This was my favorite picture of her. I took it some years ago, while stationed in Germany
I lost my only child yesterday.
She died in her sleep.
She would have been 40 in July.
RIP Madonna.
I'm off to Virginia to bury my child.
Keep me in your thoughts. Please?
Thanks.
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So sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you in this tragic time. 
My sympathy to you and all who knew and loved Madonna. May all your good memories bring you comfort....
Words fail.
Prayers for you by the truckload, CatWoman.
You are definitely in my thoughts. What a lovely photo.
Aw hell Cat...I am so sorry.
Peace...
Such a beautiful child. I can't even imagine.
This is a beautiful child,such sweet, soulful eyes.
This shouldn't be!
Please know that you're in our thoughts with our arms wrapped around you.
I'm sending you a big hug and my deepest sympathy at this terrible loss. 
You and Madonna are very much in my thoughts.
you and Madonna are definitely in my thoughts.
I am so, so sorry.
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To lose a child is heartbreaking.
Holding you close in my heart.
my thoughts and prayers are with you.
I can't imagine anything being more painful that what you are going through. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Deepest sympathy for you and yours
My deepest sympathy CatWoman - no parent should have to bury her child.
I'm so sorry, Catwoman. She was just beautiful.
What a gorgeous, long-legged beauty, CatWoman. Much, much too young. Much, much too soon.
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved daughter.
All the best to you...
Thoughts of strength and comfort for you.
39 year olds are not supposed to die in their sleep.
That seems like one of the worst parts to me - the suddenness and the lack of reason.
I mean, any one of us could die today for any number of reasons, no matter how old we are. We could get hit by a car, by lightning, by a tornado, in a fire, bit by a copperhead, attacked by a bear or vicious dogs or wild pigs, etc., shot during a robbery, hit by falling debris, eat some poisoned meat or cantelope, etc., etc. But at least then there would be a frigging REASON. "She was in a car accident." "She was in a tornado." Those would be understandable, would make sense. "She suddenly died for unknown reasons" adds an extra layer of 
to a situation that was already
Heck, people can get cancer and die at age 37 like Aliengirl, but at least then there is both a reason AND some warning.
But that's why every day should be precious, because none of us are guaranteed that we will see our 40th birthday or even our 20th or 10th.
I am so sorry.
You are definitely in my thoughts today. Nobody should have to bury their child. Wish I could give you a hug in person.
All my sympathies to you...
Mother-to-Mother -
No mother should have to bury their daughter.
Strength and courage during this testing time.
Only love
as a parent i cannot imagine your pain......
My thoughts contain you and your beautiful daughter, Madonna...
Blessings on you and her, and on all who love her...
sadly I know I don't. I'm so very sorry for your loss. It's against nature for us to bury our children. My heart aches for you, I wish I could take some of your pain.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
I will most certainly keep you and Madonna in my thoughts. I wish I had words to make hurting stop.
Oh please, may she cross gently.
My heart goes to you, my friend!!!!
As I cannot imagine the pain of losing a child...especially one so young and lovely.
I will lift you up and pray that you celebrate her life and her legacy.
This was written by a wise man, Ram Dass, to a family who lost their daughter. I hope you will find comfort in his words.
Madonna "finished her work on earth, and left the stage in a manner that leaves those of us left behind with a cry of agony in our hearts, as the fragile thread of our faith is dealt with so violently. Is anyone strong enough to stay conscious through such teaching as you are receiving? Probably very few. And even they would only have a whisper of equanimity and peace amidst the screaming trumpets of their rage, grief, horror and desolation.
I can't assuage your pain with any words, nor should I. For your pain is {her} legacy to you. Not that she or I would inflict such pain by choice, but there it is. And it must burn its purifying way to completion. For something in you dies when you bear the unbearable, and it is only in that dark night of the soul that you are prepared to see as God sees, and to love as God loves.
Now is the time to let your grief find expression. No false strength. Now is the time to sit quietly and speak to {her}, and thank her for being with you these few years, and encourage her to go on with whatever her work is, knowing that you will grow in compassion and wisdom from this experience.
In my heart, I know that you and she will meet again and again, and recognize the many ways in which you have known each other. And when you meet you will know, in a flash, what now it is not given to you to know: Why this had to be the way it was.
Our rational minds can never understand what has happened, but our hearts– if we can keep them open to God – will find their own intuitive way. {She} came through you to do her work on earth, which includes her manner of death. Now her soul is free, and the love that you can share with her is invulnerable to the winds of changing time and space. In that deep love, include me."
i am so sorry...PM me if you ever need to talk to a mother who has traveled that hell you step in today. so, so sorry.
I have no words, just tears and a sister's loving hug for you.
RIP beautiful Madonna.
Take care of yourself please.
i wish i had better words for you. i am so sorry for your loss
Peace and comfort to you in this time of grief. RIP to your lovely daughter.
I'm 41...your daughter is beautiful...all I can do is cry.
All best thoughts to you, CatWoman.
to read this. You surely will be in my thoughts, you have my love and condolences.
Sleep peacefully, Madonna.
the hug I know you so desperately need right now.
How earth shattering. RIP Madonna. Sending love to support your Mother.
Wishing you peace, strength and the comfort of wonderful memories.
She was beautiful girl.
Safe passing.
I know from experience.
If you need help, try contacting your local "Compassionate Friends".
I cannot imagine the pain you are feeling. Wishing you and your loved ones lots of strength.
Can't find adequate words
I wish you and your family, peace, strength and healing during this tragic time.
Thank you for sharing.
I am so very sorry. There really are no words....
My thoughts are with you,Peace. Catwoman
What a beautiful soul, CatWoman. I'm glad her passing was peaceful.
very deeply heartfelt.
nam myoho renge kyo
nam myoho renge kyo
nam myoho renge kyo
no words.
I can't even imagine how difficult this must be for you, my melon licker.
You are definitely in my thoughts. Sending big love your way.
I am so sorry, Catwoman. Remember, your DU family is here for you.
My heart is literally aching at this moment. I'm so very sorry. I lost a son many years ago and am here for you if you need someone to talk to. This will take some time to get past.
I am deeply sorry. This is so wrong and unfair, and such a horrible shock.
My eternal condolences and you and your family are definitely in my thoughts.
This is a heartbreak I wish you didn't have to endure.
Love and peace to you.
I am so terribly sorry. No parent should ever have to bury their child.
I have no doubt every mother who reads that will weep with you.
My deepest condolences ...
I do not know the pain you are feeling, but share in your grief on the most precious loss of your daughter.
Since I have now words.
Julie
To young to be gone.......
Forever young.....
So sorry!
To lose a child is the very definition of what hurt must mean,
My deepest condolences go out to you.
I can't imagine what you must be going through. My thoughts are with you.
sending good thoughts your way to strengthen you through this.to you and your family.
Diane
I am so sorry CatWoman.
My heart just breaks for you. I am so sorry you are going through this.
You are in my thoughts.
.. 
Condolences to you and your family.
she looks so full of life, and that devilish smile shows a sense of humor. How heartbreaking to lose your child, your baby.
I am so sorry, CatWoman.
RIP Madonna
My, oh, my. Your lovely daughter. Oh, if only my choosing the "right" words would take your pain away, but of course it could never....But I am absolutely keeping you in my thoughts---it would be impossible for you now not to be on my mind. And I can only hope that, through your pain, your fond memories and experiences will bring you comfort.
I'm so very very sorry.
(hug)
There are no words...
(What a beautiful name, and love the picture.)
Your beautiful girl is gone way to soon! Don't know the circumstances, but that had to be a trememdous shock. Wishing you srength and courage, Cat.
God bless you , Midori.
please, please feel enfolded in all that love
I am just so sorry to hear of your loss. Even though nothing feels adequate to say, I am sending you all my strongest, supportive, comforting thoughts. With the power of dozens of warm fuzzy persian kittens, cupcakes, and rainbows... smile and treasure all your memories of her. Every moment with her was a gift, to treasure and remember forever. It's so hard and painful I know... but all we can do is treasure and honor the memories. And comfort each other. *gives you a big hug*
nothing I can say will help, I'm sorry just doesn't seem to cut it. All I can offer is to look after yourself in the next few months. Stay well and stay strong. We are all here for you - take advantage of that if you need to.
Unbearably sad, is the closest I can come.
My parents lost a son, my brother. It is the hardest thing any person could ever have to bear. I hope you are surrounded by people who love you and that you are hanging on. I wish I could hug you in person.
She was beautiful. I'll bet she was a wonderful person.
Thoughts and prayers going out for you and your family.
I can't even begin to imagine...
I am so sorry.
I don't "know" you well, rarely come to GD except through the latest page, but I know you have been an improtant member here for a long time. I found the thread via another post but had to offer my condolences.
RIP dear Madonna.
I'm so very sorry.
39 is too young. My heart goes out to you, Midori.
Laura
My heart goes out to you...
There are no words
Oh God wonderful woman, I'm so, SO sorry for your loss.
There are no words, no comfort to hand out easily, only that you are loved and your sorrow is shared. Peace with you.
wishing you comfort, strength and peace.
safe passage
Praying for you and your family.
Words fail. What can one say to a parent who has lost an only child?
Please know that there are a few hundred people who will keep you in their thoughts.
I will also keep you and yours in my prayers.
May your lovely daughter rest in peace.
I am so sorry.
In the face of such a terrible loss, mere words seem so small. But please know that all your DU comrades are thinking of you in this extraordinarily heartbreaking time.
Sending nothing but loving thoughts your way --
I couldn't remember whether I posted here, know that I read it with sorrow and could feel your pain. I hope you know that your DU family is here for you and how much we care. Words can't express the feelings, but please know that we're here for you...
Rhiannon
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Thoughts and prayers are with you...I'm sure she's at peace.
Know that our hearts go out to you and your family.
i know there are no words i can offer in comfort, but sending you my deepest condolences i am so sorry.
There are no words that will give comfort for such a heartbreak. You both are in my thoughts and prayers. May your daughter rest in peace.
We love you and will be thinking of you.
Bake
you will be in my thoughts.
At least she will never know the pain of burying you.
