From a father who has also experienced the greatest absurdity there is – birth of a child and death of the mother, I just wanted to say you have truly inspired me this evening. Thank you. I came across this site for the first time as I was searching for ways to tell my now 4 year old boy, Satya, about his mother who died a few days after giving birth to him. My two older children now 12 and 9 were old enough to understand their mother had died and wasn’t coming back. They are growing up, occupied with friends and life, but still miss their mother dearly at time. But now the time is coming where Satya is asking where his mother is…fucking ridiculous. Nothing you don’t know already.. Anyway, if you’re ever in SF, drop me a line – I’d be honored to meet you and buy you a beer.

And the river keeps on flowing….

Judah

I am so deeply saddened by your story and send my condolences your way.

My husband passed away in July 2010…an accident. I was pregnant at the time and now I am raising our son all on my own.

How are you doing these days?

Best Wishes, Ginger

I was introduced to you and Maddy through your book, “Two Kisses for Maddy”. I find myself writing to you because I was so blown over in your memoir about the loss of your wife, Liz…working through your raw, emotional grief…learning to be both a mother and father…and finally, acceptance that you had to raise your baby daughter alone.

I have always said to my own children…”We are born, we live and we die. How we choose to live our lives…to make an impact on the world, is up to us” You have chosen to impart on to us your wisdom…your triumphs and your mistakes…in your own, very unique way!!

Congratulations on an excellent book and best wishes to you and Maddy in the years to come