Comments on: jan. 18.

By: Margret from the Reston, VA

Margret from the Reston, VA — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 16:09:58 +0000

This post reminded me of the Celtic idea of thin places – those places where spirit and the ordinary meet, where two worlds co-exist – the past and the present somehow come together, the people who are no longer physically part of this world and the people in whom their spirit lives on suddenly come together on location.

Lovely photos! Maddy is getting so big! Those swimsuits are tricky.

By: Margaret

Margaret — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 23:34:22 +0000

hang on new friend.

Thanks for the e-mail of well wishes. my husband is still sick, clots in both lungs, legs. it will be okay. I wrote you that night because he didn’t want me to tell family/friends. thanks for being there. Margaret

By: Hope

Hope — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 17:19:10 +0000

Madeline looked so adorable in her little bathing suit! I’ve never even been out of the United States, so looking at these pictures is nice. You really are an inspiration, and Madeline is lucky to have you.

By: Kristen in Canada

Kristen in Canada — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 04:41:41 +0000

We got back from that area a week ago (I am missing it rather terribly)! I kept looking at your photos and thinking “Yeah! I know where that is…ok, I don’t.” I washed half a beach out of my kids’ hair when we got back… We’ve been going for eleven years. I’m glad that you and Maddie enjoyed it so much.

By: Ava

Ava — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 03:46:34 +0000

Matt, I saw your story tonight and read a lot of it. I am so sorry for your loss, but I thank God you turned it into something good. My heart hurt however that you said you don’t believe in heaven or hell. Did that mean you don’t believe in God? There IS a God Matt, and there IS a heaven and hell. All I can do is pray for you and your daughter that you will find God in all this. I TRULY am going to pray for you and hope to hear from you soon. “For God so loved the world, that He gave His ONLY begotten Son that Matt and Madeline and Liz might have everylasting life. That’s the ONLY way you’ll have life with them after death. God bless, Ava

By: Jennifer Compton

Jennifer Compton — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 02:52:03 +0000

I just saw the Rachel Ray show yesterday and it is clear that your beautiful daughter is loved and well cared for by her daddy. Her smiling, happy and engaging personality on camera said it all! You have gone through incredible tragedy and yet you have had the strength and intelligence to move forward for the sake of Maddy. You obviously are an incredible person! As a mom of two little girls, I could see that your little girl is going to grow up to be a very special person because she has a special father and I’m sure her mother was a very special person as well. Keep up the amazing job you’re doing and don’t worry; dads can learn to do hair, buy clothing and accessorize just as well as moms!

By: Kevin Roberts

Kevin Roberts — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:03:26 +0000

These pictures are wonderful. I seen you on Rachel Ray. I was very moved and I must say, you are now a hero of mine. Im expecting to have my first child in Sept. Im a bit nervous, but excited. Keep up the wonderful fathering. Hope you and your beautiful daughter have a great weekend.

By: amallama

amallama — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 18:52:48 +0000

Maddy is amazing… so are you. By the way, it isnt you it is the Speedo… they are the best suits… IF you can get them on… especially a toddler! :0)

By: cathy

cathy — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 14:29:59 +0000

matt maddy is so lucky to have a dad like you she will grow up to be a wonderful person she will always know that she can count on you and that you will be there for her she is just so cute she is going to be a beautiful girl when she gets older you will have to fight the boys off so be prepared you both will learn new things every day and you will laugh and cry at every new thing she learns but your heart will swell with pride at every new thing she learns and liz is watching over both of you and she is smileing at you at what a wonderful job you are doing keep up the good job you are doing and you will be alright love all the pictures of maddy and you i smile when i see them and thanks for sharing your life with us good luck

By: kc from the mpls

kc from the mpls — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 14:28:35 +0000

great pics…as a former swimmer, i can attest that getting into that speedo doesn’t get any easier…now you have experienced what maddy will someday experience when she’s getting ready for her state finals, or national championships. i’m glad you had a great time in mexico, the memories you continue to build (and remember) for maddy will be with her forever.