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By: tiffany

tiffany — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 17:49:33 +0000

the shower is a great place to cry. I’ve used it’s facilities for exactly that purpose a time or two. I hope you haven’t had to too often recently.

By: matt, liz and madeline - monday - 20-week birthday.

matt, liz and madeline - monday - 20-week birthday. — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 08:09:20 +0000

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By: Marina

Marina — Thu, 29 May 2008 11:11:47 +0000

Just started reading your blogs.

I still ask why, when you figure it out, please do tell.

By: Jennifer Baldwin

Jennifer Baldwin — Fri, 02 May 2008 19:38:47 +0000

If you get this, let your mom know

By: Amy in MN

Amy in MN — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 05:07:24 +0000

It will get easier ….

My hubby lost his first wife after 7 years of dating and 3 years of marriage. 18 years, a re-marriage and 4 boys later, the pain is subsiding for him, but he still honors her memory by keeping contact with her family and tending to her grave site.

It’s OK to cry … it’s so fresh. And even when it’s not, don’t hesitate to let it out. Often times, that will help heal the heart more than anything.

By: Melody

Melody — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:49:42 +0000

Matt: I really believe the tears are healing. There are no words to describe that kind of pain, so let yourself cry. Madeline will know, without a doubt, what a brave, loving man you are and how much you adored her mamma.

By: tammy freilinger

tammy freilinger — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 06:42:50 +0000

Matt, I thought about you more than usual today which would make it quite a bit. I spent many hours pacing the halls here at Mayo waiting for Taylor to come out of surgery and it kept occurring to me how much a single moment in our life changes everything. Almost 16 years ago I had a preemie and everyday since has been impacted by the events surrounding that. Madeline was born and your lives are forever changed. I felt scared and alone at times today, worried about what will happen and how our lives might change again. Sometimes it seems like SSDD and other times it defies description. I share the pain of loss and the fear of the unknown. I don’t offer you a new or profound thought but as I watch my 15 year old “preemie” in the PICU tonight I can’t help but think about you and yours. Take care of yourself Matt. TF

By: Auntie Deb (Mirau)

Auntie Deb (Mirau) — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:28:47 +0000

Matt and Madeline,

I love her name! Mike Mirau and I visit your site every day and follow your progress in this journey. Just hung up with your mother in law, I need to touch base with her often, as we all, too, are struggling with this. nana had cataract surgery on Monday, it went well and you will see her this weekend. ( you also have to see all 70 of us ). I know you are enjoying this beautiful time with your daughter, the years will fly, my mom (Nana) always kept telling me to enjoy the moments, I wish I would have listened to her better. I loved my niece and treasure the times I had with her when she was little at Bay Lake

love
Auntie Deb

By: Sara Guciardo

Sara Guciardo — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 03:02:21 +0000

Hey Matt,
Thanks so much for keeping us posted with your postings. It is truly a gift and a treat to know what is going on with you and Maddy. I’m not surprised, but I’m awed by what an incredible Dad you are and how much you have to give. Liz left so much of herself with those that loved her (much more than the use of the word “cute”) and it’s wonderful to see examples of that in your postings and in the support of family and friends. Know that you three are on my mind constantly.
Sorry I’ll miss seeing you in MN.
All my love,
Sara

By: Ryan

Ryan — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 02:46:47 +0000

Hey Matt – It’s okay to cry… because sometimes, it’s actually Liz who is crying through you. She misses you and Maddy just as much as you miss her.