tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8937223408953728341.post8750363223319640617..comments2024-03-07T05:17:50.699-05:00Comments on Awful But Functioning: Day Six, Marking TimeTashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07376651134993450207noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8937223408953728341.post-69056573724483220572008-05-13T13:52:00.000-04:002008-05-13T13:52:00.000-04:00I began reading your archives after Glow in the Wo...I began reading your archives after Glow in the Woods went up. I don't know if you'll ever see this, but after reading this series of posts, I had to comment. Maddy is so beautiful, she took my breath away (and not in that ambiguous, "is-it-a-compliment" Seinfeld way). I felt moved, awed, privileged to see her.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for sharing her story and yours, and I am so, so sorry that this beautiful girl could not stay with you.Cheekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08095748271794907745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8937223408953728341.post-22755977766356812702008-02-28T17:42:00.000-05:002008-02-28T17:42:00.000-05:00Tash,my heart bleeds for you. I cannot imagine the...Tash,<BR/>my heart bleeds for you. I cannot imagine the strength needed to re-cap those fateful six days; and also the desire to put it down in words. Thank you for sharing. Big hugs to you! Maddy was truly beautiful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8937223408953728341.post-2714522213479993562008-02-20T19:02:00.000-05:002008-02-20T19:02:00.000-05:00I am so very very sorry. There are no words.I am so very very sorry. There are no words.Staciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04505622963819102492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8937223408953728341.post-247991914097722992008-02-20T12:54:00.000-05:002008-02-20T12:54:00.000-05:00I'm sorry Tash. This is so so sad, thank you for t...I'm sorry Tash. This is so so sad, thank you for telling the story to us.Aureliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691032415028867902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8937223408953728341.post-68761142588678073052008-02-20T12:01:00.000-05:002008-02-20T12:01:00.000-05:00Sending you a hug today.Sending you a hug today.Searchinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03112896236818363817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8937223408953728341.post-53400801562178914612008-02-19T17:40:00.000-05:002008-02-19T17:40:00.000-05:00I wish she was with you, Tash.I wish she was with you, Tash.Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02222598464601154747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8937223408953728341.post-10184389009197113212008-02-19T16:15:00.000-05:002008-02-19T16:15:00.000-05:00I meant to comment yesterday and just had no words...I meant to comment yesterday and just had no words. Too many tears. For you, for Maddy, for your family, for all the crap you and Mr ABF have put up with from your (his) family, for Maddy. For all of it. <BR/><BR/>I liked what Meg said. When you're in the middle of it, you just do what needs to be done. From all accounts, you did it as well as was possible.Which Boxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14223363075283823935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8937223408953728341.post-22254950762032861452008-02-19T15:40:00.000-05:002008-02-19T15:40:00.000-05:00I know there is nothing I can say, but I think you...I know there is nothing I can say, but I think you have a good idea of what is in my heart. I'm sorry.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8937223408953728341.post-37434953673671029572008-02-19T15:29:00.000-05:002008-02-19T15:29:00.000-05:00What a beautiful baby. How appalling to have to go...What a beautiful baby. How appalling to have to go through those few days with her, watching her but not able to hold her the way you wanted to. Thank you for sharing all of this with us. I don't know what else to say except i'm so very very sorry for your loss.Thaliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12125639207843989848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8937223408953728341.post-90244467048095160722008-02-19T14:58:00.000-05:002008-02-19T14:58:00.000-05:00I read this yesterday with much emotion, but just ...I read this yesterday with much emotion, but just nothing to say.<BR/><BR/>This epic is such a tribute to your beautiful daughter and the courage of a mother with so much courage and love.<BR/>thank you so much for sharing her story.<BR/>*hugs*missing_onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05657322353094120712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8937223408953728341.post-5606212868803774652008-02-19T13:38:00.000-05:002008-02-19T13:38:00.000-05:00She is so beautiful Tash. I am so sorry you all ha...She is so beautiful Tash. <BR/>I am so sorry you all had to go through this.moplanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16998309937928231527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8937223408953728341.post-45495479675207302072008-02-19T11:00:00.000-05:002008-02-19T11:00:00.000-05:00De-lurking to say thank you for sharing your story...De-lurking to say thank you for sharing your story and the picture of your beautiful daughter. What courage and eloquence with which you honor her, by telling her story -- and the story of your new life. <BR/><BR/>As a new deadbabymama, I am just beginning the journey, but you inspire me and give me courage -- maybe I can get through the first year, too. <BR/><BR/>Thank you.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03812637630030228124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8937223408953728341.post-28674696693662364902008-02-19T10:02:00.000-05:002008-02-19T10:02:00.000-05:00Thank you for giving me a window into the 6 days o...Thank you for giving me a window into the 6 days of Maddy's life. Maddy is, in a word, beautiful.G$https://www.blogger.com/profile/05010373805685335151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8937223408953728341.post-58783657936943362892008-02-19T09:17:00.000-05:002008-02-19T09:17:00.000-05:00Tash, I am just sobbing. Thank you for sharing her...Tash, I am just sobbing. Thank you for sharing her story and picture with us. She's just gorgeous.<BR/><BR/>I wish you'd never had reason to display such grace. But really truly, just as Julia said, no one could have done any better by their husband, children and family.<BR/><BR/>Much love to you.Beruriahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07171541078529309991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8937223408953728341.post-38914820700066036362008-02-19T06:39:00.000-05:002008-02-19T06:39:00.000-05:00and then the silence of after, so wrong and so utt...and then the silence of after, so wrong and so utterly surreal. Tash, the contrast between that beautiful pink infant face and the reality of genetics hiding behind her skin is so shocking and so cruel, even knowing all along how the story ends. i am so sorry. <BR/><BR/>and i think you have done her - and you - justice, weaving these pieces of her story into something present and heartrending.Bonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14403701620708365171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8937223408953728341.post-1571555975463570482008-02-18T22:49:00.000-05:002008-02-18T22:49:00.000-05:00I cannot think of a single thing to say that is co...I cannot think of a single thing to say that is comforting or supporting, or vaguely helpful. I just feel so deeply sorry and sad. How does a family survive such devastation? Such a nightmare? I cannot begin to comprehend the pain, I am so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter. Reliving this pain daily, must be hell. Thank you for sharing Maddy with us, she has touched my heart.FeistyKelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14059809526644727102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8937223408953728341.post-43752474435053988312008-02-18T22:28:00.000-05:002008-02-18T22:28:00.000-05:00I got gooesbumps when I saw there was a picture. ...I got gooesbumps when I saw there was a picture. Thank you, a thousand times over, for sharing so much of your sweet Maddy and yourself. I have tears in my eyes and love in my heart for you both.Searchinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03112896236818363817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8937223408953728341.post-78308453543818484212008-02-18T20:39:00.000-05:002008-02-18T20:39:00.000-05:00Tash, It is 7:35pm my time and 8:35pm yours. I li...Tash, <BR/>It is 7:35pm my time and 8:35pm yours. I lit 3 candles 5 minutes ago. They burn brightly in memory of your Maddy. I wish you peace this evening that is all I know I can say right now. I wish I knew you better. I wish I could say this without it sounding corny but I'm going to say it anyway. I feel this way about everyone here but especially you today. I love you. Thank you for everything you do here for all of us in this blog world. Thank you for showing us all Maddy!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00912286121374215944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8937223408953728341.post-68654711216962364882008-02-18T20:31:00.000-05:002008-02-18T20:31:00.000-05:00Maddy is gorgeous, and I am sitting here, crying, ...Maddy is gorgeous, and I am sitting here, crying, for all your loss.susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12000470374101306070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8937223408953728341.post-57154534327450544942008-02-18T20:22:00.000-05:002008-02-18T20:22:00.000-05:00Knowing this was coming sure didn't make it any ea...Knowing this was coming sure didn't make it any easier. <BR/><BR/>I read, and I cried, and then I didn't have the words. I still don't feel like I do. Except for this-- I am still blown away by your grace. I am with Meg here-- it annoys me when people talk about how strong I am, how they couldn't do it. You do what you have to do. So I am not going to say others couldn't do it, I will just say that I believe that nobody, but nobody could do any better by both their children, or by their spouse. My hope is that writing here has helped you through this week, even if only a little.<BR/><BR/>Maddy was a beauty. I am so sorry she isn't here, and so sorry she never opened her eyes. I am sure that would've been quite a site to behold.Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09745262857388007041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8937223408953728341.post-59473685455071750472008-02-18T19:30:00.000-05:002008-02-18T19:30:00.000-05:00I hardly know what to say. My heart physically hu...I hardly know what to say. My heart physically hurts for you and for your loss. Maddy is a beautiful girl, and I very much believe she is still with you in spirit, watching over you. I know that is no replacement for taking your child home from the hospital, but I hope it brings you some peace. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing your story, your beautiful girl, and your amazing strength with us all.YummySushiPjshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620034781085983867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8937223408953728341.post-74282246018365692672008-02-18T19:27:00.000-05:002008-02-18T19:27:00.000-05:00Tash, thank you for sharing again, and again, and ...Tash, thank you for sharing again, and again, and again. Maddy is beautiful and I'm so sad that she couldn't stay. <BR/><BR/>Bella has an awesome set of parents.<BR/><BR/>Much love, CarynScience Geekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16681935811539452280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8937223408953728341.post-84705798902735446522008-02-18T18:09:00.000-05:002008-02-18T18:09:00.000-05:00Thank you so much for sharing your story. Your st...Thank you so much for sharing your story. Your strength is an inspiration. Maddy is one lucky little girl to have such wonderful parents and sister.<BR/><BR/>Love you.Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01255761377110288320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8937223408953728341.post-76057132149030178662008-02-18T18:06:00.000-05:002008-02-18T18:06:00.000-05:00So heartbreaking to read. And, of course, the phot...So heartbreaking to read. And, of course, the photo is truly lovely. But it seems like it should be an illustration of another story altogether -- one with a happy ending.<BR/><BR/>thinking of all of youniobehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10685766216611639434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8937223408953728341.post-27326088095973555392008-02-18T17:56:00.000-05:002008-02-18T17:56:00.000-05:00I am crying too. She was beautiful. Those 6 days s...I am crying too. She was beautiful. Those 6 days sound torturous. <BR/>She was a beautiful little girl. She looked perfect on the outside even though she was very sick inside. <BR/>I know you and Mr. ABF were given no choice, but you were both very brave. I am filled with admiration for both of you. I am so sorry she is no longer here. I am thinking of you and your family!CLChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08030787972960755420noreply@blogger.com