These were taken 2 weeks before Maddie passed and are SOOO grateful we have these as our last pictures as a family (another tender mercy). Thanks to Kam, she captured moments we will cherish forever.
Marlo, You don't know me but I've been checking you blog since early August after I heard about your little girl. I was so shaken when I saw her beautiful picture that first time I saw your blog. She was just beautiful. Her spirit radiates from her beautiful smile. You can tell she was loved and so happy! I have 3 girls and my heart has ached for the loss of your Madison. We too were in Texas this summer visitng my family in San Antonio. I cried seeing your Maddie on the little whale slide. My little one sat in the same spot this summer. Thank you for the update letting everyone know how you are doing. I've wondered everyday hoping tender mercies have been sent your way. Sounds like they have. Congrat's on the new baby boy. I hope you don't mind if I keep checking on your sweet family. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and feelings with so many.
Hi Marlo. This is Michele Wilcut (Marco). I have checked on your blog nearly every day since late July and asked others how you were. I am very happy to know that you are at peace. It's a time like this one when we really learn what the gospel is all about, when we like our Savior become "acquainted with grief." It is essential to becoming like Him. Congratulations on your baby to come. I'm sure big sister is helping him to get ready for his life with you. He must be excited to be your child. Much love to you and Jordan!
Those pictures are amazing! I'm so glad you update this occasionally. We all still think about you often and wonder how you guys are holding up. Congrats, by the way, on the little guy coming along. That's very exciting.
Holly wrote me and said she ran into you. CRAZY SMALL WORLD!
I'm jealous you saw her (naturally), but I'm really jealous you saw CT in the fall.
We have never met, and I stumbled upon your blog one evening by total accident, but I had had an incident with my 3ry old that day that had upset me so, and I was so blown away that I would "find" your blog at that time.
I am so very sorry for your loss, and have prayed for; and sent good thoughts your way often. I lost a Father suddenly four years ago, and I am aquainted with the shock that accompanies it. We sure learn about our faith at times like these, and yet we as mortals wish we didn't have to. I had some very awsome experiences with my Dad after he was gone, and I can tell you she is absolutely with you, and you can still have a relationship with her, it's just a different kind. As a Mother, I cannot imagine this kind of loss. My little 3 1/2 year old was born with a heart condition, and had open heart surgery at 5mo, and I think that was as close as I ever want to come to that kind of loss. But I am so grateful for him, and the expression "better to have loved and lost; than to never have loved at all" became a very true statement. How much better we are for the people that we love, and for the knowledge that our love extends into forever. I am so sure your little one is dancing with your expected one; and she is reveling in her opportunity for this time with him.
Thank you for posting. Take GOOD care of yourself. Love, Catherine
What wonderful pictures! This is Jodi (Cooper) Anderson. I am so grateful to hear how you are doing. You are a much stronger person than I will ever be. I am so excited you are having a boy! Boys are so fun. Marlo, you amaze me. Hopefully will we see you in Vegas soon!
Reading through your comments, I am another who happened upon your blog and have checked back often in the hopes of finding out how you were doing. My heart has ached for your sweet little family and it gives me joy to hear that you are doing okay. You have been in the thoughts and prayers of so many who don't know you but are touched by your circumstances. Welcome back to blogging! Congratulations on your sweet baby boy and on your calling (Primary is the BEST!) And know that you have a bloggy friend in Vegas who is sending warm wishes your way! =)
I wish that we had gotten to know each other better when you were in our ward. I am amazed by your strength and courage. I have wondered how you are doing and I'm glad to see you updated your blog. Congratulations on the baby boy.
What a beautiful and happy little girl! You can see the pure and perfect little spirit just in the sparkle of her eyes. I can tell she was a happy and extremely loved little girl! I still think about you guys often and your example and the power of your testimonies. Your whole family is amazing! Your comments on the entry below brought me to tears. I too have checked your blog every once in a while for updates. Hang in there! Like you mentioned, you will see her again someday soon and until then, she would want you to be happy and remember the good times.
hey marlo - i just checked back on your blog and i'm glad the photos are bringing comfort to you guys! honestly, you and jordan are such an inspiration and we are blessed to have had that contact with your sweet family.
we are so happy for you guys and your new little boy on the way.
i was jealous seeing your pictures of the beautiful leaves in new england - i think that's what i miss most about the time we spent in massachussetts. i agree with you that it's something everyone should try to see once in their lives!!
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Beautiful pictures of your family. Thank you for sharing the joys you have with your daughter.
Beautiful!
Wow.
I am so glad you have those! Maddie is just beautiful!
Thank you for sharing.
You are such a beautiful family!
Marlo you are right. What a tender mercy from Heavenly Father that you have these images to cherish forever.
Those are precious! What a dollie, that maddie!
These pictures are so great! What a blessing to have them! Your family is beautiful!
~Kally~
I think a photo can capture so much. You guys are so lucky that you have such recent family photos with Maddie. I am sure they are priceless to you!
Marlo,
You don't know me but I've been checking you blog since early August after I heard about your little girl. I was so shaken when I saw her beautiful picture that first time I saw your blog. She was just beautiful. Her spirit radiates from her beautiful smile. You can tell she was loved and so happy! I have 3 girls and my heart has ached for the loss of your Madison. We too were in Texas this summer visitng my family in San Antonio. I cried seeing your Maddie on the little whale slide. My little one sat in the same spot this summer.
Thank you for the update letting everyone know how you are doing. I've wondered everyday hoping tender mercies have been sent your way. Sounds like they have. Congrat's on the new baby boy. I hope you don't mind if I keep checking on your sweet family. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and feelings with so many.
I love all the pictures! Congrats on your little boy. Ryan and I are having a little boy in Dec.
Hi Marlo. This is Michele Wilcut (Marco). I have checked on your blog nearly every day since late July and asked others how you were. I am very happy to know that you are at peace. It's a time like this one when we really learn what the gospel is all about, when we like our Savior become "acquainted with grief." It is essential to becoming like Him. Congratulations on your baby to come. I'm sure big sister is helping him to get ready for his life with you. He must be excited to be your child.
Much love to you and Jordan!
Those pictures are amazing!
I'm so glad you update this occasionally. We all still think about you often and wonder how you guys are holding up. Congrats, by the way, on the little guy coming along. That's very exciting.
Holly wrote me and said she ran into you. CRAZY SMALL WORLD!
I'm jealous you saw her (naturally), but I'm really jealous you saw CT in the fall.
Keep in touch.
Marlo,
We have never met, and I stumbled upon your blog one evening by total accident, but I had had an incident with my 3ry old that day that had upset me so, and I was so blown away that I would "find" your blog at that time.
I am so very sorry for your loss, and have prayed for; and sent good thoughts your way often. I lost a Father suddenly four years ago, and I am aquainted with the shock that accompanies it. We sure learn about our faith at times like these, and yet we as mortals wish we didn't have to. I had some very awsome experiences with my Dad after he was gone, and I can tell you she is absolutely with you, and you can still have a relationship with her, it's just a different kind. As a Mother, I cannot imagine this kind of loss. My little 3 1/2 year old was born with a heart condition, and had open heart surgery at 5mo, and I think that was as close as I ever want to come to that kind of loss. But I am so grateful for him, and the expression "better to have loved and lost; than to never have loved at all" became a very true statement. How much better we are for the people that we love, and for the knowledge that our love extends into forever. I am so sure your little one is dancing with your expected one; and she is reveling in her opportunity for this time with him.
Thank you for posting. Take GOOD care of yourself.
Love,
Catherine
What wonderful pictures! This is Jodi (Cooper) Anderson. I am so grateful to hear how you are doing. You are a much stronger person than I will ever be. I am so excited you are having a boy! Boys are so fun. Marlo, you amaze me. Hopefully will we see you in Vegas soon!
Reading through your comments, I am another who happened upon your blog and have checked back often in the hopes of finding out how you were doing. My heart has ached for your sweet little family and it gives me joy to hear that you are doing okay. You have been in the thoughts and prayers of so many who don't know you but are touched by your circumstances.
Welcome back to blogging! Congratulations on your sweet baby boy and on your calling (Primary is the BEST!) And know that you have a bloggy friend in Vegas who is sending warm wishes your way! =)
Love that Maddie girl, she's so darling! So glad you have these pics!
I wish that we had gotten to know each other better when you were in our ward. I am amazed by your strength and courage. I have wondered how you are doing and I'm glad to see you updated your blog. Congratulations on the baby boy.
These are so great pictures!
What a beautiful and happy little girl! You can see the pure and perfect little spirit just in the sparkle of her eyes. I can tell she was a happy and extremely loved little girl!
I still think about you guys often and your example and the power of your testimonies. Your whole family is amazing!
Your comments on the entry below brought me to tears. I too have checked your blog every once in a while for updates. Hang in there! Like you mentioned, you will see her again someday soon and until then, she would want you to be happy and remember the good times.
hey marlo - i just checked back on your blog and i'm glad the photos are bringing comfort to you guys! honestly, you and jordan are such an inspiration and we are blessed to have had that contact with your sweet family.
we are so happy for you guys and your new little boy on the way.
i was jealous seeing your pictures of the beautiful leaves in new england - i think that's what i miss most about the time we spent in massachussetts. i agree with you that it's something everyone should try to see once in their lives!!
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