not at home.
can’t access
internet in strange house.
(except via blackberry and i’m not going to type everything out using this)
thursday update will appear
shortly.
now get back to work
(at least until i update the page).
matt, liz and madeline
life and death. all in a 27-hour period. what you read here is what follows.
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That is funny!!! I had to check on you before I got started working
Now I will have to keep looking! Sick isn’t it???? I worry about myself but then I can’t help it!!!
Posted 09 May 2008 at 4:16 am ¶Your writing style makes me smile!
Will be checking back for your update (hope all is well)!
Posted 09 May 2008 at 4:24 am ¶Matt, how did you know?
Fine…. I’ll get back to work!
Posted 09 May 2008 at 4:38 am ¶Matt,
My sister and I discovered your webpage yesterday. We want to let you know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and Madeline. I told my husband your story yesterday and I couldn’t stop crying. I am so sorry for your loss. I didn’t know Liz but after reading some of the comments left by other readers, I can tell that she touched so many peoples lives before and after her passing.
You are doing a great job with Madeline. Keep up the good work!!
Posted 09 May 2008 at 4:52 am ¶man, I feel like a stalker. Not working. Now what do I do?
Posted 09 May 2008 at 5:16 am ¶busted. Ha!
Posted 09 May 2008 at 5:34 am ¶Wait…..I’m actually supposed to work while in my office? Anxiously awaiting Thursday’s post!
Posted 09 May 2008 at 5:54 am ¶I’m glad to know I’m one of many who can’t start working until I’ve checked in on Matt & Maddie. Thanks for letting us all start our days with smiles (or tears). Madeline gets cuter everyday, thank you for giving us a glimpse into your great adventure of being an awesome dad!
Nicole Ryan
Posted 09 May 2008 at 6:25 am ¶Hello Matt and Madeline!!! I have been following your story since I first read it in the star tribune. I am from minnesota. You are holding up so well and being a terrific father to Madeline!! She is definately going to be just fine!!!! The way you describe Liz with her bubbly personality sounds a lost like myself, so for you to lose that positive energy must be really tough!!! This has definately been the most moving story I have ever read. Keep up the good work!!! Liz would be very proud of you.
Posted 09 May 2008 at 6:48 am ¶Great humor…but now time to actually work.
Posted 09 May 2008 at 7:16 am ¶now get back to work? LMAO. You know us too well.
Posted 09 May 2008 at 7:21 am ¶Allright if you insist.
Posted 09 May 2008 at 7:28 am ¶Wow, you’d think the bosses posted that!
Posted 09 May 2008 at 7:42 am ¶I have to admit, I am one of your “stalkers”. I read your blog religiously. I don’t know if this should scare you or not. I get into work in the morning, grab my coffee, check my messages, log in and check your blog. You are an inspiration. I’m sure you’ve heard that before. In our thoughts, kind of weird since we don’t know each other. The only thing we have in common is that we both have children and that’s enough. Stay strong. Keep on bloggin’.
Posted 09 May 2008 at 8:01 am ¶Matt,
I just read your entire blog…and you’re right, cried through the whole thing sitting in front of my computer at work. I appreciate your honesty in your writing, your willingness to mourn and allow others to mourn with you. I’m not going to offer any sentimentalities or kind words to try to make up for your loss, but know that I will pray for you and for your daughter, Madeline. She is beautiful. I will continue to read your blog and pray…
God Bless from Chicago,
Kim
Posted 09 May 2008 at 8:02 am ¶*so* busted.
so look forward to your updates.
i too love your writing style. and send good karma and thoughts out to ca daily.
peace to you and maddy. yeah yeah, i guess i’ll have to work now for a bit before the next check of this favorite channel….i hope this is a good day for you….
Posted 09 May 2008 at 8:09 am ¶Just wanted to share another blog with you - http://holdentracks.blogspot.com/
She lost her husband in Jan 07, 6 weeks before the birth of their first child. He died at 35, his aorta ruptured. It was unexpected and instant. He was my husband’s cousin and best friend. Reece is now 14 months old. I wonder if you could find some comfort in her story of surviving.
Posted 09 May 2008 at 8:21 am ¶http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24510708/
Posted 09 May 2008 at 8:54 am ¶Hey, no pressure, Pal, it’s not like we’re all sittin’ here waitin’ for ya… *AHEM*
Posted 09 May 2008 at 9:24 am ¶Hi, I am one of those strangers that read. I live in NC and found your blog on lakenormanmommies.com and read the WHOLE thing in 2 hours…at work. Didn’t get much of anything done this morning! lol
I love the pictures, they are wonderful. You have a beautiful baby girl. Mine will be 3 in Aug…there are ALOT of exciting adventures and obstacles to come. It is all worth it.
I wish you the best.
God Bless
Posted 09 May 2008 at 10:10 am ¶What a wonderful glimpse of your playful nature, which I’m sure added so much joy to your life with Liz, and will now provide so many happy moments for your Maddie! And so nice, too, to feel that you know all us strangers out here pulling for you are eager to hear about your day and that that really might be giving you some comfort, as we all so fervently hope.
Posted 09 May 2008 at 10:12 am ¶Have you had enough suggestions for the $255 from the SSA? Has anyone suggested a piece of art, perhaps a painting that reminds you of your wife, or maybe a commissioned painting of Liz? Just ANOTHER stalker from MN putting in my .02 cents!
Posted 09 May 2008 at 10:27 am ¶A new reader here… your story is beautiful and heartbreaking, and your courage astounds me. Every day I am amazed at how the circle of life wonderfullly and cruelly affects us all. My boss just started chemotherapy two weeks ago for breast cancer, and three days ago became the adoptive mother of a newborn baby girl. Life and death - birth and chemo… Anyway, thank you for sharing your story. You will be in my prayers and on my computer screen each day from now on.
Posted 09 May 2008 at 10:58 am ¶Hi Matt!
A friend sent me a link to your site, and I think I have become one of the “stalkers” as well! I have a 3 month old son and I cannot begin to imagine what it would be like to raise him alone. I am praying for you and your beautiful baby! How wonderful that you have her to remind you of Liz and your love, DAILY!
Your story has touched so many people and it really makes you think…we need to live each day as if it were our last and never miss a moment to really love the special people in our lives. Thank you for sharing!!!
Posted 09 May 2008 at 11:52 am ¶***Looks around suspiciously***
Did a “Ken in MI” tell you to say that?
Hmmmm…
lol
Posted 09 May 2008 at 12:50 pm ¶Matt, I have blogged before, but I am writing to you under a different name (made up) this time. We are going through some difficulties at home (marriage is great but, no money, house possibly being forclosed on, etc). I just got off the phone with someone who is trying to help with these things, and I felt a sense of helplessness and hopeless for getting out of this situation. Strangely I felt the need to check to see if you had written anything for the day. Knowing that reading your blog gives me a smile and a hope for all good things that can happen. Thank you for making me smile and a feeling that things will get better . . .
Posted 09 May 2008 at 1:19 pm ¶I never reply but I had to today that is too funny and oh so true!! Hurry and get home don’t you know you help me get through my day?
Posted 09 May 2008 at 2:08 pm ¶Matt - I’ve just discovered your site today but from all the posts above i’m in good comany - as I too have been sitting at my computer and crying my eyes out (luckily I’ve got a giant box of tissue and a door on my office). I’m just chatting with co-workers about their plans for mother’s day and it struck me that this is another milestone you will get through too. I hope you are able to do more than get through and you celebrate what wonderful father you are - but more than that - you are creating memories for Madeline of her mother that will live through your writings and photos - and stories from all the wonderful friends and family you seem to have around you. It all comes out trite - but I hope someday you can celebrate mothers day for all the ‘mothering’ you provide to Madeline. Bless you both this weekend.
Posted 09 May 2008 at 3:09 pm ¶I have followed your story since my heart fell out of my chest while reading the Star Trib. What is there to say? I feel sad for you and little Madeline. I feel sick thinking about your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family and I hope in time the days will get easier for you. I’m sure life will not be “normal,” but hopefully you can find a new sense of “normal” for yourself and Madeline. Liz was obviously a beautiful, caring person with a larger than life personality. You are doing a wonderful job with Madeline, please make sure you are taking care of yourself just as well. That little girl is beautiful and I hope you can see her mother shining through. Take Care.
Posted 10 May 2008 at 4:01 pm ¶Hi Matt,
Posted 17 May 2008 at 9:11 pm ¶I picked up some old Star Trib newspapers the other day, getting them ready for recycling and the article of you and Liz stood out amongst the rest. I stopped what I was doing and sat down and read from beginnig to end. My heart absolutley ached for you and then went to my computer to log onto to your blog. I too am a stranger, but I felt the need to reach out and let you know that I too think of you and Madeline every day. I am from Chaska so I feel more like a friend being a fellow Minnesotan. Thank you for letting all of us around the world into your life. I think that your blog is wonderul therapy for you as well. It pleases me that so many others have reached out to you. You are doing a fantastic job with your beautiful baby, Madeline. Just take it day by day. Some days will be better than others. They say that there is a reason for everything, but I can only imagine that you are questioning that every waking moment. Not sure of your beliefs, but I recently lost a close family member. I see her in dreams, smell her perfume and many times ask her to give me a sign that she is still with us. The phone will ring, no one is on the other end, the lights will flicker etc. Please know that Liz will always be with you. Even though she is not physically here, I do beleive she is always by your side. Her spirit will always be with you and Madeline. Thank you again Matt for sharing all that you do with so many. Would love to meet you and Madeline in person one day. We should arrange for a baby shower/meet and greet with you when you come back home to Minnetonka. I know so many of us would love to close the gap on being strangers and open it up to being your friends. Take good care and God Bless.
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