I wanted to put this out of the way of your other entries, because it’s totally unrelated, but I think you’ll see it quicker than if I send an email? – Last week or so, I was visiting one of my friends who is a senior at Scripps & when she mentioned that they post the graduations online, that statement clicked in my head like, wait – Liz went here…do they have her graduation video? I don’t know how many vids you have of her, but how special. So, I asked the commencement coordinator if they had 2000 and there was a copy at Denison! I asked if she’d make me a copy in case you’d like it, and they happily did (nicest school ever). I know it isn’t something you’d be ready to watch just yet, but I thought for Maddy someday?

I actually met you at the 5K this past Sept and I didn’t really go into detail then – I was SO super nervous to talk to you (heck, I’m nervous leaving you a comment!) – but I could write several paragraphs on how connected I feel to Liz. Words won’t do it justice, so the best example – when I have a daughter, I plan on making her middle name Liz or Elizabeth after her. (Also, I’m terrified to fly and we flew to MN for the LLF events!) So I couldn’t help but watch it too…and she is in it way more than I thought she’d be…there are lengthy close-ups of her at the beginning and end and when she gets her degree, she laughs and the camera picks up her laughter. I didn’t expect to hear her laugh and it made me cry – swear it’s like I knew her – but if it means that much to me, I just know it’d mean a lot to Maddy and I’d love to send it to you. I’d email it, but it’s like 2 gig. Is the LLF address the best place to send it (assuming you want it)? Or is there a better one? My email is on this form…and hope you had a nice Thanksgiving with your family!

I saw you on Oprah also. I am a widow myself. My husband died when my girls were just 1 and 3. I never thought that in a million years that I would be a widow at 30 with 2 very young girls. I believe that God is the only person that gets me through this. Tonight I was really missing my husband. He died 9 years ago already. We were highschool sweethearts. I know from the minute I met him we’d end up married. I really am sad tonight. My daughter said the other day, “I wonder what it feels like to have a daddy.” It broke my heart to pieces. I feel guilty because I still have my dad alive and he’s gonna be 80. Although I never saw him as a young girl. He was a police officer and he worked all the time. My mom died 15 years ago. I miss her alot too. I feel so bad for Maddie. But she is so very lucky to have you as a daddy. You make it heartwarming to know that there are still good guys out there. I haven’t dated because I’m afraid of any guy trying to hurt my girls. I feel like they are my life and I have to keep them my priority. But tonight I am feeling sorry for myself that my husband is no longer here aon Earth. I can’t remember many times I have felt this way. Usually its more where if my daughters are doing something cute or funny I think how much he would have laughed and enjoyed them. I truely feel for you and Maddie. But you are an inspiration!! Take care!

Mary J

I am almost finished reading your book and my curiosity brought me to your blog. It brought tears to my eyes as I watched the video of Maddy in her bathing suit…she is beautiful just like Liz! I LOVE your book…I cried and laughed and to me that’s is when I know a book is good!…I just wanted to send along my well wishes to you and Maddy. I am a married mother of three…soon to be four and I can not imagine being in your situation ever!…You are an example of strength and Maddy is so lucky to have you and I know Liz is looking down on you with such pride!!! With Love, Adrienne Leach