by Megan on April 27, 2009
(Have I mentioned that plagiarism just is not cool? I think I have. Yes, Maxie has been copied. This is getting out of hand.)
I walked yesterday to honor Maddie Spohr. The walk was supposed to be two miles, but it was less than one. It was disappointing, but it was for a great cause anyway. After the walk, we sat down and discussed our reasons for being there. The man had asked me beforehand about “my story,” and I told him about Maddie. He asked if she was a relative. “No,” I simply said, “I just saw the story about her on the Internet, and I wanted to walk in her honor.” During the discussion, I was called on, and I told every one why I was there. I felt humbled; it doesn’t have to be someone you know or knew.
Since the walk was less than a mile, when I got home, I took out my bike and went for a ride, even though it was nearly ninety degrees. I felt great afterward (although slightly miserable from the heat); I took a cold shower and relaxed while reading a book. I enjoy days like yesterday. I hope I can have more of them.
by Megan on April 14, 2009
(If you haven’t already, there’s still time to enter my Blogoversary Giveaway!)
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…
