Thanksgiving
November 26, 2009 | in: the famous Madeline
Thanksgiving 2008
I am so thankful she is my daughter. I am so thankful I am her mommy.
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Thanksgiving 2008
I am so thankful she is my daughter. I am so thankful I am her mommy.
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Seraphim says:
xxxxxxxx
to you and Mike
and a hearty bear hug too.
From across the ocean.
andrea's sweet life says:
She is so beautiful. You will always be her mommy. Much love to all of you, today and everyday. Xoxo
Krystal says:
I am thankful for you sharing her stories with us!
Enjoy life Heather! Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Lots of love to you and your family!
xoxox
Krystal
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Jenny says:
Happy Thanksgiving, Heather.
I love the 14 lbs of Maddie, 21 lbs of turkey pic, that is awesome. LOVE!!!
Jenny´s last blog ..Oh, MckMama, you do make me laugh
Amy says:
How beautiful, you are one lucky mama. And that can never change.
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Kate @ UpsideBackwards says:
And I’m thankful I got to know her, and you, through this blog. Happy Thanksgiving, Spohrs.
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Janeen Reply:
November 26th, 2009 at 7:18 am
100% what she said.
Forever and always you’re Maddie’s mom and she’s your baby. You are one lovely family.
Janeen´s last blog ..The Seven Week Slide
Marti from Michigan Reply:
November 27th, 2009 at 10:28 am
I fully agree too.
Friend of Maddie Reply:
November 26th, 2009 at 7:12 pm
i agree.
happy thanksgiving, heather and mike. and rigby!
missbanshee says:
Happy Thanksgiving, Spohrs. What a beautiful reason to be thankful.
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Krissa says:
Warm (((hugs))) and a Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. This is a beautiful post.
Casey says:
I love how she’s about the same size as that turkey!
Beautiful girl as always. Happy Thanksgiving!
Kelly says:
Happy Thanksgiving, Heather. Hugs to all
Kelly´s last blog ..Shame i have to move her…
Summer says:
Happy Thanksgiving to you both!
jen says:
Beautiful! Happy Thanksgiving!
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habanerogal says:
Many good wishes to you and Mike for Thanksgiving. Hope it is spent with the people that you love.
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amanda says:
What a doll!
Happy Thanksgiving!
xo from CT,
Amanda
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Amy M says:
I hope today is filled with happy memories for you!
Amy M´s last blog ..Two little pumpkins
Kristen McD says:
That tuekry looks like it might have a few pounds on her. lol. Lovely girl.
Love to you and Mike and your family today.
red pen mama says:
Happy Thanksgiving. You will always be hers.
ciao,
rpm
red pen mama´s last blog ..Thankful Thursday
Tina says:
My mom passed away last September, so Thanksgiving last year was a blur. This year it is more real that she is gone. I especially love the pics of your mom with Maddie. You could tell that Maddie was totally grandma’s girl…
Give your Mom a hug today, and hold on tight…
Best to you and your family…
Happy Thanksgiving
Gemini-Girl says:
And I am so thankful that you are my soul sister. love you.
Gemini-Girl´s last blog ..Happy Thanksgiving to You & Yours!
binkytowne says:
I am thankful that I get the chance to read your words and see cute pictures of Maddie. Good thoughts for you today. (and every day)
binkytowne´s last blog ..Thankful
Jill Sarven says:
SHE IS AND ALWAYS WILL BE BEAUTIFUL….god bless and Happy Thanksgiving from the Sarvens of Lima Ohio
cj says:
we are thankful for you….that Maddie is your daughter, that you are her mommy and that you share your life with all of us. i hope that you have a wonderful Thanksgiving remembering your beautiful daughter.
Jenn says:
Hi Heather,
When I saw the pics of Maddie today, I couldn’t help but cry. She’s so cute, so perfect. I wondered if you would share those pictures of her. I’m glad you did.
I know you are thankful for Maddie, just as I know SHE is thankful for you and Mike. Even though it’s not my Thanksgiving, I am thankful I found your site, you opened your heart & soul and shared the most precious thing in the world with us.
I wish you and Mike and your families a joyful Thanksgivings filled with love, laughter and hope.
Blessings to all of you today and ALWAYS….
Jenn
Karen Chatters says:
Happy Thanksgiving, Spohr family.
Karen Chatters´s last blog ..Wordless Wednesday
Kristel says:
And even though it’s not Thanksgiving north of the border, I am so very thankful you have shared so much of your daughter, and yourselves, with the world.
I am thankful, each and every day, for the Spohrs!
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Lindsay from Florida says:
I just saw Abby Cadabby on the Parade and had to come comment. I am so thankful to have “met” you this year and so thankful that your family will have a new baby to welcome very soon.
And we are ALL thankful that your amazing Madeline lived a life that will continue to touch others for many, many years.
Happy Thanksgiving, Spohrs!!!
Tiffany says:
Happy Thanksgiving to you all today! Maddie was lucky to have you for a mama and you are also for having her as your daughter. What a wonderful things to be thankful for! May you be able to see just how many blessings you have today! I am thankful that you all continue to share your story with us each and every day, good and bad. I hope that today is a good day filled with lots of turkey, desserts, & naps.
Tiffany´s last blog ..Blair’s 1st Birthday Party
Chrissie says:
I am thankful that I have the chance to “know” you.
(((HUGS)))
kristen says:
thankful every day for the wisdom and strength and love you share with the world.
thankful for maddie.
hopes for a happy thanksgiving for you all.
xo
kristen
Dawn says:
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
Thanks for sharing your beautiful daughter with the world.
Dawn´s last blog ..I swear I wasn’t looking…OR I’ve still got it!
Francesca says:
beautiful. happy thanksgiving. love.
Elizabeth says:
Happy Thanksgiving to you and Mike! I am so thankful that I found your blog and got the chance to “know” Maddie and you, Mike and Rigby. ((Hugs)) from KY
Tami says:
Happy Thanksgiving Heather and Mike. The pictures are adorable of Maddie. Hugs, and thinking of you both.
tara says:
happy thanksgiving to you. sending you so many hugs and lots of love today, and every day. xo
monica says:
Happy Thanksgiving! I love her little face, I melt every time I see it. She is just a doll!!
Tara. says:
Happy Thanksgiving Heather and Mike! Maddy is feasting in heaven!
I know today is hard. Be kind to yourself and take it easy. {{{hugs}}}
Tara.´s last blog ..# 25.
Christina says:
Happy Thanksgiving Heather and Mike! I am so thankful I’ve gotten to “know” you through your blog. I saw the Abby Cadabby float in the Macy’s parade and thought of Maddie…be good to yourselves today <3
Ginger says:
I am thankful you had her for that brief shining moment, here with you, but she will always, always be yours. Happy days to you ,Heather and MZike.
Ginger´s last blog ..Of sticks and tails and compasses
jen says:
I am thankful that although i never met Maddie she has made a difference in my life and so many others.
Sending my love…
jen´s last blog ..melt with you..
Alexandra :) says:
I have to agree with you, Heather. That sweet face is a lot to be thankful for.
Aunt Becky says:
Shit, I remember when I saw those last year. I’m so thankful I know you and that I know Maddie, and Mike and Binky and Rigby.
Thank you for being my BFF, Heather. You’ve brought a lot of joy into my life.
Aunt Becky´s last blog ..Blogging For Dummies
Alison says:
I’m thankful for getting to know Maddie and you guys courtesy of this here internet. And I’m thankful, as a lot of people are, for all that you and Mike do in her memory. Happy Thanksgiving.
xoxo
Alison´s last blog ..Separation Success
Glenda says:
Heather, beautiful pictures! Thanks for sharing! Happy Thanksgiving to you, Mike, Binky & Rigby and the rest of your family too! XXX
Angella says:
I’m thankful that we’ve all gotten to know your family.
Happy Thanksgiving, Heather. xoxo
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susie says:
Happy Thanksgiving from my family to yours.
missy says:
Happy Thanksgiving!
Jenny @ http://motherlawyercrazywoman.blogspot.com/ says:
Happy Thanksgiving!
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pgoodness says:
Happy Thanksgiving, Spohr family. I am thankful you shared your sweet Maddie with us. xo
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mel says:
Thinking of all of you today. Much love to your family as well.
Jen L. says:
Such a beauty. Have a good Thanksgiving.
Jen L.´s last blog ..Too Close To Home
cindy w says:
And I am thankful for my brave & strong friend Heather, and for what a wonderful mommy she is.
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Mama Cas says:
Hugs from New York. I know it’s not much and will never ease your pain….but I’m thinking of you.
deej says:
Many hugs and love for you, Mike, St. Gramma and Bampa today.
Kelly says:
Just a while ago I turned on the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and who should be floating by? Abby Cadabby!
I am so thankful that through her parents I came to know a bit about the Magnificent Maddie.
Happy Thanksgiving to all of Madeline’s beloved family.
Kelly´s last blog ..We Shall Love One and Other
Sarah M. says:
I’m so thankful I got to see Maddie’s beautiful eyes this Thanksgiving day. Thank you so much for sharing her with us
Kim says:
And I am thankful for you my dear friend. Thankful that I can call you my friend and that I have been able to get to know Maddie through you. Have a wonderful day and give that belly some sweet rubs from her Auntie Kim.
Kim´s last blog ..Thankful
Suzie says:
You are so right! You are her mommy and she is your daughter!! Happy Thanksgiving from Iowa!! Hoping Rigby is better and you, Mike and Binky eat lots of turkey today! I enjoyed this post so much, brightenend my day!! Let’s keep that little turkey of yours in the oven for a while longer!! Been following your friend, Anissa’s journey, and it sounds so encourageing. Praying for all of you!! Take care, my friend(not IRL, but oh well), lol
Lisa says:
Happy Thanksgiving. Those photos are beautiful.
Love and hugs.
Lisa´s last blog ..Happy Thanksgiving
Domestic Extraordinaire says:
much love to you today and always.
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cm says:
Happy Thanksgiving Spohrs!
Sherry says:
Thank you for those beautiful pictures!!!!
You were indeed blessed with her.
You will always be her Mommy. She will always love you too.
May God bless you with only goodness and happiness from now on.
You are such a strong wonderful woman.
I know the Hoilday’s must be so hard. What beautiful memories you have.
I do still cry when I realize again how deep the loss of her was to you and even to all those who are stangers and who have learned to love her so.
Take care!! The pictures are wonderful.
Sara GC in the FL says:
Happy Thanksgiving Spohrs!
Kate says:
thinking of you…. lovely pics
Rebecca says:
I’m pretty sure the bird looks bigger than her. So so so cute and adorable. I bet she tried to gobble the whole thing, or did she try to wear it on her head like how Joey did on Friends.
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Alli says:
Beautiful…just beautiful.
~Hugs from TX
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Angie [A Whole Lot of Nothing] says:
Frackin cute.
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Mary says:
Those simple words…can’t believe I’m crying so hard, both with you and for you.
Blessings to your family.
Andrea says:
Happy Thanksgiving to Maddie in heaven.
Andrea´s last blog ..I Couldn’t Ask For More
Noelle says:
I am so thankful that you have shared so much of her with us all.
Hugs to you.
Tamara says:
I somehow came across your blog tonight. Beautiful and tragic all at once. I will be praying for you and your family. As I type this it is almost 3am and I have been trying to stop reading your blog for about 3 hours! I just couldnt stop. Thank you for sharing your story. I am so touched. I am crying for you and your loss. Tonight my son wanted to sleep with me and I said no. I know that making my son sleep in his bed is not a bad thing but I am about to go get him and bring him to my bed to cuddle between my husband and I. Thank you. Thank you for reminding me how lucky I am. On Thanksgiving, I am adding you to the list of things I am thankful for. May God bless you, your husband, and your children.
cheryl says:
These are wonderful photos. madeline was so beautiful and adorable.
preTzel says:
Happy Thanksgiving Heather, Mike, Rigby, and Binky. <3
vp says:
this kid never took a bad picture, did she?
i’m sure little-miss-binky will be the same way as her big sis. i know your hearts are heavy but i’m sure maddie is thankful she has really amazing parents.
Stephanie says:
She is adorable…
Happy Thanksgiving!
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Leslie says:
She’s so beautiful.
I love you all so very much.
Molly says:
Oh, sweet Maddie. Happy Thanksgiving, guys! Hope Binky gave you lots of big kicks.
Tina says:
You have the best photos of her.
Love to you all this Thanksgiving and everyday.
XOXO
Debi Powell says:
I’m thankful you took the most amazing photos of her so you could share her with the world! I know each one is priceless. I can SEE the love spilling from your heart for her.
Enjoy today… enjoy your pregnancy… enjoy your precious memories of Maddie!
mythoughtsonthat says:
Your girl, she is something.
Faith….Hope….Love….Peace.
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Ray says:
Such a cute Thanksgiving outifit Maddie had on. But, oh my, those shiny red shoes? Too cute! And that photo of you and her? Precious. You will always be her mommy, yes. And she will always be your daughter. And what a blessing she was. And what a blessing she will always be. To you, your family and those like us who are just lucky to read her story, to read about her (which reminds me that I must go back on this blog, and read some more about her). <3
Danny says:
What great photos (Jesus, that turkey was massive!). Madeline should have been here with you this Thanksgiving, it’s really agonizing. How do we learn to accept such things? There’s just nothing harder. Happy Holidays to all of you.
Danny´s last blog ..What I Am Thankful For This Year
Momma Uncensored says:
thoughts of you.
what a beautiful girl in a beautiful dress.%Pr
Kelley Land says:
And we are thankful that you’ve shared her with us. Our lives will never be the same.
Kelley Land´s last blog ..Five Years
Kim Jones says:
Abby Cadaby in the parade made me smile for your Maddie. What a peanut, that turkey was bigger than her!
C says:
Big hugs all the way from Canada. What a beautiful post for a beautiful girl. Thinking of you guys. Our preemie was born on the same day as Maddie, only the year after. I think of Maddie often whenever I look at my little preemie…who was also born at the same gestational age as Maddie.
xo
C´s last blog ..Something I Want to Try
Heidy Martinez says:
I know the holiday season is always a very hard time, I know exactly what you are going through. I always have my son in my mind but Im also very thankful for the time that he did spend with me and Im thankful for what I have now. Hang in there.
Question: There was this guy that you mentioned in one of your post a few months back. He had twins but one of them passed. You went to some time of concert with him. I used to follow his blog but my MAC crashed and I lost the page. I would like to follow him again to see how the baby (Charlie) is doing. Do you have the page. Thanks
Heather Reply:
November 29th, 2009 at 8:59 am
yes, it is http://dannymiller.typepad.com/blog !
Kandi Ann says:
Dearest Maddie, Heather and Mike. I love the pictures you post. I Thank God for you all and you show me in the worst times to keep my chin up, or at least when its down, I know I can come here and read about Maddie & Binky and smile through my tears. I just wanted to say, I don’t know what it all means with my niece Amber Aka Boogie, It seems like good/great/Miracle news, she is set to get a blood test once a month. They can’t FIND anything now. Though she has bald spots, weird black pour things on her beautiful little red head, no one has a name. I am hoping that is because we got our Miracle and there is nothing wrong. Though there is a f*ear that isn’t the case. We don’t have the best medical teams here. So when she moves back here soon I will just keep Praying over her and letting God take care of it all. I think about you all often and hope that you can smile through the tears of this Christmas. Maddie wouldn’t want you to be crying. She is an active little angel that I know is touching lives every where and will for as long as we live on earth. Love to you all. xoxo, Kandi
Childwoman says:
I am so thankful that I met you in the blog world. I am thankful for the strength and courage you show. Thank You for the inspiration.
hugs
Childwoman~
Stephanie says:
Sometimes when my son, Jasper, is upset, I go to your site and show him photos of Maddie. He immediately grins, laughs, and kicks in a way that’s different from the way he reacts to all other babies. Her smile, her joy, are so contagious in all of the photos…I just wanted to thank you for sharing so much of your life with us.
thatgirlblogs says:
I have four children… but Maddie was, and is, the most beautiful baby that ever was, and is.
Al_Pal says:
Such sweet photos!
Happy Thanksgiving, Spohrs.
qcmama says:
Dear Heather and Mike,
I wish I were close enough to give you a real hug but guess I will settle for a virtual one. 
(((HUG))) Take care you two, well 3.
I havebeen thinking about you guys alot this week. I don’t know if it is because my Madilynn is 17 months old this month, or if it is just the holidays in general. I want you guys to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers everyday and so is your Madeline and Binky.