Singing to Sweet Madeline

Dearest Maddie,

I truly am blessed to have you in my life. You are such an amazing little girl, I can't believe the fire and fight that you've exhibited during the past few weeks! There have been some very rough times and you've shown us that you are going to keep on fighting! There also have been some very sweet and tender times. Those are to be cherished always.

After work on Thursday I came to see you and though you were uncomfortable, you and I discovered the coolest game ever!! Peekaboo!! You were in your mom's arms and I stood behind mommy, stooping low and then popping up to find you! The smiles were abundant and so heartwarming! I was so glad that I was able to get those smiles and entertain you for a short while. On Friday, I came to visit you after work again. It had been a BIG day for you, your first dose of chemo and first course of radiation. You were wiped out, and deservedly so. It appeared the only thing that would soothe you was to be in your dad or mom's arms. No one else would do, and who could blame you for feeling that way?!