I just told my daughter (Lauryn) about Maddie

[Zeus' Mom]

My heart is just breaking for you and your family, but at least you have it all out in the open now. I am so very sorry and I hope with time things will be a little easier. RIP sweet little Maddie.

[JCarlson2004]

Oh Denise, I'm so sorry! I cried my eyes out when V PM'd me and told me that happened to sweet Maddie. I can understand your pain because my Katie was killed in a car accident too and it's just heartbreaking.

[ARCHIE]

Denise, you did the right thing. We as parents try and protect our children
from these painfull situations when in reality they must learn how to deal
with them and their feelings on their own. It makes them strong. Having closure is important for Lauren as well as yourself. That was a good idea
to bury Maddie's things. It was closure for both of you. It was an awful
thing that happened and life just throws these things in from time to time
and we have to somehow deal with them in our own way.
Prayer's coming that you and your family's hearts heal and maybe soon
bring another little furbaby into your loving home. Memories of your
precious Maddie will always be close to your heart.

Hugs,

[YorkieMom55]

Denise, I'm so impressed by your strength and love for your family. You did the right thing by telling your daughter what happened. Now you can grieve and start to heal together. My prayers for you and your family.

[Rudys Mom]

Denise what you said about burying Maddies favorites in your yard is a really nice to do. But it made me cry to read that cause I could just feel the pain that your all going thru in the way you talk about dear Maddie. I am so sorry for what you and your family are dealing with. Time does ease the pain a little but your dear Maddie and the love you all had for her will be in your hearts forever.

Take Care....all of you.
Dawn

[yougetthesmiles]

Originally Posted by DENISE517

Well, I finally had to tell Lauryn about Maddie. She kept talking about her missing, etc. and I just felt so bad, I couldn't hide it any longer. She is soon to be 14 and I guess maybe I should have told her about it in the beginning, but it was soooo difficult for me to deal with, I wasn't sure how she would handle it all.

I told her about the college kid and what he had done, and that he burried Maddie in his parents back yard........

She was so sad to think he didn't bring her to us. We've decided to bury Maddies favorite toys, her bone from Des that says Maddie and her doggie bowl in our back yard. We know its not her, but we will always feel like a part of her is there cause these were her favorites. I'm gonna bring home the cards from work cause she wants to read them. I'm glad I told her now, as hard as it was and as hard as it is on her, maybe she can begin to heal. Plus my almost 3 year old kept bring up about Maddie dying (over heard me on the phone) and I was afraid she' say it in front of Lauryn. Now I can show my emotions without having to run and hide.

The bad thing, is I feel like I'm reliving it all over again. Please pray for Lauryn. She is just the best kid and didnt deserve to have this happen. I think she too want to get another Yorkie in time to help heal our heart, but NEVER to replace our little darling Maddie. She was our best friend ever. We will miss heR crazy bark, her sweet kisses, and her ALWAYS ALWAYS wanting to be held. SHE WAS THE BEST EVER!!!!!

Maddie will be miss sooooo much and its so hard to deal with, but I know Maddie is in heaven now, chasing bunnies, and living the high life. God can give her sometime I couldn't...... protection.

Dear Maddie......WE LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!

Ohhh Denise,

I know you are just hurting so bad, but I honestly think you did the right thing. Now maybe in time your family will heal.

This is just so tragic and my heart just breaks for you.

I hope in time you can get a new baby, I know it will help so much! Lillie was the best thing I could have done to help my heart. I still hold Kloey very close to my heart, and she will always remain a part of me, but I think back now, and if God didn't need Kloey, I would not have Lillie and I can not imagine my life without her.
I'm a firm believer that everything happens for a reason, we may not understand it now, but we will when it's are time to go to heaven.

Hugs to you and Lauryn!
Missy

[pea496]

Denise and Lauryn,

I am so sorry for your loss. I cannot imagine the pain you must be feeling, but time will lessen the pain. I still think of my little Andre and the good times we had. I very rarely think about the circumstances surrounding his leaving us. I am sure that in time you will think only about the good times with Maddie and her sweet face.

Hugs to both of you.

[red98vett]

I just saw this and think it's really for the best that you told her...it will save her from always looking for her sweet baby...

I know that had to be the hardest thing to do but hopefully in time you all will remember your special Maddie with smiles. She was loved and will always be remembered. Hugs to you Lauryn and mom...I'm so sorry

[Tiggerwit]

Oh crap... see what I get for skimming, I thought she was still MIA. I'm sooooo sorry.

[Tiger's Mom]

Oh Denise I am so very glad that you have finally told Lauryn . . . hard as it is on her and on you, she deserves to know the truth as well . . .now she too can move on without always wondering where she is now.

With a new puppy, it will help your family heal and just give you even more wonderful thoughts about Maddie.

[janh7]

I don't understand. Will someone please tell me what has happened? I have been real busy at work as usual. What happened to Maddie? Please tell me. I have Maddie's sister, Hailee. We are family.

[JCarlson2004]

Originally Posted by janh7

I don't understand. Will someone please tell me what has happened? I have been real busy at work as usual. What happened to Maddie? Please tell me. I have Maddie's sister, Hailee. We are family.

Little Maddie was hit by a car.

[janh7]

OH NO. Denise! I am so so sorry. I didn't know.

I do know that Maddie had the absolute best life with YOU. You took such good care of her.

Thank you JCarlson.

[furby2000]

Oh sweet Denise, words cannot explain how sorry I am for such a terrible thing to have happened to Maddie. I have been out of the loop for a while and just begun reading posts tonight and here was this.... unimaginable thing happening here. All I can tell you is that MAddie was an angel on earth and The Lord just wanted her closer to him and his other angels. She is definetely watching over you and waiting always... I am sure telling your daughter was as painful as can be but I am sure it was the best thing as she will also know that her fursister is resting in peace.

[rrosenberry]

I'm so sorry you all have to go through this.
But know that you did the right thing in telling her. As hard as it was.