I just want to say thanks and ....

[MadsDad]

I browsed this forum for a couple months before making my first post this week. I must say I am overwhelmed by the outpouring of encouragement from all of you. I only wish none of us had to go through any of this. There were many times when I asked God, "Why not me Lord?" He has shown me why Madison was chosen for her special heart. While her heart was not perfect, I have seen her touch more people than I can count in so many ways. She has made me a better man, my marriage stronger, and my faith much stronger. My daughter is already developing a love for our Savior, and I do everything I can to foster that relationship. Tonight, when faced with a mountain of meds to take, she made the first self pity comment I have ever heard her make. She said "Why can't I be like all the other children, why do I have to take all this medicine?" That really brought me down, but she agreed that Jesus had made her heart special for a reason, and that one day, he would reveal that to her. Well, we are about to get tucked in for the evening. Once again, Thanks everyone.

Here is another picture of Madison tonight telling her Grammommy and Papaw all about her Clifford, T-bone, and Max dolls she got as presents. She rambled on for about five minutes.

 

[bethanne]

Thank you for sharing your photos. She is a cutie... It won't be long dad and you will be having to keep the boys at bay!

What an encouragement to hear her story. I can really tell that she is really loved. It shows! Keep up the good work dad, mom too!

 

[Guest]

Your little Madison is living proof that ANGELS do exist!
Wishing the best for all of you!

 

[epstns]

Thanks for starting my day with a smile -- on my face and in my heart.

She's sure a cutie! Enjoy these years -- they grow up so fast.

 

[bvdr]

Thank you for sharing Maddy with us. Life is so short and each journey is different. There is joy mixed with sadness. But there is still joy.

Please keep us posted on our little valver and tell her a bunch of people who have never met her still care a great deal about her!

And I agree, God is good!

 

[Raverlaw]

Madison is a doll. Her attitude should inspire us all.

My condition is congenital, and when each of my kids was born, I wondered if they would inherit it. I think God that neither of them did, as I couldn't bear the thought of being responsible for something like this in my kids.

As it is, my daughter had problems with her right foot that kept her from walking until she was nearly 2. After she got that brace, she was up and walking almost immediately, and adapted to the brace so well I couldn't believe it. She didn't need the brace for long, and now she walks, runs and jumps almost as well as the other kids. The will to live and spirit to adapt in children is something that we should all take a lesson from.

Thanks for sharing Madison's success with us!