Comments on: saturday – memorial service #2 (hopefully the last one).

By: Michelle

Michelle — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 23:48:23 +0000

All I can think about is how blessed Liz was to have someone like you, blessed to have seen her beautiful daughter and know the feeling of being a mother. Blessed because she left this world full of love, and knowing how loved she was.

By: Julia

Julia — Fri, 02 May 2008 12:48:19 +0000

instead of the diaper genie – buy those cheap ( about 100 in a box for $1.50 at walmart) zip lock bags – toss the dirty diapers in a bag – zip it up and then toss them in a garage pail ( we have 1 dedicated to diapers only) you will have NO stink – swear.
thinking of you today

By: Mika and Eva

Mika and Eva — Fri, 02 May 2008 12:40:20 +0000

My own little girl was born last May, and as I share your joy, I cannot fathom your heartbreak. May Madeline be all the beautiful, wonderful, sweet and loving memories in this life that Liz was in your life together. She surely watches over you both.

By: apple juice » Blog Archive » backwards and forwards

apple juice » Blog Archive » backwards and forwards — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:41:15 +0000

[...] it was good. liz deserved two big memorial services. her life and legacy live on in so many people. the memorial service was overwhelming. so many times i almost had it together only to lose it. matt asked me to tell my [...]

By: Robert

Robert — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:30:29 +0000

Matt I am sad for what happened to you and your family I hope you find comfort on God and Jesus in your saddest moments.
I have a beautiful 18 month baby girl and you are going to be challenged even more in the near future that is why I encourage you to find Jesus He will be of great help
and as a dad myself I know that my baby has never liked me with a beard so even she can’t tell you to go and shave she will indeed give you signals to do that. babies love smooth faces!

By: Leslie

Leslie — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:06:36 +0000

Matt,

I read the article about you, Liz and Madeline in the Strib, this morning; you have been in my thoughts ever since. Your story is heartwrenching. I cried as I read your blog and am inspired by the two-parents-worth of love, doubt, strength, exhaustion and care you possess. Madeline is infinitely lucky to have you for a father. And I suspect the love you and Liz shared will be kept alive in Madeline always.

You are in my thoughts and prayers

By: Dan Greenhagen

Dan Greenhagen — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 01:58:22 +0000

Matt,

It has been awhile (so long in fact that the idea of you living in LA and working at Yahoo! makes no sense to me). I have taken for granted and not stayed in contact with some of the good people that I have had in my life. It is unfortunate that it takes a tragedy for me to reach out, but after learning of your loss I felt compelled to let you know that I am here for you. If you ever need anything, or if you just want to say hey, do not hesitate.

Keep your head up. Remember what made you fall in love with her. Remember the good times you shared. And remember to share these stories with Madeline. She needs to know and love her mother as well.

“Laughter and tears are both responses to frustration and exhaustion…I myself prefer to laugh, since there is less cleaning up to do afterward.”
-Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.

By: Robin Fedie

Robin Fedie — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:54:12 +0000

Matt,

You are an incredible man! Your wife chose you for that! I am amazed by the story I read but not suprised.. Love That is all it is. Madeline truelly has a great Father, grandparents and family! Oh I forgot your miles of friends, New and Old..

Liz, Who I never met, Will not be forgotton, Even by me..

Best wishes to yourself and madeline.. and I am sorry for your loss of Liz in this time.

Respectfully,

Robin and Todd Fedie.

By: Mary

Mary — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:53:00 +0000

Matt and Madeline,

My heart just breaks for your loss. While Madeline may never remember meeting her mom, she will know her.

Thank you for sharing with all of us.

By: john

john — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:04:20 +0000

Matt,

I met with family today at brunch and my cousin asked if I had read the article today in the startribune. 4 months ago I lost my 24yo girlfriend suddenly to a saddle pulmonary embolism and my world has been upside down since. I’ve had a very difficult time understanding why or how something like this could happen.

I just want you to know that I sympathize with you. I feel similar hurt and pain you have for your sudden unexpected loss. There is nothing anyone can say to take away the deep sadness. Just remember that friends and family love and care for you. Stay open and honest to who you are and your feelings.

For me, I’ve been setting goals these days. I recently wrote an email to my girlfriends parents. I took a portion that I wrote to them and printed it out and taped it to my front door. It says, “I need to work harder on the things I can control in life and accept the things I cannot change.”

May you find inspiration in your daughter Madeline going forward.