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the way it should be. « Inside The Wonderful World Of Vee! — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:00:03 +0000

[...] and then his wife died within 48 hours afterwards. I’m going to copy and paste a clip from this post below. I found it particularly sweet… the memorial service for [...]

By: Michelle

Michelle — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 23:44:43 +0000

Fuck. Thank you for giving me permission to say that. It really is the only thing that fits.

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 20:01:25 +0000

Hello Matt,
I saw your story today in the local newspaper, I followed the link and have been reading most of the day, I am deeply touched by the words you write, I am very sorry for the loss of your best friend, what a beautiful person she was… Your daughter will always be a part of her.. cherish every moment as I am sure you wil..
Your in my thoughts..
Rebecca , MN

By: Julie

Julie — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:51:51 +0000

Dear Matt,

I’d like to offer my condolences on the loss of the love of your life, your wife, Liz. You also have my congratulations on your beautiful daughter Madeline. I don’t have a ton of advice. But, as a single parent, I can tell you that the joy you will have with your daughter will sustain you for years to come. You may not believe it now, but I promise you it will.

Matt, take all the time you need to heal. I’m keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

With Love,

Julie

By: Rachael

Rachael — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 19:02:25 +0000

Matt, thank you for sharing the beautiful story of your wife, georgous daughter and yourself. Saying sorry for your loss is not enough, but it’s the only way for others to express their sympathy.
Please take great care of your little girl and yourself, your are in our thoughts.
Another Minnesota Family

By: Jennifer Peterson

Jennifer Peterson — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 17:24:55 +0000

Dearest Matt,

I am at a loss for words and my heart breaks for you both. We are strangers in this world but we will be bound by my prayers for you both. I am truly sorry for your loss and am embarrased that I haven’t anything profound to say or offer.

Take care of each other always,

Your new friend in Burnsville Minnesota

Jen

By: Cindy

Cindy — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 14:01:37 +0000

Matt,
I have followed your blog, and want to cry when you cry, rejoice with you with all the positives with Madeline, and most of all, I wish I could change what happened to Liz. Noone can change anything, and you are a AMAZING FATHER! I don’t personally know you or Liz, but I think that your love for Liz and your daughter is fantastic. You have shown the rest of the world, with class, that good things do come from bad things. Your story has made me appreciate what I have, and no matter how bad things can get, reality sets in and I think of what you have gone through is nothing compared to my problems. I know you will do fine, and don’t ever second guess yourself. Keep wearing Liz’s ring, and hold your head high, you deserve it!
Take care, keep us posted on Maddy, she truly is a gift!

Cindy

By: Barb

Barb — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 13:32:09 +0000

Matt,

What a beautiful tribute to Liz, yourself and Madeline! As Madeline grows and becomes her own person, your blog, all the comments from friends, family and strangers like me will allow your daughter to know her mama and her daddy. I state her daddy (obviously that’s you) because you are sharing and recording life as you experience and feel it!! My hope is that your sharing of life as you go (including the AWESOME photos) provides you with some comfort, peace, grace and healing along the way. The tragedy of what you’re experiencing breaks my heart, along with the thousands (probably millions) of other people out here who do not know you, but have empathy and compassion for you and your entire extended framily/friends.

You, Maddie and your family are in my prayers and thoughts daily. There are no rules or time restrictions on grieving. Allow yourself to grieve on your terms and your time-table. I hope you feel the love, support and prayers coming your way from around the world. Allow yourself to be cradled in His hand ~ there is only one set of footprints right now.

God bless you, Madeline and your entire families.

Another Minnesotan who has been deeply touched by your story~God’s blessings to you!

By: Paul

Paul — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 06:02:59 +0000

I don’t know you. You don’t know me. we’re about the same age. I have three children and a wife partying in NY with a friend this weekend. I can’t imagine what you’re going through, but your courage inspires me. I caught your news on startribune.com and wept. I’ve been in ministry for 10 years, seeking ordination. The word “mourn” that Jesus talks about means to get outside what’s going on inside. Your words uttered at your wife’s funeral in CA are therefore about the most holy thing you’ve could have said. Seriously. If I ever have a chapel of my own some day, you can freely say “fuck” in a context such as this all you want.

By: Stacey Grenz

Stacey Grenz — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 05:42:03 +0000

Matt,

I am so sorry for your loss. I feel so lucky to have known Liz. You have honored Liz so gloriously. We all got the better half of a relationship with Liz. She was wonderful, caring, and so thoughtful. My fondest memories of Liz were at New Year’s at her parents. Man she could kick some butt at karaoke! I still can’t believe how you and she trekked up and down the mountains of Nepal nonstop for days. Liz found the beauty in it even though it was hard. Liz was such a strong person. She was the type of person who did everything with love, I’m not sure you or she have anything to regret.