Comments on: what happened?

By: S

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:11:26 +0000

Hi Matt.

I am a teenage girl from Singapore who was watching your interview on Rachel Rays show. What i watched was most probably a repeat telecast of an old episode but i would like to wish you all the best in life and in raising your daughter.

I admire you courage and strength. Madeline is lucky to have a father like you and i am sure Liz is proud of you too.

It has been awhile since you last updated this blog but i wish you all the best for the future and please remember that everyone is praying for your familys well-being and we’re praying that you’ll be just fine. I do hope you would update soon.

May God bless Liz’s soul. Amen.

By: Wendy

Wendy — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:00:48 +0000

I feel so much for you. Joy, pain, strength, and love. I have never known another man to do what you have done. I would only hope that if anything was to happen to me, my husband would do the same thing as you. I am currently Pregnant 28 weeks i have polyhydromnios (opposite of the olig)I also have severe Bloodclots and was put on bedrest at 20 weeks. They said i can have the baby any time from now on because the excessive amount of amniotic fluid. I saw you on Rachel Ray show and cried and cried. Your wife Liz was so beautiful and mady looks just like her mom (no offense dad)..lol.. she is beautiful I thought about naming our baby Mady Elizabeth after your 2 loves. It has made such an impact in my life since i have been pregnant I have lots of fears and joys, but i lift my head everyday to read your blogs, it keeps me going.. Your daughter will be so proud of you when she gets older. Matt you really touch many lives. Dont ever stop.

Sincerely With Strength,

By: carole anne

carole anne — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:53:08 +0000

You can do this….and do it very well. Have a wonderful time in India. Happy to hear you will have help all the way. a nanny will make all the difference in the world. Take all of us with you and we will all be better people too.

By: Mary Harvanko

Mary Harvanko — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 18:59:17 +0000

Matt and Madeline,
I love your story, although very sad and tragic, the bond between you two is so beautiful and special.
Matt, I love your humor, strength, honesty and your genuine spirit.
God bless you and Madeline.

By: Abbie

Abbie — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:02:27 +0000

I’ve been reading your blog almost since the beginning and occasionally go back to this post to re-read it. I’ve read it so many times I think I may have it memorized. It’s almost like I wish I could re-write the ending. You’ve come so far and done such amazing things since this fateful day. You are an inspiration to me. I cherish getting to see Maddy grow up. I check for new posts every day and if there isn’t one I always check out the new pictures and of course keep up with you on Twitter. You truely are an amazing father and human being. I can’t wait for the day I get to meet you and Maddy face to face.

By: Dee

Dee — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 21:27:28 +0000

Matt, I just read about you and your family on Oprah.com. I was drawn to your blog because I lost my 16-year-old son suddenly, tragically, violently, on June 15th of this year. So, I have been looking for ways to find support and express myself.

I’m so sorry for your loss. My kids keep asking me why people say that. I don’t really know. I guess it’s because they don’t know what else to say. But as you know, there really isn’t anything that can be said that will make a real difference. So, I say that with a full heart, knowing that it really means nothing.

Thank you for writing about your experience. It does help others, and it gives hope for the future.

Again, thank you.

By: Charlie Moger

Charlie Moger — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 00:16:53 +0000

I remember that moment of shock as recognition of my wife’s condition was shared with me. The doctors spoke of slim odds, grave condition; cardiac arrest. She was only 42. Our fourth baby. Tracey’s final gift to me.

You’re right, it’s a bad day. The next day, though, was worse for me: I had to explain it to our three children: 4, 6 and 8 at the time.

That was seven and a half years ago. What a ride it’s been. You have many great gifts coming your way, Matt.

I’ve written a few notes already. And, understand how busy even one can keep you. No worries about a response. I do hope we can connect some time, though.

Till then, all the best,

Charlie
http://www.DaddyMoms.com

By: Marianne

Marianne — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 13:17:31 +0000

Hi ..
i saw you and you’re beautiful daughter on Rachel Ray this morning and i felt extremely bad for you two .
I come from Denmark and I shared you’re story with everybody i know ..

I wish you and Maddie all the best for the future and I believe that you might be te gratest dad I have ever heard about ..

God bless you both (:

By: Kelley Morrison

Kelley Morrison — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 02:39:40 +0000

Such a sad story, but what an amazing dad and daughter!

By: Anjelica

Anjelica — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 04:17:25 +0000

Matt – I’ve just started to read your blog, and it is just breaking my heart. I will be praying for your family (or sending good thoughts, if you prefer). I’m glad that you had this blog to turn to, as well as family and friends. My cousin died a couple years ago, and my aunt made a blog about her life and death. It can truly be cathartic to write out feelings.

I wish that I had something important to say, but I hate talking about grief.