In the words of Maddie’s dad…
We are crushed today. Last night Madeline’s pupils failed to react to light, so an emergency CT scan was ordered. The image revealed that Maddie’s precious little brain had hemorrhaged and was severely swollen. We were hoping and praying for good news, but the opposite came. Maddie was pronounced brain dead last night just past midnight. We said goodbye and took her off of all life support and she died peacefully in our arms at 10:15 this morning. We are stunned and speechless. Our hearts are broken, and we are so very sorry to have to announce this news to all of you faithful and beautiful people. Today the King of Kings welcomed our princess home. The worst day of our lives was the best day of hers.
We are on the way home right now to let Anna & Sam down. They love their baby sister more than words can express, so this will be a hard one. Please pray for peace for our family in the weeks ahead. Leaving the hospital today was like leaving our best friends. Every day for six months, the staff was our family, and then in one day it was all gone. There is joy somewhere in all of this, but I cannot see it yet. I am praying for that clarity.
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Oh Jenny, sadness fills my heart as I read this. I have checked the journal every morning, praying and praying for her each day and night. I will pray for family, friends, everyone who has been touched including you are your family. I did not even know them, but I am sitting here with tears streaming down my face!
Peace
Lisa
Jenny girl,
I found Maddie through your blog and have cried out to God for them. My heart aches for them. I pray that God would just wrap this precious family up in His arms and they would feel Him right there. Please hold them in your arms for those of us who are too far away when you see them.
Aunt Jame
My heart breaks for Maddie’s family. May the Holy Spirit annoint them with comfort and keep them close.
Oh my gosh jen, i’m sorry.
i am so sorry..! i’ll be keeping their family in my prayers.. *hugs*
I’m so so sorry. My heart aches for her and her family, and for everyone who’ve ever known her.
No words. Only tears.