Since April, everywhere I go I see purple. It’s all the rage in fashion, I see it in the fall plantings, and everywhere online, there’s purple. And I remember Maddie.
Purple had never really been a color that I’d noticed or sought out. Then seven months ago, purple was suddenly everywhere. Recently, along with the increase of purple in my wardrobe, I bought a purple purse. It wasn’t that I purposely set out to buy a physical reminder of Maddie, yet everyday I pick up that purse and I remember her.
Today is Maddie’s second birthday. I’m going to wear a purple shirt, carry my purple purse, and keep Maddie, Heather, and Mike and their whole family on my mind and in my heart.
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Bridget
Twitter: queenofhaddock
November 11, 2009 at 12:36 am
I wondered if it was just me or if purple really was everywhere now. I’m glad there are so many beautiful reminders of that beautiful little girl.
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Heather
November 11, 2009 at 5:15 am
I actually learned of Maddie from a link on your blog. Thank you for introducing me to that wonderful little girl. She and her parents inspire me every day and make me a better Mommy and person.
Jen
Twitter: jayesel
November 11, 2009 at 9:22 am
I didn’t even realize it was her birthday today… I’m wearing a purple sweater with black and purple socks. Totally random, but I’m now happy I’m wearing them
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AmazingGreis
November 11, 2009 at 9:31 am
I never use to be drawn to purple either. I notice purple EVERYWHERE now. I find myself buying purple tops ALL the time. I wear purple every Tuesday and am wearing it again today. I never really liked purple, but Maddie changed that. The reminders of Maddie are everywhere and I love it.
Happy Birthday Maddie.
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sam {temptingmama}
Twitter: temptingmama
November 11, 2009 at 10:46 am
I am the same with purple too. I’ve always like it though, but now I really drawn to it.
I think of sweet Maddie every time.
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Heather-Domestic Extraordinaire
Twitter: DExtraordinaire
November 11, 2009 at 11:00 am
I, too, find myself drawn to purple. And when The Chicken’s room was being painted a shade of purple that she had picked out years before-I thought of Maddie.
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Issa
Twitter: Issascrazyworld
November 11, 2009 at 12:56 pm
Me too. I never noticed so much purple before in my life. Bright yellow flowers too. For some reason, when I see bright yellow flowers I think of her.
Laura
November 11, 2009 at 1:57 pm
After reading this entry, I realized that I had randomly dressed my baby girl in purple today. I’m glad I did…
Secret Agent Mama
November 12, 2009 at 11:07 pm
I see so much purple now, too. Much more than I ever saw before.
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