amazing day.
i need sleep,
so
a more
significant update
will be here
in a few hours.
matt, liz and madeline
life and death. all in a 27-hour period. what you read here is what follows.
amazing day.
i need sleep,
so
a more
significant update
will be here
in a few hours.
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The STrib has indeed posted your story on their site, so I suppose you will be getting many new visitors. I just want to wish you luck and tell you I think you’re doing an awesome job in the face of such devastation. I know how crazy it is with newborns, even with two full time parents and grandparents to help out. Please make sure to take some time for yourself, to take care of yourself.
Posted 27 Apr 2008 at 4:08 am ¶Best wishes! (Former Silicon Valleyites moved to Minnesota) Kathy & family
Matt-
Posted 27 Apr 2008 at 4:19 am ¶You do not know me, but I just read your article in the Star Tribune. I lost my fiance in August and can relate to feeling and saying “fuck”. It is uncomprehensionable why our loved ones had to die so young. While planning the funeral and being at the wake and funeral, I just kept thinking, “this fucking sucks”, there is no better way to say it. I do hope that you two are hanging in there. It will be a long road, but you have an angel helping you along the way.
Maybe we can help you in a small way today, Matt.
Saturday family and friends of Matt and Liz gathered together to show their love and support for them and Madeline at first the memorial service for Liz at the Lakewood Cemetary Chapel and then at Tom and Candee’s home. The service was a tribute to our “super nova” Liz and an expression of support for Matt and for Liz’s parents, Tom & Candee and all the families. We’ve truly had a family trajedy in losing Liz.
Please go to the Mpls Star Tribune website to see the story on today’s front page of the paper and the website at http://www.startribune.com
Thank you to all for your support of Matt and Madeline and the families around them.
God bless you and Madeline always, Matt! We love you.
Aunt Penny and Uncle Rich
Posted 27 Apr 2008 at 5:29 am ¶All I can think of to type is this:
The Lord bless you and keep you.
The Lord make his face shine upon you
And be gracious to you.
The Lord lift up his countenance on you.
And give you peace.
Posted 27 Apr 2008 at 5:49 am ¶Dear Matt,
I just read your story in today’s Startribune. I was overwhelmed with tears and it touched me in a profound way. On Jan 17, my wife’s uterus ruptured..the long and short of it is my wife survived, but we lost our son, Hudson. Since that day, I have often thought, what if my wife had not survived as it was a real possibility and I couldn’t imagine trying to go on without her. I will always hold you close in my thoughts and prayers. You have a life experience that no one should go through!! Wow!! God Bless you and Madline!!!!
Scott Polman
Posted 27 Apr 2008 at 5:56 am ¶Hi Matt,
I was very moved by todays article in the Startribune newspaper. I just sat here and cried. You are an amazing father and husband, Madeline I know is watching down on you, so proud. My thoughts and prayers will be with you each day, you sure have put some perspective in my life today. Having two kids of mine own thank you for giving me a reality check……
Take Care,
Posted 27 Apr 2008 at 5:57 am ¶Char
Bloomington, MN
You ARE an inspiration. Keep going forward, but dont forget to look back once in a while. Bless you!!
Posted 27 Apr 2008 at 6:01 am ¶I’m a stranger from Minneapolis who saw the article about you, Liz, and Madeline in the Star Tribune this morning. I just wanted to let you know how touched I was by your story and also to offer my condolences. She really is a beautiful, beautiful baby and she’s blessed to be surrounded by such strong, loving people.
Posted 27 Apr 2008 at 6:06 am ¶Read about you, Liz and Madeline in the Star Tribune. I am so sorry. Your story is heartbreaking. Treasure your baby girl - she looks as beautiful as your wife.
Posted 27 Apr 2008 at 6:06 am ¶Just read your story in the Trib and it took me right back to 5 years ago, when my sister lost her husband unexpectedly. They had three young kids (one less than a year.) In addition to bringing back all of the horror, it also made me chuckle because, like you, she said something far worse that had probably never been spoken within the walls of the chapel before! I know you’re receiving lots of advice and enduring lots of comments from people who don’t really know what to say. Listen with your heart instead of your ears and always be willing to share your story. It really heightens the support. Finally, don’t think for one instant that you are not able to give your daughter everything she needs. It’s true that you cannot give her Liz, but the things she REALLY needs - love, warmth, understanding, nurturing and a parent who is brazenly proud of her…YOU can give her all of that. Oh, yeah and don’t worry about the things in the future that you don’t know how to do today. You don’t need to know how to do them right now. By the time they come around, you’ll figure them out just as you’ve already figured out belly-button cleaning, fingernail clipping and what puts your baby to sleep. You and Madeline will figure it all out together. You’ll grow as she grows and you will be able to provide what she needs in a way that works for both of you. Hang in!
Posted 27 Apr 2008 at 6:20 am ¶Dear Matthew
Posted 27 Apr 2008 at 6:52 am ¶When I opened the StarTrib this morning I recognized your picture. I though I know him he is a bit heavier, and with a beard but I know this kid! Then I read the headline, and I was washed with feelings, I do admit to a certain elation about seen your pic, and remembering you that was combined with sadness and disbelief as I read the article. I went to the yearbook and found your pics, the homecoming court, the senior picture and of course the peer helpers. I admired your courage and your strength in moving as you have. Then again, it does not surprise me in the brief 3 years I knew you, you always behaved with the same impressive courage. Much love to you and Madeline.
Ramon
Patty sent me the article from the Mlps. paper. God Bless you for being the man you are and sharing your most personal thoughts. I love the way you don’t hold back!!
Posted 27 Apr 2008 at 6:59 am ¶I look forward to your postings. It puts my life into perspective!!
Maddy is getting cuter by the day and I know she is loved by Liz and You.
You are doing a great job as a hands-on-dad.
I love you for your honest feelings, your compassion and yes, you’re sense of humor.
Fondly,
Karen Patrick-Huey Erie, Pa.
Thinking of you today as you journey back home to sweet Madeline and the life you are creating for her. This is so unfair and so sad and so wrong. Your words and story are touching lives all across the country (and the world), so please keep sharing it.
Posted 27 Apr 2008 at 7:15 am ¶Just read the article in the Star Trib. I went through the same thing many years ago except is was my husband. I had my second child on the day of his funeral. That child is now 28yrs old. It’s tough but you do what you have to do. You are a strong person and Maddy is a beautiful and very loved baby. I know you will do a great job raising her.
Posted 27 Apr 2008 at 7:27 am ¶Matt-
Posted 27 Apr 2008 at 7:29 am ¶I saw your story in the Star Trib this morning and had to try to tell you what an amazing father you are. I just had a baby boy three months ago and can’t imagine how this has been for you and your family, but I can see that you are one of the most amazing men to father a child in this world. Your daughter will one day grow up and stand in awe at the strength and character that you have. Tears are in my eyes right now not because of feeling sorry but because I am so proud of how a man could stand up and live live every day as you are. You are an inspiration to me, you and Liz and Madeline will be in my prayers. You are doing a good job. Continue to carry on. You should be proud.
Matt-
Posted 27 Apr 2008 at 7:52 am ¶I am also a stranger from Minnesota who read the article in the Star Tribune and I have benn looking at your website for the past hour. I have cried the whole way through, but in each of your posts I read and find such a strength in you that I can only think to describe it as impressive and, somehow, beautiful. It looks and sounds like you are doing an amazing job and you are exactly the perfect man and father to raise Madeline. I am indeed proud as well and wish you luck.
Matt,
I’ve been following your story and checking your website for the past two weeks. I just read the story in the Sunday StarTribune article too. You are truly doing an amazing job and the amount of support you have from family, friends and strangers across the country is so wonderful. I can’t even imagine going through that. Liz will always be watching over you both and she will live on through that beautiful daughter of yours. I have a 14-month-old girl and when she was a little baby, I talked to her all the time, sang songs and cuddled with her. Now we watch Barney and The Teletubbies - I mean, seriously! She’s grown into this awesome little toddler who tries to talk to me and I pretend to understand what she’s saying. You and Maddy have such a special relationship. It will only get better. Stay strong and thank you again for letting us into your lives.
Hope you have a safe trip home to your little girl. It will be a wonderful reunion. I bet she missed you tremendously!
Posted 27 Apr 2008 at 7:57 am ¶Please know that there are many people thinking about you and your beautiful wife and daughter…what amazing strength, courage and love it takes to share your journey with not only loved ones but also strangers. Your story provides a reminder that we all walk together down this crazy, powerful path called life. Peace be with you,
Posted 27 Apr 2008 at 9:02 am ¶A Minnesota neighbor
Dear Matt,
Posted 27 Apr 2008 at 5:53 pm ¶I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Liz was one of the nicest, kindest, good-hearted people I have ever met. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tricia Kelley
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