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Maddie was an amazing composer, singer, actress, friend, sister, and daughter. She touched the lives of so many.
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Join MemoriesRob Karl Maddie was born at 12:40 pm on January 26, 2006. She weighed eight pounds fifteen ounces and was twenty-one inches long.
Erin Karl Bringing Maddie home from the hospital.
Maddie was baptized at St. Michael the Archangel in Cary, NC by Rev. Msgr. Tim O'Connor, VF.
Erin Karl Easter 2008
Rob Karl Maddie singing "Santa Claus is Coming to Town".
Erin Karl Christmas 2008
Erin Karl Maddie loved taking this tube scarf and putting her whole body in it.
Erin Karl Did YOU understand what she was saying at first?
Erin Karl This is one of our favorite videos of the kids when they were little. We still quote it: "Imma have one TOO!"
Erin Karl The kids loved piling up the pillows and hanging out together.
Erin Karl Visiting the butterflies.
Erin Karl We always joked that Maddie was "folically delayed." This was her first ever pony tail ... it only took 5.5 years!
Kim Pappalardo CDC Dance recital
Kim Pappalardo Carolina Dance Center Year End Recital
Erin Karl Maddie starting first grade at Trinity Academy of Raleigh.
Kim Pappalardo Y Princess Falls Lake Overnight Campout
Kim Pappalardo Y Princess Fall Outing
Kim Pappalardo Sleepover birthday parties
ardith hertzog Maddie was Celeste's very 1st friend to sleep over at our home. (They're getting ready to play "Fibber" here :-) )
ardith hertzog A pretty portrait at a 1st grade classmate's bday party 🥳 (just discovered in my email from late winter 2013!)
ardith hertzog Lovely Mom + Maddie after the Honors Assembly performance at TAR Spring 2013 (listed date may not be exact?). {Updated w/a pre-performance prep pic!}
Kim Pappalardo Y Princess Spring Outing
Erin Karl Maddie in one of her ballet recital costumes. You can already see the sass.
ardith hertzog Even though Celeste's Pokémon book collection continued to grow through the years, we still have this one from our 2013 move.
Alana Johnson Maddie, Sweet girl, you're so loved! We're on opposite sides of heaven, but I know your eternal spirit continues to shine and touch everyone who knew you. It wasn't often, but when you and Gianna were together you made the days adventurous and creative. Love, Auntie Laney
Rob Karl Maddie getting ready to go to school. This was near the start of 2nd grade
Rob Karl Maddie eating ice cream in Myrtle Beach with her brother, Tripp.
Kim Pappalardo Y Princess Fall Outing
Erin Karl Maddie, say BOOGER!
Kim Pappalardo Y Princess Event
Kim Pappalardo Hurricanes Game
Kim Pappalardo Y Princess Spring Outing
Kim Pappalardo Daddy/Daughter Dance
Kim Pappalardo Packing food for the Brown Bag Ministry
Erin Karl Swimming with the dolphins in Anguila.
Erin Karl Always besties. This was from a week of summer horse camp.
Elena Moul I hope I have the NOTA (Night of the Arts) year correct and I still remember the talent both Maddie and Tripp displayed. They recapped the Harry Potter series of books one by one. Quite creative and unique - like Maddie!
Rob Karl Maddie performing her original song "Wings" for Trinity Academy's Night of the Arts.
Rob Karl Maddie performed her original song "Snow Angels in the Grass" for Little Red 2019. This video is her mother Erin and father Rob recording the submission video for the concert.
Katie Schottmiller Maddie shared her gifts of spirit and leadership generously as a cheerleader ❤️
Elena Moul TAR cheerleaders with awards from summer camp
Rob Karl Maddie and Tripp on her first day of 8th grade
Erin Karl Maddie was blessed to have an amazing group of friends. This is a group shot of the cheerleaders before a competition.
Rob Karl Maddie performing one of her many original pieces, "Everything Will Turn Out Fine" for Trinity Academy's Night of the Arts
Rob Karl Maddie performing her song "Crying Stars" in Little Red 2020, a concert of all original songs. She wrote, recorded, and produced this song and created the video. Note: The Little Red 2020 was virtual due to COVID.
Rob Karl Maddie's first day of 9th grade with her brother and best friend, Tripp.
Rob Karl “What About Us” sung by Trinity’s High School Choir, filmed by Mason ‘23 Our High School choir, led by Mrs. Rose Everett, had the opportunity to get creative in how they perform this year. These students took on the challenges of 2020, and would like to share this beautiful piece of work. Film and editing credit, along with many thanks, goes out to Mason Miller ‘23.
Rob Karl Maddie performing one of the many songs she wrote, "Traveling, Wandering". This performance was for Trinity Academy's Night of the Arts.
Erin Karl Maddie's last theater role was as Mayzie Labird in her school's production of Suessical: The Musical. The magenta pink color and the feathers have become symbols for Maddie's spunk and sass. This is my favorite clip from the show.
Rob Karl These are the last pictures taken of Maddie the day before she slipped into a coma. She and her best friend Abby flew to Washington state to start a three week backpacking, hiking, and canoeing adventure. Early on the second morning of the trip, she suffered a massive brain hemorrhage. This beautiful, talented, sweet young lady was taken from us way too early. We love you, Maddie-Moo
Rob Karl Maddie's final performance, aired posthumously. Little Red 2021, aired virtually due to COVID