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In Memory of Maddie Spohr
I can’t even begin to imagine what the Spohr family is going through today. I can’t even think of what it must feel like to lose a child; I do not have children of my own. I know what it feels like to lose a loved one, though. I know what it feels like to be completely helpless–to want to breathe life back into them. Knowing that you can’t? That feeling is beyond painful. How can such a tiny soul be taken away so quickly? I guess that’s the mystery of life.
Maddie’s parents will have to lay her to rest today. In honor of Maddie, the family wants everyone to wear purple. I didn’t realize this early enough, so I’m not wearing the color. The purple flower is for Maddie, though.
Not only that, but I’ve started a team for the March of Dimes: March for Babies. We walk on April 26th, and even though it’s a small step, it’s still a step. I was born six weeks premature (Maddie was born just over eleven weeks early), and I remained in the hospital for the first month of my life. I don’t remember it, of course, but I can only imagine what my parents went through. I just want to do my part in giving back and helping other babies.
If you’d like to help out, you can donate to Maddie’s family. You can also sponsor my walk.
Also, another family just lost their little baby, Thalon. Once I find the correct link to donate, I’ll update this page.
I can’t begin to understand…
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I can’t imagine that either and I am just beyond moved to see what this whole community and beyond is doing in response.
Losing a loved one is difficult. I can’t even begin to imagine what it would feel like to lose a child. My thoughts are with the families as they go through such a difficult time. Each time I see a community reach out in support of another, I regain a little more faith in humanity. We are capable of compassion.
Funny how you can live near people you interact with online and not even realize it. I always assume that I’m so far away from most of the blogs I read. Small world!