Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Dancing with Angels

Maddy entered the gates of Heaven this morning around 5:30 AM and is dancing with the angels free of all pain and suffering.  We can just imagine her smiling and laughing with a head full of long curly hair just like she wanted.


92 comments:

  1. "Now there is no suffering, now there is no pain, God gives his children wings and lets them live again."

    Celebrating Maddy's life and the great difference she made to this community and praying for you as you continue your own journey here on earth. The erbskorns

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  2. We are mourning with you and celebrating with her being in the arms of Jesus at last. Maddy has made such a difference while she was here - more than most of us make in our lifetimes. I hope you can find some comfort in that. We will continue to pray for you, for your peace and comfort.
    Love,
    The Bilen Family

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  3. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you as you journey through this. No words can take away the sorrow you are feeling but we pray you find comfort knowing Maddy is rejoicing with Him.

    Love and prayers,
    Aaron & Carrie Baynes and family

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  4. "He gives power to the tired and worn out and strength to the weak."
    Isaiah 40:29
    Praying for you!

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  5. Praying for your family.
    Burkholder's

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  6. May Jesus engulf you in His arms of love. We are so sorry for your loss and continue to pray for all of you. We too rejoice with Maddy that she is seeing Him face to face and jumping into his lap for a big hug.
    Love and prayers,
    The Oyer family

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  7. Our hearts and prayers go out to you.

    The Partin family

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  8. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QICc9bCRbTM&feature=share, I am praying for your family. ♥

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  9. Our hearts ache for you and your family. Maddiy is a very lucky little girl to be in the arms of God. She has forever changed our lives. Our time on earth is very precious. Thank you for sharing Maddy with us.

    With much sympathy and love,

    Jim, Heather and Breanna Lloyd

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  10. Our prayers go out to you Lambert family. Maddy must be rejoicing in heaven with all the other angels!

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  11. Praying that you feel God's Presence and Peace like never before in your lives as you hold onto Him in your sadness. Maddy is with Jesus---what a comfort to have that promise and to know we will someday all be together again with our Lord in Heaven. I look forward to meeting your amazing daughter---she has blessed so many people's lives. I know that I have been touched and inspired by Maddy and your family as you were on this journey - the photos, the blog, etc. I feel like I know you even though we have not met. But, my sister, Deb, has shared with me through all of this, and I felt and saw the amazing love in your family. Hope I get to meet all of you sometime here on earth. May you feel God's arms of love holding you now---praying for comfort, strength and peace in your hearts. Pam (Deb B's sister)

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  12. ((HUGS)) praying for each of you. ((HUGS))

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  13. Thoughts and prayers for your Family!

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  14. Sorry for your loss and praying for all of you

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  15. God only takes the best & Maddy was on top of the list. May you find peace in knowing she is pain free and looking over your family. Our Deepest Sympathy. Dean Jr & Pat Rose

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  16. Dorothy and Russ....my prayers are with you at this time....just know that she will be ok now and I am sure Tianna was right there to greet Maddy as well....both girls have made a big difference in the communities and they will continue to hold special places in our hearts....he had a purpose for both and I believe they had filled those purposes....Tiana was to use her big heart to help other children with cancer and I believe Maddy's purpose was to show the community how important it is to become a bone marrow donor and look at that outcome....be proud of her and we send out love to you.

    Amy (Geren) Brandt

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  17. I am so sorry to hear of Maddy's passing. There are no words...

    Praying for your family to find some comfort.

    Sheryl (Steele) Grauman

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  18. We are so sorry for the loss of this precious little girl! May God give your family peace and comfort. Thinking and praying for you all.

    Kelly Stahl
    Alec, Michaela, and Emma Zaborniak

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  19. So sorry for your loss! Praying for your family!

    Alan & Kellie Schweinhagen

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  20. My heart aches for you and yet knowing that Maddy is singing and dancing with the Angels in Heaven with no more pain and suffering is a small comfort at this time. You have been in our thoughts and prayers and will continue to pray for your family.

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  21. We send many prayers and hugs your way. Remembering Maddy's "BIG" smile and everything she has done to remind us to live each day to the fullest and for God. We pray for all of you. God has blessed this community with not only a wonderful person like Maddy but also and amazing family.

    Mike & Jess Short and girls

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  22. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We will forever remember Maddy.
    Hugs,
    Rick, Beth, Brendon, Derrick,
    Tori, Kaitlyn and Koalten

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  23. Having been praying for Maddy, now my prayers are for the family to feel God's comforter surrounding them at this time. Hoping the tears ease your pain. Hugs &
    Love to you...

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  24. Our thoughts and prayers are for comfort during this time.

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  25. Prayers for you all. There are no words to describe what we are feeling for you this morning. I wish I knew the right thing to say right now, but I don't. May God wrap his arms around all of you and give you the strength you need to get through the days ahead. Love to you all.
    Adam, Amanda & Adalyn

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  26. We are all praying for your family. Your family has been such a blessing to this community, all the words we can say cannot do much except to let you know we are here for you, I just wish there was more we could do for you.

    I pray that God comforts you in this time of need. God will help you get through this even though it will not be easy.

    I really don't know what else to say, there are no words that can express what we all want to say.

    We love you all and are here if there is ever anything we can do.

    Rodney, Tameca, Nathan, Noah and Logan

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  27. Prayers for the Lambert family..

    Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free.
    I'm following the path God laid for me.
    I took His hand when I heard him call.
    I turned my back and left it all.
    I could not stay another day.
    To laugh, to love, to work or play.
    Tasks left undone must stay that way.
    I found that place at the start of today.
    ... If my parting has left a void
    Then fill it with remembered joy.
    A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss.
    Ah yes, these things I, too, will miss.
    Be not burdened with times of sorrow.
    I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
    My life's been full, I savored much.
    Good friends, good times, my parents touch.
    Perhaps my time seems all too brief.
    Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
    Lift up your heart and share with me.
    God wanted me now. He set me free......

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    1. Beautiful brought joy and tears...but says it all. Love and prayers to the Lambert family.

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  28. Adding my prayers. Praying for a celebration of Maddy's life and peace that grows day by day!! Cheryl Barber Spires

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  29. I am so so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers. I found this poem and thought it appropriate to share:

    Mother's Song

    I've lost my baby daughter,
    Though not misplaced.
    I feel she's somewhere
    Bound by neither time nor space.
    Perhaps she sits before the Throne
    With radiant face.
    She could be dancing happily
    Like little girls do
    With golden taps beneath
    Each precious little shoe.
    I know you love music,
    So I'm sure it's true.
    I'm grateful that in Heaven
    She is healthy and strong
    And that she's lulled to sleep each night
    By Heaven's song,
    But I wish I could hold her;
    Is that terribly wrong?
    I sang so often to her
    While she was with me
    And I will go on listening
    For her harmony.
    How sweet to know
    I'll hear it In eternity.

    Hugs,
    The Minton's

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  30. Awww....love to you all...and you are right on Dorothy...Maddy is up there laughing and dancing...all is good in heaven! Love You so much!
    MIssy

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  31. Now u are a beautiful Angel RIP Maddy prayers for the Lambert family Garcia family

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  32. So many prayers being sent to the Lambert family from the Students, Faculty, and Staff of Defiance College! It was a blessing to meet such a wonderful little girl at our Dance Marathon!

    "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life." (John 3:16)

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  33. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Maddy will be your Angel forever looking over all of you! May God's peace be with you all. Larry, Teresa(Olinger), Colton, & Lars Soles.

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  34. So thankful for our loving God who is all-knowing and all-powerful...but who also knows about every tear we shed. Praying for His comfort and rest for you.

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  35. What a Blessing she was! A true gift from God! Our hearts & prayers are with you.

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  36. Our prayers and thoughts go to your family. May you feel the love and peace of Our Heavenly Father during this difficult time.

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  37. We pray for God's comforting hand to be upon you through this difficult time.
    Love and prayers to all!
    Sarah Nafziger

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    1. I can't imagine what you are feeling right now. I pray God will hold you close to Him in the days ahead as you adjust to life without Maddy
      there with you. May you feel His love, strength, peace and comfort.
      Bless you.

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  38. rest in peace little angel prayers out to you and your family....you have gone but never will you be forgotten...love the zamora family

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  39. Mr. & Mrs. Lambert, and Julia: I cannot even begin to imagine what you are going through but please try and take comfort in knowing that Maddie is no longer suffering and in pain...but is instead in the arms of her Heavenly Father where she will watch over all of you very single minute of every day! When you said she is dancing with the angels, it made me think of a song that really hit home and made me feel better when I lost one of my best friends... I couldn't find the official music video but at least you can hear the song... It's called Dancing With The Angels... And it's by Monk and Neagle... http://youtu.be/-CykBXjWAts You and your family will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. With our deepest sympathy, Matt & Erika Collins (Winebar)

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  40. Dancing with the Angels
    By: Monk and Neagle

    Memories surround me
    But sadness has found me
    I'd do anything for more time
    Never before has someone meant more
    And I can't get you out of my mind

    There is so much that I don't understand
    But I know

    You're dancing with the angels
    Walking in new life
    You're dancing with the angels
    Heaven fills your eyes
    Now that you're dancing with the angels

    You had love for your family
    Love for all people
    Love for the Father and Son
    Your heart will be heard
    In your unspoken words
    Through generations to come

    There is so much that I don't understand
    But I know

    You're dancing with the angels
    Walking in new life
    You're dancing with the angels
    Heaven fills your eyes
    Now that you're dancing

    We're only here for such a short time
    I'm gonna stand up, shout out
    Sing Hallelujah
    One day I'll see you again

    I will be dancing with the angels
    Walking in new life
    I'm dancing with the angels
    Heaven will fill our eyes
    When we're dancing with the angels
    When we're dancing with the angels

    Dancing with the angels
    Dancing with the angels

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  41. Praying for peace and the comfort of knowing Maddy is in the arms of our Father who will one day reunite all of you at the Gates of Heaven....

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  42. Dorothy , you and your family are in our thoughts and prayer . She was truely an amazing girl and so glad my daughter and her became friends!
    Bud and Stacey McCoy & family

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  43. Sending many hugs, love, and prayers for your family. Just remember this is not goodbye, it's see you later! <3

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  44. we miss here alot to but now she is not in pain

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  45. Maddy was truly an inspiration to everyone around her. She touched so many lives. I'm sorry for your loss, but I rejoice knowing that Maddy has no more pain and that she is with Jesus. Prayers for your family! <3

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  46. Maddy is amazing, and now she is with her amazing god Bless Maddy, So happy in Heaven

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  47. Psalms 56:8 tells us our tears are recorded by GOd. That tells us intimately how much God himself hurts with us and cares about our pain. Prayers be with you and I know God is busy counting the tears in This community right now. SO many cared so much for Maddy. Phil and Deb Grieser

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  48. Maddy is a stronge girl all my prayers go out to the Lambert family!!<3



    By:Erika Wyse

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  49. Our prayers and thoughts go out to the lambert family During this difficult time.R.I.P. Maddy you will be miss but neverfor gotten.

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  50. I will miss Maddy very much. I'm a so glad that we were friends. She will always be in my thoughts.
    Love,
    Megan

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Maddy was a very special girl and we will miss her but we know she is in Heaven dancing with the Angels.

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  51. Prayers for comfort and peace.

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  52. Thinking of you and praying for your family!!! So sorry for the loss of your precious little girl.

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  53. Our hearts are so sad! Maddy was such an amazing little girl! We will always remember her big smile!! I know she has no more pain in Heaven. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!! Alicia, Jaime, Josly & Jalyn Tijerina

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  54. Maddy brought me closer to God and made me understand that through him there is peace on earth in a way I had never known.

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  55. Our prayers do not stop. Our hearts are aching for you as you grieve. Joe & Peg

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  56. Prayers for comfort and peace. Such a special little girl...her legacy and inspiration will continue to go on...on earth and in heaven.

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  57. Our thoughts and prayers for God to comfort Maddy's family, in their time of loss. We will continue to work hard in search of a cure and know, Maddy, that we will also take your inspiration to continue to fulfill wishes, of children very much like you.

    Rick Small and the Mix 98.1 team

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  58. I confess, I have written and rewritten this almost a dozen times. Sometimes word's just aren't enough. Our prayers will continue for you all as you walk through the next chapter of this journey. We have barely lived in Archbold a month. Yet, the life of this beautiful young girl, the Lambert family and the community have affected my spirit in a very long term sort of way. Rest easy in the loving and strong and capable hands of our Heavenly Father...He holds you all.

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  59. We will miss you.Know you will be dancing with the angels.We will keep you in are prayers. from,Brittney and the Ramirez

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  60. I have no words to take away your heartache. But to know she is in heaven.....no words can explain that either. I am deeply sorry for you loss of Maddy.

    Shannon Baltosser.

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  61. Just so sad for everyone. Glad she is not suffering anymore. God bless you all for sharing your journey with us all. I have learned and have grown by your selflessness sharings and by others postings too. God bless.

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  62. I continue to pray for you, Russ, Dorothy and Julia, and the rest of your family, as well as the students and school staff and the many others that grieve the passing of your sweet daughter. What an impact she had on her world in such a few short years!! I can't begin to understand the pain you all feel, but will pray for God to wrap you in His loving arms of comfort. --Marcia Cody

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  63. Keeping each of you in our thoughts and prayers. May God's love surround you today and always.
    The Ottes, Brian, Stephanie (Jackson) and Jackson

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  64. So sorry for your loss. Now she is healthy with Jesus. She will always be with you in the memories you have of her and your heart. Praying for you all.

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  65. So sorry for your loss. Maddy is now free of suffering and living a happy healthy life in Heaven with the most precious Father. May God keep your family in his care to help you through this difficult time.

    With deepest sympathy,
    Grooms' family

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  66. My heart aches for you. May you find a comforting peace to help cope with your loss. Nichole Jackson

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  67. My heart aches for you. May you find a comforting peace to help cope with your loss. Nichole Jackson

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  68. My heart aches for you. May you find a comforting peace to help cope with your loss. Nichole Jackson

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  69. My heart aches for you. May you find a comforting peace to help cope with your loss. Nichole Jackson

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  70. My heart aches for you. May you find a comforting peace to help cope with your loss. Nichole Jackson

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  71. My heart aches for you. May you find a comforting peace to help cope with your loss. Nichole Jackson

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  72. Our deepest sympathy to you during this next chapter in your journey. Madddy will be missed greatly and has impacted us in ways we never expected. Her contagious smile, courage and bravery and her never give up attitude have made her a true champion in our hearts. We miss you Maddy and will love you forever.
    the Morris/Eddy family

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  73. Our deepest sympathy to you during this next chapter in your journey. Madddy will be missed greatly and has impacted us in ways we never expected. Her contagious smile, courage and bravery and her never give up attitude have made her a true champion in our hearts. We miss you Maddy and will love you forever.
    the Morris/Eddy family

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  74. Praying for your family at this very difficult time. I didn't know Maddy personally, but she has touched my heart in many ways. May you find comfort in knowing that she is free of that terrible disease and walking with Jesus.
    Teresa Barrett

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  75. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your whole family. Thank you for sharing Maddys journey with so many. You have all been an unbelievable inspiration that no words can describe. Maddys strong spirit will live on forever in many hearts. May Gods grace be upon all of you. Dance Maddy dance................ :)
    In Gods love,
    Matt, Kim, Brooke and Emily Hines

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  76. The Lord placed this verse on my heart when Maddy relapsed in November and it has given me hope and my prayer is that it will for you as well. "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares the Lord. "As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts." Isaiah 55:8-9. What a blessing to know that Maddy is dancing and singing around the throne of God.
    Kelsi Grime

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  77. You are all in our thoughts and prayers! Maddy's smile will be remembered for years to come!
    AJ, Nancy, DJ, Jalynne, Kirstyn and Zachary Schroeder

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  78. Such deep sorrow for your family. I can't imagine how you feel. Such a precious little girl, taken home way to early. Only God can give you comfort at this time and I pray that you feel His loving arms around you.

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  79. There are no words........I'm so sorry. Maddy is now a true angel. Love to your family. God Bless. Jeff, Dee and Ciara White.

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  80. Praying for your family. So sorry for your loss, but so happy she has her Heavenly body. Christy (Alley) Kretzer

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  81. Rest in Peace sweet angel! <3
    God bless,
    Tara Murphy

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  82. Rest in Peace sweet angel! <3
    God bless,
    Tara Murphy

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  83. Oh no!!!! What is there to say? I am just devastated for you all. Maddy, you put up the hugest fight. I don't know what I believe in, but I really hope that Maddy is in a wonderful place. Russ and Dorothy, I am just heart-broken that you have lost your beautiful girl. Many hugs and much love from me and Pete.

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  84. My deepest sympathy. My heart weeps for you and your families for I lost a Son 11 years ago so I know the pain you must be feeling. She is one of Gods angles now and will never feel pain again. Brian C.

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  85. Maggie will always remember Maddy fondly ... her favorite memories include seeing the Hannah Montana movie together, how willing Maddy always was to help Maggie when she was struggling with her morning school work, and that fact that "Maddy was always kind ... to EVERYONE." ♥

    Our entire family weeps with you and will continue to cover you in prayer for the upcoming days, months, and years ahead.

    Love,
    The Henry Family:
    Scott, Lori, Lacie, and Maggie

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