Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep
Andrew Skelton is a seasoned web and graphic designer at J. Andrew Design since July 2016 and co-founder of Hearts For Charlie, actively involved in publishing, fundraising, and raising awareness for congenital heart defects (CHD) since April 2014. As founder and CEO of An Officer And A Wedding, inspired by a military couple, Andrew has facilitated no-cost wedding gown provisions for military couples. Additionally, Andrew serves as a volunteer photographer for Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep, providing families with infant bereavement photography. Andrew owns J. Andrew Photography, with experience on the YMCA of Kern County Board of Directors and CSUB Roadrunner Advisory Board. Andrew has a technical writing background with Chevron and previously worked as a scheduler at CCS Mailorder. Andrew's education includes a certification in Emergency Medical Technology and studies at several colleges, including Allan Hancock College and Bakersfield College.
Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep
NILMDTS offers the gift of healing, hope and honor to parents experiencing the death of a baby through the overwhelming power of remembrance portraits. Professional-level photographers volunteer their time to conduct an intimate portrait session, capturing the only moments parents spend with their babies. Parents are gifted with delicately retouched heirloom black and white portraits free of charge. These priceless images serve as an important step in the healing recovery for bereaved families. NILMDTS remembrance photography validates the existence and presence of these precious babies by honoring their legacy. NILMDTS recruits, trains, and mobilizes professional quality photographers around the world. Through NILMDTS, medical personnel are given a meaningful option to offer bereaved parents by creating remembrance portraiture for their babies. Through further engagement in the organization, such as the NILMDTS Remembrance Walk and online support, families become a part of a compassionate and supportive community. Parents gain a sense of inclusiveness, alleviating the alienation and perception of being alone in their pregnancy or infant loss journey.