Melanie Rodger, Author at Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep

The age-old question of whether ...

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The Story of Adrian

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The Story of Adrian

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The Story of Maxwell

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The Story of Maxwell

Baby Maxwell "Max" ...

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Baby Caleb Akin

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Baby Caleb Akin

“Is he breathing?” I asked ...

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Baby Isla Lintz

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Baby Isla Lintz

Joy December 2021 The chill ...

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Dan Chavez – 2024 Digital Retouch Artist of the Year

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Dan Chavez – 2024 Digital Retouch Artist of the Year

A Facebook post looking for ...

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Nicole Vassilico – 2024 Dispatcher of the Year

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Nicole Vassilico – 2024 Dispatcher of the Year

Like many of our volunteers, ...

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Grant Palmer – 2024 Outstanding Volunteer of the Year

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Grant Palmer – 2024 Outstanding Volunteer of the Year

A podcast brought Grant Palmer ...

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Jen Potter – 2024 Photographer of the Year

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Jen Potter – 2024 Photographer of the Year

When you ask Jen Potter ...

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Honoring Isabella – 2024 Assistant to Photographer of the Year

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Honoring Isabella – 2024 Assistant to Photographer of the Year

Like many families, Elizabeth Biersgreen ...

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My Why- Julie Atlas, NILMDTS Affiliated Photographer

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My Why- Julie Atlas, NILMDTS Affiliated Photographer

The first time I heard ...

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Brielle Aliyah Wade

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Brielle Aliyah Wade

My journey to motherhood began ...

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Zachary Furtwangler: Missing Milestones

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Zachary Furtwangler: Missing Milestones

He would be a teenager ...

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Kegan’s Kindness: remembering through kindness

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Kegan’s Kindness: remembering through kindness

How do we remember those ...

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PILAM: Pregancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month

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PILAM: Pregancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month

Until February 2021, I had ...

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Loralie’s Story

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Loralie’s Story

On June 27, 2023 we ...

Melanie Rodger2024-10-21T10:20:23-06:00October 18th, 2024|Families, Parents|1 Comment

What I wish people would’ve done

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What I wish people would’ve done

Following Matthew’s birth and death, ...

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My Why- Nano Visser, NILMDTS Affiliated Photographer

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My Why- Nano Visser, NILMDTS Affiliated Photographer

Quinn Bartrug by Nano ...

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Lessons from Quinn

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Lessons from Quinn

Having experienced a pregnancy loss, ...

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My Why- Jeannie DeSena, NILMDTS Affiliated Photographer

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My Why- Jeannie DeSena, NILMDTS Affiliated Photographer

When my first pregnancy ended ...

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Katie’s Story

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Katie’s Story

The week before Christmas 2023, ...

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The story of Margot Kate

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The story of Margot Kate

Nine months pregnant and rushing ...

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My Why- Missy Thomas, NILMDTS Affiliated Photographer

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My Why- Missy Thomas, NILMDTS Affiliated Photographer

We call them ‘framily’…those friends ...

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The Story of Miles

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The Story of Miles

Miles Wayne Anderson is our first ...

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The Longevity of Grief

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The Longevity of Grief

The 20th of July is ...

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On this Father’s Day

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On this Father’s Day

Father’s Day is a very ...

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Elijah’s Story

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Elijah’s Story

Elijah Quinn Portillo was my ...

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Blair’s Story

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Blair’s Story

Blair was an unexpected pregnancy. ...

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Egypt’s Milestones

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Egypt’s Milestones

On February 24, 2022, I ...

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Moving Forward, While Looking Back… 19 Years Closer to Maddux

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Moving Forward, While Looking Back… 19 Years Closer to Maddux

Moving Forward, While Looking Back… 19 Years Closer to ...

Melanie Rodger2024-02-13T14:08:03-07:00February 2nd, 2024|Families, Parents|Comments Off

Darian Ryan: 2023 NILMDTS Digital Retouch Artist of the Year

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Darian Ryan: 2023 NILMDTS Digital Retouch Artist of the Year

Darian Ryan: 2023 NILMDTS Digital Retouch Artist of the ...

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Karen Wright: 2023 NILMDTS Area Coordinator of the Year

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Karen Wright: 2023 NILMDTS Area Coordinator of the Year

Karen Wright: 2023 NILMDTS Area Coordinator of the Year ...

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Burt Rich: 2023 NILMDTS Outstanding Volunteer of the Year

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Burt Rich: 2023 NILMDTS Outstanding Volunteer of the Year

Burt Rich: 2023 NILMDTS Outstanding Volunteer of ...

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Ornaments through the years: for Emerson Harley & Luna Nicole

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Ornaments through the years: for Emerson Harley & Luna Nicole

Ornaments through the years: for Emerson Harley & Luna ...

Melanie Rodger2023-12-20T12:07:10-07:00December 20th, 2023|Families, Parents|Comments Off

Remembering Affiliated Photographer: Tim Biddle

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Remembering Affiliated Photographer: Tim Biddle

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Tim ...

Melanie Rodger2023-12-17T13:25:52-07:00December 17th, 2023|Volunteer Spotlight, Volunteers|Comments Off

A Dozen Years: Remembering and Reflecting

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A Dozen Years: Remembering and Reflecting

A Dozen Years: Remembering and Reflecting By ...

Melanie Rodger2023-11-10T08:54:20-07:00November 10th, 2023|Families, Parents|Comments Off

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