Comments on: warning

By: venus

venus — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:22:23 +0000

Matt I just found out about your story and let me say that it is very touching. I myself am in the same situation. I am a single mom raising 2 kids on my own their father passed away from a heart attack when I was 4 months pregnant with my daughter so now I have a son that is 23 months old and a 3 month old daughter. Let me say that it is a struggle everyday to get up and do this by myself but I love my children to death and I cherish all of our time together my son is a busy body full of energy my only regret is that my children will not get to know their father but I do have pictures and I can do my best to let them know about him. He passed away 8 months ago and like you not a day goes by that I don’t think about him. I know I always will because when I look at my daughter I see him she looks like her father. I wish you and Madeline the best.

By: Brandy

Brandy — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:04:14 +0000

From what I’ve seen, no doubt you are a great dad! But, I have to say, I was a bit disturbed that you were so bold about the whole “cursing warning”. I am a Christian mom with 2 girls, and while it doesn’t bother me in the least to read anything you’ve written, but it does lead me to believe that you aren’t a Christian. I just can’t understand how you can go through what you have, and not be depending on the Lord. He is real, and He loves you and your daughter, and is in control of everything that’s been thrown at you. I just felt so compelled to comment on this, and I hope you aren’t offended, but rather are given a new hope! You will be in my prayers and I hope you give God a try and see what He can do for you and your baby girl.

By: SARA

SARA — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 19:21:01 +0000

I am the queen of bad words!
I truely believe in the art of language n my personal favorite is: F U C K ! !

By: Kelly

Kelly — Sun, 31 May 2009 04:24:32 +0000

Matt,
Thank you for sharing your story! The very best to the both of you!

By: Kris

Kris — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 22:46:52 +0000

Holy shit – that link to the cute website – where did you find that??? Who visits that site??

Just clicked to your blog from a link on Madeline Spohr’s website. I’ll check back often.

By: Connie Stratton

Connie Stratton — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 17:12:07 +0000

Hi Matt and Madeline,

My condolence to you and your family and friends.
I watched you on Oprah you are amazing and strong,

I have great pain, my fiance passed away Jan.11 2009 after a short battle of cancer diagnosed Oct.28 2008. His name was Jim and we have two beautiful daughters together Jocylyn 8 with autism and epilepsy. and Jaylah just turned 3 in Feb. 2009.
I have no contact or emotional support from Jim’s side of the family they felt they were more important to him and went as far as to take every position he owned. I have hired a lawyer to help with the estate but the process is very slow and challenging. Our children are the only heir to Jim’s estate and there was no will. I am feeling very frustrated with the fact that everything to do with Jim’s passing has been a battle. I only have one friend helping me with Jocylyn and Jaylah. My parents don’t care which is not suprising (that’s another story). I didn’t even find out Jim had passed away until two days later when an insurance company told me over the phone. Jim’s family would pretend he was still alive. My parents were notified and when I asked them why they didn’t tell me they said that his family wanted it to be a secret from me. My parents sent Jim’s family a fruit basket and their condolence. My parents had never really meet Jim’s family except once at Jocylyn’s 1st birthday. They basically told me to deal with everything myself and to forget about Jim’s family. My brother and sister in law knew about Jim’s passing but didn’t even call me and send me and their niece’s a condolence and still havn’t.
I have gone to a couple of therapist, a doctor, lawyer and clergy all have which told me I am doing the right things and are appauled about my families selfish inconsiderate behavour.
I am trying to stay strong for the girls and explain that daddy was very sick and now he is with the angels and he feels no more pain.
I am sometimes to embarassed to even talk about the surrounding circumstances around Jim’s death. Can’t even mourn until some time goes by and justice is served.
How can some people be so mean and selfish and create such anger towards an already sad situation.
I also lost my father when I was 10 and know how hurtful it is to grow up an orphan.
If you have any insight to my situation I would be more than happy to hear from you.
God bless and talk soon.

By: Cynthia

Cynthia — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 07:46:11 +0000

I watch Oprah almost every day and I felt so proud of how you have turned your blog into something helpful for people I lost my son’s father when he was just 3 months old I have been raising him alone and know how hard being a parent can be keep your head up you are not alone when I enrolled him a sports I felt like wow was he the only one there without a father that was the toughest part I do not play sports how could I teach him to hit a ball with a bat when I could not even throw a ball to him to practice as time goes on things get better (At least I hope?)

By: Awbria Simmons

Awbria Simmons — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 18:45:00 +0000

Matt, You are just amazing! I am a mommy to four kids under seven and can not imagine what I would do if I had lost my husband. You were awesome on Oprah, to be honest I had never heard of your story until that show and now I can’t get enough of you and your story:) hey I bet you are getting offers for dates like crazy now that you are like a clebrity huh?!?! I look forward to hanging out here more often OH and I think a little shit here and fuck there just makes you more real!!! ROCK ON!!! http://awbriasimmons.blogspot.com/

By: Toni Quezada

Toni Quezada — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:37:55 +0000

Matt: I wanted you to know that you can look at your beautiful dtr everyday and in those gorgeous eyes, continue to see Liz. My oldest son’s father died the day he was 4 mos. old. (He is 24 years old now)…He was shot and killed in a restaurant. It takes time–and a hell of alot of it–to ever begin to feel normal again..and by the way..in case no ones told you…normal is a completely different thing now. I still — after all of this time, wonder how J.D. would feel about the man that looks just like him and turned out to be a great human being. My son wonders the same thing, but I did eventually meet the man that he calls Dad, and their relationship is AWESOME, and has been for 17 years. Get through each second, minute, hour, day, NIGHT, and so on, and know that you are so special to your dtr. You ARE HER HERO!!

By: Marsha Muller

Marsha Muller — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 21:45:13 +0000

Hi Matt;
I’m thinking that Liz would be so proud of you and Maddy. I will introduce your blog to my son-iin-law. It was this past May 8, 2008 that I lost my beautiful daughter, Marylynn Hall, three days after she gave birth to her second daughter on May 5, 2008. Her sudden unexpected death was caused by a coronary artery disection. The families had all gathered two days earlier to meet Audrey our newest family member. Marylynn was the happiest I had ever seen her. She was on top of the world with her great marriage to Phil, and was enjoying being a super mom to her first daughter Bronwyn who was 2 1/2. She had just finished renovating the kitchen in her cute little house which was right next door to her sister Sarajane’s house. My two daughters had a most unique closeness. Phil and Bobby, Sarajane’s husband are best friends. Life was just about perfect. Marylynn was just about to finish her doctoral dissertation. She has been awarded a Posthumous Degree at a conferral ceremony on Octorber 17, 2008 at the College of Education, University of Florida. Marylynn Bronwyn Hall, Ph.D. !
It gives me much pleasure to finish our sad story by saying that Marylynn would be so proud of Phil, nanny Erica and Sarajane and Bobby. They really shine! Phil is just like you Matt. He’s become an exceptional dad! Bronwyn and Audrey are very happy little girls. We’re still hurting badly and really really appreciate the prayers of many good folks.
Hugs and kisses to you Matt and Maddy from our family! Marsha Muller