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By: Sheena

Sheena — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 04:11:14 +0000

oh, the dreams are weird stuff…

i didn’t know that hipsters hated kids, but it’s a good weapon to have. i do know that I have some anti-breeding friends & I don’t get it. tell you what, see how my brother was when my dad was on his death bed, I realized that there is no way you should bypass having kids. i was living in europe & my sister is kind of cold, but my brother was totally there & it hit me. this is what the circle of life is.

By: Michelle (in the az)

Michelle (in the az) — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 04:49:31 +0000

You have wonderful friends here. I see Madeline’s book collection already includes Sandra Boynton’s best, “The Going to Bed Book.” If said book should ever come up missing, chewed by dogs, or otherwise become destroyed, I get dibs on replacing it.

By: egan

egan — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:04:55 +0000

The dreams, they are something else. I find what you say about hipsters and babies to be spot on. They feign interest as if it’s a sign of weakness.

By: Meeghan

Meeghan — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 14:41:41 +0000

I’m sitting here with tears streaming down my face, in utter sadness of your loss. My son was born 9 months ago via c-section. Due to complications during the surgery, I was put under general anesthesia. My son was born with severe hypoglycemia, thus requiring him to go directly to ICU and remain there for a week. I wasn’t able to see him or hold him for 24 hours. During pregnancy I read about all of these wonderful birth stories of Mothers and Fathers who held their baby right after delivery. Everyone is tired but happy and healthy. I am sorry to say that I have dwelled on my experience for far too long. I was so jealous that my husband was able to see him and hold him. (I was really glad that my baby had his father to talk to him…I didn’t want him to feel alone in this new world…but still jealous that I couldn’t hold my son.) How selfish I have been in my thoughts. Reading your blog took me back to that day. I could have cared less about my own health complications, but was so consumed with the well-being of my baby. I can only say that if I had been in the same situation as your wife, and could look down on you and the baby, my heart would be filled with gratitude for the way that you are taking care of your daughter. (The newborn phase is really difficult, without dealing with a loss such as yours.)

As a Mother and Wife, I thank you for telling your story. It is wonderful to hear you talk about your wife in such a real and beautiful way. Your daughter is a sweetheart.

I applaud the tribute to your wife and your daughter. This may be the saddest and most beautiful experience I have ever read about in my life.

By: Amee

Amee — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:26:58 +0000

Matt,
I found your blog today and spent the last two hours reading it and crying at almost every post. For a whole bunch of reasons, most of which are totally obvious, but reading about all the support you have received from your family, friends, and complete strangers just really touched me.

Anyways, I wanted to say that you and Madeline and the beautiful Liz are in my thoughts.

And that you and Madeline have great taste in T-shirts, my two favorites so far are “Alot of art is boring” and “I party naked”. That is just awesome.

Many hugs from blogland,
A.

By: JoAnne Funch

JoAnne Funch — Tue, 27 May 2008 22:16:02 +0000

Matt,
Another stranger here to send you hope. I read your article in the Mpls Newspaper. I understand your blog oh so well, in 2005 I lost my Mom and a month later my husband. I too lived in So Cal for 22 years actually. I decided to move back to MN in April 07 to have the support of family and to live a quieter life for awhile.
I just started a blog called Heartache To Healing because there we so many people wanting to hear my story and connect. My goal is to provide knowledge, inspire and give hope to others through the grieving process.
Please know that there is hope for a brighter future, until that day be gentle with yourself, the process takes time. JoAnne/Minneapolis

http://www.heartachetohealing.com

By: Jen Rapp

Jen Rapp — Tue, 27 May 2008 13:47:48 +0000

Matt,
I’m a stranger who has been reading your blog for about 3 weeks now and have often thought of leaving a comment but hadn’t. THIS blog post urged me to. I was 29 when my husband suddenly passed away and I remember about 2 months after his passing having a dream about him coming back and I had to explain to him that he had passed… I know it seems SO hard now (and it is) but it will get better. And you have Madeline to help you though and to keep Liz alive through her.
God Bless
Jen R

By: Alisha

Alisha — Sun, 25 May 2008 19:37:44 +0000

My daughter, Chloe says hi.

I hope Liz visits you again soon. She will, I’m sure.
Madeline is growing up way too fast. I think she is just adorable, sitting on auntie deb’s lap looking at the book.
By the way, I don’t think it is said enough on here, kudos to Auntie Deb. She blows me away with all that she has done for you two!

By: isn't it pretty to think so

isn't it pretty to think so — Sun, 25 May 2008 12:26:51 +0000

Hi, I’m a lurker…b/c really, what can I say that would have any meaning after what you have been through?
But I just did want to say that I am happy you were able to get a visit from Liz. I hope she visits you again, soon.

By: Jenny B

Jenny B — Sun, 25 May 2008 01:34:26 +0000

I LOVE the gifts! Especially the hand woven hat! So cute!

I’m glad you slept well. Hopefully that will continue more and more as Madeline gets older.