I was reminded of the fact that a year ago yesterday, we were at a Dodger game with the Spohr Family.
One year. Not that long ago, time wise. In the grand scheme of things.
But now? It was a whole other world.
Because today marks another anniversary. The five month mark of a world without Maddie.
Five months.
My heart hurts every day for Heather and Mike. But today, I find it harder to breathe. My chest is tight. My eyes fill with tears. I think about what they’re going through and feeling and it knocks me over. The depth of their loss is staggering.
We won’t have opportunities like this again. But Zach will grow up knowing Maddie. Because even though she’s gone, she will always be loved. She will never be forgotten. She will always be a part of our lives.
We miss you, Maddie. We love you.
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*sigh* my thoughts are with you.
xoxo.
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(((Hugs))) to you and Z and of course to Heather and Mike today and every day.
Big hugs! I’m thinking of you all.
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Beautiful. You are an amazing friend.
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beautiful … and heartwrenching.
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Hugs. Hugs. Hugs.
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*Sigh*
Sending you and the Spohr family lots of love and (((HUGS))).
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There are a lot of days that I’m jealous that you got to know her, meet her in person; that you got to pinch those cheeks and see her interact with people outside the frame in youtube.
And though it doesn’t interfere with my jealousy, there are days that I also remember that you lost more than the rest of us, too. I might never have gotten a chance to hug Maddie, or hang out with her at the park with my kids, but you surely would have had more opportunies for that in the future, and they got stolen from you.
I’m sorry. Thank you for being there- THERE – for Heather and Mike, to be my arm extensions since I can’t give those hugs from here.
Thinking of Maddie today and always! Sending lots of love & plenty of hugs to Mike & Heather always!!!
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My heart is heavy, today, too. I’ve only gotton to know Maddie through Heather’s blog, but I find that I miss her, too — acutally, I miss her FOR everyone else, if that makes sense — wishing she were still here to bring her parents and her friends JOY with that wonderful personality and shining smile of hers.
::::sigh::::
Life is certainly not fair sometimes.
That photo above just took my breath away. Two beautiful babies, a moment frozen in time.
You were all blessed to have known her.
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I think of Heather, Mike & Maddie every day and still cannot fathom their grief and heartache. Much love to all of you. That picture is priceless.
xoxoxox
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damn.
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Beautiful tribute, she will not be forgotten.
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I only know Maddie through reading about her on your blog and Heather’s. I cannot even imagine how it is to have her, hold her, love her, know her and then . . . she’s gone. She is just so beautiful, her story has touched so many.
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Many thoughts and hugs are being sent to you.
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