AMomTwoBoys

Overwhelmed

I watch this video, I cry.

I read my email, I cry.

I think of Heather, I cry.

I watch the For Maddie Paypal fund grow in size, I cry.

I shop for a purple shirt to wear on Tuesday, I cry.

I watch as Twitter turns purple, I cry.

I watch the list of posts dedicated to Maddie grow and grow, I cry.

I look at the list of “internet” friends attending Maddie’s service, I cry.

I see Demi Moore’s, Soleil Moon Frye’s, Jimmy Fallon’s and Alyssa Milano’s mentions of Maddie on Twitter, I cry.

I watch this video, I cry.

I look through Heather’s Flickr stream at pages upon pages of pictures of Maddie.

And I smile.

***For more information, please visit the For Maddie page***

leel on 12 Apr 2009 at 12:02 am #

perfection. you said that so well.
hugs. it must be very hard. keep writing that out. it’s important for you to do that for your soul too.
xo

leels last blog post..have you heard of maddie and her peeps? they can use some support right now

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Bec on 12 Apr 2009 at 12:02 am #

I’m amazed at people! For a community that a lot of people don’t think is real it’s wonderful to see how people have pulled together to support Heather and Mike.

Without sounding too much like a suck up, YOU have been amazing too. The time and effort you’ve put forward – wow.

Becs last blog post..Hoppy Easter

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Z on 12 Apr 2009 at 3:28 am #

The response has been overwhelming – the amazingness of people still makes me both cry and smile as well!

Zs last blog post..look closer

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Amy in Ohio on 12 Apr 2009 at 3:52 am #

Ditto. Love you

Amy in Ohios last blog post..A little taste of Easter

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Anna Marie on 12 Apr 2009 at 4:05 am #

I’m smiling through the tears.

Anna Maries last blog post..For Maddie

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Molly on 12 Apr 2009 at 4:29 am #

How can you NOT smile. Look at that face! I’ve spent the last two days going through all of Heather’s blog posts in my Google Reader. Showing her picture to my friends. Calling Heather my “family friend” so they don’t think I’m crazy.

My heart breaks every time she mentions “when Maddie’s older” or “when she grows up”. She will be greatly missed, but she will never be forgotten. Her story has spread far and wide, and now so many people know about Maddie.

She just looked like SUCH a joy.

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Dawn on 12 Apr 2009 at 4:53 am #

xoxoxoxo

Dawns last blog post..Quickie

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melanie on 12 Apr 2009 at 6:15 am #

hugs!!

melanies last blog post..Happy Easter!!

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Amazing Greis on 12 Apr 2009 at 6:21 am #

Maddie was an amazing little girl. Though only around for 17 months, she brought so many people together. Her smile will live on FOREVER in all of our hearts.

Amazing Greiss last blog post..We Shall March on for Maddie…

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Andrea's Sweet Life on 12 Apr 2009 at 7:04 am #

You said it, sister.

Andrea’s Sweet Lifes last blog post..For Maddie

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perksofbeingme on 12 Apr 2009 at 7:15 am #

I knew the blogging community is just awesome, but I didn’t realize just how awesome until this. I mean the outpouring of love is just amazing. Simply amazing.

perksofbeingmes last blog post..She’s gained a big brother.

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Cathy on 12 Apr 2009 at 7:40 am #

It is amazing. great post.

Cathys last blog post..Our Own Little Miracle

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anymommy on 12 Apr 2009 at 7:56 am #

Maddie, Heather and Mike have a permanent place in my heart. The internet love has confirmed how incredible people can be. And you are amazing. Hugs.

anymommys last blog post..Joy to You and Me

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Auds at Barking Mad on 12 Apr 2009 at 8:01 am #

I’m absolutely amazed and so heartened to see the response and outpouring of love and support from everyone out here. And Meghan, you are nothing short of amazing.

Auds at Barking Mads last blog post..Shock and Awe…AKA Audrey Gets the Surprise of a Lifetime!

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Undomestic Diva on 12 Apr 2009 at 8:08 am #

You’ve done an amazing job helping Heather and Mike, Meghan. Thank you for all you’ve done and for everything you’ve let the rest of us do to help as well.

Undomestic Divas last blog post..March for Maddie – UPDATED

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cindy w on 12 Apr 2009 at 10:03 am #

Meghan, I cry every time I think of how hard you’ve been working to help Heather & Mike through this time. You’re an amazing friend, we should all be so lucky to have someone like you around during a crisis.

cindy ws last blog post..Marching for Maddie

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Lisa on 12 Apr 2009 at 10:10 am #

The response and support has been so amazing. It has truly renewed my faith in the world. Maddie truly did touch the hearts of so many who never met her (me included). The photos brought tears to my eyes but a smile to my face too. Absolutely adorable.

You have done an amazing job. Everything you’ve done to help and support Heather and Mike show just how truly amazing a friend you are. Hang in there.

Lisas last blog post..A Sad Day: Good-bye Maddie

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elismsue on 12 Apr 2009 at 11:25 am #

My deepest thanks to you and all the others that have set up and organized ways for the non-blogger mom and other readers to FEEL, SEE, and UNDERSTAND that “THE INTERNETS”(ex- pres Bush) is not and does not have to be the evil place that some believe. This is the Internet at it’s best. This extremely sad, overwhelming and heart breaking story has moved many to give, in so many ways, even in these trying economic times. Heather and Mike are so fortunate to have so many caring cyber-space friends. Friends and comrades, that just recently befriended all of you since Maddie’s passing.

The world has been touched by this little girl with the her vibrant, expressive face and huge, knowing eyes. She has touched celebrities, society’s everyman and me. Purple is a saintly, majestic and celebratory color. It fits Maddie, this experience, her death and all of our future. It is the defined as:

Purple is used for two reasons: firstly because it is associated with mourning and so anticipates the pain and suffering of the crucifixion, and secondly because purple is the colour associated with royalty, and celebrates Christ’s resurrection and sovereignty.

I hope that we, as readers, as writers and as parents continue to support each other. Not just in the loss of a child, but at any time support is needed, whether on the internet or otherwise.

Prayers and hugs are sent through these tech-y ways and may the Lord bless everyone, especially little Maddie.

Sue

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ali on 12 Apr 2009 at 11:33 am #

yes
yes
oh my god, yes!

alis last blog post..…to see a man about some shoes

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Joe on 12 Apr 2009 at 11:34 am #

I choked up on the first video… that was awesome.

I was holding my 9 month old son while watching the second video. That put me over the top. Tyler (my son) smiled and squealed at the pictures of Maddie whenever they changed in the video. He pointed at a few of them and clapped at one of them. I think he has a crush.

Knowing how much it breaks my heart when I think of Maddie (or Heather and Mike for that matter), I simply cannot imagine the pain that Mike and Heather feel. It’s unfathomable. I sincerely hope they understand how much they need each other now. It’s going to be a difficult while for them, and I hope the strength of their love for each other is enough to get them through the storm.

Joes last blog post..The Pain No Parent Can Prepare For

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ms. changes pants while driving on 12 Apr 2009 at 11:53 am #

exactly.

ms. changes pants while drivings last blog post..chocolate lava for my uterus

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jcgeerts on 12 Apr 2009 at 4:50 pm #

These videos will keep Maddies spirit alive for years to come thank you for sharing them.

jcgeertss last blog post..silly boy

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Renee aka Mekhismom on 12 Apr 2009 at 5:59 pm #

You are wonderful Meghan. I have always known it, meeting you in person solidified it and all of your efforts during this painful time just confirm it. Shed those tears and I am so happy to hear that you are smiling too. Hugz

Renee aka Mekhismoms last blog post..Wiiieeeee!!!! EA SPORTS Active

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Mrs. Schmitty on 12 Apr 2009 at 7:55 pm #

You can’t help but smile when you see her adorable face!

Mrs. Schmittys last blog post..Do Think AFV Would Award Us Ten Grand For This Video?

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sam {temptingmama} on 12 Apr 2009 at 9:21 pm #

*hugs* I hear you. I’ve been doing the same thing. xoxox

sam {temptingmama}s last blog post..Maddie’s Story Hits KTLA

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merlotmom on 12 Apr 2009 at 9:31 pm #

thanks for making me smile. hugs.

merlotmoms last blog post..In Honor Of Little Miss Maddie

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Heather on 13 Apr 2009 at 4:59 am #

You are listed on the blog list of Angie at Keep Believing. You know that she lost her husband to cancer on March 17. Angie and Brian would have celebrated their 12th wedding anniversary on April 19. I am hoping that I can get everyone in her blog list to post on their blogs at 12:00 am on April 19 a post with the title “Keep Believing” so that when she opens her blog, her blog list is filled with recent posts all titled “Keep Believing”. I don’t know how else to arrange this other than commenting on blogs, so forgive my off-topic comment. I would ask that you keep the post up for 24 hours in case she doesn’t look right away, and you don’t have to publish anything with it, just the title will do. I am using the scheduled post feature provided by blogger so I don’t forget. Thanks so much. Heather.

Heathers last blog post..The Beginning of Another Year

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JCK on 13 Apr 2009 at 7:13 am #

I’m so sorry, so very sorry, Meghan. Your post is heartbreaking, yet also speaks of your wonderful love and friendship for Heather & Mike.

JCKs last blog post..How can this be?

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tara on 13 Apr 2009 at 8:10 am #

words cannot express how sorry i am for the loss of madeline. i only learned of her this past week and her story has me completely heartbroken. what an incredible little girl – i am humbled by the beauty and strength of heather, mike and madeline. they are all in my heart.

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Adventures In Babywearing on 13 Apr 2009 at 12:05 pm #

We are all crying and smiling with you.

Steph

Adventures In Babywearings last blog post..The Fountain Of Youth

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Jennifer in Texas (Cjengo) on 14 Apr 2009 at 8:46 am #

Your post is perfect, sad, but perfect. It sounds like you have been an amazing friend. My heart aches for this family. There are no words that ever soothe in the time of loss. I feel for them.

Your comment on smiling when you see her pictures is so humbling, and true. It’s so hard raising a sick child, but every smile you get from them is such a blessing!

Jennifer in Texas (Cjengo)s last blog post..Medication frenzy

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nic @MyBottle'sUp! on 14 Apr 2009 at 10:30 am #

Meghan, your strength for the Spohr’s is magnificent. Your love for them is unparalleled and your love for Maddie goes without saying… Thank you for sharing such a candid and precious cavern within your heart with the world. My thoughts are with you… with you all.

nic @MyBottle’sUp!s last blog post..under construction

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amanda on 14 Apr 2009 at 1:11 pm #

Thank you so much for sharing that. I wore my giant purple earrings and a purple shirt today, giving Maddie some Connecticut love.

amandas last blog post..bonus Easter pic

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