Last night, I saw @mamaspohr’s tweets, and found out that she was at the hospital with Maddie. I visited Heather’s site and sent her my love. I was worried, but I was sure Maddie would be taken care of and would recover.
I was wrong about that. Last night, Heather and Mike Spohr lost their sweet daughter Madeline Alice.
I am choked for words. But I have plenty of tears.
John and I took a moment out of our morning to pray for Heather and Mike. We believe Maddie is with God now, but we understand that this is not going to be an easy time for her parents, family, and friends.
It’s not an easy time. I am heartbroken for this family.
Heather & Mike: we are thinking of you, and sending you all of our love, support, strength, and prayers.
In Madeline’s memory, please support the March of Dimes, which helped the Spohrs during Heather’s pregnancy and Maddie’s hospitalization after premature birth.
You can go here to donate in her memory: Maddie’s March of Dimes Page
UPDATE: If you’d like to do even more, please consider donating to help Heather & Mike with the services at this Paypal account: formaddie@hotmomreviews.com
UPDATE 2: We want to get as many people as possible involved in joining their local March of Dimes walks, coming up, in honor of Maddie. How many of you are willing to walk for Maddie soon? Speak up! We’ll start putting up information on teams that are gathering.
So far there’s this in the Cincinnati area: Sadness in the Blogoshpere
NASHVILLE AREA: If you are in this area, and would like to join our walk team: The Nashville March of Dimes Walk is on April 19th. I’ll be posting more as I get things in order. If it’s at all possible, go ahead and mark your calendars to walk with us.
#1 by maya on April 8, 2009 - 12:38 PM
*sigh*
#2 by Dawn on April 8, 2009 - 12:40 PM
*sob*
#3 by Mrs. Flinger on April 8, 2009 - 12:42 PM
We’ll sit and hug and sob together. ok? Ok.
Also, getting boxed wine for the crying. And tissues. XOXO
Mrs. Flingers last blog post..For Maddie
#4 by rachel-asouthernfairytale on April 8, 2009 - 12:44 PM
love you dear one.
thank you. the power is amazing! When I linked to Maddies’ March of Dimes this morning it was at 3200. Now! Look! Amazing gift and tribute!!
rachel-asouthernfairytales last blog post..Madeline Alice Sphor, Heaven’s Newest Angel
#5 by A Jill of All Trades on April 8, 2009 - 12:44 PM
There are no words to console anyone on the loss of a child.
I am so sorry for the Spohr’s loss and my thoughts will be with them. My heart weeps.
A Jill of All Tradess last blog post..Maternity Photo Shoot with Sorayah
#6 by Secret Agent Mama on April 8, 2009 - 12:59 PM
Heartbroken.
Secret Agent Mamas last blog post..A Few Bananas Short of a Bunch
#7 by Karen MEG on April 8, 2009 - 1:03 PM
Beyond tragic this loss of such a beautiful angel.
It’s rockin’ over $11 K now…amazing.
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#8 by Jennifer A. on April 8, 2009 - 2:00 PM
My heart breaks reading this.
Jennifer A.s last blog post..Yeah, I can’t believe I wrote this either…..
#9 by lceel on April 8, 2009 - 3:26 PM
That is just so sad. There is no harder pain. My heart goes out to them.
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#10 by Allison Worthington on April 8, 2009 - 3:53 PM
I’m there.
Allison Worthingtons last blog post..Perspective on Guns in the Potty
#11 by Rebecca (Ramblings by Reba) on April 8, 2009 - 6:30 PM
Oh this is JUST AWFUL! I saw her Tweets last night, too, and looked at her site for what I think was the first time (though I’d been following her Tweets for awhile).
What an amazing life Maddie had.
And SO SHORT.
So, so sad…
Rebecca (Ramblings by Reba)s last blog post..Was I talking about the spring?
#12 by Veronica on April 8, 2009 - 9:52 PM
Shit. I only just started reading Heather’s blog a fortnight or so ago.
So sad. (((hugs)))
Veronicas last blog post..Uncle David and Isaac
#13 by Rachael on April 9, 2009 - 1:22 AM
Have been crying all day, and brought to my knees by the love that is going out to the Spohrs. It’s truly a miracle.
Rachaels last blog post..Peace for the Spohrs
#14 by Trysha on April 9, 2009 - 2:25 AM
My heart goes out to Heather and Mike.
I was already commited to walking the March of Dimes, but now I’ve got more motivation and more reason to walk. Somethings just hit home harder than others.
#15 by Malia on April 9, 2009 - 6:51 AM
Thanks for putting the walk stuff together. I’m hoping to be there.
I”m so heartbroken over this and feel such sorrow for Heather and Mike. Lots of tears already shed, I’m sure there are more to come.
Malias last blog post..Good-bye Maddie
#16 by Raging Dad on April 13, 2009 - 1:07 PM
Lotus, it’s pretty amazing all of the stuff you’ve done to draw attention to the Spohrs. What a sad, terrible thing.