Sometimes, the best we can do is share a person’s experience and let them know we have their back. That while we may not how they feel, we recognize that there are days that are just going to suck beyond the telling of it.
So today we celebrate firsts. Just a very few of Maddie’s firsts from the Spohr family flickr photostream:
First time being held by daddy
First time being held by mommy
First Sunshine, First Car Ride
First nap when a totally embarrassing picture of Mike was taken
(Which was probably after Mad’s first trip to a BAR.)
We celebrate all the joyous firsts with you and stand guard over you for all the firsts to come.
The Women of Room 704.
Sending love and hugs to Mike and Heather. In our hearts and prayers today xx
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Happy Father’s Day, Mike. WIshing you some peace today
–A Stranger in Atlanta who grieves with your family today and every day
xoxox
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So much love. You’re amazing. Am stuck at my inlaws with no access to post anything on my blog. But Mike and all of you beautiful and loving ladies are in my heart today.
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Very well done ladies.
Thinking of you Mike, today and everyday.
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I love you Mike. You’re in my thoughts.
Happy Father’s Day!!!
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Thinking of you and your family on Father’s Day!
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Thinking of you on this (and all the other) days. Your little girl captured my heart from the first picture I saw and as I read and re-read all your words I FELT like I knew her, which is an amazing gift that you were able to share her with so many of us.
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Happy Father’s Day, Mike, with much love, today and always.
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Thinking of you, Heather and Maddie today. A million hugs to you.
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You are in my thoughts.
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Thinking of you, Mike, this Fathers’ Day. Hugs to you and Heather.
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Lots of love to Mike and the Spohr Family!
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You ladies are wonderful. What a beautiful tribute of Maddie for Mike. May God comfort him during today and all the days ahead.
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Happy Father’s Day, Mike.
Love you madly.
xoxoxo
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Thinking of you and your family on Father’s Day and every day.
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My thoughts are with you, Mike! I think of you, Maddie, and Heather so very often. Sending the NorCal love!
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Wasn’t online all weekend so I just found out about this today – a day late. But even without logging in, I found myself thinking of you yesterday, like I do every day.
Hugs from afar.
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[...] Posted on | June 21, 2009 | 5 Comments **Being a dad is more than just just helping provide life to a child. Being a dad means being there for all of the firsts- the good and bad. Being a dad means giving a part of your heart and soul to your child. Mike is the epitome of a dad, and on this day (which understandably will be one of the hardest days ever for him) I, along with the rest of us, want to remind him that we are here for him. Mike- Thank you for being an amazing dad to Maddie. You are loved beyond belief and we are all here for you. I love you** Taken from the Room704 girls: [...]
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