On Tuesday, April 14,
Heather and
Mike Spohr buried their daughter
Madeline. And the blogosphere mourned with them. Maddie's story has touched so many people, even people who have never met them. People are donating to the
March of Dimes in Maddie's name, and participating in the
March for Babies walks because of her. (check out all the locations below)The one good thing coming out of this is that more money is being raised for premature babies, babies like Maddie.
For her funeral they asked people to wear purple in her honor. Even people who did not attend responded. They turned their avatars and Twitter pages and blogs purple. The Pea and I wore purple on Tuesday too.
Read Heather's and Mike's touching tributes (don't forget your kleenex). And for more purple, click here.
Ahhh, a very touching memorial post.
ReplyDeleteThis is a sad post for this week's theme. My condolences to the bereaved family.
ReplyDeleteVery thoughtful post. So sad when a young life is too short.
ReplyDeletemay her soul rest in peace.
ReplyDeletesry t hear abt it. The pic with the soft touchup to the girl is awesome.
ReplyDeleteIn Belgium purple is a mourning color.
ReplyDeleteA thouching memorial. Thanks for sharing this.
ReplyDeleteWhat a serious and sad Photo Hunt post. Have to admit to not having expected to see one like that this week... :S
ReplyDeleteTouching and I am off to read the links :)
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend!
That's a very touching story! Thanks for sharing! Have a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteIt seems so ironic or maybe fitting that this week's theme was purple. The Pea looks beautiful in purple.
ReplyDeletethis is a touching post. i feel for those who have to go through this grief
ReplyDeleteMy condolendes to the bereaved family. Pea looks pretty on purple:)
ReplyDeleteVery poignant, thanks for sharing this. And that's a beautiful photo of your daughter.
ReplyDeleteThis post was much deeper than most, and a fine reminder of how fragile life is, how much we should treasure each precious moment given to us.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sad post but very fitting. It is terrible to lose a child, especially one so tiny.
ReplyDeleteThis story has made me so sad. What a great loss.
ReplyDeleteGreat bow.
ReplyDeleteI recall the day the map turned purple.
It was a very sad day, but I am moved by the incredible outpouring of support from the blogging community.
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice entry and a very sad story.
ReplyDeletethe story is so sad. wat a lovely idea though with the purple theme. so nice
ReplyDeleteYes, purple is a mourning colour. What a great loss indeed. My prayers.
ReplyDeleteA lovely tribute indeed. My thoughts and prayers will be with this precious family!
ReplyDeleteThinking of Maddy again thanks to your beautiful post. The Pea looks lovely, though solemn. I'm going to read her parents' tributes. <3
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