We lost a dear friend yesterday. My heart is aching and my spirit is weak. Madison Mecum was one of the purest spirits I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. I always kind of felt like she was too good and pure for the rest of us, too good for this world.
She was a hit by a car. The driver was a classmate of hers, both just 13 years old. I can't tell you how many times the thoughts have run through my head, "if that girl just didn't pick up her aunt's car keys," "if Maddie had only gone to her own bus stop that day," "if she had only been walking a few steps behind where she was at that time..."
I know those thoughts don't help. I am just so sad. I'm sad for me. Sad for her family. Sad for our neighborhood. I am mostly sad for her family though. We love this sweet family. They live just up the street a few houses. We have them over for dinner and games, Maddie and her sister are two Young Women I serve in my calling. Maddie is one of Gracee's favorite babysitters. Her older sister, Marnie comes over often just to talk with me and Russ about life. Her mom, Paige is also my dear friend who does massage/piano lesson trades with me. The Mecum girls are very important to us. Their dad died in a car crash in 2005. Paige and Marnie only have each other now. They could use financial help and have an account set up for donations. If that is something any of you are interested in helping with, let us know.
I know we will see Maddie again someday, for that I look forward to. I know she is much happier where she is with her dad. I know all of that, but it doesn't change the fact that I am really sad. Sad for us, not for her. I am so grateful for the knowledge I have of the Plan of Salvation. I know this pain would be much more hopeless without the knowledge that our loving Savior and Heavenly Father have prepared a way that we can all be together with them again.
7 years ago
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Wow Susie. I am feeling sad too. I only knew her as a sometime visitor, but she was such a ray of sunshine. I am grieving her loss for her family and all of the lives she has touched or would have touched. Yes, she is surely happy where she is, but life here without her will be painfully hard for her loved ones. I just recall the quote by Elder Maxwell - "Faith in God includes faith in his timing." Hang in there and give my love to her family and everyone else there. Love you.
Thanks Susie for the post. I know it's hard, especially when the "what if" questions will never be answered. How true it is that the Lord works in mysterious ways... I like to think that now Maddie and her Dad will team up to make for some amazing guardian angels.
I am so sorry. That is so sad. I'm in YW and I know how close you get to the girls.
Thinking of you.
I wondered if she was the same girl you had talked about before. It is so sad. I actually already have a piggy bank set up in my work breakroom for donations. Since you are closer to them than we are, I'll just give the money to you to give the family if thats ok. I'm sure they have enough to deal without strangers coming around. Sorry, I'm sure you're taking it pretty hard as well.
I am so sorry for you and her family. I'll pray you all... another moment in time when I wish even more we lived closer and could share hugs -- needed much lately.
Sus,
What a sweet and beautiful girl she is. Like my friend Brady who recently left, Maddie clearly had a valiant spirit and much to offer in the work beyond the veil. I am sad for the family, and for you --as your love for her shows in your smile and in the depth of feeling in these words. What a privelege to have served and be served by such an angel. It's an opportunity to be deepened and stretched to have loved her without limits. I admire you. Love you --Star
Susie,
I knew you would post something...and thank you. I'm all the way across the country and feeling helpless...and really sad. Give everyone my love.
~Chandi
Susie,
I am so incredibly sorry to hear this. I can see from the photos that she added such a pure light to the earth and the world's loss will be felt for a long time. I will be praying for her family and all who knew her.
My heart is breaking for you, her mom and her sister. My prayers go out to you guys!
Susie,
Thank you for sharing your beautiful testimony through this trail.
So sad and sorry to hear about the loss her family has had to endure. My prayers are with you and them. I love you sis
Oh SUZIE! I am so sorry. I cant imagine what you are going through. You and Maddie's family will be in my prayers. I hope you can find some comfort. Love you!
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