any prizes claimed after this date will be forfeited.

31 comments:

Izzy's Mom said...

Absolutely love this photo Stac!
You are one amazing lady to do this for these families! <3

Unknown said...

Stacy what you do with NILMDTS and the memories that you preserve are SO important. I am blessed and grateful that I have the pictures of Elizabeth to remember her. And grateful that you were there to capture them. You are amazing for what you do. Thanks.

Rebecca Williams said...

amazing photo.. don't know how you do it :)

Stacey Davidson said...

awww... so precious! :)

Alison McFarlane said...

Stacy - Your amazing for doing this!

jke7698 said...

What an amazing contribution you make being a part of NILMDTS. You certainly capture a moment that should be on record, something I am sure the parents and families are so absolutely grateful for.

Marissa said...

This organization provides some very meaningful memories for parents that have to go through such a difficult time in saying goodbye to their babies too soon. Giving them a lasting reminder of their precious little one is something that will be cherised forever. I hope all parents are given this opportunity because it is so valuable to the family.

Katrina said...

OMG

Debbie said...

what a great organization!These families are so lucky to have you.

daniela Gabay said...

You're awesome.. That is too cute, and the image is gorgeous.

Anonymous said...

Doing this for these families is so important...I have lost 2 babies and I can say from my heart that what you do is so wonderful and means more than you will ever know...Bless you for what you do!

Stacie Brown said...

You are an amazing person Stacy to do all that you do for these families! As well as for all the other families that you preserve such precious memories for!!

Jen Bonds said...

I am a little biased when it comes to this picture because its of my angel Emma! I think you know much of an impact you have had in my life. You and everyone else who is part of NILMDTS are angels in their own special way! Love you!!!

Kalie Beltran said...

This is beautiful. Such tiny feet

Julie Underwood Wilken said...

This is heart wrenching, such a touching moment to spend and photograph the short moments in this baby's life. I am in tears.

Carrie Youngblut said...

I absolutely love pics of baby feet!!! This one is so nice! Really takes a special person to do that kind of work! Kudos to you! :)

julia Newton said...

that is a amazing picture

lauren mcphail said...

this made me emotional! I couldnt imagine!

AlishaB said...

Beautiful photo, amazing work, and excellent choice of prize for today!

Anonymous said...

the quote is just perfection.
Kim Sirianni

Susan Liberty said...

Just precious in so many ways. Love your work.

NatGal said...

Amazing photo, of a beautiful life. You are just unbelievable to do such blessed works for people. :)

Vivian said...

I love that you and everyone at NILMDTS are willing to use your gifts in such a special, meaningful way.

Beautiful picture, Stacy, & such a great reminder that every life is precious...

DeannaWilliamsPhotography said...

Totally awesome that you do this Stac. Takes a special person to be involved like that. I know all those parents and families you have captured memories are thankful for what you have been able to give to them. :)

mmarr said...

Stacy, What a beautiful thing you do with your photography - LOVE the moments that you capture-whether its a joyous wedding or sorrowful goodbye you teach through your photography to take a deep breath and remember.
You are the most amazing photographer and put so much into your family and ours - you have such a heart, what an amazing and selfless thing you do to help grieving families.I have learned so much from you thank you !!
From us your clients,friends,stalkers (lol)I feel over the years while looking at your pictures I have laughed,cried,had my breath taken away- you remind me constantly to savour the moments,bask in the feelings,take the time to smile at a picture.
I am so proud to call you my best friend. Thank you for all that you do.( I am not writing this to be entered in the draw -just dont think I say it enough- how much I appreciate ALL that you do)

Briar said...

absolutely precious moment in life.

Kate Balint said...

Stacy, it is a heartrendingly beautiful picture, the work you do is so important.

Unknown said...

i can not imagine how hard this must be for the families, thanks for the wonderful memories you create for them

~Shari said...

What a wonderful organization. i would be honored to win this donation to NILMDTS in Emma's name

babblebabe0@yahoo.com

Stef Nolet said...

Its so amazing with what you do for NILMDTS the picture is amazing. Emma's little feet it just grabs you bring tears to your eyes. A picture like that will help the parents heal theyll have it forever. The feelings you must of got when your actually taking the picture for them you have to be proud.

care said...

Love this picture it is absolutely priceless!

Carrissa Gracey

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