Thank you for posting this.  The March of Dimes page in Maddie's honor can be found here: http://www.marchforbabies.org/personal_page.asp?w=131032674&u=marchformaddie&bt=2

Hugs to the Spohrs and the Buchanans. Please donate to the March of Dimes in Maddie's memory here: http://tinyurl.com/autvzj

We are so devastated to lose such a special friend.

Rest in peace, darling girl.

Rest in Peace, sweet girl.

My heart is breaking for the loss of precious maddie.  Rest in peace sweet angel.

My sweet angel- I love you.

Such heartbreaking news!

I wish I had the right words to ease the pain during this difficult time. My thoughts will be with your family. May Maddie shine brightly with that big smile in her beautiful new angel wings!

We love you, sweet angel.

My heart aches for this darling little girl and her family.  

Prayers for this precious family and beautiful baby girl so many of us loved.  

Maddie truly lit up the lives of all she touched . Heather and Mike are the most wonderful parents there can be. Our hearts are all breaking for Maddie , Heather , Mike and all of their family and friends.

Heather and Mike redefined what it means to be dedicated, loving, enthusiastic parents to their daughter and have been such an inspiration. My heart breaks for them at this time.

MY HEART IS SO SAD OVER THIS LITTLE PRECIOUS ANGEL .BUT SHE HAS GONE TO REST WITH OUR HEAVENLY FATHER ,I LOST A LITTLE GREAT GRANDSON ,AT 2 YEARS OLD ,HE HAD CANCER ,BRAIN TUMOR ,HE WAS IN SO MUCH PAIN .BUT BY THE GRACE OF GOD AND HIS MERCY ,HE WAS SO BRAVE AND SWEET,GOD BLESS YOU MATTIE REST IN PEASE, AND GOD BLESS ALL THE FAMILY. A LOVING GT.GRANDMA

Sweet little Maddie. You blew me away with your personality online, your mom blew me away in real life upon meeting.  
Heaven gained a beautiful light.
My prayers and sooo much love!
Thank you for putting this up!

Thanks for posting this follow-up. It's important to realize what parents and kids go through so they know how important it is to support the March of Dimes.

Heart is breaking for Heather and Mike, trusting that God is taking good care of Maddie right now.

There is nothing I can say that makes this horrible event easier.  She will be deeply missed and my heart truly breaks for Maddie's family.  God Bless you all.

We love you Maddie, Heather, and Mike and are sending you hugs from NY. You're always in our thoughts and prayers. Maddie's beautiful smile and spirit will live on.

My thoughts and prayers go out to Heather, Mike and their families.  Your sweet baby girl will be missed by so many people from all around the world.  Thank you for sharing Maddie's sweet smile.

I can not begin to imagine how the family must feel out prayers go out to them, I have just given birth to our beautiful son who came out without his hand I cried for a moment and then said atleast he is healthy and I am so greatful for that and feel bad for thinking even for one second that this would be a burden seeing what baby maddie had gone through in her short life has touched me and my family her life has impacted me and many others she will not be forgotton.

This news is still so fresh in my mind and painfully devastating.

Mike and Heather, please know that you are surrounded by much love and prayer.  Beautiful Maddie...your light continues to shine, it just shines down now, from heaven.

Thank you for sharing this heartbreaking story and encouraging others to give to the March of Dimes. My thoughts are with Heather and her family.

Dear Heather and Mike,
I am Lissa's dad. She called me yesterday to tell me the news. I can only say that my thoughts and prayers are with you both. You are both special people and Maddie was/is a blessing that will live with you forever. God bless you both.

Dear Mike and Heather, my name is Mary and when I read this my heart went out to you both, I am so sorry to hear your news,my prayers and thoughts are with you both, I am going to get a pink balloon and send it to the sky for her..she is a beautiful child.god bless you both....

Poor little lambchop. My condolences- as a parent who has lost a child, I share your pain. If it helps, her tiny spirit will always be with you and I have no doubt she will continue to feel the mighty love you will carry for her for the rest of your lives.

My thoughts are with Mike and Heather as they deal with this tremendous loss.  Maddie was an amazing child and she will be missed by many.

i am so sorry for your loss. the world truely lost a great little princess. i cant put into words how i even feel so it hurts to try and imagine what the family is feeling.

So many have come together to support Heather and Mike, but sadly, it won't change the sad fact that Maddie is no longer here.  It's the one thing I think we all wish we could do for them.  But since it's impossible, cyber hugs and wishes.

I also lost my infant son, Cooper, last August and I ache for Heather and Mike because I know their pain.  I will speak for them in saying to everyone, please remember Maddie.  Remember her in the sweet kiss of a breeze or the warmth of the sun.  Say her name so that the angels will sing.  But most importantly, if you are able, make a donation to March of Dimes.  The funds that they give for research and support are priceless to those of us who have lost our precious children.

i'm so so sorry to hear of you loss, just know that she is in a good place,and will never be sick again,and you will see her again.my heart goes out to you and your husband and both of your familys.

Love is beautiful although some people don't care some do and right now I'm crying for you!Poor poor sweet Maddie and her loved ones ecspeicaly Heather and Mike. What a loss and  so young it's horrifing.

I feel for you

Maddie was an amazing child, she lit up the world with those eyes and smiles. Heather and Mike have suffered a tremendous loss, but the outpouring of love from bloggers around the world has been amazing. Teams have started all across the United States to walk in a March for Maddie April 25th with the March of Dimes. This is a cause that is especially close to their hearts. The message to help cure premature deaths in babies is huge and needs a national audience. The Today show should do a story on this amazing outpouring and help get everyone involved in this great cause.  

Good mornning !
    I really loved the interview with miss america's second runner up.  
  WAY TO GO GIRL !!!!!!!  keep the faith!  
    I was really up set with the man and his views,  That was a lodded question no matter what that question could only have been answered in one way and that was the way the young lady answered it.
  when did going against the bible become a bad thing?
    Boy has the rolls changed from teaching from the bible to learning from to web page that reads for you.  

Matt, I am so sorry to hear about Maddie. However, I am disappointed that I could find no place to respond to the fiasco of the USA pageant. My husband and I serve as Pastor's in St. Charles, Mo and we watch the Today Show every morning. I was quite disturbed, well, outraged over the USA judges. I would like for the judges to be reminded that our great country of the USA was founded on "in God we trust" and our forefathers were strong religious men who ran this country so much better than the majority of administrations in a decade. The reason for their success was not only because they were brilliant men, and some were,but because they did as Paul of Patmos did every morning and crucified the flesh and humbled themselves before an almighty God, honoring their creator by recognizing that He is truly in control and respecting is sovereign will. THAT is why America arose to the forefront as a leader and mighty country to be reckoned with. I would also remind them that Genesis states that God is THE creator of everything and although our parents had to come together for us to become a life, God Himself breathed life into us and new us long before our parents would. It states that we were created in His image...God was not gay! Furthermore, if they will read about Sodom and Gomorrah they will quickly learn that their lifestyle is considered an abomination before God. The Bible is politically correct and was the main tool used for leading this country in its more successful days. I am so very proud of Ms California and have no doubt that she will be a huge success for years to come because God awards those who are not ashamed of Him. BRAVO from the Family Fellowship Church of God in St. Charles, Mo.It is so refreshing to see a young member of society who still trust in God and is not afraid to use her voice.

Penelope Clevenger
USA Born Citizen

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