Whenever Maddie went to my parents’ house, she watched Sesame Street. It’s not that I didn’t like Sesame Street, because I do (although I am not Elmo’s number one fan), it’s just that Sesame Street was the special thing Maddie did when she was with Gramma and Bampa.
And while she tolerated Elmo, she LOOOOOOVED Abby Cadabby. I think it was all the pink and purple.
She LIT UP when she saw Abby Cadabby. So when I saw a small Abby Cadabby doll at Target, there was no question that I’d buy it. And she loved her Abby doll. It was the first object that she really imprinted on. She took Abby along on every adventure,
naptime,
and on her first plane ride (sorry for the blurry cell pic).
My parents, knowing of Maddie’s affinity for all things Abby, sent Maddie an Abby Cadabby Valentine’s Day Card. Maddie loved it.
If you can’t see the video above, click here.
I carry her Abby doll with me everywhere now. We both miss our buddy.
Kelly says:
Just beautiful. She is so incredibly adorable. Sounds like Rigby was pretty excited by the card, too =)
I don’t think I would ever let that doll go, either…
Thank you again for sharing all of these Maddie Moments with us… It is always so bitter-sweet. Hugs and love to you, Mike and Rigby
.-= Kelly´s last blog ..Favourite toy =-.
Bec says:
Adorable! (of course!)
Who can blame her for the Abby love?
.-= Bec´s last blog ..Stalking Daddy =-.
Christina says:
Can I just tell you that I took my 5 year old last week to Sesame Street Live, and the ENTIRE time all I could think of was Maddie. She would have loved Abbey’s solos! Your little girl will always be so beautiful…I hope you and Mike know that you two are in the hearts, minds, prayers, and thoughts of so many people every single day.
Ajsouthern says:
Such a sweet post it’s funny what they just seem to hold on to. For Grayce it’s her taggy blanket. It’s really looking old and raggedy- but with her all the time. I bet Maddie is glad you have Abby with you all the time, too. Hugs-
In Due Time says:
For some reason the volume isnt working on the video for me but you can see how happy she is to have Abby Cadabby! Sweet.
Noelle says:
That video is so sweet. What a loved little girl. Thank you for sharing
Loralee says:
I love all Maddie photos but I have to admit, I love the videos of her more because I don’t know of another little one that is as hugely expressive as she is.
I’m so glad you have them. we have few photos of and not even one video of Matthew (we were too poor to even own a camera) and it breaks my heart.
.-= Loralee´s last blog ..Moving. Again. =-.
lisa wood says:
wasn’t she so alert for her age? She knew what that card was all about!! Very switched on little girl….so love to watch her expressions…her face says it all:)
love you Maddy
xxx
.-= lisa wood´s last blog ..Arthritis =-.
coral says:
The cute? She owns it!
Jamie says:
Sweet video! Who can resist Abby Cadabby? She is my daughter’s favorite too! We have that same doll but she has to stay in the car… it’s her travel buddy.
Thanks for sharing!
Claire says:
I check your blog daily. And, daily, my heart tears to know that you and your husband are going through this. I hope that hugging Maddie’s special doll brings you a tiny glimmer of comfort.
Maddie was a beautiful little one. Even through photographs, you can see the life that sparkled in her eyes.
Chrissy says:
Oh, so sweet! I LOVE that you could see her teeth when she smiled! It sounds like she said “card” at the end … so dear!
Kathryn says:
How sweet! I’ve never seen that character on Sesame Street. I guess they don’t have her here in Germany for some reason. Too bad, cause I know my daughter would love her too. Pink, purple, fairy wings, sparkles and a magic wand! What girl could resist?
I sure am glad Maddie had so much joy and love in her short life. For that you can be proud (? not exactly the right word I’m searching for here), since there are so many children in the world that don’t have that.
I, like so many others, can’t tear myself away from your blog. Although it is filled with so much pain, it also has so much joy and sparkle that Maddie provided. I also find it intriguing that I miss her and think of her so often eventhough I never had the pleasure of meeting her. I think I’ll always carry a piece of her with me too in her remembrance. I was recently also at the beach…although far far away from where your local beach is, and I saw swans swimming in the Baltic Sea. Swans in the sea? Yes. I always thought they stuck to ponds and lakes, but here they were and there was 1 in particular that would come ashore and come close to us. It was beautiful, bold and lovely. And I thought of your Maddie. Seeing something so beautiful and special made me think of her.
.-= Kathryn´s last blog ..Fun at the Baltic Sea =-.
catherine lucas says:
my goodness, my sons (3) watched Sesame street 30 years ago… Can’t believe that babies still watch it. It was one of the few programs I did let my kids watch. How neat that it was made into a special grandparents thing… So many memories, bitter sweet…
.-= catherine lucas´s last blog ..Bellwood Nature reserve =-.
dysfunctional mom says:
I hope that these beautiful posts you write help you as much as they touch all of us.
.-= dysfunctional mom´s last blog ..Promise Kept =-.
Krissa says:
Aw. So sweet. I remember the post you wrote back when you found Abby. … When I was a baby/toddler, I wasn’t allowed to watch Sesame Street because my mom thought there was too much “yelling”! She relented and after my younger brothers started coming along, we watched it, but I outgrew it quickly since I think I was the first time I was allowed to see it. … The photos and video are so adorable. I especially love the sleeping one and the airplane one. Keeping you all in my thoughts.
Krissa says:
hmmm, that should have read that i was 4 years old the first time i saw it.
kristen says:
maddie’s smile and her pure joy at seeing her friend abby on that card is priceless…i love the way she blew her kisses with the card, and shrieked with delight. what a treasure. its all about those little moments…you are an amazing mama. maddie’s life was filled with so much love.
today is my husband’s birthday, and i am going to tell him about maddie. i haven’t really yet because i wasn’t sure he’d understand (the desire to support you when i don’t even know you….the tears over someone i never met). but today i realize that i am receiving great lessons about love and family and the simple joys of life never to take for granted. this is a gift maddie gives to me daily, and one i can’t wait to share with my hubby when he wakes up today.
xxoo
kristen
amanda says:
Oh my God, I love it! What a sweet video! So freakin’ cute when she gave the card kisses. Thank you so much for sharing!
xo from CT,
Amanda
.-= amanda´s last blog ..vacation, continued =-.
perksofbeingme says:
I love you and I’m sending you lots of hugs.
.-= perksofbeingme´s last blog ..A weekend at Cindy’s =-.
april in NJ says:
She’s all sorts of cuteness in that video! I love how joyful and happy she was over receiving that card! She was a doll and you were the luckiest person ever to share every day with her. Hold on to that thought. Sending love and hugs from NJ!
Lynn from For Love or Funny says:
I bet Maddie is glad that you are bringing her Abby doll everywhere.
Sending hugs!
.-= Lynn from For Love or Funny´s last blog ..Embarrassing signs =-.
Shannon Kieta says:
My daughter’s name is Abbie, so we call her Abbie Cadabbie. She also has the Abby Cadabby doll, along w/ the pajama’s and everything else. Abbie and Maddie would have made cute buddies aside the age difference. Maddie could have been like a big sis to Ab’s! They could have had an Abby Cadabby convention! My son still talks to Maddie, who hangs on my refrigerator, every day. It is so sweet. Luv Ya!
Jenn says:
So sweet Heather. I hope the Abbie Cadabby doll brings you many memories and much comfort.
Thinking of you.
Your Stranger Friend,
Jenn
Lauren says:
After everything happened to Maddie I went and bought my daughter that Abby She gives her kisses all the time now.
sam {temptingmama} says:
I love Abby too.
And Maddie.
And you.
xox
.-= sam {temptingmama}´s last blog ..Scars =-.
pgoodness says:
I bet Maddie loves that you’re taking Abby on adventures! Speaking of little friends…
My son hugs his Maddie’s monster in such a sweet, loving way – he’s so gentle with her and tucks her into his bed with care….Maddie lives on not only in the hearts of us adults, but our children as well. Such a gift.
.-= pgoodness´s last blog ..14 and counting =-.
Lindsey in the STL says:
Such a doll baby! I watched one of the videos that you posted where you’re saying “Wow” to Maddie. Everytime I say that to Chase and try to get him to repeat it, I see Maddie. We didn’t “know” Maddie, but we carry her with us each day. Thank you for sharing all about her!
Amy says:
My son and I love video Fridays. Maddie was in my dream last night. I was in my kitchen and at one point looked over to the doorway between the kitchen and living room. Maddie was there peering over the baby gate with this look on her face that clearly indicated she was trying to figure out a way over the gate. (I have seen this look many times on my son.) When I looked again, she was gone.
What a beautiful child.
Lisa says:
That video is adorable, as always. My daughter is definitely an Elmo fan, but she loves Abby too. I think it so cute how they light up when they see something familiar that they really like. I’m glad you have her little Abby doll to carry around with you.
.-= Lisa´s last blog ..Kids and Sun Protection =-.
Alli says:
She has great taste! So precious.
I love the Blondie outfit! Awesome.
Hugs from TX
Anna Marie Hinnant says:
Dear, sweet Maddie.
Heather says:
Maddie is just beautiful.
Jennifer says:
Wow–you can really tell how much she loved Abby! I love how she kissed the card. Love her whole Blondie outfot too!
.-= Jennifer´s last blog ..Finally! =-.
Adventures In Babywearing says:
Oh, just darling.
Steph
Diana says:
what a cutie. You are blessed!!!!!!!!!!!
AnnD says:
I always think of you and Mike but I forget about her other relatives that loved her too; grandmas, grandpas, aunts, uncles, cousins, etc….they all must be heartbroken and forever changed because of Maddie’s passing.
I loved that video!!! She is just so freakin’ cute!
Amber Mc says:
I want to give you a little healing kiss on your forehead with every post I read. Is that weird?
Oh well.
*smooch*
kristin says:
This is the first time that I have watched a MAddie video or read your blog entry and laughed, rather than cried. I wish that for you in the future so much.
Trish says:
My son has such a crush on Maddie. Every time there’s a picture or video, he watches with me. And he wants me to play all of the videos over and over again, so he can see her more. Thank you for sharing these.
Abby is great. I’m glad you have the doll that Maddie loved so much. I’m glad you have so many precious and wonderful memories.
.-= Trish´s last blog ..At least he knows what’s most important =-.
AmazingGreis says:
Abby is my favorite too!
Hugs to you my friend.
XOXO
.-= AmazingGreis´s last blog ..Chicago or BUST… =-.
Jamie says:
She is just too too adorable. Isn't it awesome how jazzed they can get over little things?
.-= Jamie´s last blog ..Menu plan Monday =-.
Christie says:
Hi Heather,
I have been following your blog since right after Maddie went in the hospital and have been so touched by the story of Maddie. I cannot even imagine what you and your husband, along with the rest of your family are going through. I am not sure if this is appropriate to ask, but I need your prayers for another little girl, one of my dear friend’s daughter Aviana, who is 2 year’s old, was hit by a car on Wednesday and is in an induced coma at US Davis. Aviana is Jen and Dave’s miracle baby, as they tried for years and were unable to conceive so they adopted her from Guatemala. It took them almost a year to be able to bring her her to the states, right in time for her 1st birthday, almost 2 years ago. Jen started a blog, and it reminds me of yours. I know that you can (unfortunately) completely relate to what they are going through. Her blog is http://avianareese.blogspot.com/. If you can please keep this precious family in your thoughts and prayers. I am once again speechless and feeling very helpless.
Thank you,
Christie Zuverink
MelissaG says:
She was so cute. My kids lovies smell like them and when we wash them I can’t WAIT for their smell to come back. I would be more broken up then they would be if they lost them, well maybe not, they’d be pretty sad.
Keeping you in my prayers.
Lisa (Jonnysmommy) says:
She was so adorable, I swear. I love Abbey too. I think I may have to get myself a doll to cuddle, huh?!
Ari says:
That smile….
.-= Ari´s last blog ..Playing catch up… =-.
Kirsten says:
That photo of her on the plane with her cell phone and her Abby doll is too much. She really is something special. My heart goes out to you and Mike.
Mermanda says:
I still can’t believe she was real. I’ve never seen such a happy person. Always smiling … always full of light.
.-= Mermanda´s last blog .."I’m flying… Look at me, Way up high, Suddenly, Here am I, I’m flying…" =-.
Al_Pal says:
Awww, so darling!
Maddie is such a cutie-pie.
Love the Blondie outfit, too!
Debby says:
What a precious video. I think that it is sweet that you carry Abby Cadabby with you. I think about you and Mike each day and say a prayer.
God Bless you for sharing your precious moments with Maddie to us.
.-= Debby´s last blog ..SKYE’S GRADUATION =-.
Issa says:
I love all of those pictures. But there is something about Maddie on the plane with her Abby and her cell phone. It’s just…the awesome.
Thinking about you sweetie. Hugs.
anymommy says:
She’s just so darn gorgeous. Maddie – Abby is cute, but not that cute. Hugs.
.-= anymommy´s last blog ..You Might Be 38 Weeks Pregnant When… =-.
Susan says:
Heather
I have been reading your posts for several weeks, & went back to read all I could of your sweet sweet Maddie. Tears streaming down my cheeks, or gasps of a shallow breath at what all you have endured and been privileged to have known in Maddie’s short, and powerful life.
This morning, I got my coffee and sat to look at what I knew to be Friday’s video day and when I saw Abby, (who I have ever seen, ever)…. I froze…
Last night I had a dream, which I hardly EVER remember. I had a little girl with me, dressed in pale lavender, and I was telling a person in a store, “I need sparkle, and some wings and a wand for her”.
Maddie was in my heart before I woke up…
Thank you for what you provide to us who visit you DAILY.
You have touched so many, I talk about you and Mike and Maddie with people at work, with my friends in the NICU, and Labor and Delivery.
My husband doesn’t quite get why I cry about this little imp I never met, but through you I have met her spirit.
Thank you for your willingness to open yourself up to so many and pour out your heart. Maddie shared your generous soul.
Thinking about you
Mitzi Magos says:
Hi Heather, I first came across your beautiful daughter Maddie when I saw her story on the today show. I thought her crush on Matt was adorable. As a premmie I became interested in Maddie’s perserverance and enjoyed seeing her progress. I am sorry for not writing before hand. I stayed away from the blog for a while after I heard the news, I just wanted to give you some privacy. I really had felt a connection to maddie because of us both being preemies, I also spent the first two months of life in the nicu. I recently came back to your blog yesterday. I want to thank you for sharing maddie then and even now. My son is a little over a year and last night he was up crying. I began to get frustrated, especially when I looked over and saw my husband sleeping soundly. I wanted you to know that it that moment I thought of Maddie. Thank You for reminding me to aprreciate every moment!
God Bless You,
Mitzi
tara says:
she is just the most beautiful baby to ever hit this earth. really. thinking about you every day and sending you & mike love and hugs.
Erin says:
So cute…and oh so special!
bessie.viola says:
Sending love to you, Heather. She is just so beautiful.
.-= bessie.viola´s last blog ..that mom =-.
annie says:
I cannot see Abby without thinking of Madeline. My children are huge PBS fans so we see a lot of Sesame Street around here. On another note, the Maddie Monsters continue to be a huge hit at bedtime. They will, of course, be going on vacation with us later this summer.
Jenn says:
So cute!!!!!!!! Jude has a tiny Elmo doll about that size. It’s the only doll he responds to because it’s the only one he can really see due to the bright colors.
Love Maddie sleeping with her doll…so sweet.
.-= Jenn´s last blog ..What is Fathers day =-.
Andrea's Sweet Life says:
Good Lord, but she is beautiful. Her smile and giggles make me laugh and cry at the same time.
.-= Andrea’s Sweet Life´s last blog ..Blog Mojo =-.
Leslie says:
Abby Cadabby is just one of the many things that remind me of Maddie. Whenever we read Sesame Street books I always tell Austin that Abby is Maddie’s favorite. Love you.
Jennifer says:
Love the pic of her on the airplane with Abby and her princess phone! Sooo cute!
And of course, all the others are cute too! Love the video!
Please tell Mike that I will be thinking of him on Sunday and sending him a BIG *virtual* hug.
Love to you both, Jenn in CA
Domestic Extraordinaire says:
So adorable. I loved how her face lit up when she saw Abby Cadabby.
.-= Domestic Extraordinaire´s last blog ..Sixteen things =-.
Alexandra says:
I read somewhere, that losing someone you love dearly is like a housefire, it takes years to realize all you’ve truly lost. That is true for me, after losing my father, mother, and brother, it was years and years as I came across things that were them.
Courtney says:
Your memories are bountiful! Thank you for sharing, as always! God Bless!
Courtney in New York
.-= Courtney´s last blog ..TGIF! =-.
Trisha says:
The blurry cell pic is the best. No apologies needed. She’s just too damn cute in that one.
Thanks for sharing your baby with us.
(((Hugs))) again from Florida
Kellee says:
Insanely cute. It took me a minute to relaize that RIGBY was the one making that noise. It’s adorabe watching her eyes light up.
Glenda says:
Thanks for sharing Maddie with all of us. Sending you hugs!
Bonnie says:
I’m not surprised she’s an Abby Cadabby girl. All the great ones are! Elmo, so last season. They need to vote him off the SS Island.
moosh in indy. says:
Sorry for the blurry cell pic? You mean you couldn’t keep Maddie still on HER FIRST EVER PLANE RIDE?
Heh.
NurseOhLa says:
Heather-
I don’t comment much, but I do read your site. I just wanted to tell you how glad I am that you still frequently blog.
Thank you.
Megan says:
I love the part where she gives Abby kisses. Priceless!
.-= Megan´s last blog ..Some weeks are just plain harder than others. =-.
Krissa says:
Sending more (((hugs))) you guys’ way. And keeping you in my thoughts and heart – and my prayers when I pray. I’m not a daily, or even weekly pray-er sometimes, but I have kept you in my prayers too when I do pray. … Just heartfelt (((hugs))).
Marti from Michigan says:
I am so glad you have all those beautiful pictures and videos of Maddie. They will help you heal. She is so adorable.
The 19 year old boy who died over last weekend from our church…….Nathan…….I’m sure he and Maddie are having so much fun in Heaven now. He was drawn to little children.
Kathryn says:
Hi Heather,
I have commented a few times and have my own son with disabilities with many close calls and scares, and I just noticed that Maddie looked so healthy before she died. I don’t understand what happened. I know she got ill, but what exactly did she have? Did the doctors ever say WHY the illness overtook her body so seemingly quickly? I guess the reason I am asking is because I didn’t realize in reading your blog that Maddie had a diagnosis of any sort of disability. Was it her prematurity and immature lungs that prevented her from being able to fight her illness?
I understand if you don’t want to answer my questions. I was just reading and looking at the last picture of Madeline in her little yellow shirt with her daddy holding her and she looked so perfectly healthy.
Suzanne says:
I love the video. I love the pictures. She is so entertaining to watch. She breaks my heart every time.
I come to this site daily, and I still feel shock that she is not with you on this earth. I know this is your reality, but I just want you to know that your readers feel fresh emotion with every visit to your blog. Each memory, each dream for her, each picture and each heartbreak you share — we share it with and through you. We wish so, so much that we could make it better. We wish it was all different for you and Mike, and of course for Maddie.
I am sorry Heather, from the bottom of my heart.
CorningNY says:
What Suzanne said–yeah. Me too. I’m crying, and I never even knew Maddie, except through your blog.
My heart goes out to you. Hugs to you and Mike.
Becky says:
i miss her too. she comes and visits me in my dreams sometimes. now i sound like a flat out freak.
Such is my lot in life.
Love you three.
.-= Becky´s last blog ..Why The Chicken REALLY Crossed The Road =-.
amy says:
What a little sweetheart
Cindy says:
Hi Heather,
I’ve been following your blog for just a couple of weeks now. You make me cry every day.
Maddie is so very special. She is so shiny. My heart hurts for your loss.
Thank you for your blog, for sharing your experiences, for sharing your daughter. You’ve made me look at parenting just a little bit differently. My son Atlas is 21 months and on those days when I feel like my patience is running short, I remember you. I think about being in your shoes and even if he’s teething and it’s our 5th tantrum at 9 am, I feel lucky.
I don’t know how you are getting through this. I wish you had nothing to get through. You must be as special as Maddie. Think of all of the lives the two of you have touched.
Now that I’m finally writing something to you, words seem useless. I wish for healing for you, for comfort, for some kind of peace. I am so sorry for your loss.
Erin B. says:
Oh, Maddie is such a sweetheart. She just reaches out and grabs my heart even tighter with each blog entry I read. Thank you so much for sharing her with us – I love, love, LOVE that smile. What a special kiddo!
Thinking of you. Every single day.
Casey says:
I can hardly stand to look at those precious pictures of your darling baby. I feel heartache creeping all over me, knowing what an emptiness there is now. Sorry to be a downer, it’s just that the pictures you’ve taken and continue to share show a beautiful girl with so much life…the reality just doesn’t fit for me when I look at her here.
She is so beautiful, really.
.-= Casey´s last blog ..Tried and fried =-.
kathy says:
so precious
amber gardner says:
I have’nt commented in a few weeks, but I come to your blog every day hoping to see something new about Maddie!!
Just watching her video, or seeing her pictures brightens my day so much.
She truly is still touching peoples lives.
As always, Thank You so much for sharing her with us. I tell everyone to go to your site if they need to put a smile on their face. Just one look at her can make me laugh and smile!! What a precious little sweetheart.
Hugs,
Amber (Las Vegas)
Darcel says:
Hello, I found your blog through someone on SITS. I started reading and I was confused for a moment, so I kept on reading and my heart broke into a million pieces.
I couldn’t read and not respond. Your daughter is stunningly beautiful. I love all of the pictures and videos you have of her.
There is no love like a Mother’s love.
gorillabuns says:
This video is so beautiful of beautiful Maddie!
It also makes me quite sad that I only have 3.5minutes of Thalon. Can I blame my husband for this since I feel all the blame for the other?
Rhetorical question, of course.
.-= gorillabuns´s last blog ..best intentions =-.
Kimmie says:
I think of Miss Maddie every time I see an Abby Cadabby doll…and I say a prayer in my heart for her Mommy and Daddy…
Amy says:
Heather,
I block time off to read your blog, time when I know I can laugh and cry freely in front of the laptop (when no one will wander by and think I’ve gone out of my tree).
It is gut-wrenching to be even a little bit in touch with your pain, but it’s also so bright and wonderful to be in touch with your Maddie Moo.
When I wonder why I’m reading this, going back, walking through the posts you wrote in complete disbelief that the universe could be so cruel as to take her, but so great as to have had her in the first place…when I’m wondering, I realize that it’s so important. I don’t know you, your family, or Maddie. But I am a Mommy, to a little girl, and I understand how important it is to help Maddie make new memories and touch new lives. She has touched ours, and I look forward to continuing to get to know your little delight. I think our girls would’ve been friends (my Ava is 10 months). She carries around the Elmo version of the Abby Cadabby that Maddy loved so much. I think they would’ve been good buds, despite the fact that I’m on the opposite coast and we likely would’ve never met. I think little girls like that are friends in spirit, or something like that.
I don’t have any words for you, certainly none that would be helpful, but I wanted to tell you that I’m enjoying hearing your stories, watching your videos, and getting to know your family. You guys are wonderful.
Patty says:
Heather, I love it when you share these videos with us! I so enjoy seeing her expressions about everything. What a special girl! I think it’s totally awesome that you carry that doll around with you now. Maddie would and probably does love that! My love and hugs to you and Mike, always, Patty
.-= Patty´s last blog ..Sunny days! =-.
Alexandra :) says:
That was your cutest vidoe yet, Heather. I LOVED watching Maddie’s face light up!
Mindy says:
Thinking of you this weekend. My daughter has the same pjs as maddie (just got them in the mail the day I read this post) and she LOVES Abby. We also watch “The Bookaneers” Sesame Street all the time. Wishing you all the love that can be gathered together for you and Mike this weekend and every day after that. Her love can be found in all of us now.
Nancy Fisher says:
Dear Heather & Mike, My friend told me about your blog. I am sooo sorry for the loss of your daughter Maddie. She was absolutely beautiful!!!!! When I was done reading your blogs my heart ached for the both of you. I immediately started to pray for you two and asked God to surround the two of you with his love and comfort. I lost a grandson three years ago and I ask God daily for the strength and comfort to help me and my son and daughter-in-law. Minutes later I was reading the newspaper and I stumbled upon an article ( I know it was God) written by a pastor titled ” the sound of a broken heart” I am going to send it to the two of you. Little Maddie has touched my life but I feel comfort to know she is up with my little Jacob playing and feeling no pain or discomfort.
Michele says:
Thank you for sharing your deepest feelings, thoughts and memories. I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your husband.
Haley-O says:
Aww… I always love the videos. She’s so sweet. You know, I never met her, and I miss her…. ((Hugs))
.-= Haley-O´s last blog ..Bedhead, WAHM’ing & Monkey’s First Crush…. =-.
Sarah says:
Just came back from shopping and saw a night time Abby… I thought of you and Maddie. I’m sure she would have loved her singing a bedtime lullaby.
Tina says:
I just love all the stories of your Maddie.
What an Angel !!!!!
Sending you prayers and love everyday
Heidi says:
I agree with Maddie. AC is waaay better than Elmo!
Rosa says:
I don’t even know you but have been following through Matt logelin. My heart still aches for you and it brings such pain and sadness to see those pictures of your beautiful little girl…so much so that I cant even imagine how YOU and your husband must be feeling. I have a daughter that is 14 months old and it just hurts me to know you no longer have your precious baby. Oh god how unfair this truly is. I hope you someday find the strength you need. My heart goes out to you and your family. It really does
Elizabeth says:
I love how Madie’s face just lights up. You are in my thoughts and prayers daily. And I love you Delta Gamma shirt ITB
Kari (heartatpreschool) says:
The way Maddie lived life continues to amaze me.
Alison says:
Hi. I’ve been reading your blog for a few weeks now and I just wanted to say how sorry I am for what you and your family are going through. Even though I don’t know you, I wish I could do something to help. I know I can’t, but I did want to make sure you knew about a website called compassionatefriends.org. It’s specifically for those who have lost a child.
Your daughter is beautiful. That smile! I’ve never seen such a big smile in my life!
You are in my thoughts. I’m pulling for you and wishing you peace and healing.
Rebecca says:
I bought my daugther this doll today and thought of your baby girl. I don’t know you but you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Maria Delgado says:
What a sweet smile.