April 8, 2009
When I heard the terrible news that Madeline Alice Spohr died — Maddie, the beautiful girl with big blue eyes and perfect curls — I was in disbelief. It can’t be true, I thought.
I read Heather’s (Maddie’s mom) blog almost every day. One minute I’m reading about ice cream and the next moment I read those sad words. Little Maddie, 17 months old, passed away suddenly…
I just couldn’t believe it. I still can’t. No parent should ever have to go through this. My heart breaks when I think about Maddie. I’ve shed a thousand tears for Mike and Heather. I wish there was something I could do. I wish that Maddie were still alive, here on Earth. Instead, she is in Heaven.
I cannot imagine the pain that Maddie’s family is going through. I can’t find the words… There are so many thoughts swirling through my head. The entire day has been somber. I’ve cried more than I care to admit.
If my Dawson were taken away from me (It pains me to even think this…) I know I would never be able to go on with my life. I’m not strong enough to endure such pain, such grief, such heartbreak.
I want so desperately to reach out to Heather and Mike. I wish that I could wash away the heartache.
The only thing I know to do is pray. The Lord’s Prayer. The Hail Mary. The Glory Be. I want to ask God to wrap his arms around Maddie. I want Him to comfort Maddie’s family through their grief.
Why did He take her home to Heaven?
God of all mystery, whose ways are beyond understanding,
lead us, who grieve at this untimely death,
to a new and deeper faith in your love,
which brought your only Son Jesus
through death into resurrection life.
We make our prayer in Jesus’ name.
Amen.
Sometimes, I don’t understand His ways.
I began to pray the Rosary for Maddie tonight. And then I got to the part that always makes me cry…
“Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Amen.”
God be with you, Maddie. Now and forever.
Heather and Mike have asked that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to March of Dimes in Maddie’s memory.
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My grandfather, Adolph Landowski, passed away March 30, 1978. Thirty-one years later, my mother still cries on the anniversary of his death.
My grandmother, Helen Jurgella, died April 8th, 2004. It’s hard to believe it’s been five years since she passed.
In addition to praying for Maddie and her family, I pray for all the faithful departed and their families.
May God Keep You
If I could pray your tears away
arms hold you close while you cry
If I could make for you the brightest sunshine
send comfort for your sigh.
If I could blow the clouds clear away,
Then you would ne’er be cold,
If I could find the softest touch so true
Cherub sweet, for you to hold.
If I could sweep away all your lurking fear
For faith to bloom within your heart
Then you could know abounding joy
While walking on life’s path.
If I could fill your nights with peace
And bless your life with enduring love,
Tenderness would rain down upon you
From the heavens above.
If I could take away your sorrow
and put hope within your day,
That means God would be inside your heart
Where He will ever stay.
Posted by Dana @ 10:25 PM • The Mommy Files
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April 10th, 2009 at 10:31 AM, Headless Mom Says:
Beautiful, Dana. Our Lord is the Great Comforter, isn’t He?