Comments on: From Gramma

By: Tina

Tina — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 04:08:20 +0000

I have thought of you often and of those who were also so close to Maddie, Heather, and Mike.

You too are in our prayers and thoughts.

You are not alone.

By: J from Ireland

J from Ireland — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 17:57:05 +0000

My heart breaks for you all. This must be so hard for you, to have to deal with your own grief while also watching your daughters grief. I’m so sorry for your loss. Thank you so much for sharing. Your daughter and son-in-law are in my prayers.
.-= J from Ireland´s last blog .. =-.

By: Adventures In Babywearing

Adventures In Babywearing — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 23:24:14 +0000

OH, I have no words. There are no words to say. What a special post to share. I’m so sorry for your loss in Maddie, too.

Steph
.-= Adventures In Babywearing´s last blog ..My Own Private Perfection =-.

By: Insta-Mom

Insta-Mom — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:58:46 +0000

It is easy to see why you would be proud of Heather as your daughter. But it’s equally easy to see where her strength and grace come from. Reading what you wrote here, listening to your husband and son at Maddie’s memorial…I am awed, inspired, and heartbroken.

If only your family didn’t have to display its courage and beauty under these circumstances.
.-= Insta-Mom´s last blog ..Extreme Makeover: Blog Edition =-.

By: Jill in Ohio

Jill in Ohio — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:49:50 +0000

Clearly, I’m a little behind on commenting, but I just wanted to show my love.

This was such a beautiful post and a beautiful picture. What a lucky grandma you were to have her in your life and vice versa. You all were blessed to share in the joy and heart ache.

Praying for continued strength…

By: Notesfromthegrove

Notesfromthegrove — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 06:03:36 +0000

The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree does it? Beautiful mothers, beautiful daughters.
.-= Notesfromthegrove´s last blog ..Make Me Laugh =-.

By: Connie

Connie — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 01:29:44 +0000

Maddie would have turned out to be such an amazing woman, how could she not have. She has the most amazing grammy and mom. Such a blessing you have each other and how I wish you still had Maddie.

Hugs to you all.

Connie
.-= Connie´s last blog ..Annie’s Homegrown P’sghetti Loops with Soy Meatballs – Hello Childhood! =-.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:43:08 +0000

So glad to hear from you! Like mother, like daughter – your words are so beautifully written. I hope you found some sense of “comfort” in sharing.

I think of Heather, Mike and Maddie everyday and have commented before about wondering how “grandma’s and grandpa’s” are. I’m so sorry for your loss and the pain of watching Heather live through this tragedy.

Hugs to you ~
Michelle – Herculaneum, MO

By: Tina Hosko

Tina Hosko — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:07:13 +0000

My heart grieves for your Linda. Thank you so much for sharing with us, it was a tremendously touching and beautiful post. My love to you always,
Tina

By: Andrea

Andrea — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:26:05 +0000

Wow-

Forgive my ignorance. Until I read this, I didnt realize/consider that grandparents suffer too (I always seemed to focus on the parents when reading this blog). Thank you for sharing. I am very sorry your loss….

Seems like your family has an incredible support system! What a beautiful phtograph.