The seventh of the month used to be just a day.
January 7, 2008
April 7, 2008
May 7, 2008
June 7, 2008
July 7, 2008
August 7, 2008
September 7, 2008
January 7, 2009
March 7, 2009
Four months without this sweet face, sweet voice, sweet heart. Mommy and Daddy miss you so much, Maddie. We love you more with each passing minute.
The seventh of the month will never again be just a day.
anna says:
beautiful angel…
Jenn says:
Hi Heahter,
Middle of the night where I am. I woke up and still couldn’t sleep so, I decided to check to see if you had Blogged. Delighted but so sad to see all the gorgeous pictures of Maddie. How beautiful she is!! Even though I haven’t met her in person, I miss her too. Thoughts with you today and always. Thank you for sharing your amazing pictures!! They are truly a gift…just like all of the video’s and memories of Maddie are. Thank You!
Take Care,
Your Friend,
Jenn
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Krystal says:
What a sweet little girl!
I love you guys!
(((HUGS))) and lots of love,
Krystal
.-= Krystal´s last blog ..Brain Dump =-.
Pamela says:
perfect little face.
perfect little eyes.
perfect little hands.
perfect little angel.
I cannot imagine the heartache you and your Husband are going through each passing second. All I want to do is reach out and hug you thru my computer
.-= Pamela´s last blog ..We’re All Moms =-.
Anne says:
Beautiful Heather! Absolutely B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L.!
.-= Anne´s last blog ..Déjà vu =-.
Krishawn says:
Thinking of Maddie today.
Red Lotus Mama says:
*HUGS*
Christina says:
The 7th is so bittersweet for me as a regular reader of your blog. Why you ask? My son’s first birthday was April 7th and that day when I read that about Maddie I just cried and cried over the cruelty of this life, how nonsensical it all is.
You and your family are always in my thoughts and prayers.
Lots of hugs and love on this day.
.-= Christina´s last blog ..The Best Thing =-.
Emily says:
My heart breaks for you, I cannot even imagine what you are going through. God bless your angel up in Heaven and your family on earth.
Be well, Heather.
.-= Emily´s last blog ..It’s Always Something =-.
catherine lucas says:
Amazing to see her change from month to month. She seemed so out of the woods. Still not understandable why it went so horribly wrong. We will never know why… I do hope that Binky will ease some of the pain…
.-= catherine lucas´s last blog ..Bird watching… =-.
Nina@Playground for Parents says:
Look at that smile. It could light up a room. And don’t get me started on those cheeks. Gorgeous photos. How smart of you to capture her on the same day every month. Thank you for the idea. And thank you for sharing your joys and sorrows with us, so that we may be more appreciative of our own lives and those we love.
Best to you.
.-= Nina@Playground for Parents´s last blog ..Bizarre Baby Names: These Parents Need a Spanking =-.
Backpacking Dad says:
I think the April 7th picture is my favourite of all the pictures I’ve ever seen of Maddie.
.-= Backpacking Dad´s last blog ..Acoustic Six-String =-.
Erica says:
Good Morning dear sweet Heather,
What adorable photos, the eyes, the eyelashes, the smile that fills my computer screen, the cheeky little grin, your Maddie is just so beautiful, what a little princess. My heart is filled with such love for this amazing little girl, I would never have imagined that a little girl I had never ever met before could have such an impact on me and my life. Your World Famous Maddie has changed the way I live my life and has made me a better person, a better mother. I remember and honour her every day. As every day, my first thoughts the moment I woke up this morning were of your precious Maddie. O dear sweet Heather, my heart aches that she is no longer with you, my heart aches that she is no longer in her Mama’s arms.
Thank you so much for sharing these precious photos with your readers. As always, its a honour to share your precious memories and to read your poignant words.
Wishing you a peaceful week-end.
Sending you, Mike, your little Binky bean and both your families all my love and support
With love
Erica in Luxembourg
sarah ledoux says:
wow! i just realized that maddie’s birthday is my baby’s birthday, too. she was born on january 7th, 2009. i feel such a connection with maddie and i love her so much. she is such a treasure. i hope that you can think of all the joy that maddie brought you today. hugs, love, and prayers to you.
.-= sarah ledoux´s last blog ..post eight =-.
Heather says:
Oh, actually Maddie’s birthday is November 11, 2007. I just didn’t have any pictures of her on the 7th until January. xoxo
sarah ledoux says:
haha, would you believe that’s my wedding day?
.-= sarah ledoux´s last blog ..post eight =-.
Lauren says:
Thank you for sharing. I know it’s cathartic for you to blog about it but it helps the rest of us too.
.-= Lauren´s last blog ..Who’s yo’ daddy? =-.
~gina says:
I never met maddie, but i feel like i did, and I miss her.
~g.
Kelly says:
Your loss is just so… completely fucking devastatingly, heartbreakingly, revoltingly WRONG. Those words wouldn’t come close to explaining just how wrong it is.
Your beautiful little Maddie should be in your arms now. She should be celebrating Binky and kissing your tummy and doing all those adorable things that you KNOW she would be doing were she able to.
I wish I could give her back to you. Unfortunately I can only offer a whole bunch of love and hugs. You deserve more.
.-= Kelly´s last blog ..How can you not laugh =-.
Tina Hosko says:
Kelly, you took the words right out of my mouth.
Ohmygoshi says:
Despite the fact that the majority of us have never met you or your precious family, we miss her too.
Thinking of you all today!
.-= Ohmygoshi´s last blog ..Growing up isn’t easy =-.
Krissa says:
Thinking of you guys and sending (((hugs))).
Jenny says:
She is so beautiful. Love to you as you live through another 7th. Love to you!
.-= Jenny´s last blog ..BOY, oh BOY =-.
Sally says:
She’s beautiful. I’m remembering her today, and always, hoping she’s playing and having fun with my daughter somewhere in the great beyond……
.-= Sally´s last blog ..Fear =-.
Glenda says:
Beautiful Maddie… thinking of you and Mike and sending you hugs!! xx
Kate in NZ says:
So, so beautiful, and so full of personality! Sending love to you for the sad days…
.-= Kate in NZ´s last blog ..Confidence =-.
dysfunctional mom says:
She was so, incredibly adorable.
xoxo
.-= dysfunctional mom´s last blog ..On Purpose =-.
amanda says:
Sending love out to the universe for beautiful Maddie, and for you both.
xo from CT,
Amanda
.-= amanda´s last blog ..this picture kills me =-.
Kristen says:
*hugs* to you two.
Kristen
Liz says:
My heart breaks for you. Beautiful pictures of a beautiful girl.
.-= Liz´s last blog ..Unwinding =-.
Bec says:
Thinking of you.
.-= Bec´s last blog ..So you don’t blog =-.
Al_Pal says:
So beautiful.
*HUGS*
Today & always.
maya says:
i love you.
.-= maya´s last blog ..Toddlers are the new Pre-Teens =-.
Ames says:
She was such a beautiful little girl, my heart continually breaks for you and Mike.
.-= Ames´s last blog ..Time Out =-.
AmazingGreis says:
She is absolutely precious!!
Thinking of you, Mike and Maddie yesterday, today and ALWAYS!!!
.-= AmazingGreis´s last blog ..Under Construction =-.
Lynn from For Love or Funny says:
Maddie is so beautiful. As are you.
.-= Lynn from For Love or Funny´s last blog ..What goes up, must come down =-.
Kristen McD says:
Such a beautiful girl.
AnnD says:
No, no it won’t be the same…
I do love those photos of her! She’s just so sweet and beautiful!
I also love her onesie in the top one! It’s so very Maddie!
Christine says:
Pretty, pretty girl. Thinking of you and Mike always.
charlane says:
Thinking of you, Mike, and Maddie every 7th and 11th.
.-= charlane´s last blog ..The longest day in history… =-.
Amy says:
(((Heather)))
eden says:
I don’t understand how she can be so utterly beautiful … she is the most exquisite little person I will ever see, in my life. I really mean that.
The joy of Mike in that photo .. like he is lit from within.
His light … and yours … will one day be shining again. I know this is true.
You are fucking awesome Heather. XOXOXOX
Shannon Kieta says:
Heather…
Please read the post from the last post that is called the Broken Chain. I wrote it on there for you because when I read it, it reminded me of you and your family. I truly, honestly believe that Maddie gave you Binky to help you get through the days until you and her are “linked” together again. I love you Heather and I am thiinking of you all! Shannon
Kristen says:
My heart breaks for you and Mike every day. Maddie was such a beautiful little girl and one can easily see the happiness she had in her short life. And I am so sorry that happiness was taken away from you guys. Life really sucks sometimes.
Alli says:
My…gosh…thoe beautiful big, blue, expressive eyes and long curly eyelashes are unbelievable. I can just stare and stare at those gorgeous eyes and beautiful face. My heart aches for you. My prayers just don’t seem to be enough. How I wish I could just give you the best, big hug anyone could give.
~Hugs from TX
.-= Alli´s last blog ..Mommy/Daughter Day =-.
Janelle says:
She was truly beautiful. I keep praying for peace for you, your husband, and little binky.
.-= Janelle´s last blog ..I didn’t think it would be this hard… =-.
kristen says:
sending you love today and every day. madeline is so happy in all of these pictures from day 1, she was so loved, and she gave it right back to you. what a gift. binky will know from these pictures, and so many more, just how special his/her big sister is.
xxoo
kristen
Jennifer says:
Such beautiful pics! I really like the one where she’s sucking her thumb–so cute!!
.-= Jennifer´s last blog ..The Real Estate Deal That Just Keeps Getting Weirder… =-.
Amanda says:
The last picture kills me. I will never understand how this could have happened.
HUGS on this 7th day
Deborah says:
SO. CUTE.
I will be thinking about you and your family today, as I do every day….but saying an extra prayer on the 7th.
.-= Deborah´s last blog ..New Etsy Listings =-.
melissa says:
gosh these pictures just light up my heart and break it all at the same time.
Sunny says:
Gorgeous Maddie. Thinking of you all today.
Hugs and love.
Sunny
.-= Sunny´s last blog ..A polite new word =-.
cj says:
Stunningly beautiful…..
Sara @heartmychloe says:
Love to you today and every day.
xoxoxoxo
.-= Sara @heartmychloe´s last blog ..Wordless Wednesday =-.
Meg says:
it’s like you said before…she is almost embarrassingly beautiful.
virtual hugs from a lurker…
Nickie says:
I don’t even know what to say.
Sending love to you and Mike. *hugs*
.-= Nickie´s last blog ..Girl Talk Thursday #1 =-.
Susan says:
Heather and Mike you are in my prayers. Know I am listening.
.-= Susan´s last blog ..Bored and Mad Props =-.
Liz says:
Oh, Heather. Bless you and your family for all you’ve had to go through. I know you hear the same words over and over and nothing will ever make it better, but as humans – as friends – all we want is for the hurt to stop for you. We want Maddie back for you. We cry with you, for you. I can only pray that time will begin to heal……
.-= Liz´s last blog ..Early Life Crisis =-.
Casey says:
Oh so beautiful! Seeing the pictures side to side, it’s amazing to see how she grew and changed month to month. She just keeps getting cuter with each one! Maddie was loved so much, still is! The pictures and stories you will have to share with Binky some day – the little one is going to feel Maddie’s personality shining through in all of these pictures. Hugs and prayers for you… Casey
.-= Casey´s last blog .. =-.
Sara says:
Such a beauty. Thank you for sharing and for continuing to do so.
xo
daisybv2 says:
My heart breaks for you both, thinking of the Amazing Maddie today
.-= daisybv2´s last blog ..Me a Mom of a preemie =-.
Nancy Onion says:
Heather she is such a beautiful little girl. I am thinking of you, mike and maddie. You all are always in my thoughts. Hugs to you on this day.
Nancy
Jen says:
*hugs*
.-= Jen´s last blog ..damsel in distress =-.
MrsEAM says:
Such a beautiful little girl – those eyelashes! Thinking of you, Mike and Binky today.
Karen says:
Such a short time ago, yet also an eternity.
Love and hugs to all of the Spohrs…
.-= Karen´s last blog ..My inner critic needs a gag order. =-.
Mary says:
Love and support to all of you as you pass through this day.
Heidi says:
What a beautiful girl.
.-= Heidi´s last blog ..Dear Olive, =-.
Megan says:
Thinking of you today on this hardest day of the month.
.-= Megan´s last blog ..Half-full. =-.
Alexandra says:
I NEVER tire of pictures of her…I’ve said it before, but what a perfectly beautiful child.
I’m so sorry for this overwhelming loss, huge enough of a loss for a stranger like me to feel it. Wow.
Rach says:
I am glad she graced your lives with such beauty.
I’m not glad for the sorrow you feel now.
One of my favorite quotes, from Helen Keller:
What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.
Courtney says:
She is definitely a beautiful angel! God Bless.
Courtney in New York
.-= Courtney´s last blog ..Traveling with the best of em’ =-.
Allison Speicher Pereur says:
I understand the date thing.
My dad died on the 20th. It will be seven years this September.
20ths are never easy
Hugs to you,
itb
beerab says:
I can’t get over how beautiful your daughter was. I’ve never seen such beautiful eyes on a baby.
Angie says:
I love the pictures, I hate that you have to deal with this. May you have strength to make it through today.
She is so stinkin cute.
hugs
angie
Heather says:
I get a lump in my throat on the 7th of every month now, thinking about you and Mike. What a beautiful girl, loved and missed by SO many people. I am wearing purpe today, for what it’s worth. I wish you peace!
Love from Austin,
Heather
.-= Heather´s last blog ..T-R-O-U-B-L-E. =-.
Becky says:
I miss her so much, Heather. I’m so sorry.
.-= Becky´s last blog ..Why I Should Have Named Myself “Aunt Decepticon” =-.
Pamela says:
I am raving mad for you and your husband, raving MAD!
.-= Pamela´s last blog ..One thing always leads to another and another and another =-.
Tricia says:
Hugs to you and Mike (and of course the Binkster) today and everyday. Thinking of you four and missing Miss Maddie too. Thank you for sharing her with us. I will never forget that smile. Best smile ever. Love you sweets.
xoxoxoxoxo,
Tricia
AMomTwoBoys says:
I love you. Wish I could come down and spend the day with you today. (But I wish that every day.)
xoxo
.-= AMomTwoBoys´s last blog ..Damn It, I Liked It =-.
Erin says:
Beautiful…precious….amazing….and oh so loved and oh so missed. xoxo
.-= Erin´s last blog ..Twenty Fingers….Twenty Toes =-.
Marnie says:
Thinking of you and Mike today.
Tami says:
Oh man this made my heart drop. It doesnt seem like 4 months has passed. My heart still aches for your loss. I miss maddies sweet smile. It is so unreal so unfair. She should be here and I am so sorry she isnt. Life sucks!!
My thoughts are with you daily.
Tina Hosko says:
Your daughter is by far, the most beautiful girl I have EVER seen. Ever.
moosh in indy. says:
hi.
xoxo
.-= moosh in indy.´s last blog ..so this one time, at band camp, there were rifles. =-.
cjrymommy says:
OMG, she is so beautiful Heather. I especially love the pic of her sucking her thumb.
Thinking of you, Mike, Maddie and Binky always!
Stranger/friend in the STL
.-= cjrymommy´s last blog ..Johnson Family Drama =-.
april in NJ says:
She is just too beautiful… especially in the January 2009 picture. The light that just radiates from that sweet face. I’m praying for you today and sending lots of love and hugs from NJ… today, tomorrow, every day.
Rachel says:
Heather,
I have never commented before but I have been reading – (lurking I guess it’s called) as I learn more about blogging – for a while now. Probably since April. I am drawn to what you write.I also have a Maddie (Madelyn) born in Nov. (99) and my husbands name is Mike. My sisters name is Heather. No NICU connection – only a weeks hospital stay for Maddie in Feb ’08 for pnemonia. I say “only” because it doesn’t compare to your hospital experiences but it is not something I want to do again.
The color purple reminds me of your Maddie everywhere I go. Know that her memory is kept alive by continuing to share her with us.
.-= Rachel´s last blog ..Dog Days of Summer =-.
Alicia says:
Thinking of you and Mike and your beautiful girl (and the Binky baby) today.
.-= Alicia´s last blog ..words, late at night =-.
tara says:
what a perfect, beautiful, sweet little angel. even though i don’t know you, i miss her too. i think of you every day. {{hugs}}. xo
Kim says:
Gosh Heather, she is just so beautiful. I think of you every day and pray for some peace in your heart and a chance to laugh when you think of your sweet girl.
.-= Kim´s last blog ..Sometimes It’s Not Easy =-.
Debby says:
Thank you Heather for sharing those precious pictures of Maddie. Her smile always brightens my day. ((HUGS TO YOU AND MIKE))
.-= Debby´s last blog ..I’M BACK FOR A FEW DAYS =-.
Kelley Land says:
One second without her is too much time. I love to see pictures of her. There’s something truly breathtaking about her. Thank you for sharing.
.-= Kelley Land´s last blog ..Film Reflections: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince =-.
Sarah M. says:
God bless you. What beautiful pictures & what a beautiful little girl.
cindy w says:
The 7th of the month can #suckit.
.-= cindy w´s last blog ..big girl, big changes =-.
Leslie says:
I miss you sweet Maddie. I think about you so much. I’ll love you, your mommy, and your daddy always.
denise says:
Thinking of you and Mike today and always.
She is so beautiful – but, you know that.
If I had three wishes – the first would be for you – to have your baby back.
Wish there is something we could do or say. I read you everyday and pray (in my own way) for you and Binky Spohrhead too.
Holding your hand across the miles (Does that creep you out? If it does, I won’t say it anymore, but if I ever meet you *IRL* you are so getting hugs and tears all over you!)
nic @mybottlesup says:
i’m so sorry you have to go 4 seconds, 4 minutes, 4 days… etc… without being with her again. so very very sorry. i look at these pictures and have to hold my breath because i hurt so much for you.
she is beautiful.
.-= nic @mybottlesup´s last blog ..The Must-Have Moms Manual GIVEAWAY =-.
mythoughtsonthat says:
Oh, your girl! She is so lovely!
Faith….Hope….Love….Peace.
.-= mythoughtsonthat´s last blog ..United =-.
Elise says:
Such a beautiful little girl with a light that just sparkles from her lovely eyes. I never had the fortune to meet Maddie, yet I miss her too.
Jenice says:
Heather,
I found your blog a few months ago and I’ve been following it every day since. I have never commented because nothing I say will bring back your beautiful beautiful little baby girl, and honestly that is all I want in this world right now is for you to have her back in your arms. I cannot even fathom the pain and agony you are going through, it makes me cry every time I think about it and I am ALWAYS thinking about you. My heart is broken for you and MIke. I can see just by looking at her pictures, that little girl was SPECIAL and heartbreakingly beautiful. I can also see that she was so so happy and she knew that she was loved. That love inside of her is so obvious in all those amazing, beautiful pictures. I know my words won’t help and I hope I said the right thing. I have wanted to send you a comment for so long and I’ve agonized over what to say. I don’t know how to end this message! I want to say I’m sorry but that sounds pathetic to me so I will just sign off for now……. Take care of yourself and that precious baby that is on the way……
Molly says:
Oh, pretty pretty Maddie. I’m so glad you documented so much of her life in pictures and videos so that we get to share it too. May tomorrow bring you some peace.
Angie [A Whole Lot of Nothing] says:
Beautiful girl.
.-= Angie [A Whole Lot of Nothing]´s last blog ..It’s no wonder, or maybe it is, I’m an Aiming Low writer =-.
Jenn says:
HUGS
.-= Jenn´s last blog ..Get that paci!!! =-.
jessica b says:
just so hard to believe it has been 4 months… it seems so horribly fresh. i think of you every.single.day.
jen says:
I think of you every 7th…
OXO
.-= jen´s last blog ..goodnight? =-.
CJ's mom says:
She is just sooo beautiful. I’m still so confused about how such a tragic event could happen to such a wonderful loving family. I just don’t get it. You and your family will continue in my thoughts everyday. We all miss Maddie.
Domestic Extraordinaire says:
much love to you all today.
.-= Domestic Extraordinaire´s last blog ..Still Looking =-.
Samantha says:
I am also thinking of you and your family today. Maddie is so beautiful please never stop showing us pictures of her! (((HUGS)))
Overflowing Brain (Katie) says:
I wish I had something to say. I’m thinking of you both, now and always.
julie says:
I’m still here, still reading, still remembering Maddie.
TRisha Vargas says:
Tears Heather. Lots and Lots of tears for you, Mike and Maddie.
(((HUGS)))
Trisha from Florida
Patty says:
I’m always in awe at all of the pictures you have of this sweet angel! Now, to see that you even have the date of them, WOW Heather, That is so awesome that you have these pictures! I can never say enought what a beautiful girl she was, she truly is an angel. Lot’s of hugs coming your way, Patty
.-= Patty´s last blog ..A day late and a dolla short! =-.
Jessica says:
A beautiful girl who touched thousands with her smile. And she will forever continue to touch many.
MommyNamedApril says:
xoxo to you and miss maddie. and binky and mike ok, well, no kisses for mike. i love the pictures and am, as always, so sorry for your grief. ((hugs))
.-= MommyNamedApril´s last blog ..Flashback Friday! =-.
Jenn says:
Soo many tears She was just beautiful and is missed every day.
I know you don’t want to hear “I’m sorry’s” anymore….I wish I knew another word to convey my heartful remorse that you are living this nightmare. She was awesome.
Please take care of yourself and love one another.
Much love, Jenn in CA
Marti from Michigan says:
What an absolute beautiful child. It’s just not fair, dammit! Blankety blank blank blank &*@#$%!!!! Not fair!!!
I grieve with you, now that I feel I know Maddie and your family. I saw the date on my calendar and my heart fell. Four months is NOT long at all.
I go to church and I believe in God. I KNOW without a doubt that Maddie is happy in Heaven. Because of abortion and other things that take babies and children, there are KAJILLIONS of kids and babies in Heaven. I have no idea if they grow up or not, but I do know it is a PERFECT place and you can’t get there unless you become perfect, and when that happens, you leave this earth.
My son Joey is there, my nephew Steven is there. Little Caylee Anthony is there. Maddie is in good hands, even though I know you miss her, please be comforted that the ashes in your urn are her earthly clothes, and that now she is fully alive.
But I know, I know the grief. I’ve been there, except a little different with my Joey only living about 24 hours and I’m proud of him for doing that, 36 years ago when there was a primitive NICU…..and I have a healthy 34 year old daughter and 4 healthy grandchildren.
I know without a doubt, that you and Mike WILL see Maddie again when you leave this earth and go to be in Heaven. She will run to the gates to welcome you in.
Jessie says:
Heather,
What amazes me most about your blog is how you have never ever taken Maddie’s life for granted -not one moment. You seem to have a picture of almost everyday of her life with you. It is just amazing and beautiful.
What a gift you have given yourselves to have those memories documented and at the same time you have shared that gift with many of us.
For this I thank you for the reminder to live life to the fullest with out children.
Lesley says:
What a remarkably beautiful angel face on your daughter! I’m so sorry for your loss. I didn’t find you online until after you lost your daughter. All I can say is she is so angelic!
.-= Lesley´s last blog ..Everything seems to be breaking! =-.
sara keenan says:
heather,
my heart aches for you, with you. maddie is such a precious angel. may these wonderful memories comfort you as you and mike make this journey.
much love from texas~
sara
.-= sara keenan´s last blog ..Suicide Watch & Funny Words =-.
sara keenan says:
P.S.
my daughter LOVES elmo (i know…intervention is imminent!) and every time i see Abby Cadabby i think of sweet maddie. i think of you all everyday anyway, but seeing “Dabby” as my daughter calls her, brings to mind your precious angel.
much love~
sara
.-= sara keenan´s last blog ..Suicide Watch & Funny Words =-.
Blessed says:
She is so beautiful Heather. I still think of you and Mike often and remember you in my prayers. I’ve been reading… although I’ve been bad at commenting lately… and just wanted to tell you that I was really excited for you two when I read that you were pregnant again, but that excitement was tinged with sadness because Binky and Maddie won’t get to grow up together – and as a mom of two myself, that knowledge hurts. Sending you internet hugs and shared tears.
.-= Blessed´s last blog ..Breaking Beans, Contemplating Life =-.
Alison says:
I know you’ve probably heard this dozens of times, but every time I see pictures of your daughter I think that she was so very, very beautiful. And so very happy. And you can tell, by her eyes, that she knew she was unconditionally, unequivocably loved by you guys.
JAR says:
Looking at the photos I was amazed by Maddie’s progress between 01/2008 and 04/2008. I’m so sorry that her life was far too short.
She is beautiful.
Samantha Gianulis says:
thinking of you, maddie, mike and binky (rigby too) everyday – sending you all strength, positive energy, and joy every place and time it can be found.
.-= Samantha Gianulis´s last blog ..The Blogging Hands =-.
Erinr says:
I’m so sorry. I know you hear/see it all the time and it’s a stupid thing to say. There just aren’t words for things like this.
Dee Dee says:
Love to see pics of Maddie! I am amazed she had such long beautiful eyelashes already in the April 2008 photo! She is sooooo beautiful. I actually think of her piercing laughs at times and it makes me smile.
Chrissy says:
Thank you for sharing with all of us. What a beautiful, precious little girl.
.-= Chrissy´s last blog ..Beach Bums =-.
Lisa says:
Just getting back from a vacation visiting my family up in Canada and I’m trying to catch up on all I’ve missed the past two weeks. But I wanted to make sure you knew that I was thinking about you yesterday.
Lovely pictures of Maddie. I can never get enough of seeing that beautiful face.
.-= Lisa´s last blog ..Ectopic Pregnancy =-.
eliza says:
Heather-are those your eyes or mike’s that she has? Combo? Neither? Those lashes and those eyes. I bet everybody stopped you everywhere you went. Astoundingly beautfiful child.
Hollie says:
Thinking of you, like I do daily. WIshing I could take the pain away..a pain I don’t understand, a pain that no mother, father, sister, brother, aunt, uncle, cousin…anyone..should understand let alone go through.
I hope as this new baby grows inside you, the pain will ease as i know it will never fully leave.
Very big hugs from Oregon
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Julie R. says:
Heather, others have said this, but I’ll say it anyway: In the short time I’ve been reading your blog, your experiences have touched me in a way I never knew a stranger’s life could. Thank you for being so honest with your feelings. I’m sure you have helped many parents in your situation.
Julie R.
Haley says:
She is so beautiful.
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Eunice says:
Thinking of you and your family. Thank you for sharing such sweet pictures of your Maddie.
Tina says:
I’m not even sure how I got to your blog, I too lost a child and was moved by all your writing! Such a sweeet adorable girl!
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Amanda says:
She changed every blessed one, didn’t she? Thinking of you all.
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Heather says:
Warning: I’m not remotely religious. But someone posted this link elsewhere, and I thought it would speak to you: http://deregnochristi.org/2009/08/08/the-dance-on-this-the-feast-of-st-dominic-2009/
Marti from Michigan says:
I grew up Catholic, and this article seems to be very Catholic oriented. In my early 20’s someone introduced me to the “Protestant” side of church. I had so many doubts in the Catholic faith, and felt it was OK to leave. It broke my profoundly Catholic mom’s heart, but she accepted it.
I still do not believe a lot of the way the Catholics do today in the 21st Century, but I don’t belittle them. I’m also not “religious”, but I try very hard to “walk the walk” of belonging to Jesus.
That was a neat article though.
Might be nice if some time in the future, when you feel like it, get a copy of “The Message”, which is a profoundly beautiful version of the Bible. The words jump out at you and usually one can understand them better, as they are written for the lifestyle of today. It reads like a novel, and sometimes if you want to find a specific verse, it’s hard to find due to the way it is written. There is a Message for the New Testament only, and one of the whole Bible.
I’m not remotely religious either, just try to follow Jesus wherever He goes. You and Mike WILL see Maddie again some day, I know it because I believe it.
Kelly says:
My girls are so close in age to Maddie, one older, one younger. They have two of the outfits from these pictures.
I so often think of her when I watch them. I, too, know what it’s like to have a miracle. I pray for you harder in that I can’t even imagine what it’s like to lose one.
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sam {temptingmama} says:
Thinking of you! *hugs* I love you all.
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Haley-O says:
I find it as hard as ever to take this. I wish she were with you. She is so beautiful and full of spark in all these pictures, Heather. That spark is ALWAYS with you. I know because I saw you in person just a few weeks ago. Hugs and blessings…. xo
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Applesauce says:
My goodness…the picture of her in the red sweater gave me goosebumps and brought tears to my eyes. She is so breath-takingly beautiful.
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erin says:
i’m so angry that she was taken from you. i’m so happy that you had her for the time you did, but angry that she is no longer here.
it’s frustrating because a) no matter how angry i become, it won’t change the fact that she is gone…management won’t come and say “oh, i’m sorry, we made a mistake, here you go” and b) where do i direct this anger? i can’t blame anyone for this horrible event (although, that is probably good because if there was someone at fault, we’d all be at their door demanding their head).
and this is coming from someone who never had the opportunity to meet this wonderful little person…heather and mike, i can’t even begin to imagine how you are feeling.
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Maria Delgado says:
my heart goes out to you.
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You have a sweet and adorable angel. Makes you want to smile and giggle with her, doesn’t it?
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