Thursday, December 20, 2012
The Journey
Maddy's journey that began three years ago has had many bumps along the way, but as we look back, we are amazed by all of the GOOD that has come out of all of the bad. We are amazed how our little girl has inspired so many and how she has given us strength even in her darkest moments. We looked forward to the day when we could celebrate the end of this journey with all of our family and friends who have prayed for us and supported us along the way. While we are still praying for a miracle that would allow us to celebrate with Maddy here on Earth, we are faced with the real possibility that we may soon be celebrating Maddy's journey to Heaven. While we keep reminding ourselves that it is in God's hands and that Maddy will be free of all her pain and suffering in Heaven, it doesn't make it any easier...
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Dorothy, Russ and Julia,
ReplyDeleteI know how I feel and it breaks my heart. I can't imagine how you must feel during these days. Just know you are loved; being thought about constantly; and I'm praying very hard for all of you. I am here for whatever you possibly need!
I am praying for a Christmas Miracle. I love sweet Maddy!!!
Hugs and Prayers,
Cindy
There are no words....
ReplyDeleteI can only tell you that we love, love, love that little girl! We truly care for you ALL and are thinking of you and praying for you always.
Much love,
The Conways
My heart breaks with yours. We will continue to intercede with prayers for not only Maddy but each one of the Lamberts- may God continue to sustain you and show His mercy to you all in the days ahead. We love you-
ReplyDeleteThe Warners
Praying for peace to Maddy and you all. That little girl has something very special about her and my little girl Nyah just adores and loves her. Praying for a miracle! You are right there is a ton of GOOD that has come out of this. I see a communities love, the power of prayer, and a lot of giving, all for this sweet little girl. I pray she keeps fighting and if it is soon her time, then heaven will be blessed with one of our best angels here on earth!!!
ReplyDeleteThinking of you,
The Grime's
Lamberts,
ReplyDeleteThe prayers have not stopped and they never will! We love that amazing young lady of yours! My heart is breaking and I wish so, so much that you guys did not have to go through this. There are no words that I can say that can truly explain how much your family means to us and how thankful we are to have met you on this journey. Praying for God to wrap his arms around you and see you through this.
Much love and many prayers,
Adam, Amanda & Adalyn
Our hearts are breaking...but we continue to pray. May you feel the peace of Christ wrapped around you.
ReplyDeleteWe love you, Maddy!
Prayers, love, and hugs,
Todd, Christi, Brodie, and Sydney
Praying that God will wrap you all in his arms and you feel his loving presence strengthening you!
ReplyDeletePrayers & love,
Luana
Praying for all of you. May God grant you all peace, strength and joy in the midst of all of this pain. We continue to pray for the miracle of healing here on earth.
ReplyDeletePeggy
Praying for all of you that God will give you peace and strength.
ReplyDeleteRiley asked to wear their "Best Friends" sweatshirt today to school; Riley has no idea how serious things are with Maddy, just breaks my heart. She thinks the world of her! We all do! Our prayers continue for all of you!
ReplyDeleteWe lOvE you, Maddy!!! <3
Jamie, Riley & Reese
Lamberts,
ReplyDeleteYou will never know the impact meeting your family during this journey has met to us. Your love and closeness as a family has inspired us on many occasions. We have been so touched by Maddy's determination and LOVE her infectious smile. Our hearts are breaking and we will continue to pray for a miracle her on earth. We love you all !!!
Sharon Lutz
Finding it hard to function today...my heart is broken. Maddy has always been an angel in my eyes, but facing the reality of it all is overwhelming. Maddy has taught us all so much about life, love, and hope. I love that sweet girl dearly! She has forever changed my life. You are all in my constant thoughts and prayers. I pray for peace, strength, and understanding for all of you.
ReplyDeleteJen
Prayers are being lifted up for each of you. Know that you are being tenderly held by the very hands of the Father when the days become long.
ReplyDeleteWe continue to pray for you all, prayers of love and strength to each of you and more than anything, a Christmas miracle for Maddy!
ReplyDeleteThe Kidders
"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. (John 14:27)" I pray that you feel the peace that only God can give.
ReplyDeleteI have followed Maddy's journey with my daugher Dustie. I have witnessed her journey personally at differnt functions and always noticed her sweet smile. Never give up hope and always belive in His miracles. If she enters into His Kingdom there will be joy one day when you are reunited. I'm praying that God give you peace and comfort.
ReplyDeleteGod Bless.
Sharon Brubaker
As another has already commented, my heart is breaking.
ReplyDeleteI did not know when I became involved with St. Baldrick's 3 years ago, that I would gain such a compassion for children battling this horrible monster! I was not fully aware of just how many families each hour of every day are learning that their sweet babies are going to have to fight for their lives. And yet, with that fight, the children show such courage, strength and determination all the while continuing to smile.
And that's what I see when I thnk of Maddy...her smile. I continue to pray for a miracle for your family, but I am fully aware that the miracle may not take place here on Earth. I pray that Jesus' arms to completely wrap and surround your family, and that if He wants her to come home with Him that the homegoing will be very peaceful for all of you.
Praying and praying...
We are thinking of your family and keeping you in our constant prayers. Maddy is such a sweet and beautiful little girl who inspires all of us.
ReplyDeleteThe Johns family
As many tears that flow, that is nothing compared to the outpouring of love we all feel for Maddy. I know God has marvelous plans for this precious child! Maddy has already touched more lives than most will accomplish in old age. We all are praying with our breaking hearts for God to heal Maddy. All things are possible with God...
ReplyDeleteNo matter where this journey leads, our heavenly Father has always been embracing Maddy and He will never let her go.
Hugs and prayers to all of you!
Prayers continue for Maddy and for all of you! May the Lord's Will be to perform a Miracle for Maddy. She is such a precious Angel and she has inspired all of us. If it is not His Will, may the Lord grant her peace and wrap His arms around her and bring her to His Kingdom. You all have been and will continue to be in our hearts and prayers always!
ReplyDeleteThe Mahnkes
Our prayers are with Maddy and your family. It breaks our hearts that your family is going through this, but God has plans that none of us can understand. We are praying that those plans are for a miracle here on earth.
ReplyDeleteMaddy has touched many lives, she has shown us what true strength is.
Your family is an inspiration to us all. Your family does so much for this community and Maddy's smile can light up any room. We are all praying for a miracle. This whole community loves Maddy and your family and we are here for you in your times of need.
May God bless you and hold your family close
I am crying as well... Maddy IS a miracle herself. She has inspired our community to work together to fight the fight for your family and for all those affected by this horrible disease. Your courage and hers have undoubtly helped to save lives because of the money raise, the donors registered and the heads shaved.
ReplyDeleteYou have been and continue to be in our prayers. We pray that God will hold all of you tightly, and raise you up on eagles wings. Nothing we can do or say can take this burden from you or make the pain less... but hoping you find comfort that you are not alone. Andi Erbskorn
Our prayers are constant for Maddy and your family. There are no words, just pain in our hearts for you, as we know the realm of emotions you are feeling. Though there is little we can do except pray, please know that we are always here for your family. Hugs always.
ReplyDeletePlease know that you are all continually in my thoughts and prayers. My heart is with you.
ReplyDeleteHonour
Please know that our family and our church has been praying for Maddy and for your family. There are just no words but to say that God and your school family will continue to pray and be there for you.
ReplyDeleteLisa Roth
Words cannot express my heartache. Please know we continue to pray for Maddy and her family. Keep your faith strong and believe in Miracles.
ReplyDeleteGod Bless.
The Nagel's
I pray that God's comforting hands will be upon you through this. My heart is aching right now. Will continue to pray for sweet Maddy!
ReplyDeleteSarah Nafziger
Praying for Maddy and all of you. May you know God's comfort and peace in a special way as you go through this difficult journey.
ReplyDeleteIt has been 20 years since we faced this devastating journey's end with our daughter Megan. I understand completely the many mixed emotions you are struggling with today. I am also in the Toledo area and offer a sympathetic ear if you need.
ReplyDeleteMy Prayers are with you throughout the Holiday Season. I pray for Maddie's Christmas Miracle. Being pregnant at the same time as you, we share daughters that are the same age. We will continue to pray and think about how precious and strong she is and what an inspiration that your family has been on me! Thank you Lambert Family.
ReplyDeleteJessica Badenhop
My heart breaks for you. It makes the mountain of stuff I deal with on a daily basis seem so small. You are in my prayers as I ask God for his hand on your family. Your strength never ceases to astound me as I watch the updates on Maddy. God Bless you all! Melanie Greene
ReplyDeletePraying for all of you during this heartbreaking time. We ask that the Lord Jesus wrap his arms around all of you and give you peace and comfort. Please know that there are so many of us that are lifting you up in prayer and love. Sending blessings your way.
ReplyDeleteLambert Family,
ReplyDeleteContinuing to pray God's peace for you through this time. Maddy is a special child who has touched many lives. I pray a special peace over her tonight!
Love and hugs,
The Burnetts
We are praying for you all during this time. Our thoughts are also with you all as well. It was 3 years ago that Kaiden would come home and tell us how much fun he was having playing with Maddy on the play ground. We pray for those days again. The Keisers
ReplyDeleteWe are never going to give up the hope. We all are still wishing and beliving for a miricle praying every day and night. We pray for all those. the use of medicines or drugs to treat disease, that the Lord will work
ReplyDeleteout His perfect will in your situation and bring about healing. We ask that The Great Physician will heal all those that have
undergone surgery and radiation therapy and that the fire of God will destroy all the cancer cells. We speak peace to all the
patients and ask the healing virtue of Our Lord God will flow through every vein, tissue, cell, ligament and that healing will manifest.
We believe that Gods desire is manifest in your life. His desire is written in 3 John 2 “Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good
health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along”. We speak peace to all the families having cancer
patients. We speak uncommon provisions to cater for all the expenses needed to take care of the patients. We destroy every
generational curses and declare that they will not continue but the blessings of God will overshadow each and every one of you.
We are in agreement with Gods word in Jeremiah 30:17 “ But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds declares the LORD.”
So be it, in Jesus Name. Amen Loe the Hoot Family
You guys are all definately in my prayers!! Keep staying strong and keep your eyes focused on god! With love, mondesi
ReplyDeleteChaplain Dana and I are are always in prayer for God to give you his strength, peace and comfort. All our love.
ReplyDeleteThe lives of other's usually touch only the lives of those within their own area of influence, but this little girl's life and fight impacted an entire community! She has touched our family! We are deeply sorry and we will be praying for you as you grieve this tremendous loss! I recently learned a chorus from a song titled, "Finally Home" . I hope it brings you a moment of comfort.
ReplyDelete"Just think of stepping on shore, and find it heaven
Of touching a hand, and finding it God's
Of breathing new air, and finding it celestial
Of waking up in Glory, and finding it "Home".
With love and deepest sympathy!