Maddie,
Happy Birthday sweetie! Seeing your beautiful blue eyes and sweet smile warms my heart. You are deeply missed and will never be forgotten. My thoughts are with your family and I will wear purple to honor you on your birthday.
xoxo,
Elle
Darling girl, you are so, so missed. Happy birthday. And Heather & Mike, congratulations on the third anniversary of becoming parents. It’s been a harder journey than for most, perhaps, but you are wonderful parents. Lots of love.
I think this is so true. While the journey has been incredibly painful, it has also been so very beautiful. And Maddie and Annie’s parents are truly wonderful-credits to their fantastic daughters. Well said Kate.
Happy birthday beautiful angel! – You know Heather – every time I see pics of Maddie – I think …she reminds me of someone – and the other day I realised who – a young Dakota Fanning !
Happy birthday lovely Maddie. We love and miss you.
Thinking of you Heather, Mike and Annie. I know this wont be an easy day for you all. I wish she was here. With every fibre of my being.
xo
Today as I stand for 1 minute at 11am and remember all the fallen soldiers I will also remember your little fallen soldier, the one who battled imense odds.
You should have been dancing around with your mommy and daddy and your little sister today, opening presents and eating lots of Birthday cake. Instead you are only here in their hearts, in everybody’s hearts. You have made the world a better place, just by being here for the short time you were given. May your light shine even brighter today…
She is such a beautiful, luminous person. My heart aches and grows bigger every time I see pictures of that impish grin. And those eyes! Indescribable!
Thinking of you so, so much here in Florida. Big, squeezy hugs and much love coming your way.
Lots of hugs to you today! You are so brave to share your story with us, and I look forward to reading everyday. Maddie and Annie are so lucky to have you as parents.
Happy birthday, most beautiful Maddie. In my mind’s eye I see you showing your sister Annabel the true joy of frosting on a birthday cake, and squealing over your presents.
your aunt kathy is with maddie on her birthday, and is making it a special one…they are not alone..
have peace knowing they are together..
much love to you and your family…
Happy Birthday Maddie! I am wearing purple in your honor today. May your light shine upon your family today and all the days to follow. You are greatly missed.
Happy Birthday Little One – I’m sure Heaven is full of balloons and cake and sparkly purple presents : )
I’ll be thinking about your mommy & daddy today too….
Maddie , You had the biggest blue eye s and the biggest smile of any little girl that I ever did see. I always loved the videos of you and waited to hear you scream with excitement. You are missed more then you know.
Have a Happy third Birthday Maddie!!
Hugs to you!!
Happy Birthday, Maddie! I wish with all my heart that you could celebrate with your incredible family. I believe that you are always with them, and I pray your parents and sister feel you with them, especially today.
Sending all my love and good thoughts across the country to the Spohr Family.
Thank you for sharing her with us. For sharing your whole family with us. I hug and kiss my daughters more and love them deeper because of your Madeline. Happy 3rd Birthday Angel.
I dont post comments as much anymore, but read your website everyday and today my thoughts were with you guys all day. My heart still hurts for you….when i see her beautiful smile it still makes me smile.
There are no words…..just know i still think about Maddie all the time, i try to send strength and love your way. Happy Birthday Sweet Maddie!
Found your blog a few months back but I’ve never left a comment until now. There’s just something about her that comes thru in pictures – what a special little girl. Hugs to you, Mike, and Annie from the pacific northwest.
Laura Scarborough says:
SIGH!
hugs and love you!!!!
Thank you so much for sharing your amazing daughter with us all>
kelly says:
I adore this photo of your Maddie Moo. Thinking of you all and sending love.
Jayne says:
Happy birthday Maddie, I’m sending all the love I can project over the Atlantic to your Mummy, Daddy and Sister (and Rigby!).
Alice says:
Happy birthday Madeline. We miss you every day, beautiful.
Elle says:
Maddie,
Happy Birthday sweetie! Seeing your beautiful blue eyes and sweet smile warms my heart. You are deeply missed and will never be forgotten. My thoughts are with your family and I will wear purple to honor you on your birthday.
xoxo,
Elle
Kellee says:
Thinking of Maddie, and all of you, today. We will be honoring her again today. The ripples will never stop.
claire says:
Happy Birthday Beautiful little lady!
Nikki Jomidad says:
Happy Birthday, Maddie… while you’re celebrating your special day up in Heaven, the rest of us will be thinking of you down here on earth.
Heather, Mike, Annie & Rigbie… *HUGS* from Maryland.
AJSouthern says:
My heart aches for you today. xoxo
Kate @ UpsideBackwards says:
Darling girl, you are so, so missed. Happy birthday. And Heather & Mike, congratulations on the third anniversary of becoming parents. It’s been a harder journey than for most, perhaps, but you are wonderful parents. Lots of love.
kelly says:
I think this is so true. While the journey has been incredibly painful, it has also been so very beautiful. And Maddie and Annie’s parents are truly wonderful-credits to their fantastic daughters. Well said Kate.
Nicole says:
Thank you for sharing your daughter with us. Thinking of you and your family, and keeping you all in my prayers.
Thurieyyah says:
Happy birthday beautiful angel! – You know Heather – every time I see pics of Maddie – I think …she reminds me of someone – and the other day I realised who – a young Dakota Fanning !
Veronika says:
Happy Birthday, sweetheart.
Sally says:
Happy birthday lovely Maddie. We love and miss you.
Thinking of you Heather, Mike and Annie. I know this wont be an easy day for you all. I wish she was here. With every fibre of my being.
xo
karen says:
Today as I stand for 1 minute at 11am and remember all the fallen soldiers I will also remember your little fallen soldier, the one who battled imense odds.
Happy birthday Maddie.
Annie, look after Mummy and Daddy today.
Mijke says:
Happy Birthday, little girl!
You should have been dancing around with your mommy and daddy and your little sister today, opening presents and eating lots of Birthday cake. Instead you are only here in their hearts, in everybody’s hearts. You have made the world a better place, just by being here for the short time you were given. May your light shine even brighter today…
Frannie C says:
I think of you all everyday, but a little bit more today. Thank you for sharing her with us.
Big hugs and birthday wishes from the UK xxx
bok says:
Oh, it’s not fair. Such a precious girl.
x
Carrie P. says:
Thinking of you all on Maddie’s special day. Thank you for letting us share in your beautiful daughter’s birthday. She is loved by so many.
Happy 3rd birthday, Maddie!
AmazingGreis says:
Sending so much love your way today!!
Happy Birthday Madeline!
Sue says:
Happy 3rd Birthday beautiful baby girl…………………the entire world loves you.
JoAnn says:
Happy, happy birthday, Madeline. So beautiful, so loved.
Kristy says:
Happy Birthday sweet girl. So many hugs sent your way Heather. xoxo
danielle says:
Happy Birthda sweet Maddie! Sending thoughts, prayers and hugs to all of you on this bitter sweet day!
Nikki says:
SUCH a beautiful girl.
Happy Birthday Madeline. You are so, so, SO loved.
XOXO from GA,
Nikki
Julia says:
Love to all of you – everyone misses you Madeline!
Lisa says:
Such beauty.
Happy birthday, Maddie! Miss you so much.
Heather P says:
Happy birthday sweet girl!
Samantha says:
Happy birthday sweet beautiful Maddie girl. Mike & Heather, sending love and support today. XOXO
Kim says:
So stunning! I’m honored to have had a glimpse into her life. Happy birthday, little lady, you’ve made the world a better place.
Anna Marie says:
Happy birthday, Maddie. You are so loved and missed.
Christine Hendricks says:
Never forgotten. Heather and Mike thank you for sharing your other-worldly ethereal sprite/fairy with us mere mortals.
Stephanie says:
Happy Birthday Maddie!
LisaJ says:
She is such a beautiful, luminous person. My heart aches and grows bigger every time I see pictures of that impish grin. And those eyes! Indescribable!
Thinking of you so, so much here in Florida. Big, squeezy hugs and much love coming your way.
Kayla N. says:
So beautiful and so loved. Happy Birthday, Maddie!
Janell says:
Lots of hugs to you today! You are so brave to share your story with us, and I look forward to reading everyday. Maddie and Annie are so lucky to have you as parents.
Jannette says:
Happy Birthday Sweet Maddie. Your beauty radiates from the inside and out.
Barnmaven says:
Happy birthday, most beautiful Maddie. In my mind’s eye I see you showing your sister Annabel the true joy of frosting on a birthday cake, and squealing over your presents.
Kristen says:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MADDIE.
Elle says:
Happy birthday sweet Maddie. You’re always in my thoughts:)
Jessica says:
Happy Birthday, Maddie! =)
Deborah says:
She looks like a cute little pixie fairy here! So adorable.
Momma Uncensored says:
much love little girl.
Kay says:
Happy Birthday Maddie!
Nicci says:
Happy birthday pretty girl! You have changed my life in so many ways! Watch over all of our babies! I know you are!
nancie says:
your aunt kathy is with maddie on her birthday, and is making it a special one…they are not alone..
have peace knowing they are together..
much love to you and your family…
Kris says:
Happy Birthday Beautiful Girl!! Sending lots of love to you & everyone who is missing you today (and everyday)!!!
Rebecca says:
Happy Birthday to the girl with halo curls, bright blue eyes and a beautiful smile.
Elizabeth says:
Happy Birthday Maddie, such an amazing little girl. My heart is with you all today sending big hugs from NYC.
Madeleine says:
Happy Birthday Madeline!!!!
You are all Always in my thoughts.
Kristin says:
Happy Birthday Maddie!!! You are loved beyond words. And missed greatly!! I’m wearing my purple for you today!
Trisha Vargas says:
No matter what picture it is of Maddie, she just beams with light and that sparkle of life in her always always takes my breath away. Such a beauty!!
Marianne says:
She was a little ray of sunshine, wasn’t she? Thinking of you all on this day.
ally says:
Happy Birthday baby girl. So loved.
Dianne says:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BEAUTIFUL MADDIE!!!
Jessica says:
Happy Birthday Maddie! I have on some purple!
Laney says:
Thank you for sharing that beautiful face and the inspiring story behind it. Happy birthday, gorgeous girl.
Laura says:
Happy Birthday Maddie! I am wearing purple in your honor today. May your light shine upon your family today and all the days to follow. You are greatly missed.
vickie says:
Happy Birthday Little One – I’m sure Heaven is full of balloons and cake and sparkly purple presents : )
I’ll be thinking about your mommy & daddy today too….
Patti B. says:
Happy Birthday Maddie….you are such a light in so many lives.
Tami says:
Maddie , You had the biggest blue eye s and the biggest smile of any little girl that I ever did see. I always loved the videos of you and waited to hear you scream with excitement. You are missed more then you know.
Have a Happy third Birthday Maddie!!
Hugs to you!!
Karen says:
Happy 3rd Birthday, Maddie!
Heather and Mike, My love and thoughts are with you today. Thank you for sharing your BEAUTIFUL daughters with us!
Debby Pucci says:
Missing your sunshine and keeping you in my prayers.
((HUGS))
Lara says:
Happy Birthday Maddie!
You made your Mommy and Daddy so very happy, and you were so very loved!
Love and hugs on this bittersweet day.
karen says:
Happy birthday beautiful girl.
Paula says:
Happy birthday Madeline! The sunrise had hues of pink and I thought of you.
Momma Lioness Michele says:
Happy Birthday, Maddie! I wish with all my heart that you could celebrate with your incredible family. I believe that you are always with them, and I pray your parents and sister feel you with them, especially today.
Sending all my love and good thoughts across the country to the Spohr Family.
Ashley I. says:
Thank you for sharing her with us. For sharing your whole family with us. I hug and kiss my daughters more and love them deeper because of your Madeline. Happy 3rd Birthday Angel.
Jen says:
Happy birthday to your beautiful Maddie! Thanks for sharing your story with us.
Kristen McD says:
Happy Birthday, sweet girl.
Shannon says:
Happy Birthday to Maddie! What a beautiful girl.
I’m thinking of you guys. Hope you make it through today.
Glenda says:
Beautiful Maddie! I’m wearing purple to honor you today! Happy 3rd!!
Martha H. says:
Happy Birthday, sweet Maddie! You will always be in our hearts.
Sarah says:
Happy Birthday you sweet precious baby girl!! You are SO loved and SO missed!!
Mike and Heather – Lots of love and hugs to you guys today. Thank you for sharing your amazing family with all of us. What a true blessing you are.
Extra hugs from Montana on this day….
Jeanie says:
Happy Birthday, Maddie, you beautiful, beautiful girl! And many hugs to Heather, Mike, Annie and Rigby. God bless.
amanda says:
love love love love
Jennifer says:
Happy Birthday sweet Maddie. And lots of love to Heather and Mike.
Catherine says:
Happy Birthday Sweet Maddie We all love you!
Candice says:
I’ve been thinking about you all a lot this week, shedding tears, saying prayers. Happy birthday sweet girl!
Erin says:
I dont post comments as much anymore, but read your website everyday and today my thoughts were with you guys all day. My heart still hurts for you….when i see her beautiful smile it still makes me smile.
There are no words…..just know i still think about Maddie all the time, i try to send strength and love your way. Happy Birthday Sweet Maddie!
Andrea says:
Happy birthday sweet Maddie!
Thinking of you and your family always!
Jenn says:
I think John Lennon said it best…
BEAUTIFUL
BEAUTIFUL
BEAUTIFUL
GIRL…..
(I know he said Boy but if he met Maddie, he would have said Girl).
isadora says:
Happy birthday Maddie!!
Chrissy says:
Happy Birthday Madeline Alice. Beautiful girl who we are all blessed to know.
Sending love to all of you today.
Lacey says:
Found your blog a few months back but I’ve never left a comment until now. There’s just something about her that comes thru in pictures – what a special little girl. Hugs to you, Mike, and Annie from the pacific northwest.