The world lost an adorable, sweet, loving little girl yesterday. Madeline Spohr, daughter of a fellow blogger, Heather Spohr, passed away last night. Although I have never met Heather or Maddie in person I feel like I knew them through Heather’s blog, The Spohrs are Multiplying and was saddened this morning to find out about Maddie’s passing.

November 11, 2007 - April 7, 2009

The Spohrs are big supporters of March of Dimes and were planning (and still are I believe) on participating in this year’s March for Babies walk in Los Angeles. You can donate to March for Babies in Maddie’s honor here. The outpouring of support for this beautiful little girl and her family has been amazing.

Maddie was just a few days younger than my own daughter. I loved hearing about all the little things she was up to, especially since they were often similar to things my daughter had started doing. My thoughts are with Heather and Mike, as well as all of their family and friends. This is a sad day, good-bye little Maddie, we’ll miss you.

Hug your children a little closer today, life is precious and far too short sometimes.  Never forget to tell them that you love them.

You can learn more about Maddie by visiting her mom’s website or a close family friend’s website, A Mom Two Boys.