I woke up overnight to hear the news. I have been crying ever since.
Little Miss Tiny, My little Maddie… went home to heaven.
I was fortunate to have met, and held little miss sunshine in January of this year.
Maddie was my daughters soul sister.
Heather and I had been through the same kind of pregnancy… hospital bedrest, living in fear of losing our girls… at the same exact time. Maddie was born on 11/11/07, at 29 weeks and my girls were born on 11/13/2007 at 30 weeks.
We both lived through the NICU at the same time.
Maddie’s lungs werent cooperating. A cause of prematurity. She was always on oxygen. But she was developing like a normal baby!
She was growing, and playing and laughing. She played with her doggy Rigby, Wore kick- ass leggings, Played Piano, Drooled over Matt Lauer, Laughed with Ellen DeGeneres, ate cupcakes, played in the grass, had an amazing Flinstone -themed birthday party, went to baseball games, played on the swings, touched hearts, celebrated all holidays, I could go on and on.
Her life, as short as it was- was SO FULL. Her parents and family, and friends all loved her.
But those lungs….
the lungs took her away from us.
One of God’s Angels returned home last night….
http://thespohrsaremultiplying.com
Please go to Heather’s site and donate to the March of Dimes…. for beautiful babies like Maddie.
Click on link below.
http://www.marchforbabies.org/personal_page.asp?w=131032674&u=marchformaddie&bt=2
pillarr1 said
I am so sad about little Maddie. She always made me so happy – all of the little things that she used to do. I found out about Maddie at 3 am this morning and I have been crying ever since. God, please take care of little Maddie.
Patti B. said
Oh my God I can’t believe it! I couldn’t get onto Heather’s site and come over to yours to try the link you have on here. So awful! I am heartbroken as well. Maddie….
Kirsten said
This is just unthinkable. I’m sitting at my desk and I don’t even know how to do my next “task” because all I can think about is Maddie and her parents and how crushed they are right now. And how much I want to get in my car and drive to my girls.
Praying for them…
kjandthekids said
That is heartbreaking. I can’t imagine.
Her blog has been suspended. I hope and pray for that little girls family. I never want to know that feeling. ugh.
sugarandice said
Oh my…that is terrible. I didn’t know her, but I know you’ve linked to her several times, and I’ve always followed over to her. She was uniquely beautiful and looked amazingly sweet and special. What a heartbreaking loss.
Sumlum said
My heart goes out to this family. My son was born on the day Maddie was due and I can’t imagine going through what Mike and Heather have went through. This is just heartbreaking. I’ve never met this family or beautiful Maddie, but I checked their sites everyday hoping to see a new picture of her smiling face. Tears are streaming down my face right now and I can’t imagine going through today like normal when this family is hurting so much.
Midwest Mommy said
I still cannot believe that this really happened. Heather, Mike and their entire family are in my thoughts and prayers. Tears are streaming down my face for a little girl I never met but fell in love with.
Bec said
I’m still at a loss. When I first read Heather’s blog it couldn’t believe it. For about thirty seconds I thought she was joking, even though I know she’d never joke about something like that. Then I just sat and read the words over and over in case I’d misinterpreted them. I still can’t believe she’s done. It’s just so wrong.
I never had the privilege of meeting Maddie. I didn’t get to see her beautiful smile and spirit in person but she touched my heart. She will never be forgotten.
jen said
Oh no. I found your blog through Heather’s and am in shock right now. I have no words..
Of course i never met them but follow their blog because i was captivated by this beautiful little girl and the love that Heather and Mike exuded for her. Oh my…My heart breaks…
Their family are in my thoughts and prayers..
Rose said
Some people only dream of angels. Your friend has held one in her arms. I too lost my daughter 17 years ago. Its very difficult for most to find the words of comfort to say to a friend that has lost a child. All I can say is be there for your friend. Keep Maddie’s memory alive.
Jodee said
I found this blog through Heather’s site. This was a beautiful tribute. I am so sad at the loss of such a beautiful little girl.