Maddy’s Battle With Cancer

She was beautiful, patient, selfless, loving, ferocious, and kind. She drew people in and made them feel like their lives and problems were her priority. She was animated, fiery and strong yet so gentle and considerate. She loved me and our children endlessly. Maddy adored our quirks and magnified our strengths. She was always positive and hopeful- one of the biggest questions I got through this cancer battle from so many people was “why is she trying to make me feel better? I should be the one making her feel better?” She remembered EVERYTHING! Songs, artists, movies, actors, quotes, funny stories, your problems, your talents, your hobbies, and your struggles. She would drill you relentlessly with questions about what mattered to you. She made YOU feel like you were her best friend but that’s how everyone felt about her. She had a light and a smile that could overpower any room while also not being at all attention seeking! She thrives in every environment, every day! She was so animated with her