Comments on: Reminders

By: Get Pregnant

Get Pregnant — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:59:22 +0000

It is just like a stuck…

By: Lee2525

Lee2525 — Wed, 06 May 2009 17:25:39 +0000

Thank you thank you thank you for letting me know Maddie through this blog! She is permenantly and completely etched in my heart.

By: fab4fan5

fab4fan5 — Wed, 06 May 2009 02:53:33 +0000

I will dedicate ‘The next episode ‘by Dre dre and snoop dog for Lil soldier girl Maddy at you tube

By: Eunice Sarmet

Eunice Sarmet — Mon, 04 May 2009 20:03:24 +0000

I lost my husband when I was 22 y old in a car crash. We had an awesome marriage. Although my baby girl Joana stay with me, I lost many years from my youth. When I read your blog nowadays I feel your pain and sorrow as mine. Now, I have a grand daughter- Isadora ( 2 y old) and she is cute, full of life as your grand father. I want my time back to enjoy my gift…
You, your husband and Maddie are always in my thoughts.
Congrats, you have such a wonderful daughter!
My native language is Portuguese and I hope I could write well.
Regards and love,

By: Julie

Julie — Sun, 03 May 2009 03:21:30 +0000

I am so very sorry for your loss. You, your family, and your precious daughter have been on my mind ever since I heard of your story and my heart hurts for you.

This is totally cliche (and hopefully not inappropriate), but I keep thinking of the movie Sleepless in Seattle when Tom Hank’s character says the following:

“Well, I’m gonna get out of bed every morning… breathe in and out all day long. Then, after a while I won’t have to remind myself to get out of bed every morning and breathe in and out… and, then after a while, I won’t have to think about how I had it great and perfect for a while.”

You are stronger than I could ever be and you remain in my thoughts and prayers.

By: patois

patois — Sun, 03 May 2009 00:05:41 +0000

Please don't think about getting back to everyone. Don't put that on yourself. If you do get to everyone, you do. If you don't, that's okay. I continue to hold you all in my prayers. patois’s last blog post..The Weekly Wonderings #106

By: Meg

Meg — Sat, 02 May 2009 22:42:41 +0000

Just delurking to let you know I'm still here and still thinking of you daily. Hang in there. Really. And thanks for sharing the photos of Maddie. Oh, what an infectious smile! I am overwhelmed at how the world rallied to support the March of Dimes in Maddie's name. What a tribute. Meg’s last blog post..Wild Kingdom

By: wendy thomas

wendy thomas — Fri, 01 May 2009 22:24:08 +0000

When I lost my baby at 5 months into my pregnancy (her name was Elizabeth, at 3 months we have an ultrasound picture of her sucking her thumb - she was my third child) I found comfort when someone told me that the the younger a person dies, the greater the lesson they had to teach us. Maddie has taught so many. It is still heartbreaking, though, every day is another fresh tear into a gaping wound. But someday, trust me, not today, probably not tomorrow but someday you will be able to laugh again. wendy thomas’s last blog post..Lame Goose - Wonderful Outdoor Game for Children

By: Tara

Tara — Fri, 01 May 2009 21:53:46 +0000

I learned about Maddie, and you, and Mike from my friend Bridget (of the Ivey League). This is the first time I’ve made it to your blog….I don’t yet have children, so I can’t possibly imagine what you and your family are going through, but my heart goes out to you. I wish you all peace.

By: Jodie Tackett

Jodie Tackett — Fri, 01 May 2009 18:48:49 +0000

I just wanted to let you know how much of an inspiration you and Mike are. I stumbled upon your blog a few weeks before Maddie got sick. I found it through Matt. I have totally fallen in love with your beautiful Maddie. I am so very sorry for your loss. You should be very proud of the live she lived and the awareness you are raising for the March of Dimes. My oldest daughter was a preemie as well. I have been a walker in the the March of Dimes ever since. I also purchased the Maddie Monster. I plan on putting it away for my daughter Laci. She was born four days after Maddie. I can only image the loss you feel in your heart right now. You have endured more than any parent should. I hope you find comfort in knowing she is in a wonderful place with people you love to care for her until you are reunited. Remember God never gives you more than you can handle and in the end you will see your precious Maddie again. She will be well and greating you with open arms because she knows how much she is loved and missed by you and Mike.