Annie’s Maddie Mark

May 1, 2012

People ask about my tattoo sometimes. My answer depends on who is asking and what kind of mood I’m in. I can simply say, “I like music” when I don’t want to get into it all, or I can go into the whole story. Most of the time I keep it to myself. Usually the [...]

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Marched For Baby Maddie

April 30, 2012

On the last Saturday of April, we gathered to honor Maddie and all the other babies who were born too soon. It was a gorgeous day, perfect for walking 3.78 miles. It was a good day to get pushed, too. At the end of the walk, we all caught up while we caught our breath. [...]

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The Third Seventh

April 9, 2012

This year, I really wanted to run away from it all. Just pack up everything and everyone and escape. But, we couldn’t – instead, we stayed close to home, and tried to get through it. Annie woke up early, on the wrong side of the bed. I didn’t want to get out of bed at [...]

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The Heart Takes Time To Heal

April 6, 2012

Dear Maddie, So here I am…three years after I last held you. Three years. It’s mind-blowing. You’ve been gone for more than twice as long as you were here. Georgie and Meghan, your two buddies, are both fun, wonderful four year olds now. When I see them, I like to pretend I know what you’d [...]

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The Piano

April 4, 2012

My cousin Leah (or as she’s known to my daughters, Tia Leah) gave Maddie a little red piano at one of my baby showers. For many months it sat proudly in our living room, waiting for the day Maddie would be ready to tickle its ivories, and tickle them she did. We got used to [...]

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Marching For Maddie 2012

April 4, 2012

It’s time for the 2012 March for Babies, the March of Dimes’ biggest fundraiser. There are walks in cities all over the nation. We Spohrs are ready to walk for Maddie for the fifth year in a row. By participating, we are helping The March of Dimes champion the needs of families and babies in [...]

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