I can still remember being on Facebook, in between playing frivolous games of Farmville, when I saw a shocking message from Jennie Nairn (Edspire) to say that her beloved daughter Matilda Mae had been taken from her.
What did she mean – had she been kidnapped? Slowly the facts emerged and it was confirmed that Matilda Mae – one of the cutest and happiest of babies – had died of unexplained causes at just 9 months old.
One person’s loss has touched so many people
Matilda Mae’s death has touched so many, so many parents have held their children that little bit closer and cuddled them that little bit more since this sad news. I know I have.
Jennie is a lovely friendly lady and has always seemed to be a fantastic interactive mother to her twins and was so clearly delighted to have been blessed by Matilda Mae’s arrival. It is so sad that bad things can happen to lovely people.
I have sent several messages to Jenny and have thought about what she must be going through (which I can only imagine) on a daily basis. As the mother of one little girl, it breaks my heart to think of how unbearable it all must be. But amazingly, Jenny is keeping strong, offering help to other people at the same time as using Twitter and Facebook to help her express herself.
I have wanted to do something to show Jennie that we, in the virtual world of Twitter and Facebook, will really be thinking of her on March 7th and I have come up with an idea that I have run past Jennie and I am glad to say she liked.
Swap your Twitter & Facebook picture for Matilda’s star on 7 March
I thought it would be lovely if we could show our support for the whole family on the day of Matilda Mae’s funeral on March 7th – and so I designed a picture. I will replace my Twitter avatar and my Facebook page picture with this for the day. If enough people do it then Jennie’s timeline will be full of little stars for Matilda Mae. I have included a little star each for Esther and William as well as for Jennie and David.
It’s probably not the most professional picture in the world but I have used my Powerpoint skills to the max. I know Jennie likes it ;-)
I’ve attached the picture so anyone can download it and use it. Simply right click on the picture and you’ll be able to save it. Do let me know if there are any problems.
Donate to Matilda’s Precious Star fund for Bliss
In addition, I know that the family are supporting Bliss so if you’d like to go one step further and make a donation the link is here. I know it’ll be very much appreciated.
Big hugs to Jennie and her family – join me in putting Matilda’s star up on 7th March.
xxxx
Such a lovely idea Cara. It has been heartbreaking seeing Jennie’s tweets : (
It has indeed – but I hope we can all show her we are there. x
what a lovely idea,i can only imagine what they are going through are thoughts and love for Jennie,David & their family xx i will be putting her star up
great – I just thought it’d be something I’d appreciate and Jennie likes the idea too ;-)
It’s beautiful. What a lovely gesture. I will be downloading and displaying x x
thats great – the more the merrier I think x
I have been heart broken reading Jennie`s posts and wanted to write a messaged but couldn’t find the words! This Is a great way to let the whole family know we will be thinking of them and Matilda Mae
thank you xx
Exactly – a great way to show we care x
That is such a thoughtful thing to do. I would love to switch out my avatar. Thank you
Lovely idea, I will certainly join in. x
What a wonderful idea – I have downloaded the lovely image and will do this on 7th March x
great I will be reminding everyone the day before x
Have thought about @edspire and her family every day! It breaks my heart!
I would love to do this but I’m on an iPad…how can I do it? If I press on the image it won’t let me save it? Help
Fiona
hi Fiona – email me info@snoozeshade.com and I’ll email it to you – would that be better? x
As a fellow Prem Mum, Mother of a little girl and human being, I will be putting up their stars and wearing pink&purple for Matilda Mae on March 7th. Love and light to them in these dark moments x
What a lovely idea, Cara. I read about Matilda Mae because I follow you on twitter. Keep thinking about @edspire & her family x
That is such a lovely gesture I will definitely join in. Jennie’s story has definitely touched my heart and I think about them all the time. I will share your Facebook post when I am on my computer tomorrow.
I love this Cara xx so lovely xx
I’ve broken my heart so many times since I heard the news and even begin to imagine how Jennie, David, Esther and William are feeling xx sending love to all
What a beautiful idea x
Lovely idea :) x
Brilliant idea! Am so pleased, have just asked our MD if we can do it and he said “yes”! Yippee! (Jennie is one of our reviewers.)
am so glad.. it’s a little thing but I hope makes a big impact for Jennie and her family and makes her feel supported x
Such a tragedy. That poor family.
Really sweet idea of yours x
Lovely, thoughtful idea. I will join you in shining starlight out for Matilda Mae.
Sweet dreams darling little angel – the world loves you xxx
Such a lovely idea :)
What a lovely idea. I will be there to say goodbye to Matilda but I will also be changing my picture too
xxx
Great, great, great. Thank you for doing this, I will be joining. xx
This is a lovely idea. The ‘on line’ events that were held for my beautiful Kerry (Multiple Mummy) were of such comfort and gave me strength during dark hours. I will change my picture for this. xx
This is such an admirable thing to have done Cara, well done for doing such a great thing for Jennie and her family.
Just an idea that came to me to use all this social media malarkey in a very positive and real emotional way.. xxx
That’s such a lovely idea. Ill be taking part also. x
Thanks Kate xx
Thank you Cara
I’m just glad to be doing something that I know Jennie is getting something positive out of – it just shows the power for good that social media can have x
Lovely idea – count me in
The more stars the merrier xx
Fantastic idea, have just switched my avatar too xxx
What a great idea; thank you
This is such a simple but beautiful idea. Twitter looks all sparkly and special tonight. I hope it goes some way to bringing comfort. Heartbreaking. Thank you for sharing the idea :)
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Lovely idea, have just changed mine x
That’s such a lovely thought. It will be nice to see the timeline light up for Matilda Mae and I’m sure will bring some comfort to Jenny and her family to know that there are lots of people out there thinking of her (especially today)