It is good to be home and Maddy is resting peacefully. We want to thank everyone for your continued prayers. It sometimes feels like this just can't really be happening. To just watch and wait is the most difficult thing- Moms and Dads are supposed to make everything better...
Most folks can't imagine what it is like to be in your shoes; the order of things seems incorrect. I hope you have found a certain peace in being all home together as a family. "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. ". Jeremiah 29:11
ReplyDeleteThe Barnhiser Family
I hope you can find some comfort in knowing that you WILL be reunired AGAIN!
ReplyDeleteMy prayers to all your family. May God give you the strength and comfort you need in this tough times. We love you. Jorge, Selma, Isabella, and Josiah Ruiz xoxo
ReplyDeleteOur hearts ache for you!!! We continue to pray for your strength and courage as you and your family face this difficult time. Maddy has given us so much light to look at and has touched our hearts!! Such a beautiful sweet girl!! May god continue to wrap his arms tightly around you all and give you comfort and peace.
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Jim, Heather and Breanna Lloyd
When words fail, prayer is there... praying for you all and hoping you feel surrounded by the love of this community.
ReplyDeleteWe are aching for you, too. Just know that many are continuing to lift you up in prayer. Dear Lord, please send your beautiful peace over the Lambert family.
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Sheridan, Rita, Alex, Andy, Sara and Kelly Bilen
Our prayers continue for you all. Our hearts ache...Maddy is such a beautiful young girl inside and out. She has touched so many lives. Know that we are all here for you.
ReplyDeleteI know how difficult this is. I have watched many family's .....they watch....they wait....they don't want to leave the room.....they won't sleep....they won't eat....they won't go anywhere.....they don't want to let go. I do hope your hospice nurse is giving you comfort and including the hospice team. It is so unfair, and down right wrong. I have always believed that God knows the reasons for all that happens, but when it comes to children, I always wonder why!
ReplyDeleteHold her hand, talk to her. Let her know you, her dad, and her sister, will be ok, and that you love her very much. This is the hardest part. I have seen parents break down in tears telling their child it is ok to go to Heaven. It just about rips the heart out of your chest.
As a hospice nurse, someone once asked me, how can you take care of a dying child? I had to think long and hard about that. My answer was, to watch a child suffer is worse than death, is the most horrible encounter a parent can go through, to watch a child pass, in the arms of those that love her, when her soul enters heaven...that is when the child is at peace...is whole....is healthy. And although she is gone from this earthly world, she will be in heaven where she has another family, her family, family of the past. Does this make it any easier? No. But, she will always be with you, you cannot take her life from your dear hearts. She will always be with you.
Maddy's where she wants to be right now ~ home with her family <3
ReplyDeleteOur thoughts & prayers continue to be with all of you. We're still hoping & praying for a miracle for Maddy!! We love you ~ Jamie, Riley & Reese
I did not meant to imply that she does not want to be with her family. I know she does. Please forgive me, if that is how my post was taken. I was speaking as a hospice nurse, as a mom, and it was as simple as that. And I too believe in miracles.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry ~ I posted mine before my page refreshed & I read yours. I didn't think that at all from yours, I was just posting to the page.
DeleteAll for the love of Maddy. God bless each and every one of us.
Delete"Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior."
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Praying for each and every one of you. May His love surround you during this time. Grant, Kelli, Nolyn, Gib and Ryann Burkholder.
ReplyDeleteDorothy, you have made things better for Maddy for nine years. You helped make her life a powerful, beautiful, and precious one. You have made things better just by being her mom and dad. It was a job God entrusted ONLY to you and Russ for a reason. You are so lucky to have her and Julia.
ReplyDeleteLove and hugs from Antwerp.
Your friends,
John and Holly Kobee
Praying with you. ((HUGS))
ReplyDeleteWe too know how helpless you feel to watch the one you love have to make this journey, but also embrace being able to be there with her and comfort her with your endless love. Maddy holds a special place the hearts of many near and far and that is amazing. We love Maddy and continue to pray for peace and comfort for her and your whole family as the feeling of helplessness ways heavy on your mind when you are giving her the best possible thing... to be in her home surrounded with those who love her more than anyone could ever imagine.
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The Morris/Eddy family
We too know how helpless you feel to watch the one you love have to make this journey, but also embrace being able to be there with her and comfort her with your endless love. Maddy holds a special place the hearts of many near and far and that is amazing. We love Maddy and continue to pray for peace and comfort for her and your whole family as the feeling of helplessness ways heavy on your mind when you are giving her the best possible thing... to be in her home surrounded with those who love her more than anyone could ever imagine.
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The Morris/Eddy family
Miracle from God ??? Please God
ReplyDeleteMiracle, someone already said they believed in miracles. Please Lord, is girl has so much more to offer, bt you know what to do , wi e wonderful graceful and beautiful works of your Magnificat HANDS
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ReplyDeleteMoms and Dads Do make the difference... ur prayers and love matter the most. Don't ever forget the impact u have had on her life and others! God is in control, but u both hold the key to her heart! God Bless u all and my prayers are with you : ) Sandy
ReplyDeleteMaddy knows that she has the best parents ever...along with you knowing she is the sweetest little 9 yr.old ever...you have helped mold her into who she is, and she must be very amazing because if she is like her momma...then I know she must be the sweetest, strongest, smartest, and most gentle little girl...and if she is like her daddy...then she must be sweet, caring and kind (and a little ornery)...I am sure she is a great mix of you two...so she must be PERFECT! Always know Maddy is enriching your lives and how much she is teaching you about yourselves, life and love...I love you! May peace surround you all...remember she is where all is good...with mom, dad, Julia and in her home...
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praying for deep peace for all of you. with gratitude, sara just
ReplyDeleteI love you Maddy and I love your family too! You are so sweet and so loved by so many people. Last evening at church Moriah Reichert said, "Maddy has touched more people's lives in 9 years than some people touch in 90 years." I am never, ever saying "Goodbye" but rather "See you later honey." I am praying constantly for comfort and peace that passes understanding.
ReplyDeleteAs parents our hearts ache for you both. I wish we had some magical words. You have shown so many the love, trust and faith you have in Jesus our Lord and Savior. Praying for peace and comfort for all of you. He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young. Isaiah 40:11
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Matt, Kim , Brooke and Emily Hines
Continued thoughts and prayers. My heart aches for all of you. God bless Maddy and all of the lives she's touched. Such a sweet girl. Lots of love coming your way from us. Big big hugs to you Dorothy.
ReplyDeleteI know we are all filled with a suffocating sadness at the thought that Maddy might be leaving us. As humans we are selfish people: we simply want her here with us! But, we also know the beauty and wonderful awesomeness that waits for us on the other side with our heavenly Father...every day could feel like Christmas morning for our precious Maddy, no sickness, only pure joy. Behold, I make all things new.~Revelation 21:5
ReplyDeleteWe continue to pray for a miracle! And God's will be done...may God grant you a peace that fills your entire being. You are always on our minds and in our prayers.
The Garrow Family
Our continued prayers for all of your family.
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Continued prayers for you all. Thankful Maddy is content in the wonderful home you have made for your family.
ReplyDeleteKnowing there is love in and for Maddy
ReplyDeleteNever doubt that Maddy knows you love her, she hears you, she feels you. May God give you all peace. Praying always.
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We continue to lift Maddy and your whole family before the Throne of Grace. May you be comforted by the Holy Spirit and may you all have a sence of God's presence and peace right there with you. Miss Maddy, may you be free to run and be whole in God's perfect timing! God Bless you Lambert family!
ReplyDeletePraying for each of you tonight! May God hold you close to his heart! ♥
ReplyDeleteThoughts & Prayers for all of you morning, noon, & night. We feel helpless, but know God has plans for Maddy. Peg & Joe
ReplyDeletePrayers go out to you Maddy if I could trade places with you id do it in a heart beat no child deserves this praying for u everyday just remember u have Jesus on ur side and prayers for the family may god give u strenth thru the hard times
ReplyDeleteContinuing to pray without ceasing. The Erbskorns
ReplyDeleteDorothy and Russ,
ReplyDeleteYou will and have unendingly loved your girls. No words to share but comfort comes in storms. I'm praying you will feel it in abundance. Maddy you have inspired so many people with your courage and might. God is beside you all of the way.
dorothy and russ, hi, dorothy my name is mary (krauss) layman i was in your class at fairview, i am so sorry to hear about your daughter and her illness, i will pray for her everyday, no parent should have to go through what your going through, god works in misterious ways sometimes and he has a plan for all of us, just keep your faith close, god bless your family and your little angel, your in my thoughts and prayers !!
ReplyDeleteMoms and Dads do make things better in ways that we may not always understand or realize. You have provided so much love, support, and prayer for Maddy through this journey, and now she is able to rest peacefully with her mom, dad, and big sister by her side. I'm sure she can feel you all comforting her, loving her, praying for her.
ReplyDeleteMay God continue to wrap his loving arms around you all.
My heart breaks for you. We will be praying for peace for all of you. My heart just breaks....
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Dorothy,
ReplyDeleteBeen trying to contact you. I'm a marrow donor. Can I help? E-mail me please.
mellyrct@aol.com
Melanie Crouch
FHS Class 1989
God is your protector
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Dorothy and Russ,
ReplyDeleteMay peace surround you. God is there and holding your hand and hers. Chelsey had times where she didn't respond to anything, but later could. She told us that she could hear us talking to her, and that she had been in Heaven also. She had such comfort and awe of what she experienced. I know you're tired and weary and hurting...I pray for God to wrap his arms around you all, and let you feel he's got this. Strength to you my friends.
Sabrina
Russ and Dorothy- We don't know why God has called you to walk this road or why Maddy has had to battle this terrible disease in her short life. But, we do know you are wonderful parents and have shown her God's everlasting love in difficult times when no human answers can be spoken. We can't imagine the sorrow you are going through on a daily basis, we continue to pray and ask God to extend his mercy in every way possible. We love you all and you have all become a part of our family's life whether you know that or not. We will continue to pray -
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Hello, Lambert Fam! It's me, Angelina, again. Just wanted to let you know I'm still thinking of and praying for you all.I am convinced God's best angels are looking after the four of you and pretty sure you each hae your own just wrapping you up in their wings of peace and comfort and strength and all other gifts of the Holy Spirit.May you be able to feel all the warmth and positive vibes being sent your way through these messages and the prayers of so many more!
ReplyDeleteMore prayers and thoughts of love and comfort for you throughout the day.
ReplyDeleteWe are trusting God that in His power and tender mercy, all the prayers of so many in and out of our little village are lifting you up when it feels that you can't go on. May your burden be made lighter by the power of faith and the Holy Spirit. Please know that prayers and love will go on and on for all of you in the days and months to come.
Peace which passes all understanding...
the Lindsay family
My Christian love is being sent your way and many prayers have been offered for dear little Maddy and you, her family.
ReplyDeleteHaving lost a little angel of my own, I can sympathize deeply. God will see you through if you only allow Him. I've found great comfort in knowing my Son is in a beautiful, pain-free, happy place with our dear Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
May God Bless and Keep you,
Jan Sleigh
(Kylie and Gage's Grandma)
You are in my prayers. Your family sounds wonderful. I'm very sorry this is happening to you. ♥♥♥
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