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By: Rachel M.

Rachel M. — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 22:49:30 +0000

Getting introduced to your blog on a long weekend is a great way to procrastinate from doing work!

I was in Banff around the same time you were, crazy small little world. I didn’t get to stay long, but we woke up early so we could drive through and watch the sun rise over the mountains on our way to Calgary to meet a friend. Stopped by the Banff Springs Hotel and along a stream to take some pics of the beautiful ice blue water. A gorgeous place that I really wish I had stayed longer at to explore during my road trip.

I don’t know if you have been before, but if you get a chance, visit Glacier National Park in Montana. It took my breathe away, and I got to jump into a watering hole of freezing glacier water, haha!

30+ pages down, only 21 more to go until I am all caught up on your daily happenings.

By: Lauren

Lauren — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 12:46:30 +0000

Hey Matt, which lens did you use for your outoor shots? Your color is great too, you just goofing with it or are you on auto mode? Amazed how many places you and Liz had been!

By: michelle in the az

michelle in the az — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 00:23:18 +0000

There is always some form of horse picture (just for me!) on any blog/site/album. BAM! Found it!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 16:40:43 +0000

Hi Matt, I have been a silent reader and decided that I better say something to let you know yet another person is out there in this world thinking of you. Your story is something I hold so close in my heart. I had a blood clot in my brain 6 years ago now and the day that my body actually started to shut down and my doctors thought I was dying was 03.25.02. I am completely healed now and wish more than anything that Liz had the same outcome. I think about you and M often.

On a much lighter note…I think you are an amazing photographer! I love seeing all of your gorgeous shots, my favs of course are of M. She is too adorable. You are such a wonderful father and I know you hear that often, but whats once more. Take care and know you have 1 more friend in this world!

By: Sharmilla

Sharmilla — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 04:34:15 +0000

Wish I’d read this earlier. Welcome to Alberta from a born and raised Calgarian. Had to laugh at the Canadian accent part. You must have run into someone from eastern Canada who has been transplanted here in Calgary. Those accents are thick even to the rest of us, but I wouldn’t necessarily call them Canadian. We don’t all say “eh” either, although I do over-use Dude quite a bit. And of course in Banff the only accents you’ll hear are Aussie, German, French etc. from the kids who all flock to our little mountain town to play and find hospitality jobs to pay for their recreational endeavors. The photos are stunning, and seeing it thru fresh eyes, and your camera lens made me appreciate the natural beauty of my home once again. Was just in Banff last night, and to know today that you have been there so recently makes your grief and loss seem exponentially more poignant to me as the reality of you and Madeline becomes solidified in my mind. Everything aside, I hope you created some beautiful new memories to replace some of the more miserable ones. You’re doing a kick-ass job.

By: Jacs

Jacs — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 04:17:30 +0000

Canada looks beautiful, I love the photos of Lake Louise – and that teahouse – how cute is that? Little Miss Mads looks like her Mom. I guess that’s a wonderful blessing amongst your sadness.I am sorry that you had to experience the emotional torment of an anniversary that will never be as joyful as it once was.There will be more I am sure, but with your resolve I am sure you will find ever more creative ways to make it through them. Kudos to you and devine Miss M. All the way from Australia xx

By: Nantucket YaYa

Nantucket YaYa — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:49:28 +0000

Well I am officially a crazy person. Not only have I spent many sleepless nights worrying about you guys and reading the blog. I have actually saved a couple of your unforgettable pictures in a file called Matt and Maddy. (First time commenter and long time reader).

Here is the synopsis of the stages I have gone through;

1. Shock and Awe with Tears rolling onto the key board.

2. Numbness and swirling memories of people I have lost.

3. Complete concern about you not getting enough sleep and worried that the pressure of the blog was encouraging your insomnia.

4. Feeling relieved when you started to get better, and feeling affection for the most lovely baby ever. (Liz would be so proud.)

5. Resisting the urge to give you my (social worker and educator and mom) theories on why, despite the fact that you are grieving and exhausted, that your baby is incredibly content and relaxed- they are little satellite dishes and pick up on the psychic energy around them-so much LOVE)

6. Back to concern about some of the more extreme characters who post-Goat lady? But hey, all these players come into your life to fulfill a purpose. Maybe they help you vent the anger you must feel. It can�t be all warm and fuzzy all the time. You know by now that poop happens (at the most inopportune times).

7. Reading blogs to my mother-in-law and explaining to my kids who�s cute baby that is..

8. I knew I resisted posting for so long because it is impossible to remain brief at your situation and I have felt guilt about you having (or even being tempted) to read all of this.
Resisting the urge to send advice when I became concerned about the lack of hats on Maddy�you eventually managed ?. The moral of this being�nobody is perfect, we all find our way and get the hang of it in the end. You are going to be fine!

9.Happiness at the Canadian travel therapy you are getting and laughing at your observation about the strong Canadian accent sounding like the MN. (The first time I saw Fargo I thought they were making fun of us Canadians!)

Any way just delete this�it�s too long anyway and Thanks for letting me get this off my chest. I hope you get more than you give to all of us.
Be Well,
Jen

By: Dina in Kennesaw, GA

Dina in Kennesaw, GA — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:28:22 +0000

Hi, Matt. I “stumbled” upon your site. I have a 5-month old and I don’t even want to pretend that I could ever imagine where you’re at now.

I just wanted to say that your photos are beautiful, as is Madeline.

By: Kimm in Mtka Mn

Kimm in Mtka Mn — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:52:43 +0000

Matt – you are such a talented photographer! WOW!
I’m so sorry that you spent this third anniversary of your wedding without Liz. That sucks. Good for you for making a plan to have happy memories of the day despite that fact. You have got to know that Liz is so proud of what a great dad you are – someday, when Maddy can tell you – she’s going to tell you how proud she is of you, too!

By: ann

ann — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 02:15:57 +0000

so, that was totally worth the read ….absolutely flawless writing. So, so, sorry