Comments on: tuesday – sunday.

By: Barb

Barb — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 03:36:38 +0000

ok i just read this update………not sure why but i totally started crying when i saw you and maddy looking at each other near the baggage claim. the love of a child and parent is something no one can explain to you. Its yours its precious and its what you make of it. You make the most of it and DON”T ever feel bad about having alone time. I travel for work and I tell you its good to rejuice every once in awhile. It DOES make you a better parent. I know you like music and jazz music but i saw this movie with my girls 6 and 3. not your type of music but it always makes me cry when i hear it because its about a dad taking care of his girl and helping her grow up…….catipiller to butterfly………..i think it beautiful even though its Hannah Montana which i think from what I know of you might be against your religion. So here is the link ENJOY>>>…………………

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGKDKF-jA10

Barb

By: Hope

Hope — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 13:52:26 +0000

I love that picture of Maddy “spitting” on you! It looks like she is giving you a big, sloppy kiss! You gotta love those moments! ; )

By: Jayme Q.

Jayme Q. — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 03:51:17 +0000

I’ve spent the better part of 36 hours reading your blog from start to finish, and I have yet to shed a tear. I’ve come close many times, but I was trying to be strong (?). Then I watched the video of your reunion with Maddy and I just lost it. The love that the two of you have for each other is so obvious and overwhelming. She’s so lucky to have a dad like you – and I truly hope that 2009 is a wonderful year for you both.

By: Sandy

Sandy — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 01:38:34 +0000

Matt, I can’t even pretend to know the pain that you have experienced. You are amazing, and Maddy is a blessed little girl to have you! Time does heal all wounds and I am certain that writing has helped in the process. You are a wonderful example of love!

By: Carissa

Carissa — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 06:33:47 +0000

I loved the reaction video in the airport. I was amazed at her reaction because I couldn’t really remember what it was like picking up my son at the airport (he had stayed a week with grandma) until I saw it. That shocked look, that almost disbelief that you are actually back (they have no sense of how long you’ve really been gone)–well, it was exactly the same. That made me smile to remember that same look on my son’s face. You can be happy when you’re away from your child, but there’s a particular part of happy that just doesn’t exist until you’re with them again. Love your blog.

By: Dani from NC

Dani from NC — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 17:33:19 +0000

I just found out about you guys today. Of course I read the people magazine article! Can I just say that you and your little lady are soooo funny together. I’m a mom of 3 and reading your blog sounds a lot like me (sorry). But what really makes me smile is the fact that, in spite of your loss, you are such an amazing father. Her smiles indicate that. I don’t know you or your wife but I can say, as a very involved,sometimes over-protective, semi-neurotic mom….your wife is smiling on you guys everyday. You are doing such a great job. And keep blogging. I can’t wait to see what Maddy does next. Take care of yourself!

By: LeeAnn from the MO

LeeAnn from the MO — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 16:10:38 +0000

Matt, on Friday I read the article about you in People magazine…I cried. I immediately got on your blog and went back to the beginning to read just so I wouldn’t miss out on anything about your precious Madeline. I have laughed and cried during these past few days of reading. I guess I just wanted to say that you are an AWESOME dad. I run a home daycare and know how precious the moments with your child are…you seem to be doing so well raising her. Thank you for sharing your story…Liz sounds like an amazing woman that any of us would’ve been blessed to know. I will continue to read and also be praying for you and your little girl.

By: marshauna

marshauna — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 18:35:02 +0000

thats great that you had fun over the new year. i also think it is wonderful that you have music as an outlet. that music store looked awesome. I was just thinking if my husband ever got in there he would be there for hours. like you he is a music junkie. Maddy is adorable, such a happy girl. you are doing a wonderful job with her

By: Star J

Star J — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 18:20:56 +0000

For me, exiting 2008 and entering 2009 was a lot more painful than I anticipated. It meant time was moving on. It meant my husband would never see a new year. It meant we were in separate years in a way. I hate it. I hate that I am in 2009 and he is back in 2008.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 23:29:05 +0000

Matt-

I just read the article about you and your blog in People magazine, since I skim through it every Friday. =]

I feel your pain of sudden loss of a loved one. Not even a month after Liz passed away I experienced my own loss. On April 13th my father died suddenly of a heart attack at the age of 52. I was only 17 when it happened and I feel the devastation from it every day, but I can never imagine the pain you’re experiencing raising a daughter who will never even have the chance to know her mother. In situations like this I wonder what’s worse, but then at the same time I realize that both situations, and any situation…is a heartbreak of its own.

I wish the best of luck to you. Madeline is a beautiful little girl and she’s extremely lucky to have a dedicated father like you. Your bravery and strength are admirable. Liz is watching over you and I know that she’s proud of you and her spirit helps you get through this.

Take care,

-Michelle

P.S.-You’re also an amazing photographer! I’m checking out your flickr site as soon as I finish this comment!