tomorrow, feb. 11th. we’ll be inside your television for a few minutes, telling our story, and more importantly, promoting the liz logelin foundation.
thanks to the rachael ray show for having us, and thanks to people mag. for hooking this up.
click here to find out when the show will be on in your area.
and look…
maddy made a new friend.
(oh…and this was in the mpls. star tribune this morning. thank you, c.j.).
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Oh my… Cant wait to watch…
Sweet. Congrats. You deserve it.
I cannot WAIT to see this.
I can’t wait to watch!
That is so awesome! Congrats! I know this is such a labor of love you and your family!
Already set my DVR. I have never seen her show, so looking forward to it! Way to go, Matt.
If it had been me, I’d have been sitting on her hip. Your restraint is nothing less than heroic.
Yay for the Logelins! Maddy doesn’t seem too interested in her new friend though
I’ll be watching!
That’s awesome! You are doing wonderful things.
Oh, and I should say that with all the wonderful people in her life, Maddy does not need to be impressed with movie stars, just look at her face!
Damn work, wonder if I can stream it online….
::awesomesauce:: picture.
Set the Tivo this morning but won’t miss it “live” as well!
And thanks to CJ for being respectful.
Just set the tivo
oh my gosh, how exciting! And what an awesome picture!!
Congrats! This is wonderful! I’ll be watching!
Gotta love DVR! I’ll be watching even if it’s a few hours late!
How cool is that?!!
What does it mean when I’m jealous of a baby? Salma is my biggest girl crush in the world. Seems that Maddy doesn’t really care, though.
I’ve been reading for a while but never commented before… This is so amazing, Matt! I feel a little weirded out saying this but: I’m so proud of the two of you.
Unfortunately, I won’t be able to see Rachael Ray over here but I guess I can catch it online soon enough.
What you’re doing inspires me every day.
Much love from Germany,
Katharina
Good Job! You and Maddie, both deserve this and much more.
I’ve just set my VCR to make sure I won’t miss it.
can’t wait to see it!!
hugs from NJ,
erica and Landon
How cool! I’m glad you said something, I’ll have to pry my 3 yr old away from Barney & Dragon Tales, so I can watch!
I missed the People article! Is there any way I can get it? Is it on thier website anywhere????
Oh boy – Salma loves babies. Hope you got yours back.
Congrats on the show and just getting word out more about the foundation!!
OH MY GOODNESS!
While I wish none of this had to happen to you and Madeline, I’m so happy for you that Liz’s foundation is getting such awesome publicity.
Rock on Matt.
Hey, Maddie you got to hang out with Salma? What a lucky girl! You are both looking great these days, I love Maddie’s hair. I think it is great that you are taking this tough situation and making real good things happen. Go Matt!!!!
That is totally awesome that you guys got to meet Salma!!!!
oh yay!
TiVo is set. Box of Kleenex is ready. Can’t wait to see it.
1) If CJ is talking about you in your column, you’ve reached celebrity status.
2) That’s so awesome about Rachael Ray. Next up: Oprah and the Today Show!!
It’s exciting to see how much good is being brought out of such a tragedy. You’re an inspiration.
Nice one. On so many levels. When is it on the BBC?
Hi Matt…I can’t wait to see you and mattie on the Rachal Ray show,my 13 year old daugher loves her on the food network!
Take care
Adorable umbrella dress. Great choice.
To somewhat quote Ms. Ray…Oh My (Fucking) Gravy!
I.am.so.excited!
Now see, in the blogging world we look at that picture and say “Wow, who’s the dark haired lady with Maddy?”, because SHE is our celebrity!
Setting the DVR now!
I’m setting my DVR as we speak. Can’t wait to see it!
I can’t wait to see this! By the grace of something or other I have the day off and class finishes before 3! Perfect!
Matt, I’m going to sneak home from work to watch. I am so excited to see you and what awesome things you continue to do daily!!
I’ve already got my DVR set to record the first of many TV appearances! This is so awesome for you Matt. You’ve taken something that is heartbreaking and turned it into a wonderful foundation to help others. BTW, nice job with yet another adorable outfit. Madeline is going to have quite a fashion sense
Just set my DVR, Looking forward to watching. Madeline will have so many wonderful memories and photos to look at when she gets older. She’ll know with all of her heart that her dad loved her dearly. I love all that you do for her.
WooWoo!!! Great! I think it so awesome what you’re doing. This foundation, I just can’t imagine how much relief and hope you’ll be bringing to widowed parents and children everywhere. I must say after looking at yesterdays pictures of Maddy at the table, she looks just like her mom. (At least as far as pictures go, Im a stranger= ) It’s great to see someone make the decision to keep going instead of just going. WOOO WOOO!!
yowza.. I will be tuned in…
that is awesome
awesome! I’ll make sure to set the DVR tonight!
Poor Salma, those without beards always play second fiddle to Daddy.
Yeah! Can’t wait to see it! I have the DVR set!
awww!!! can’t wait to watch
Can’t WAIT to see the show tomorrow. I’m sure you were Great!
So incredibly awesome! Setting the DVR….. cant wait to see it!
I am so tuning in! Can’t wait to hear more about it
aw that is so great! way to get the liz logelin foundation out there as well as your story. madeline is a little star in the making too
oh that is freaking awesome! I set my DVR to record it as it is on at 9a.m. I will be drinking my coffee and watching!
Can’t wait! yay for Matt & Madeline. I really hope this launches your foundation into a full on deal. Such a great thing you are doing.
I’ll definitly be watching! WoW, I hope this brings a ton more money in for your foundation!
Jeeez… inspiring Matt… inspiring!
I never comment, but Matt and Maddy, I’m soo excited to see you guys on Rachael Ray!! I just made my mom set the DVR for tomorrow at 2 p.m. here in south florida.
Screw Oprah!! ELLEN!!
@Andrea: Do you facebook? The article is there on the facebook group.
Wow, is it weird to say I am proud? This blogging world is crazy I think we all feel like we know you. So happy for you to be able to see some good out of this horrible journey. Don’t forget us little people when you and Maddy are big stars
Can’t wait for tomorrow’s show,i have been following your blog for a while this is the first time i’m commenting ,what a great way to promote Liz Foundation and you are doing a hell of great job raising maddy
I love Rachael Ray. I’ll be watching (or at least DVRing if I have to work!)
Thanks for the links, Matt. I’ll be thinking of you also as I plan my attack on the Electric Fetus V day sale, which starts tomorrow.
I will be recording!
Oh and WHERE are madelines shoes from- in the pic with selma/? way cute!!
TIVOing it since I will be working! So excited for you to have this opportunity to get the word out about Liz’s Foundation – such a great cause!
So sad I can’t watch it here in Brazil… but so glad for you, guys!
Hoping that all this exposure will bring everything you hope to the foundation. I would imagine that there are lots of widows/widowers that would love to see this foundation really shine!
Sure, I will probably laugh when I watch the show. Not AT you, just with you. Life . . .
This is so great, Matt! The foundation is going to benefit so much from all of this greatness!
So how do you think Salma felt being the second most beautiful person in the room???
That’s awesome, Matt! Good for you. I’m setting the DVR tonight!
Too cool!! I’m so impressed by all that you do
Haven’t posted in awhile but always thinking of the two of you. Caught Rachael Ray today and all of a sudden, there you are! Can’t wait to see, got the DVR already rollin’.
For this, I will forgive my hatred of Rachael Ray’s voice and tune in!
This is so cool, Matt. Next up, Gap ads.
This is great!
Matt I saw the coming attraction for it today. I felt like I was watching an old friend and started to tear up. Can’t wait to see you and Maddy on tv tomorrow. Your friends in NJ will be watching.
How cool is that!?! Congratulations and all the best to you & Maddy.
Just saw the preview for tomorrows Rachel Ray show.
Can’t wait to see the whole thing. Matt you are doing
a GREAT job!
YAY!!
Wow, very cool on so many levels! I’ll be setting my DVR when I get home tonight.
Congrats and I cant wait to watch. Love the pic of Maddy with Salma Hayek, wow! I bet Liz is looking down thinking how cool all of this is.
ARGH!! i dont have cable…. does she only post clips online, or is the whole show eventually put up?
either way, i am beaming with pride for you guys!!!
oh, and i agree – screw oprah – bring on ELLEN!!!!
@everyone with no TV time. You can always watch segments of the show on-line at http://www.rachelrayshow.com/ If you have high speed internet. If not, go to your library or university, they will. (or your workplace, ooops, didn’t say that!)
Cool! Maddy met the one woman my uncle said he would go straight for! That’s just insane. Good luck with Rachael Ray. Maybe you can caaaaaalllllllmmm herrrr downnnnnnnnn…? What a great way to promote the foundation!
damn, i wont get this in australia. and go maddy! she’s a lucky girl to be making so many new friends!!
My DVR is set! I’m so excited!
I’ll be recording it!!
Thanks for letting us know Matt.
I’ll be watching tomorrow – can’t wait!
I think it’s amazing that you’re sharing your story. I am going to Tivo this.
Kicks dirt… I dont have TiVo or DVR dammit. You will be showing at 10am here
Yay! So exciting! I can’t wait to watch
I can just picture Madeline in kindergarten at show and tell with her picture of her and Salma!
Congrats…I’m going to set my Tivo as soon as I get off the computer.
Saw the preview of tomorrows show. It looks like it is going to be a great segment. Maddy must be so proud of her daddy.
Tivo is set and I emailed over 100 people to watch along with the LLF link so they can donate after watching the show!
You kick much ass!
Michellej in Denver
congrats! this is amazing! i will be watching! Yay Matt & Maddy!
holy shit. that is so cool! i have to say, i’m a little jealous!
and also, congratulations on all the exciting things in your life, even if it’s bittersweet. you have incredible strength and i really admire you; i hope that’s not weird of me to say.
take care.
WOW! Thanks for the heads up. I will program the ole DVR to catch it. I know the attention must be overwhelming but it’s a good kind of attention & overwhelming to make so many people aware of your story & Liz’s foundation. I can’t wait to see the segment!!!!
No other words other than that’s WAY COOL!
I wrote into People after I read your article in the magazine a few weeks ago. If you look in the blurb in this weeks issue, they posted a partial part of my response to you (Libby from Simi Valley, Ca). Here is the full response I wrote to them:
I randomly stumbled on Matt Logelin’s blog several months ago while I was at work. After only several seconds of reading his entries I was hooked and I spent the next few days reading every single blog entry with my eyes full of tears. You can tell how much he loved and adored his beautiful wife Liz and how he passed his love onto his baby girl, while never forgetting his wife. There is nothing in the world as wonderful as a daddy’s love to his daughter (this I know) and the pictures Matt takes and what he writes about his daughter capture his love for Maddy so well. I just now read the article in People and again my eyes are full of tears. It is so heartwarming to read about what a wonderful and handsome man Matt seems to be and the amount of love he gives his friends, his blog readers and his georgeous baby girl is amazing.
–and now here I sit at work again..my eyes full of tears looking at these pictures of you and Maddy at the beach, and reading what you wrote about your previous trip with Liz. You truly seem like such a wonderful man and I hope you know that. Stay close to your daughter. The love my dad gave me growing up still means the world to me and I promise in the long run Maddy will appreciate it too
I can’t believe Salma Hayek got to meet Madeline. That’s too cool… your kid is going to be bugging you to get her an agent soon.
Hi Matt. I’ve never commented before. I have been following your blog since I saw your piece in People. I have to say you are doing a wonderful job with Madeline. She is so sweet. I have a 2 yr. old daughter and a 10 yr. old son and I can hardly remember her being that little. Just wait till she is walking, that is a whole new experience. Anyway, can’t wait to see you on Rachel Ray. That is pretty amazing. I promise I won’t laugh. Take care Matt and Maddy!
I already have it on DVR just in case it might slip my mind to tune in tomorrow (although.. how could that POSSIBLY happen?!?!).
Wow Maddy is sure making some high profile friends! Salma Hayek…. too cool!!!
Awesome! I am so excited to watch! And how lucky is Salma Hayek getting to hold the beautiful Miss M?
Holy Selma batgirl!! Mad’s gonna flip when she’s older– That is AWESOME— off to set the DVR- (I thought I saw a RR name tag on
I wonder did selma have to wear a name tag too ???
Yay! Can’t wait to watch. Maddy looks less than thrilled metting Selma Hayek LMAO.
Couldn’t be prouder of you!
So cool, Maddy is a lucky baby!! Salma is great. So excited to watch…can’t wait!
This is so wonderful, im so happy for you guys. Cant wait to watch!!
Maddy isn’t a year old and she’s already traveled more than I have and she has cooler clothes than I do. How can I be jealous of an infant?!?!
Wow…I actually have a reason to watch RR. GL! I’ll be dvring you!
This is so awesome- I am sure this will make more people aware and will help with the foundation! We have our tivo set since we have to work =( cant wait to watch!
I’m jealous of Maddy!
Can’t wait to watch tomorrow.
Congratulations! That is really awesome! I saw you again in this past week’s people magazine – there was a nice comment about your story and another mention of your foundation. so terrific! I will have to watch that show!
o.m.g. you guys are totally famous. and Madeline is a celebubaby! wootwoot!
Guarantee RR’s ratings are through the roof tomorrow!
I can’t decide who’s more gorgeous… Salma or Maddie. Oh, wait — that’s easy! Maddie, of course!
We’ll be tuning in here in Boston… can’t wait!
Like we could ever laugh at you..only with you! Already set my DVR to record since I will be at my doctors appointment when you will be on here!
So awesome!
I just set the DVR!! I can’t wait.
HoLy sHiT! That’s not any friend! That’s Salma Hayek!!!!!!!! Watch out—-They’ll start hypenating your name like Brangelina…or TomKat…it’ll be Mattline. LOL!
Congrats on the show! Can’t wait to see it!!!
RR drives me nuts, but will watch for YOU and Maddy!
Rad and awesome.
I love Madeline.
I just stumbled upon this blog today and I have truly been moved. I have a 9 month old son and he and Madelyn are almost exactly a month apart…I admire your courage and am truly sad for Liz not being able to see Madelyn grow into the adorable little girl that she is now…being a first time mother, I could not imagine not being a part of my son’s life for the past 9 months. Wasn’t sure if I was going to comment and share, but I have just been so moved by you today!
Sorry another comment, I’ve been so moved and inspired by you, that I’m posting your blog on my blog about my son so that my blog readers can see how much of a wonderful father you are for themselves…(my only blogreaders though are friends, family, and maybe some aquaintenances/facebook stalkers)
Matt,
So happy for you, can’t wait to see your segment. Also, your ‘Lou fans are wondering what you ate?
Hi Matt,
I read about you in people and have been reading ever since.
I feel kinda creepy commenting but hey, whatever.
Your blog is really inspiring and I enjoy reading each post and seeing how big Madeline is getting.
We will be watching tomorrow!
Love from MSU,
Jillian
P.S. have you ever heard of Copeland or The Hard Lessons? Both bands are pretty popular up here. If not you should check them out.
Got my dvr set!
To anyone who missed the people magazine, you might be able to order back issues.
Way to go Matt !
I was so excited to see that you are going to be on the Rachel Ray show tomorrow…I have it all set up to tape just in case we miss it.
I never EVER watch this show. But with Salma Hayek and you promoting the Liz Logelin Foundation? How can you go wrong with that??
I’m glad that you’re being able to tell your story on such a national stage. Maddy will be extremely proud of her dad once she’s older. No doubt.
I’m excited to watch! It will be weird to hear your words instead of reading them!!! Hopefully you will reach a lot of people with your message…this is something to be proud of. Maddy is getting cuter every day!! Where was this pic of her and Salma Hayek taken – it’s not everyday you see a star posing in front of a trash can!!! Lol : )
Just set my dvr for tomorrow. What you have done for your daughter is simply amazing.
VERY cool!
Oh my gosh, how exciting! I’ve been reading your blog for months and months, but never commented. I realized today just how much your blog, in addition to the loss of a friend of mine at the age of 30, has affected me. I hold my children a little longer each day, and hope everyone else will do the same.
Thank you for continuing to inspire me Matt, I can’t wait to learn what the future holds for you!
OH MY! i would looooove to watch! but how can i?!?!
the shows airs here but like a million episodes behind!
can somebody please post the video online, PLEASE???
I’ve been following you since the article in People and have followed the blog ever since. I truly admire you for taking an unthinkable tragedy and doing something positive with it. Can’t wait to see you on tv tomorrow!
You are an inspiration to so many people. It’s so hard to believe that I’ve been checking in on your blog for almost a year now.
Stand up and be proud. You are an AMAZING person!
Wonderful, I just set my dvr so I can see it when I get home from work!
To use a Matt phrase: so so awesome.
I have my DVR set and am excited to see you both, hope this raises a ton of money for the foundation!
Ok so are you going to put a link to the show on here like your video of Maddie?! I really want to see it but in case I miss it..!
That is AWESOME! Can’t wait to watch!
That’s awesome, Matt! The more attention to the foundation, the better! I just went and set my DVR and can’t wait to see you talking on the show. You’re an amazing person! What an exciting opportunity for you and Maddie to get the word out about Liz’s foundation.
Amazing photo! And Salma is big in my book lately for what she did for a babe in another country (won’t get into that in my response here, lol).
I hope I can catch the Rachael Ray show tomorrow.
Asalamu Alaykom,
Wow! So the high-powered, pretty celebrity gets her picture taken with the not-so-famous Salma Hayek. Salma is lucky that Miss Madeline consented.
Did you create a Flickr album yet of celebrity encounters? I’d say it’s overdue, dude.
Wow that is great I will have to watch Rachel Ray tomorrow. I tried to get Oprah interested in your story and also the loss of my sister-in-law who also died 4 hours after my niece was born (6-13-2008) but i guess she is not interested SORRY!!! Maybe you would have better luck if you contacted her. Good Luck tomorrow, I am glad you are getting your story out there and the foundation is going to be able to help others that have lost their loved ones. Would love to hear from you since you are in the same situation we are. Please pass our story on if you can. Unfortunately Maddy and Sophia are not the only ones who lost their mothers last year. Right now we know another young mother who had her baby and suffered a blood clot and she has been in a coma for 4 days now.
R
Once again here is the web-link to my sister-in-laws video.
http://www.onetruemedia.com/shared?p=786083f5ea3aa9a2227af5&skin_id=1704&utm_source=otm&utm_medium=text_url
I am sure I am the 100th person to post this. Your last name and Liz’s first name, for gods sake, are spelled wrong, well Liz’s name is totally wrong, they have her as “Lisa” on the on the RR website!!!!!
I bet her mommy would be proud and jealous that Madeline got to meet a movie star!!
Matt,
What a spin doctor you have become (and I mean this in the best possible way). From what is a horrible situation, you have really brought about some good with the LLF. What a garden of awesome you are building! So when does your international tour start?
P
Keep it up!
Way to go Matt and Madeline!! I am so proud of you and how this is going to help others. You are amazing..can’t wait until 3:00!
HI Matt.
My name is Elizabeth. I have been following your story for quite some time now. I just wanted to write you and tell you how much your story has touched me. My dad died very suddenely in August of 2006 after being given a clean bill of health only 2 weeks earlier. I am the oldest of 6 children, my youngest sister is 15 and still lives at home with my mom. One of the reasons I love your blog and why I feel like I am so drawn to it is you tell it like it is. There is no sugar coating your emotions. My mom and my brothers and sisters have had to deal with alot of comments from friends and especially our family telling us basically how to grieve and that we should be “over” it by now, they specifically tell my mom this. I dont understand how people can tell someone how to do something that they have never had to go through. My mom and dad had the best relationship. My mom stayed home and took care of us and had not worked outside the home in as long as I could remember. My dad did not have alot of insurance and now my mom has had to go back and try and find some work. People dont understand how hard it is to work even though it is only part time, while trying to grieve. You hae a way of telling it like it is and I love that. My mom is really struggling right now, I just wish there was something I could do to help her. Everyone says, we will be okay, or she will come out stronger because of this. Anyways, thanks again for being so honest and that is so totally awesome about Rachel Ray and you promoting Lizs foundation. What a way to honor her. You are such an awesome dad and your love dor Maddy is so evident in the pictures.
wow! How cool is that – I’m so jealous that you got to meet Salma Hayek!
I can’t think of anyone that deserves this more than you! You are an inspiration to me… and I am a MOM and I have a husband helping me…but reading your stories and seeing your pictures inspires me to be a better mom! So, thank you! I wish you continued success in all you do!
so, shelby (my 4 year old) says “who is that?”
“that’s maddy” i say
(in a “duh mom” sort of tone while rolling her eyes) “i know who maddy is. who is that?” as she points salma hayek.
anyways, i am looking forward to going to work early so i can actually see this. very awesome matt. stoked this is all coming together. hope you two have a good day!
Oh my Gosh! I just called my husband and asked him to DVR the program while I’m at work. I never even watch Rachel Ray but I will make a concession to see you and Maddy! And how cool is it that she got to meet Selma Hayek! You two are celebrities! I am sure your wife is smiling in heaven to see what you have accomplished. Congrats!
okay so i didnt read the blog last night and i turned on my tv this morning and there you were i was so excited this made my day! i read everyday with my 17 month old on my lap and he watches the videos of maddy and just loves it so when i saw you on this morn. i told him look there is maddy and he started clapping so cute!!! way to go matt now everyone can know what an amazing dad you are not just us readers!! way to go matt!!!
So Awesome Matt! I will definitely by watching. I hope you get tons of donations for Liz’s Foundation.
Watching right now. Madeline is just such a beautiful little girl! She loves the audience! It makes me smile! Thanks Matt for the heads up on the show being on this morning! You are so real and This story is so inspiring! {back to watching I go..}
Oh no! Didn’t set the tivo. if anyone finds a clip online can they post it?
I am watching you on Rachel Ray right noe.
Your story is bery touching,
And your daughter is adorable!
You can believe I’ll be watching.
And what an awesome new friend to have. I just read something about her yesterday, matter of fact. God bless you, Matt… and Maddie too. It’s good to get your story out there. 
First time commenting but read your blog daily. I think you and your friends are doing an amazing job with Liz’s foundation and getting it out there to the public. Not to mention what an awesome job you are doing raising your beautiful daughter. Bravo to you!
And how cool is that Madeline isn’t even 1 yet and is on the Rachael Ray show!!!
I have to admit, I usually refuse to watch Rachel Ray. Guess I’m going to have to let down my morals for a day to see you two on the show…
You are continually crafting the ultimate love letter. Keep up the good work as a great father.
Orrville, Ohio will be watching! Madeline is a star! Matt, you are doing great things. You should be so proud of your self. I feel as I know you and I want to just reach out and hug you and Madeline. (sorry, don’t want to scare you) Please know if there is anything you need in Orrville, (J.M. SMUCKER Co.) (wink, wink) give me a holler, we’ll see what we can do.
The show was great! Madeline looked as cute as ever! My 11 month old son was mesmorized by her. I hope that more good things continue to come your way and that the word continues to spread about the awesome Liz Logelin Foundation. Keep on keeping on. Take care!
Home sick from work today watching you guys on Rachel Ray…the two of you are awesome, and you look great too! Enjoy those Pampers!
Well I was a few seconds in on your segment and the tears just started pouring out. I read your blog EVERY SINGLE DAY and so I knew the story but there they were – those sad tears. I am in NJ but if I ever see you I will be the stranger hugging you. What you are doing for families that have lost a parent is nothing short of BEAUTIFUL! You are personally touching so many peoples lives!
Sending you so much love and hugs
Kayla
Hey Matt and Maddy…I just finished watching the Rachael Ray Show, and you two did a fantastic job. Matt you are such an awesome Dad and doing a great job with Maddy! I read your blog everyday and really enjoy your updates. Keep up the good work with everything you are doing!
I saw you on Racheal Ray today and I cried so hard when i seen what you have been throufh and what you have overcame. I know how it feels to be a single parent. I have a 9 yr. old disabled daughter who does not have a father in my life and all i want is for her to know that daddy she is craving so much. So because of that hurt she and I have had over the years I stayed single and vowed to never date anyone til i thought he was “THE ONE” Well I fell in love in August of 2007 and was pregnant by January. When I was 4 months along in April he left and has never came back or contacted me. Nor has he contacted his other children, but they come see their baby sister alot. So when I see a father that loves his child unconditionally and does anything and everything that they have to do to make that child happy and healthy it makes me liturally cry with joy because it gives me hope that someday i might find someone to love my girls in the same way that you love that little girl. I struggle alot being physically limited myself and having my oldest disabled so my income is extremely low but you know at the end of the day i look at them sleeping and i think to myself you know all these hard times and all these stress patches are worth it just to see a innocent childs face asleep peacefully after being kissed on the forehead and being told that they are loved. So for that I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Sincerely Andrea
You & Maddy did incredible.
Much Love.
i saw the preview yesterday and i really wanted to watch it.
it was amazing story.
you are going to be great dad..
your daughter maddy look so cute.
Hi there, I watched you on Rachael Ray today and honestly I will tell you that this is the first time that I heard your story. I don’t leave my house much right now, I am on Maternity leave from having my daughter who is now a month old. Her name is Madolene (I call her Maddie), she is named after her great grandmother that died when I was eight, she was a huge inspiration in my life. So your story struck me, first off because I was sitting here in front of my computer as I always do and listen to Racheal Ray in the morning and caught that they called your little girl Maddy. So I sat here, listening intently to your story and I felt your pain. I am a single mother of two children now and trying to make it all on my own. We do alright because of determination and will but sometimes I just like to know that there are people out there doing all on their own too. I will be subscribing to your blogs now and will post comments with any advice this young mother has . . .good luck and you seem like a great father.
LOVED, LOVED, LOVED the interview! It was so nice to see you “in person”, since we haven’t been able to meet yet. It’s a strange feeling seeing your “friend” being interviewed and feeling such a protective, loving feeling for you both (and then again realize we don’t know each other.) It’s a crazy, awesome thing. Way to go Matt! P.S. Maddy, you couldn’t have been better behaved:) Hope you got to keep her bracelet…it probably cost more than my whole wardrobe!!!
You both were great on Rachel Ray! How cute was Maddy!
Enjoyed watching the show. You and Maddy did great.
Sending Blessings from Iowa.
Tonya
First time I have ever watched Rachel Ray – definitely glad I did. You did an amazing job. I am one of your thousands of loyal readers, though I rarely comment. When I started following your blog months ago, I could have never imagined that it would turn into all of this. So, I cannot even fathom how strange, amazing, crazy, and unbelievable this must seem to you! Obviously you would give all of this up in a heartbeat, if only… However, congrats on the continued good that you are creating out of such tragedy. You’re a fantastic father. Thank you for your honesty and for making me stop to appreciate the fantastic father in my kids’ lives a little bit more, as well. Hope the foundation gets tons of new dontations!
Matt, no doubt you will be getting lots of new stranger friends now! The show was awesome! Of course as soon as you and Maddy appeared on screen I started bawling. You both did so great. Maddy was so adorable talking and trying to clap. I think she loved looking at the audience. The dress over the jeans was perfect as usual. I am so proud and honored to “know” you both. Awesome news about the Pampers too!
Madeline is such a cutie!! Well, we already knew that, but watching her on TV, she’s even more adorable!!
Great interview!!
Stephanie
I truly believe that one of the most fundamental relationships exists between a father and his daughter. Even though I have had struggling relationships with many people in my life, the one with my father has always remained stable. Throughout my life he has shown me what true love, affection, and respect is. Therefore I never accept anything less from anyone and never had to look for it elsewhere. What you are doing for your daughter is amazing, and she is truly one of the luckiest girls in the world. I commend you and I hope you enjoy watching an amazingly strong human being grow up, all thanks to your efforts to be someone she can love and respect for the rest of her life. Kudos.
xo
You and Madeline were fabulous on the show! Just finished and tears are just streaming. Happy tears, sad tears and just all around TEARS!!! I know that Liz would be so, so very proud of everything you are doing and have done. Madeline is very lucky to have a wonderful Daddy like you! Much love to you and Maddie from Texas!!!
I am watching you right now being interviewed on Rachael Ray show and I tell yah, I was crying when I heard your story. I am so emotional! I am sorry for what had happened and you are such a strong father, your little girl is so blessed and she is so precious. Keep up the good work!
I’m watching you guys on Rachael Ray right now. You guys did great! So amazing!
Much luck to you and your entire family!
I’ll have to skip today’s nap so I can watch RR today!
I can’t wait to see you guys on it!
I saw you on the Rachael Ray Show. You are amazing for the way you have handled everything and made some positive out of it. Your daughter is beautiful and a very lucky girl. Good luck!
Matt, I just saw you and Madeline on RR. You both did a great job – she is absolutely adorable. I loved how she had RR’s bracelet and was always smiling when the audience clapped. You have done an amazing job as a father and have such wonderful memories to share with Madeline when she’s older. The creation of the foundation is a great way to help others out. You’re an inspiration.
I can’t believe I missed it! I thought it would be on at 11:00 and it was on at 9 this morning! I watched a clip of it on Rachel Ray’s website…you did so good Matt! I hope you can put the interview up..if the Rachel Ray show would let you that is. By the way, Maddy looks so much like you now! She looks so much like Liz too, but the older she gets the more she resembles you and she’s absolutely beautiful! You’re doing great Matt…thank you for sharing your story with all of us
Loved watching you on Rachael Ray. You did so great. Madeline is such a charmer, my goodness could she get any cuter?!
Great job! You deserve it! You guys rock!!!
loved it
I just watched you on Rachel Ray. And I think you did an amazing job. And Maddy is so adorable. I loved loved loved her outfit. And it was great to see her smiling and playing away.
I just watched you on Rachael Ray and alot of your story hit home for me because that is how my own mother died…very unexpectedly and very fast. She was 49. It turns out that this event saved many of our lives, including 3 of 4 daughters, cousins, brothers and sisters. A few events surrounding my mother’s death raised red flags for the doctors and recommendations came from this. We were all tested for Protein C deficiency and I now know (along with many others) that this could someday happen to me. Protein C deficiency is, in other words, a higher clotting factor than others. The reason I am telling you this is because there are many ways to prevent blood clots and furthermore, pulmonary embolism. Please get your daughter checked…it can save her life!
I just watched Rachel Ray, I’m still a little teary eyed, what a GREAT story. You are doing a GREAT job, what a great guy you are, I know that your wife is very proud of you. Keep up the great work, your little angel is precious.
Kristie (mother of 4)
She was so cute on RR. You did great too. I was in tears watching it. Very touching!
I must admit i have never heard your story until Rachael Ray this morning and you two are amazing! I was a month pregnant when my husband died and my son is now six and i look back at how we have done and smile. It crushed our life to lose him but after all these years we have gained so much love from others that i stand back in ah and still can’t believe all the support. Wishing you all the luck in the world and you are amazing once again.
saw you and maddy on rachelray today,maddy is so blessed to have such a good father and caring family ,keep up the good work with foundation
I just watched you on RR and my heart goes out to you. This story hits very close to home for me, my sister in law passed away March 11 2008 from an amniotic embolism only minutes after giving birth to my niece. This is a very hard time for my brother, he is now the raising two little girls Grace is going to be 3 (March 10) and Lucy will be 1 on March 11. You have many good people in your life. Stay strong
I missed the first part..I saw Salma but turned the chanle but when I put it back you were on there ,probably half way done..Should have told us earliar in the week ..O well,good luck with everything..
Matt and Maddie!!!! You guys are so adorable! I loved watching how Maddie had Rachael Ray and the entire audience eating out of her little hand! You did such a great job today and you are so real and as RR said “you are changing lives!” Enjoy this wonderful time with that sweet baby girl and please continue to keep us updated! If you’re ever in NC please let us all know!
i just watched the show and i sat and cryed for you guys i am a mother and that would be my worst fear not to be there to raise my kids but what you are doing is wounderful my payers are with you guys may god bless you both
Matt,
The RR interview was great today! Could Maddy have been any cuter…breaking into huge smiles everytime the audience clapped! Adorable. Liz is so proud of you.
You and Madeline were fantastic on RR today! You did a great job and Madeline was so so adorable…just so happy as usual..she was wonderful!!
I am watching you on Rachael Ray right now, choked up. Terribly sad. Your daughter is beautiful!
How awesome to get to see your and Maddie’s faces while I worked out at the gym today… You did great! She is such a happy baby!
I saw you on Rachael Ray this morning, and I cried just as much as the first time I heard your story.
You did great on the show, I would have had a heart attack lol.
We all love you, Matt and Madeline.
Thank you for sharing your lives with all of us.
I just turned on my TV which was on Rachel saw you and precious Maddy… I was like “I know them!!!” your doing a wonderful job!!
Matt..you guys rocked! You did a great job telling your story and sharing your foundation with with world!
But my favorite part has to have been every time Maddy froze and smiled each time the audience clapped! What a sweetie pie!
Side note- got the paci holders and my Annie loves them! Thanks again for the info!
Matt, I just want to let you know that I saw your appearance on the Rachael Ray Show today and your story is truly inspiring. You give so much hope to people all over the world who have suffered similar tragedies to you. You also give hope to single parents all over the world who are afraid that they will not be able to survive the challenge of raising a child on their own.
Right now I am studying to be a nurse and I am taking a class called Lifespan Development. Your story really brought the idea of child development alive for us. Not only with everything that happened before Madeline’s birth, but especially with everything that has happened afterwards. Your blog makes it possible for us to watch Madeline grow and mature right before our eyes! Thank you for sharing Madeline’s growth process with us. She is a beautiful child and you are both blessed to have each other.
On a final note, I would just like to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. I can’t even imagine how devastating it has been for you to lose such an amazing person as Liz. I hope you know that she is sitting on the most beautiful cloud in Heaven looking down on you and Madeline with love and pride. Keep up the great work Matt – you are an amazing person!!
WOW!!! So great!! I hope the donations to Liz’s foundation EXPLODE!! I know I am pitching in.
Thanks for sharing your world with us. Madeline is as precious as ever.
I’m watching you now on RR! Did she get to keep the bracelet? How awesome about PAMPERS! Love you two. Cindy
hi. My name is Brandina. I recently heard your story and I just wanted to wish you all the best. I am a single mom with two girls and I know how hard it can be to do it all alone. I can’t imagine what it has been like for you but congratulations on your beautiful daughter and on being such a great hands on dad. I hope you find all the happiness you deserve. Best of luck!!!
Matt, I had not heard of your story until I saw you today! You are very inspirational and brave! I lost my husband 2 years ago and being a single, widowed parent is not easy! I’m sooooo blessed and thankful for what I do have – my kids, family and friends and people like you. I’m very interested in your foundation and look forward to helping however I can. You and Maddy are in my prayers!
Matt!
It was so good to see you and Miss Maddy on Rachael Ray! I usually have my handsful around this time of the day with school but I didnt go and I am glad I didnt!! I cried through the whole thing and because I have been lurking for a while I figured now was the right time to comment! My husband also enjoyed watching today as well as my room mate who was sitting with me while I read your blog the first time..she was handing me tissues! I just cant get enough of Maddy and as the others say, you are doing such a great job!!!
Matt, I think you are a remarkable dad to continue this blog that liz started to allow Madeline to one day really know about her mother, and to know what it was like for you, as her dad, to raise her alone. I lost my dad when I was five. If only my family would have talked to me about my dad, it would have meant so much. I have no doubt that liz is helping you each day.
Hi Matt and Madeline
I’ve been reading for months but never commented. I just saw you both on Rachel Ray. I am so in awe of you Matt. You are an amazing father. Madeline is so precious. I live over in Staten Island, just a stone throw from Manhattan. It is an amazing place. I hope you enjoy your time here and see the great things around town. I bet Madeline will love the ferris wheel inside the Toys R Us in Time Square if you get the chance. That has always been a favorite of my son. I think you are doing an amazing thing to turn your tragedy into a way to help others. Take care.
How will you live?
Um, you most certainly are.
I’ve heard thumps coming from heaven all morning – must be Lizzy jumping with pride and joy.
I’ve been reading this blog for 6 months more or less and I have never commented. It is so weird seeing you on magazines and television because I feel like I know you and Maddy. Anyway, I think this is the first comment I’ve ever left, but good luck. Maddy and you have been and will continue to be in my prayers.
Matt,
I have been reading and sharing your blog with friends for some time now but never commented. I watched you and Maddy on Rachael Ray today…you were both wonderful! Everywhere you go, you both seem to touch the hearts of all those around you. You are such an inspiration in so many ways! The work you are doing with your foundation is amazing, especially as it hasn’t been that long since your own personal tragedy. Thank you for sharing your lives with us. God Bless you both….always!
Oh My..this is awesome! Congrats! I wish I could catch it..I will be in a middle of a lecture
Just saw you on Rachel Ray. I know you have heard this a hundred times by now but I can relate. My husband died when my daughter (our only child) was 15 mo old. I had two older boys that were hit hard by his death but my daughter never got the chance to know her father. I remember going thru the days in a fog for such a long time. I wrote in a journal and it helped me greatly so I am sure the blog has done the same for you. The thing I found was my daughter became my anchor in the storm. She and my boys gave me a reason to get up every day. They gave me a reason to smile and to laugh and to feel. I am sure you feel this way many times as well. My daughter is now a 24 year old who just had a baby of her own. He is 7 weeks old and the light of her life and ours. She had lost a son 4 years ago at 26 weeks (he made it 8 days). She went thru the same thing this pregnancy but with bed rest and good doctors we got a precious little boy. Good luck to you. Your daughter will be eternally grateful that you have this site so you can share her mom with her. The one thing my daughter struggled with is the fact we had little of her dad to share with her. Thankfully your wife’s family is staying involved. That is so important for your daughter.
God bless you both!
You were great! Once again I had tears streaming down my face over your story and that beautiful baby. I stuck around the house all morning waiting for the show to come on. It didn’t disappoint. Can you believe all that is happening from this tragedy? You are doing awesome awesome things.
Matt!!! I just got done watching you on R. Ray. It continues to amaze me how after reading your blog for the last 10 months, I am still reduced to tears over your story. I wanted to say that you did great, and that Madeline could not have behaved ANY better! She was precious as usual, and really adorable when the audience clapped….it’s probably because she’s so used to being out in public so often around so many people! Anyway, it was so great to see, and I almost felt like I was watching an old friend on TV….I hope this gets lots of publicity for the Liz Logelin Foundation so you can help many, many people in their times of need also.
Madeline is lucky to have you for a dad, Liz was lucky to have you for a husband, and you are lucky to have had Liz and to now have Madeline in your life. You’ve really just done an all around, fantastic job.
Maddie totally rocked the house!!! She had that audience exactly where she wanted them……great segment, great to get the news out about the Foundation, and great to see the two of you on TV…….have I mentioned how frakking adorable Maddie is?? : )
Hey Matt let me tell u, u’re doing a wonderful job raising taht sweetie, cutie little soul. I wish all the love in the world for both of u. It reminded me of my own story when i had a blood clot during my pregnancy and i survived it with god’ s grace i have a 8.5 yr old girl and i had another girl who will be 6 on 19th feb. I feel lucky to see my daugters grow up. I’ve chosen to be a stay at home mum & i’m enjoying it all…..
Keep up the good spirit…………….
Saw you on the show this morning and it made my day! What an example you are to so many and most important, your little love bug! You ARE doing a great job Matt and it shows. I’m so glad that Gina L. introduced me to your story, it will forever change how I look at things.We love you and think of you often.
Michelle
I just finished watching te RR show. I loved how much time she took telling your story, how great you were about letting people know about the foundation, and how beautiful Maddy was, charming everyone. I am so proud of you!
You clearly struck a nerve today. The traffic on the site must have been crazy! It took me forever to be able to open the page. You both did great! It was weird because even though we have never met, it was like seeing someone that I know on TV. No matter how many times I hear your story, it still brings tears to my eyes. My best to you and Maddy.
Hey Matt,
Just wanted to tell you I think you ROCK! With all of the terrible things going on around the world, it has been inspiring to see how many people have reached out to you and how you are giving back. I am a true believer it paying it forward. I look forward to hearing more about you and your sweet baby girl.
P. S. Check out the song “You Got Soul” by Sam Bisbee. It’s a funny song about a dad and his little girl.
RR was the first time I had heard your story. It brought me to tears. Two of my children came up to me and asked what was wrong. I said, ‘that wonderful man there is a daddy and he has to do it all by himself… that isn’t fair.’
I love how you talk about your sweetheart. Our stories are kind of similar… My husband and I are both 30 and high school sweethearts. We just celebrated 13 years together in January. While it didn’t take us 8 years to get married, it took us 6 1/2.
We have three sons. The first pregnancy was easy as it can go but the second was much more tramatic. Our twins had TTTS and we almost lost them. I was on bedrest for 10 weeks. It was stressful.
You are so inspirational. Your Liz is so proud of you… I have been so moved today, that the tears will not go away. Your strength for your daughter is amazing and I’m so sorry you and your daughter were cheated out of the life you should have had. If you aren’t a praying person, take heart that I am. Your daughter is so blessed to have such a loving and wonderful father.
I am sure this note will be missed or overlooked because I have no doubt you will have an overwhelming amount of comments. Thank you for sharing your life. It helps everyone put things into perspective. I look forward to keeping up with your blog and watching you share your daughter growing up.
Hey Matt!
A friend showed me your blog a while back and I’ve been stalking it ever since. I got soooo excited to see you on RR and it was almost like seeing a good friend on there. Maddy looked precious on there and so excited when everyone would clap. LOL. Keep up the good work, you are a great daddy!!
you did great matt… just awesome…
oh Matt even though I knew your story well through this blog seeing you on RR was so heart Wrenching. And how cute was Madd, the way she looked every time the audience clapped just priceless.
Wow – I think you got more airtime than Salma Hayek!! You did great – and Maddy was SOOOOOOOOOO adorable!!! I loved how she broke out in a big grin everytime the audience clapped!!! You have to tell us – did Rachel Ray let Maddy keep the bracelet – or did she have to give it back??
I watched it. And I love that baby. She is just. so. happy. (also, it furthered my love for that turquoise dress). You are doing GREAT things Matt, keep up the good work.
That is freakin awesome! But I just signed on and saw your post so I missed the show! Dang!
Matt-
I have been reading since Maddeline was about 2 months old. I have an 8 mo. old boy, we’re in Seattle. I just watched your YouTube interview with Ms. Single Mom. I set my alarm to go off at 3pm today so I can catch you on Rachel Ray. I pray for you and Maddeline each time you post in my Bloglines. I must say you sure know how to dress Madedline cute! I’ve been meaning to write you and say hi all along…. they’re used to be an email link on your website. I am just not finding it today! Let me know if you’re coming to Seattle anytime soon.
Amy White
ran home at lunch to watch RR.
I continue to be amazed at how you were able to make a horrible life event into something that honors Liz’s life and Madeline’s future. She is incredibly blessed to have you as her Dad.
Always wishing you the best,
KC in TX
I saw you on Rachel Ray. My husband is gone because he enlisted with the ARMY but I can’t imagine my world without him. You are a brave man! Children really change the way you see life, forever!
I just watched you on the Rachel Ray show – I had never heard your story before and I cried and cried when I listened to you talk about your story and how much you loved your wife. I just had a baby 4 months ago. My little girl was born 6 weeks early and I had a c-section. She was in the NICU for almost 3 weeks. Knowing how hard that was for me and my husband, I simply can not imagine how you must have felt having to do it on your own. Thank you SO much for sharing your story and helping all of us realize how blessed we truely are. My heart goes out to you – your daughter is so lucky to have such a wonderful father. It’s people like you who help all of us remember to take a step back and cherish life.
Matt, I just watched the show (I actually DVR’d it)
Take care
WOW!! You were wonderful, and so was Maddy, she stole the show.
I am a SAHM to my 3 kids, 6, 4 and 20months. Some days things seem so difficult, but reading your blog, you put things in my life in perspective. You do an absolutely amazing job with Maddy.
Matt,
I just watched the show and fell in love with your little Madeline! She is adorable! Your story is so tragic, I couldn’t help but cry through the whole thing. I also couldn’t help but notice how lonely you are and how much you miss your wife. Which is understandable after such an experience. I’m so sorry you had to go through that, but you are doing an awesome job with your daughter! The main reason why I am writing to you is because, like I said, you miss your wife. I will be honest with you, and I won’t discriminate against you if you don’t want to be open to this, but I felt like I had to share this information with you. I am a member of the LDS (mormon) church. One of our beliefs is that we believe that after this life is over, that’s not the end of it. We have the potential to become like God. We also have the blessing of being with our spouses and families not just throughout this lifetime, but forever. It’s probably a really hard concept to grasp if you’ve never heard of it before. But I know how much you miss and love your wife and if you are interested in learning how you can someday see your sweet Liz again and be with her for eternity, please take the time to check out this website (www.mormon.org), it answers questions you have and can set up a visit with our missionaries to also answer questions you have, if you would like. I know this is forward of me, but I would love for you to have the happiness and knowledge that I have of our Father in Heaven’s plan for us. You are an amazing man for dealing with what you have so far. Thank you for taking the time to read this, good luck in raising that beautiful daughter of yours and God Bless.
Matt, both of you did amazingly well! As soon as I saw you two on the screen I started to get a little teary. And, as someone else mentioned, I also felt an urge to protect and encourage you. I suppose that’s the mother-hen in me.
Also, if you haven’t arranged for a husband for Madeline yet, I think my 18 month-old son may be interested. He was in awe of her, and kept pointing and saying “Baby!”
Lots of hugs to you both!
The show was so great today! Maddy was absolutely precious and made it all look so easy. You are doing everything right for her, and she will always know how much you loved her mommy and what a blessing she was.
Have any links to your segment on RR? The entire hour was pre-empted due to bad weather!! I found the RRS website, but it only had a video intro about your story, and not you and Maddy with RR. Please let us know if it’s available on youtube or somewhere….I’d love to see it!
Thanks!
WTG!!! Great job today Matt! I must say that my favorite was watching Maddy just light up whenever she heard the audience clap! She already understands that the applause is for her- after all she’s used to having the biggest supporter with her on a daily basis! Blessings to you both~
Matt,
I think you are amazing. Liz knows all that you are doing for her and Maddy. You are helping her know her mother more than you think. Good luck and God bless!
Matt-
I’ve been reading your blog for months…it was awesome to see you and Maddy in people and now on RR! I loved being able to really see Maddy…she was adorable smiling every time people clapped! You’re really doing an amazing job and truly helping people with Liz’ foundation. Someday Maddy will be so grateful to have so many thoughts written down and so many shared memories of her Mommy. Thanks for sharing yourself with the world.
I dvr’d it! I am sitting here in tears, actually HEARING you talk about Liz and your beautiful baby girl makes it so much more personalable to me!! You did a great job!!
I just saw your piece on Rachel Ray and we fell in love with you, your daughter and your story. It’s so hard to be a single dad and I can’t fathom being a single dad of a new baby after such a loss. It was hard for me to transition into being a new mom, even after all the reading and research and work.
I commend you on being such a wonderful dad and taking the time to document every step of your life. Maddie will appreciate this as she grows up.
Best of luck to you both. I’ll be reading regularly to see the new developments of both of your lives.
Matt,
I saw you today on Rachael Ray and I’ve got to tell you that you are absolutely AWESOME! Wow, what you are doing for Madeline is something she will cherish for the rest of her life. After hearing your story I immediately logged on to read your blogs and see all of y’alls beautiful pictures. Your story is so inspiring and seems to have touched the lives of many including myself! Thank you for sharing and being such a wonderful Daddy to such a beautiful little girl!
Missed the show, waiting for someone to post it on youtube, hopefully!!!
My best to you and Maddie
My four year old recognized Maddy on the show today: “Mommy, that’s the baby from your computer.” Loved it, Matt. It was wonderful to watch.
Matt,
I saw you on Rachael Ray this morning and I was so moved by your story. I gave birth to my son on the 30th of December after some complications. He was perfectly healthy but I wasn’t so lucky. The doctors went through sereval diagnoses, including pulmonary embolism, before they concluded that it was postpartum cardiomyopathy or postpartum congestive heart failure. I lost about 50% of my heart function but am on my road to recovery. I just wanted to tell you that I think it is amazing what you’re doing for Madeline, keeping her mother’s memory alive and trying to help others along the way. She’s incredibly lucky to have such an amazing father. I so admire you. I wish you and your beautiful daughter all the best.
Hello! I’ve got it recording on my DVR and can’t wait to watch! I watched the preview video on the RR website and even though I know the story by heart, it still had me in tears to hear it from you. Just wanted to stop in again and tell you how fucking awesome you are, how beautiful Maddy is, and how proud I know Liz is and all of us are of you and all you’rer doing. BIG *HUGS* to you both and I can’t wait to see the whole espiode as soon as I get my ass home!
ps. Maddy’s new BFF is awesome! Tell her not to get too big for us all k? heehee
HellO,
Well I just saw the two of you on the RR Show and gosh your little girl is so cute. I think what you’re doing is wonderful and so amazing. I started crying while I was watching the show. She is lucky to have a father like yourself, you should be so very proud of yourself. Take care of yourself and of little maddy and god bless the both of you.
So ofcourse I watched Rachel Ray this morning, and even though i’ve been following and supporting you and Maddy these last 10 months I cried the way I did when I first read your blog! You never cease to amaze me with your strength and your deisre to help others who are also in need. The way you honor Liz with this new foundation is truly incredible. Maddy will be so, so very proud of you and all that you have accomplished at such a tragic time in your life. You have done and continue to do an amazing job with raising Maddy, she gets more and more beautiful by the post! And seeing her live on RR this morning had me laughing at how she stole the show with her beauty and uber-cuteness!!! I want to thank you for what you have given to so many people, laughs, tears, a new perspective on life and how precious it is as well as the people who are in our lives. This post is far too long so I will end it here. Give Maddy kisses from all of us creeps! xoxo
Hi Matt and Madeline! — Saw you on Rachel Ray today! Thank you as always for sharing. You are truly an awesome dad — Great Job Matt, Madeline was a doll as always! Take Care…
Just watched RR.
awesome!
Maddy is a cutie-patootie!
Great job speaking on behalf of the foundation to honor Liz.
Hang in there!
ToOdLeS.ShEiLa
It was great seeing it. I missed the article in People. Maddie is so cute and you are an amazing dad. She will be very proud 20 years from now of how you did. Keep up the great work.
Live on TV?!? I was caught so off guard. Ummm…that is Matt and Maddy! I “know” them!! I can’t believe it has been almost a year since we found your blog. I remember telling my husband I wanted to send a little stuffed robot to a baby named Madeline I saw on the internet. He thought you would think we were crazy stalkers. That we shouldn’t be peeking into such a private, personal blog. And look what has become of it in a year!! The foundation in Liz’s name. It is amazing what you have created out of such a devastating situation. You’re awesome….
Great Job Matt! You are awesome, inspiring and Liz would be so proud of you! You’ve come a long way …and look at your gorgeous Maddy. She will forever be so proud of her daddy. Keep doing what you’re doing! You’re an inspiration to everyone that comes to your blog! XO
Watched Rachel Ray
You and Madeline
Are beautiful souls
Wow! The first and only that I could mutter as tears poured down my face listening to your story on Rachael Ray today. As a new mother to a 5 month old baby girl diagnosed with CF at birth and having complications during my pregnancy the reality of what could have happened became so apparent hearing your story. Unfortunately, this tragedy did happen to you and I truly admire your strength . Whatever you are doing it must be right because your little Maddy is full of joy and happiness. She is a blessed little girl to have such a devoted father. I thank you for sharing your story during this difficult time and opening the eyes of soooo many people especially mine. I look forward staying close to this story through your blog. Wishing you both the very best!!!
WOW..great job on the RR show!! I have an 18 mo old and know babies are hard work. I have been reading your blog and it is obvious you are doing just fine. Liz’s love will always be with you and that little dollbaby. Keep on Keeping on.
Watching you on RR show. Atlanta ga
I’ve never posted on your blog before but have followed since the beginning when it was in the Star Tribune last spring. I didn’t even know you were going to be on Rachel Ray today, but I had it on and looked up and there you were! Soo awesome! Maddie is gorgeous and Liz would have been so proud of you both.
watching rr right now…commercial break…love maddy’s reaction to the applause–she’s a natural showstopper!
Super job on the RR show! I love how Maddy lit up when the audience clapped….absolutely priceless!!! Thank you Matt for sharing with us strangers.
Great interview today on Rachel Ray!
Matt I am watching you right now and you have me in tears. You are so amazing. Thank you so much for the inspiration that you are providing all of us. Maddy is gorgeous! Keep up the great work you are oding with the foundation and with Maddy!
I am watching you on RR. Just wanted to say great job with Maddy and also the foundation. I will be making a contribution.
Matt- watched you guys on Rachel Ray. I think that this foundation is amazing. It will give widowers a voice and assistance in those most difficult times. Madeline is beautiful and so well mannered. You are doing a great job. –Jessica
OMG! I just got done watching Rachael Ray and I’ve read your blog for a number of months now. Maddeline is soooo cute! I just loved that everytime the audience clapped she just looked up and smiled. And you, Matt, are a wonderful father. You are doing an awesome job raising your daughter and I look forward to reading your blog and seeing what new things Maddy is doing. Keep it up!
I just happened to have Rachel Ray on, and she was telling about you coming up next on the show…and I was like HEY! I know who that guy is! Not that I really know you, but I’ve been keeping up with your blog. First time posting. I’ve made some dear friends via blogging…I started mine for family too
ANYWAY.
Matt. You are doing a kick-arse job with your daughter and I am AMAZED at your strength and immensely encouraged by your passion to be a rockin’ Dad and raise your beautiful baby girl.
HUGS .
Man, look at all these people above me! Holy crap.
I just wanted to say I think Maddie gave Salma a run for her money there. That is one beautiful woman, but Maddie outshines her.
Well done.
GAH, and I know it’s spelled “Maddy,” not “Maddie.” It’s a curse, because of the spelling of my own name. My apologies.
I feel like we are long lost friends…yet, I have never met you. I usually don’t keep up with stories like yours that I read out of People, but you are a fellow Minnesotan and I felt compelled. It is also maybe because I am the mother of 3 and though I don’t know your pain…I have a ‘feeling’ of what it must be like. I watched you guys on the RR show a few minutes ago. I cried…just like I do when I read the blog sometimes. When I first found the blog from People…I spent a whole Sunday from morning to evening reading. I cry for the pain, but mostly I cry because I think that what you are doing is amazing. Madeline is the luckiest girl in the world to have a father like you. From the sounds of it, she’s the luckiest girl because of who her mom is too.
Thank you sooooooo very much for sharing your life with all of us, especially with the people you don’t even know and will probably never ever meet. This blog inspires me to be a better mom. I have become a different person ever since that one Sunday……
Hey! Just got done watching you on Rachel Ray…Maddy is even more beautiful in person! I hope she kept that bracelet as a momento of the experience!
Thanks again for being you. Just watched the RR segment and you both rock. I think you have a movie star in your arms, she definetly loves the camera and it loves her…Keep on keepin on.
Y’all looked great on RR today! Maddy was so precious and full of personality! I hope it will bring even more awareness to Liz’s foundation. Keep up the great work!
Matt, You did a great job on Rachel Ray! I was watching with my 20 month old son and he kept pointing at Maddy and saying “baby” and I said, “yes, that’s Maddy.” So, he kept pointing, saying, “Maddy, baby”! LOL!
I stumbled across your page from CBB. Your story is amazing and your strength astounding.
What a great show! I’ve been following you guys for about 10 months now and wanted to let you know that you did a great job! You have so much strength to be able to tell your story without crying too much anymore.
Every time I see Madeline, I can’t believe how gorgeous she is!
“You had better be a damn good baby”. I thought that was the best line of the interview! And look what you got! The best baby. She sure enjoyed herself, I had a feeling you wished you were anywhere but there. But instead of hiding, which I suppose would be way easier for you, you are out there changing the world for people. I am blessed to “know” you, Matt. There are not many people who have lost so much, and have been given so much in the same moment. Many of us *creeps* are very proud of you today, as I am sure are your folks and Liz’s folks as well. A job well done.
I’m so glad I woke up at 5:00am today and checked your blog. The interview with Rachael Ray was amazing…you and Madeline looked wonderful. Miss Madeline loves the camera, doesn’t she? and the applause! Keep up the joyful task of being her dad…I believe you are doing a great job and will continue to do so. Although we probably will never meet, know that you have someone in Texas who is very interested in you two. Blessings to you both.
I just watched. You guys did great!
I just watched you and Maddie on RR. Maddie was absolutely precious, I loved her outfit, I was so happy I finally got to see her in “real time” almost, moving, chewing on Rachel’s bracelete, she was smiling and I think I saw her almost clapping at one time. You looked so real, honest and in love with Maddie, I don’t know you, but I’m very proud of you.
Matt, you were fabulous! Me thinks the foundation will be getting a ton of hits. Your site just took forever to load up.
Maddy is just beautiful, and I hope she got to keep that bracelet. She was totally macking on it. Was that some clapping I saw her doing?
Dude…the prom pictures…immortalized on national television. Saw some new photos of Liz, too…breathtaking. Hearing you tell the story was heartbreaking. No matter how I hear it or think about it…it always will be. Your strength continues to amaze and inspire.
hi i from Monterrey Mexico try to write whit my best ingles please sorry …. well i saw the show of rachel ray and let me tell you you baby is beautiful she and you will be in my prayers every night and you have my word … you would be happy my mom die when i was a litlle baby and i live whit my father 23 years and now im married and i have a baby to him have 8 month old its amazing like my father says your sons are the most incredible persons you gould never know … if i have money belive me i will be very happy por help you .. but i not sorry well every thing its gona be allrigt
gosh, I meant Maddy not Maddie. Sorry…
You guys were awesome on Rachel Ray. Maddy was too cute chewing on Rachel’s bracelet. You definitaly got a good baby : ) Glad I was home sick to be able to watch!
Chrissy at storked mentioned you and Ms. Maddy were going to be on RR on her blog yesterday and honestly it was the one time where I wished I had a DVR or even a VCR!! I hope you had a wonderful time, by the looks of the comments it was an amazing segment. It’s almost feels unreal that someone I have “known” for so many months was on the Rachel Ray show… I can’t imagine what it must feel like to you. I would bet money that Liz was looking down on you and Maddy, just beaming with excitement.
Matt, I have been reading for months and I’m so, so glad that you’ve been able to turn something so awful into an incredible help for others who’ve had to endure what you have.
Maddy was so sweet and happy chewing on Rachael’s bracelet…you are doing such a great job with her. I am speechless.
I hadn’t heard any of your store till i saw the Rachel Ray show. And sadly i only caught it right at the end. I just wanted to commend you for all you have done. I know that raising a baby with two parents isn’t easy let alone with only one. You have a beautiful daughter who will be very proud to call you her dad. This world could only hope for more people like you. I wish you and your daughter the best of luck.
Matt, I just wanted to tell you that your story touched me so much. I cried the entire segment. I can not imagine your pain and I think you’re a phenomenal human being. Your daughter is very lucky to have you and I’m sure you feel the same about her.
I wish you all the best in your and your daughter’s life and know that many out here are thinking of you. You’re an example of what’s good with the world.
Holy comments, batman!
I’ve been reading your blog since Liz was in the hospital (referred from a friend) and I’m so amazed at how far you’ve come. You did such a great job on RR.
You are the definition of good peeps.
Great job! I enjoyed watching!
This is my first visit to your blog. I saw your story today on RR and cried the whole time. I am the mother of a 21 month old and a 9 month old and reading your story just tugged at my heart strings. What a lucky girl your daughter is to have you. I am so sorry for your loss.
I couldn’t decide whether to laugh or cry today while watching your interview. Ultimately, the smiles took over as I sat on my couch laughing out loud at Maddy eating up the audience’s applause. Great job to the both of you for being such an inspiration to all of us.
I saw you two on Rachael Ray this afternoon (is she as annoying in person as she is on TV? Don’t answer that) and I wanted to say you did a great job. Maddy looked so adorable; she’s a natural on camera! I sobbed all the way through; I can’t imagine what you go through every day. God bless you both!
I started reading your blog after I saw the write up in People. After I read that article, I read your entire blog in 3 days. I’ve wanted to comment many times, but haven’t. I think you are doing a fantastic job raising Maddy and I pray for your family daily.
The reason I decided to comment today, was because while watching you on RR with my 8 month old son, he was staring, “talking” and clapping the whole time. He normally doesn’t pay any attention to the TV, but I think he thinks Maddy is cute!
Keep up the good work!
Hello Matt; After watching you on RR, then reading your bloggs, I just wanted to share a poem with you that I was given at my own baby’s shower. After 6 mos. in the bed, (4 at moms & 2 in the hospital); I delivered a healthy baby boy. Therefore, I can relate to parts of your story. So it goes…
“Babies are bits of
stardust
blown from the
hand of God.
Lucky the woman
who knows the pangs
of birth
for she has held
a star.”
…and Liz’s star will shine through you!
GOD BLESS YOU
Great job on RR Matt!!!!
Matt you are doing a wonderful job with Madeline. She is such a happy and well behaved girl. You are a true inspiration. Good luck with everything and thanks. You are such an amazing person. Thanks..
Wow, that was so moving Matt! I have been reading your blog since right after Liz went to heaven and I still cry when I read your blog, see pictures, and today seeing you talk about your wonderful wife, I was in tears! Your such an amazing man, father and husband. Madeline is so greatful to have a man dad like you, your doing a fantastic job raising Madeline. I look forward to reading your blog daily, and seeing Madeline grow, and you grow in your new life as well.
just watched my DVR of rachael…you were great, matt! but i have to say i was watching maddy most of the time
as sad as i was watching the story again, i couldn’t help but smile at her the whole way through…
I just watched ya’ll on Rachel Ray.
Ya’ll are awesome!
I think my 12 yr. old daughter is in love with Maddy and wants to babysit (even thought we live in Texas)
You are an amazing dad and Maddy is as cute as a button!
I have been following your blog for the past couple of months. I don’t know how you did it, being able to tell the story of Liz without crying, I’m a big baby and I cried. Matt you are doing an awesome job with Maddy she’s growing and thriving, and just absolutely adorable. Keep up the good work she is going to appreciate it when she gets older.
I had to come up with 10 blogs that I thought were worth the Kreativ Blogger award. Well, i’m a silent reader of your blog, stop in often never makes comments. So I wanted to stop in and give this little award (which really.. isn’t that big of a deal when your blog is as BIG as yours is) ha ha! BUT i do enjoy reading your blog and having a small peek into your life with your beautiful daughter. If you read this, would you mind telling me how one goes about starting their own foundation? I want to so badly in honor of my daughter (who hasn’t passed away.. but does live with Juvenile Diabetes) The whole foundation thing sounds so over whelming and you did it. So i’m kinda curiouse how you did.
Visit my blog if you want to learn about the award I gave you
http://gretchenkhoranoff.blogspot.com/2009/02/and-award-goes-too.html
Just saw the video on RR page, no RR here in Peru, as always crying and smiling at the same time.
I am so glad I got the note from the facebook page for Liz’s Foundation, I would have missed you two on RR. It was so awesome seeing you on her show, Madeline was SO adorable!! You did a great job in getting the word out about all the great things happening with the foundation. I am sure there are going to be a ton of new “stranger” friends or creeps…
It is a great cause and one that is needed now more than ever!!
Congratulations on a wonderful job of raising your daughter and staying strong. I can’t imagine what you have been through. I went through a divorce after 20 years of marriage, and have a 13 year old. It was shocking to lose a spouse plus lose part of your time with your child. Keep up the great job you are doing. You are a one in a million. My prayers are with you and Maddy.
So proud to watch you on Rachel Ray this morning! You truly are a hero to so many and mos importantly a WONDERFUL FATHER! Maddie is so beautiful just like her mother and it touched me again to hear your story of love, strength and more LOve
I have to add my cents! You two were awesome. They did a great job telling your story. Maddy is a natural star. Wow, did she shine. I think someone should have a new TV series for you two. “Where in the World are Matt & Maddie”. Between your writing talent, photo talent and being an awesome dad, it would be sooooo cool. I’d tune in!!!!!
Congrats on the PR.
I am SO ridiculous. So I start watching RR, and I’m welling up in tears anyway watching you talk on the pre-taped portion, and then when it went live and there was Maddy, I literally clapped my hands, said “Hi Maddy!”, waved at her…and burst into tears. LOL Seriously! Like she was MY grandchild and I hadn’t seen forever and couldn’t believe how she’d grown!
This is what you’ve done to me (and probably hundreds of women like me). I feel like I’m part of your family! Thank you for allowing some stranger in Ohio to be part of you and Maddy’s world….
The segment was great, you are a hoot, and I hope that you get a lot of donations to Liz’ foundation after that….
You and Maddy did wonderful on RR today.
I was on the verge of tears, and smiling the whole time. Maddy was adorable, and you did so great. I would have been so nervous, but you looked very calm!
God Bless you and Madeline!
Stephanie
I loved watching the segment on Rachael Ray today I have to say I bawled my eyes out. Your an amazing man, and Madeline looks EXACTLY like her beautiful mother! When I log on everymorning I pull up your blog. I delivered twins the day after Maddie was born so our children are very close in age. Your a strong man!
Matt, I just watched you and Maddy on Rachael Ray and couldn’t quit smiling at her smiling.
Every time the audience clapped she was just beaming. What a precious child you have! You are doing a great job Matt!
YOU DID GREAT! Of course Maddy just shined like a star on tv. Although you looked a little nervous, you expressed yourself very well (Maddy did as well). Great outfit choice for her. Love the umbrellas.
Hopefully the foundation will benefit from the appearance.
You make all of our days brighter as we watch and read your expressions of frustration, love, anger, hope and so much more. I know that I look at life differently. Things can change in a split second. It’s how we react to the change that makes the difference.
Look forward to the next entry….
I am watching you right now on Racheal Ray(I dvr’ed it). I just wanted to say that I was raised by my father, my mother chose not to be in the picture. I love my father so much for what he did, and gave up, for me. Maddy will grow up knowing how much you love and want her, and that you would do anything for her. That knowledge will help her in life, esp. with men. I can’t imange what you went through, I am crying as I watch you and Maddy. But I do know that Maddy will feel how much you love and adore her, and your bond will be unbreakable, as mine is with my father. There should be more men like you and my father in this world. Little girls need their daddy, even when they are 25, trust me.
I just got done watching you and Maddy on the tv. and i have to say that it was wonderful to see you guys up there. i bet you never thought that this would happen. not in a million years. i know that you’d rather have liz back, though. i couldn’t get over maddy and how cute she was. just hamming it up for everyone. she’s lovely, matt. and you’re doing an awesome job. keep doing what you’re doing! *Hugs*
Wow, Matt! I’ve been reading since April and you’ve definitely gotten a tear or two out of me but watching you today just made me a mess. To see the love between you and Liz was just heartbreaking and seeing Maddy made me smile. I hope one day I run into you!
I just finished watching the segment and started tearing a few seconds into it.
You are doing a phenomenal job raising that beautiful daughter of yours, Matt. All the positive publicity you are garnering is testimony to that.
Just finished watching you two on the show. You did great! You really are an inspiration to a lot of people and doing an amazing thing for Madeline. I hope a lot of wonderful things come from this for the foundation!
Well, I knew from your photos that Madeline was adorable, but she was just stunning on TV. What a personality!
You’re obviously doing plenty right…..
It was so great to see you and Maddy on TV! And wow! Awesome that Pampers will take care of your diapering needs until Maddy doesn’t need them anymore. That’s awesome! We don’t buy Pampers now, but between what they’re doing with UNICEF and what they did for you today, I’m a supporter now! I just know that this will bring so much positive attention to the foundation.
You’re awesome, Matt! Keep doing what you’re doing. You’ve touched so many lives and the people you saw on the show via video and the young women in the audience you were able to meet are proof of how many lives you’re touching just being you.
You two were brilliant! Your self-deprecating comments made you even more endearing to me
I hardly think that you could be called lazy anymore!
My heart is swelling with pride for all that you and Maddy have done.
Sending out a big squeeze to you and the little peep.
Thankfully after mistakenly recording Rachel Ray on a channel I don’t get I found it on at a later time. I would have been seriously sad and disappointed to miss you guys. Naturally I cried, smiled and laughed throughout. Madeline is not only as cute, but cuter, on live television. I loved that moment when Maddy threw the bracelet and your reaction, priceless stuff. I know the best thing to come out of your appearance on Rachel Ray will be the support for the incredible foundation you started, and naturally you will have many more
strangersfriends following your journey.What can I say, once again you are just an amazing Human Being, Father and Husband to Liz even in her passing. Liz certainly knew what she was doing when she chose you, you truly honor her in every way.
I didn’t get to see the show but saw the pre-taped interview on RR’s website. Madeline looked adorable as always… hope the foundation receives tons of extra attention from this publicity. You did an awesome job
I saw you on Rachel Ray this morning. Very good segment.
Matt,
I am one of the thousands of people who visit your website daily and I am as interested & anxious to hear what is going on with you and Madeline, as if you were a member of my own family. Madeline is a beautiful child who appears to be as happy & healthy as she could possibly be because of all the love and care you give her. My very, very best to you & your family always!!!
I caught Rachael Ray by pure chance today and saw this beautiful little girl and her dad. I was touched by the story of your life thus far. I don’t have a child of my own, but do have little ones all around me, help with them when I can. What you are doing with this blog, just being there for Maddy all of that is going to mean so much to her when she is older. For a “slacker” and someone who did not take care of the day to day things … you have certainly turned that around and you should feel proud of that. The lost of someone dear is very difficult – I’ve gone through it too often already – be proud of how you are handling it. Now that I know about you and your daughter I will visit to keep up.
Great job on Rachel Ray today! Poop away Madeline. I have to say it was SO great to hear Madeline’s voice. What a HAM!
hello matt! i saw you on the racheal ray show today and i cried for you and madeline and the pain your going through by losing you wife/friend/soul mate. because of what you said i want to send you and madeline some money but i don’t have a credit card or and thing like that. if you can sent me an address to send it to. and from here in canada i hope you the best wishes and a safe journey in the future for the both of you.and i know that your wife is watching the both you from heaven like my mom is doing to me and my family.
Matt, I finally got home to watch the Rachel Ray show, which I had my husband DVR for me while I was at work. You were amazing, and how gorgeous was Madeline! I loved how she laughed so hard every time the audience would clap. She is such an amazing child, and she is so blessed to have you as her loving, devoted father. Thank you, Matt. You are an inspiration to me daily! And to the world!
I saw Matt and Madeline on the Rachel Ray show today. His story put me to tears. His story is sad, but it was so amazing to hear about the foundation that he has started for families that have gone through a lose as he did. Madeline is such a beautiful little girl, and Matt seems like a great dad that just wants her to always know who her mother is!! I will be stopping in on the site to see how life is for the Logelin Family!!!
Saw you on the RR show. You are a brave, strong man, who just also happens to be a GREAT dad to a beautiful baby girl. Stay strong, lean on friends and family and stay the course. You’re doing fabulous!
I am sooooooo sad……..have been waiting to watch the show since you posted yesterday………unexpectedly had to be gone today when the show aired so taped it but it didn’t work!!! I see the pretaped part on the RR website…..fabulous….but don’t see the “live” part.
Anyone know how I can see the part that was live………anyone tape it that would be willing to share???
Great job on rachel ray matt! Maddy could NOT have been any cuter…clapping right along with the audience.
I donated my $7 on 7 and can’t wait to hear about more opportunities!
Hi I watch you two in Rachel Ray and I just wanted to say sorry to hear about your wife. It take someone special like you to raise your daugther on his own and do a foundation to honor his wife. You must be very busy.
I have been reading the blog for months and look forward to reading all the wonderful stories about Liz and Madeline everyday. I lost my Mom 5 years ago as a freshman in college and still get a smile on my face, hearing my Dad talk about her. I Tivo’d the show today and ya’ll were wonderful. Madeline looks so much like her mom, she is stunning. I am thrilled as an up and coming Social Worker to see the inspirational work that the Liz Logelin Foundation is doing. I very lovingly call my my father, My Dad/Mom.. and you are certainly a great Dad/Mom!!
So I tivo’d RR today and was so excited to see it. Well, we have had crazy wizard of oz wind here and the show was interrupted with the weather right AFTER Salma! I am so disappointed that I did not get to see you guys. Please let me know if they let you link it or replay it somewhere! Congrats on being a GREAT Dad!
Amy from Louisville in the KY
Great job on the show today Matt! Lazy…HA!! You’re not lazy, look at all the places you and Madeline have been and the experiences you’ve shared. That makes you the furthest thing from lazy. Continue your awesome-ness!!!
i’ve been reading your blog for months–and watched you today on Rachael Ray (and read your article in people mag)–and it still brought me to tears!! you are an amazing father!! madeline is ADORABLE!!! keep up the GREAT work!!
and keep blogging!!! 
Can someone help me out?
I don’t have cable so I wasn’t able to see the show…did someone record it so I can get a copy of it?
You can email me at Breitbach05@hotmail.com if you would be able to send me a copy.
I know this is one comment of hundreds, but just saw your clip on the show today. I’m an avid reader of blogs & have been reading yours since the People Mag came out. I think I’ve caught up with all entries & I was glad to see you and Madeline “on tv” and not through pictures. She was beyond adorable on the show, very happy, cute outfit! Just by reading all your entries in a short amount of time, you’ve really grown since March ‘08 and you are doing a great job with Madeline. She’s lucky to have a father like you who cares and is really trying his best to always win the “best father award”.
Matt I just say you on Rachel Ray. I DVR it so I could show it to my son. this is what hapened to us… Back in 2006 my son was taking a Band class and his Teacher mrs. Fisher was going to have a Baby… My son thought the world of her. she went on Leave and she gave Birth to a little Girl to days later she had a Blood clot and she dead.
untell today we don’t talk about it because she ment to much to our son. she was also from mn.
I wish you and your Family the best of Luck… sorry for your loss… a Family from Fridley MN
wow. i am watching rachel ray right now and loved every minute of it. maddy is cuter in person than in pictures and i didn’t think that was possible. she is sooo cute i can’t stand it!!!
i donated my 7 on the 6th and love this cause. matt be proud of yourself and all that you are doing and have done. please keep writing, we would all be lost without your updates!
Matt, you continue to amaze and inspire me. Maddy is so beautiful and so lucky to have such a wonderful daddy who has revolved his life around her. Honestly, there are people out there who would crawl into a hole after going through what you have and you rose to the occasion. I probably would be one of them… but you’ve shown me that it is so very important for our kids to keep moving, keep living… I’m positive, even without ever knowing Liz, that she could not be happier or more proud of you. God bless.
i’m really bummed i missed the show, but i’m glad i got to see a snippet of you and maddy! the videos never work for me when i read your blog =/ i’ve been trying to catch up on your blog since i first heard about it on aol. so far i’m in september, but it’s so amazing to see how madeline grows up! i can’t tell you how much i admire you. thanks for the music selections too…i’m expanding my collection thanks to you.
It was so fun to watch you and Madeline on RR today! Tears and smiles as I recognized you from this blog! An adorable little Maddy and a really awesome dad! I thought was really cool of Pampers! Great job Matt.
loved the show! you are an amazing dad and Maddy is a very lucky girl! take care!
I’m not sure how I actually stumbled upon your blog but yesterday I did and today I finally finished reading all the posts. You have a beautiful daughter that seems like a jem. I just wanted to say how much reading all the posts has moved me and got me thinking about how much joy children can bring into our lives. While I’m only 19 years old, I have experienced some painful deaths of family members. But through it all I always know that the one thing that will always make me smile and cheer me up is when I go the families house I babysit for an spending time with little baby Aidan, watching him grow and change daily. Keep up the good work, I think Maddy is a really lucky girl to have you as her father.
Saw the show today! Im so happy that you have another opportunity to touch so many people’s lives. I know you’ve made an incredible impact on mine. I’m just so happy to see your efforts hit a whole new level. Maddy was absolutely adorable (as always) on the show. Great job you two!
Loved the show, and loved seeing you guys on it!
You go!!!!
That was awesome! I was so excited to watch you on RR!! You’re doing such a fantastic job with lil Maddy! I couldn’t imagine my hubby doing half of what you do everyday with our 11 mo old.
Congrats on everything you’re doing & can’t wait for the next walk/run for Liz Logelin and to see where you’re headed in the future!!
She looks absolutely starstruck to be in the presence of such a celebrity……………….. Salma, that is!!!!!
Dude you fucking rock!
Madeline is growing like a champ since I Iast checked your blog. She looks almost as big as my full-term Son, Kolby, born the Tuesday after her 
She’s beautiful! You are doing great Matt!
Like others who’ve posted above, I set the DVR and unbelievably the damn thing didn’t record. I am so bummed!! Anyone know where I can find the segment online? I’m a huge M&M supporter and would love to see the show.
i’ve been following this blog for several months and am so amazed at how much it’s grown in popularity. it was posted on a forum i frequent…
i’m a single mama and have found comfort and gained hope in reading this (thank you matt and maddie). my daughter will be 12 weeks this friday, i found this blog while i was still pregnant.
i’m glad lot’s of people are getting to know their story and offering support, but sort of selfishly wish it wasn’t getting soooo hugely known.
oh, and i just watched the rachel ray segment on her website. cool. i admit i teared up a bit.
wow!!! that’s awesome. i missed the show but saw the little vid. they posted of you on her website.
i know life’s been super difficult for you these past months, but you still have such an exciting life!
and many more exciting years to come with beautiful maddy.
Matt…I have been following your story. It was such a delight to see you & Maddy on t.v. today. I hope you have been able to watch it–the way Maddy smiled when everyone clapped. Thanks for sharing your story with the world, even though this isn’t the story you would not have chosen to tell. You are telling it well.
I also watched Rachael Ray for the first time today, and wish that I had remembered tissues. It was so sweet seeing pics of you and Liz, it is amazing how much love you had for her, and the love that you still do. In such a tragic event, you have done a wonderful thing creating the foundation to help others that are in your situation, being able to put aside your pain and reach out to others. I hope very much that this has given the foundation more than needed to help you. There still are things that I wish that could express the sympathy than I have for you and Maddy, but nothing can explain. Sorry if this is upsetting, I just wanted you to know that I pray for you and Maddy and that you are on my mind. And more thanks to you and to Rachael Ray for getting this out! Maybe a book or something coming up, maybe?
I just want to let you know I read your blog all the time, usually with tears in my eyes and I think you are an amazing father!
After reading about your life for nearly a year, it was so great to see you and Maddy on Rachael Ray. Wow! You both looked wonderful…love that Maddy already has an eye for jewelry! That was cute. Hope you are have a good week.
I just watched the RR show (I had TiVo’d it) and it was awesome! You were charming and hilarious and Maddy was so well-behaved. It was so great to “see” you two after reading for all these months.
Great job, as always! Although, I do think you should have given the robot some love!
Top 5 reasons I loved your interview:
#1 You swore on national televion.
#2 You successfully pulled off an interview with an infant on
your lap.
#3 You referred to yourself as “lazy” and a “slacker”.
#4 You shed a bright spotlight on Liz’s foundation.
#5 You keep finding wasy to pull “aces” out of the shitty hand you were dealt!!!!
I will continue to read as long as you keep writting!!
Awwww, Maddy was such a ham on RR today! She looks like the happiest baby in the world (and looks just like her mommy)! I think Rachel wanted to take her home! It’s so great that you’re sharing your story with the world. I’m sure Liz would be so proud of you.
I saw you on Rachael Ray and just wanted to say that you are doing an amazing job with your beautiful little girl. I am very sorry for your loss but I am sure your wife is watching and very proud of you. Take care and God Bless!
You two looked great on Rachel Ray today!! It is amazing that you have made something good come out of your tragedy. Looks like you are doing an amazing job as a single Dad. Your story has reminded me that everyday with a loved on is a gift and not to ever take that forgranted! I will definately be contributing 7 on the 7th every month!! I have a 21 month old baby girl, I cannot imagine going it alone. You are truly inspirational!!
I loved how Maddy smiled when the audience clapped on Rachel Ray. She LOVED it! She is going to be a star. She loved that stage. She was a total natural! And YOU were an incredible Father. Thank you for sharing your story Matt. Amazing!
you and madeline did an awesome job on rachel ray today!
madeline is adorable and you can tell the audience was captivated by her big blue eyes and toothless smile:)
thank you for taking the time to document your journey…i know you have helped many people across the world and have inspired them as well.
Hi Matt and Maddy. Both of you did great on the show. It looked like Maddy wanted to clap every time the audience did, so cute. My son is the same age, and he just picked up the clapping. And that’s ALL he does now lol. Anyways, you both looked great and you continue to amaze me. I am just in awe of all the things you do. God bless!
Watched RR just because you two were on. Made me teary-eyed but you both did a wonderful job! I love how Madeline was a little ham in front of the audience, so precious!!!
Dude, can we talk about ditching that yellow plaid shirt yet? Maybe the fucking robot is cold, and you can lend it to him? My husband wore the same shirt all the time. It mysteriously disappeared. bruuhaaaaa!! (kidding, you know we love ya and your yellow shirt)
Hi Matt – started reading your blog after I saw it in People magazine because it hit pretty close to home. My mom passed away abruptly when I was 9 and my dad, much like you, was left to raise me alone. 15 years later, he’s the one guy I admire most in my life and hope that one day Maddy will realize what an amazing job you’ve done with her. Thank you for starting your organization to honor Liz – she seemed like a truly wonderful person and there aren’t enough foundations out there of this type for young widowers/families. You’re doing great things!
Damn Gina! I’m bummed I missed out on your rachael ray appearance. I just saw the announcement on facebook like 3 minutes ago. Is there any way you could find out when the episode repeats? Thanks so much!
Btw, Maddie as hawt friends!
hi Matt, I love your story. You are an amazing person. Madeline (I love her name by the way ) She is so lucky to have a father like you. God knew you could handel this, and thing sadly happen for a reason. She is to adorable ! YOur doing an amazing job.Never dobut your self
I loved watching the 2 of you in the show. It was like having a family member being interviewed, so cool! but I must admit I was jealous that she got to met you and not me.
DID SHE GET TO KEEP RACHEL’S BRACELET??? If so you should auction it and give the money to LIZ’s foundation (well if Maddy is not too attached to her new teether) I think it would be fun having an auction of cute things that Maddy has used in some of the pictures from the blog. Of course things that don’t have sentimental value to the 2 of you.
We so in love with her and I would find doing this a fun activity for all of us (or is this too CREEPY???? ha ha)
Great job on RR! I admire how you have taken this devastating situation and done so many amazing things. You are doing an incredible job with everything, especially Madeline!
I have a son the same age as Madeline and have enjoyed following the blog for more than six months. You truly are an inspiration and a great father!
Matt, the Rachel Ray segment was awesome. When I wasn’t tearing up, I was laughing out loud at the big grin Maddy had on her face every time the audience applauded. I think you have a little actress on your hands!
ps. congrats on the FREE DIAPERS now you don’t have to hurry to potty train Maddy… I also wonder if by saying LIFETIME she might get free dippers for when she makes you a grandpa
OUCH!!!
I just found out about your blog today while watching RR. You are a wonderful father and person. As a mother with two small children, I can only imagine what it is like to raise your daughter, on your own, without your partner. I pray for you all and God Bless you, Maddie and Liz.
p.s. as a blogger myself, I know what this community can do! Good Luck!
long time reader here- you are amazing and inspiring and heart-wrenching all at the same time. thank you so much for sharing your journey. i check on you daily and think of the two of you often [and don"t even know you - but feel like i do!]. you have definitely changed the way i look at this world and the things i used to take for granted. thank you, again.
I FINALLY got to watch it, and of course, was in tears the entire time. I’m continually amazed at how gorgeous Maddy is and what an incredible dad you are. Thanks again for continuing to inspire all of us to appreciate every moment of life. I know I’m a better mom b/c of your honesty on this blog. Thank you.
I just wanted to stop back and tell you that I got to watch the RR show today (well yesterday now!) and you did a fantastic job! Madeline is sooo sooo adorable! It made me smile every time she would smile real big at the audience applauding you guys! I was smiling (and crying) throughout the entire segment!
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Hi Matt, I recently learned about your story on Rachael Ray. It touched my heart and soul beyond words. First, I wanted to commend you on being such an amazing father. You should be a role model to all men in this world. But besides being an amazing father, you are an extraordinary person. I was blessed with two girls named Isabel and Emily. They are the apple of my eye. I have an incredible husband who would take the stars out of sky for me. I feel very fortunate. After hearing your story, I realized how precious life is and how not to sweat the small stuff. Life is way short. You and I are the same age, and I feel like you and Liz could have been my friends in high school. After reading your blogs, I feel like I’ve entered a part of your life and you’ve become a part of mine. I’m addicted to your blogs more than facebook…LOL! I just want to tell you that you are doing an amazing job with Maddie. You were put on this earth for her. If you’re ever having a bad day, I would love to listen, and hopefully make it better. I know you have thousands of these messages, and it might be a while before you read this, but I truly commend you. My one great piece of advise is-when all else fails turn to candy.
matt,
i came home late tonight, but before i even took off my coat i sat on my couch and turn on my dvr to watch you on rachel ray. i have so many compliments to you on your beautiful and gracious appearance, but mostly i was struck at how happy and content little maddy seems to be. what a blessing it is for you to have such a joyful child in the midst of all you have been through. i am certain it is liz living on through maddy…telling you in her own way that its all going to be ok. thank you again for sharing with us…i hope you are having a good night, and not feeling too overwhelmed by all the feedback i’m sure you’re receiving! god bless.
Great job on Rachael Ray Matt! I hope that the Liz Logelin Foundation gets more donations because of you being on her show!!
Take care of yourself and little Maddy!!
Sooo mad! I set my TIVO up to record Rachel Ray, came home and hit play . . . and there were storm warnings ALL the way through the show! Hoping that the video will be up on her site soon! Blah!
Matt,
caught the show thanks to the PVR and you brought tears to my eyes. After reading your blog for the past 8 months, I had a sense that you have a great love for both Liz and Madeline, but seeing you live, you are just as you seem in your blog. Thank you for being real and sharing your journey. you are a fabulous daddy, and maddie is one lucky little girl. I am certain Liz is smiling as she guards over both of you. Blessings…
So I DVR’d the show because I spend my time being a workaholic… I watched it last night and you guys were fabulous. I’ve been following the blog for the last few weeks catching up on the last year of your life- and I have to say that you are the epitome of strength. I finally caught up and you’re just amazing. It’s nice to see that out of something so tragic- strength and love prevail.
Thank you for writing and sharing your sunshine Madeline with the world.
Matt – keep up the amazing work. You rock!
Matt,
How amazing you are! I know you’ve heard it 100,000 times by now, but you are such a great father. Your daughter is so lucky to have you do this for her, and you’ll be thankful to have the memories at hand whenever you need them. I will donate to your foundation, because what you’ve started from such a tragedy is more of an accomplishment than my life has ever seen.
Madeline,
You’re beautiful! Keep up the good work of being a handful to your dad and those around you, you seem very good at it!
Hi Matt and Maddy,
I’ve been reading, crying, and sending you warm thoughts since the beginning. I’m a “Storked” reader. : ) I’ve never commented but I had to today. I am so glad that your story is gaining national attention. I know you personally don’t care a thing about it, but you deserve it. Liz deserves it. What you’re doing for other widows is amazing. How you’ve turned your tragedy into something so positive for others is absolutely wonderful. I wish none of this had happened to you, but I thank you for sharing your life with us.
I came home yesterday and turned on my DVR. I should have known better and should have had a tissue box next to me. Because I was in tears watching you guys. Matt your story is remarkable. I really don’t know how you do it. And that beautiful child of yours, she is just the happiest and cutest baby I have ever seen. Thank you for sharing your story with us. And, I bet Liz is proud and smiling at you guys.
Later in the evening, I showed the recorded segment to the two men in my life. And they think you are amazing!
[I'm sure like everyone else] when I saw Maddy on screen it was like “that’s our girl!” She was a DOLL!! You did an excellent job on RR – what a wonderful way to promote the foundation! It was such a treat to see you on the show, and so cool of you to get a boatload of Pampers!
When you talked about giving other parents advice on flying with their child, it made me smile. It wasn’t too long ago (although now many trips ago!) when you were taking your first flight, and asking everyone what to do, and you were so unsure. Look how far you have come! What an incredible father you are! You have turned a shitty situation into something so wonderful for your daughter and your family. I hope that makes you feel really good inside. Thank you a million times for sharing your story, your photos, and your little girl with all of us. What an inspiration you are!
I would like for you to know Matt that my prayers and thoughts are with you. You have a cute daughter, and I know that you’ll be telling her all about how great her mom was.
I recorded the show and watched it this morning. I cried thru the whole segment, tears of joy and how amazingly awesome on wonderful job you are doing.
matt. I saw you and maddy on the show today. It was great
) seeing and hearing you talk about your love for Liz and how Maddy keeps you going was so inspiring and beautiful. thank you for sharing!!!! I love your blog and have been following since April 2008.
I have been sick for a few days and haven’t checked your blog (I check it religiously everyday since last April). I DVR RR everyday – so when I turned it on yesterday and saw you and Maddy I was so elated! I had to take a double take. I just want you to know that you have made such an impact in my life! I have a 2 year old little girl, Makenzy, and even though I do most of the “care taking” for her – I can’t imagine what it would be like to do it alone. I also don’t take my husband for granted anymore – because you just never know what might happen.
You are such an amazing human being and father! Thank you so much for being an inspiration.
Matt – great job on the show – loved that you swore and more importantly promoted your foundation. You have heard this 1 million times (one more won’t hurt) you are an amazing father and person – keep up the awesome work.
Maddie – you are the cutest, hope RR let you keep the bracelet.
Thanks for sharing
Hi Matt,
Thanks to my new DVR technology (I am behind!), I was able to watch you and Maddy on RR last night. You never cease to amaze. Rachel was right when she said you were a good guy. A great guy! I run with a group a few nights a week and we often think of you, Liz and Maddy. We can’t wait for the next 5K!
Hope to see you soon,
Sara Brown
I have been reading your blog since last summer, and I have to say, it has been amazing to hear your story and see you grow with Maddy! she is such a sweet little princess. i really enjoyed seeing you on RR I felt like I was watching a family member. I am a mom of 3 young boys, and I don’t think I could do it alone, you are amazing, and know that we are all always here for you!
Hi Matt! Saw the show last night and I still am amazed how you keep such good composure. My husband was on the computer and I got on to watch the clip of you and Maddy. He didn’t know what I was doing at first and when he saw the name, he said “babe, are you watching that guy again?”
He doesn’t know the whole story, just heard me say something about your blog once or twice. He actually watched it with me and was amazed too. I loved how you talked about Liz. I do have one question though: which People mag. were you in? Who was on the cover?
You guys did great! I’m proud of you and Madeline.
Should have known I would need tissues before I started watching. Had to pause the TV and find some.
Blessing to you two!
Great job on Rachel Ray. Now not having to buy any more diapers is a true blessing.
maddy seriously knows how to work an audience.
I don’t think I’ve posted here before…I check your blog often (daily?) but never seem to have the right words to express my thoughts when I’m complelled to respond.
You and Maddy are such a wonderful pair. Your story is so heartbreaking that its nearly incomprehensible. I know we’re strangers but my heart goes out to you and Maddy everytime I read a post.
I loved seeing you on RR. Matt, you did such a wonderful job. Is it weird to be proud of someone you’ve never met, in real life?
Maddy was such a sweetheart. Her little face is so adorable, you can’t help but love her.
Congrats on your appearance and I hope the publicity does wonders for Liz’s foundation. Good luck and congrats again!
goodness, lots of response on this journal entry.
Affirmative on the best baby ever! wow, Madeline
is such a burst of sunshine. Was that a wink
she gave the audience right before the first
commercial break?
I loved how she tossed the bracelet the last minute
of the interview. Mine would have done that in the first 15 seconds! Hopefully you got to keep the bracelet, she
seemed a li’l attached.
Thanks for continuing to share. You truly
make me think each moment I’m with
my girl that it’s a gift.
L
Matt, can you PLEEEEASE post a video of the whole segment? I am so disappointed that I missed this, but I was away on vacation and was unable to check your blog until after the episode already aired. I did see the pre-taped portion on RR’s website, which was great, but I would love to see you and Maddy actually on the show. I’ve googled to try to find the whole segment, or even the whole episode, but can’t find it anywhere.
As always, well wishes to you and Madeline…
Dear Matt,
I read the article in the People’s magazine a few weeks ago, and ever since I’ve been reading your blog…the archives, looking at your photos on Flickr, and I must say that you are an incredible father/man!
In 1994, my best friend (she was only 19 years old) died from a pulmonary embolism. It was her last day of University and my last day of College…we were supposed to meet up the next day ~ that didn’t happen. She fell off the city bus cause she had a leg cramp, which turned out to be a huge blood cloth. She died the next day in the hospital. It was too late…I lost my best friend. I haven’t had a best friend since, but I do have good friends/family that keep me going. Just like you….you have Madeline, a part of you & Liz. I think it’s wonderful how you document your lives on this blog. The way it is… pretty or not, you document it.
The episode on Rachael was great! It played here in Canada on the 11th
I still get teary-eyed when I hear your story or when I tell my friends to check out your blog. I love it so much… it’s sad, funny and adorable all at once. Your daughter is ADORABLE!!!!! She’s the cutest little thing ever (aside from my daughter hehehehehe 
)
You’re a great Dad!!!! Love reading your blog…please never stop! You’re an inspiration
I saw the Rachel Ray segment that someone sent out via facebook. Wow. So well done! I’ve always known Maddie was adorable from all the pictures, but seeing her on a video made me realize she is even more adorable! Every time the audience would clap, Maddie would just look at them and smile. It was truly priceless.
Maddy -
You stole the show girlfriend! You and your Daddy did an awesome job! Judging from all the new readers/posters here, you’ve managed to attrack hundreds of thousands of new followers. I hope they all visit your foundation site and are able to make even a small donation.
Matt – Finding the strength to “pay it forward” in the midst of your heartbreak is simple inspirational. Thanks (again) for allowing us to witness your journey.
I loved your segment on Rachael Ray! Maddie is so adorable. My son watched the segment with me and I think he has a little crush
. You are truly blessed to have such a wonderful daughter and I am sure Liz must be so proud of what a great father you are.
I saw you on Rachel Ray and this is the first time i’ve heard of your story and I am very glad I did hear about it. Your segment brought me to tears of sadness, then tears of joy for you. Your story is amazing, and you too, are amazing. Not everyone can pick themselves up after tragedy like this. This sounds very cliche but when you lose something, you always gain something more. You are truly blessed to have such an amazing daughter and I know that Liz is watching you and is so proud of what you are doing and accomplishing as a father and in life. God bless you.
Matt I watched the Rachel Ray show and found out about you and your beautiful precious little angel for the first time and here I am. I am speechless totally speechless. I was never so deeply touched. I cried so much and yet just laughed and smiled every time little Maddy was on that screen. She was just a delight to watch. You both will always and forever be in my prayers. All I can say Matt is 2 thumbs up!! Lets add 2 more.. from Maddy.
Matt you did an amazing job on Rachel Ray!! Maddy has grown up so much. She is such a beautiful little girl and looks more and more like her mom every day. You have done such an amazing job with her. I look forward to fundraising efforts with the foundation in the MPLS area. You are awesome!!
Thank goodness for time-shifting on cable as I was able to catch your segment yesterday evening in Canada, proudly wearing my “robot love” t-shirt. You were both fantastic, and Maddy was a total delight. I loved how excited she got every time the audience applauded. I read your blog daily and find your courage, strength and love for Liz and Maddy inspiring.
Julie in the Ohiya: don’t feel bad, I did the exact same thing! I was talking to Madeline the entire time, just like I talk to my nieces and nephews.
And no, I usually don’t interact with the TV….
Daddy and Maddy – You two were awesome on the RR show!! Can’t wait to you see again – whenever, where ever you make your next appearence!!
Mary
Great job on the show, Matt. And of course, Madeline was beyond cute and did wonderfully.
Matt,
I used to call you my sad blog. Not anymore! I watched you on RR last night (thanks DVR!) – you did such a great job. What you are doing through the LL Foundation is amazing. Loved the jeans under the dress – classic Matt/Maddy look!
P.S. holy cow – thats a lot of comments – approving each of them is probably turning out to be a full time job!
I was re-watching the RR show yesterday (I tivo’d it) and my 22 month old son walked in the room. As soon as he saw Maddy, he just froze, dropped on the floor and stared at her. It was the cutest thing. His first crush!
Asalamu Alaykom Mr. Matt,
Congrats on the Pampers! I used to think that, “bumbers” was the Arabic word for diapers, until I realized it was just them mispronouncing “Pampers”.
Really well done intro piece. I think that summed it up as well as they could have.
Has anyone complained yet that Miss Madeline was teething on a non-FDA-approved bracelet?
I’m happy that you appeared as yourself; no gussying up for you! I LIKE that yellow shirt! It’s YOU
But, I am glad you didn’t wear that pom-pom hat in the studio (even if Michael Nesmith was my favorite Monkee).
I did catch the moment you didn’t agree with RR’s comforting. It was just a split second when the look in your eyes was saying, “Ya, that’s your take on it.”
So, Media Darlings, catch this 15 minute wave and ride it for all it’s worth! Keep doing it in the name of love and charity, and you’ll stay on top and arrive back at the beach unscathed, inshahallah. May God continue to be with you.
You guys were great!! Maddy was so super cute, smiling every time the audience clapped. She was just a doll!
@ j : the people mag w/ patrick swayze on it 1/26/09
Wow! You and Madeline looked great on RR! Like others, I feel like I know you from reading your blog for many months. It was nice to see you on TV and see Madeline’s smile. She is possibly the most beautiful baby ever. And I have 2! Thanks for sharing your life with all of us. You’ll be sharing with a lot more now!
Matt, wow! Rachael Ray?! People Magazine?! Salma Hayek?! What in the world would Liz think? Isn’t it funny … how sometimes out of something horrible, something wonderful can be created. Think of Madeline. Think of all the people you’re helping by talking about what you’re going through. Creating this foundation. It’s amazing.
And your daughter is adorable — quite possibly The Cutest Baby Ever (trademark). And I also have two kids of my own, who also are in the running! Ha!
I’ve been blogging about you now and then on my blog — my.quadsville.com/KayLuna — and so many of my readers have been very touched by your story. They’re the ones who keep letting me know when you’re on TV or in a magazine.
And Rachael Ray is one of my favorites, too! Hats off to you and your sweet little girl.
Matt,
I am an avid reader of your blog and a member of “for the love of liz” but hello…does Maddy have a fan club yet? She was such a superstar on the Rachel Ray show! I was cracking up at how she was smiling for her applause! I know this is not the life you wanted but you are doing things for Maddy that Liz probably couldn’t imagine! I’m sure she got a chuckle so far from watching her daughters first tv spot!
Keep up the great work.
BTW, you are really getting good as a wardrobe artist to babies!
Hi Matt and Madeline. I seen you yesterday on the Rachael Ray show. I’ve been following your blog for quite awhile now and it has also touched me. You are an amazing father and what a beautiful little girl. She looks just like her mama. I’ve never commented before, because I am absolutely stupid with words. I was raised by my single dad and so was my brother and sister. My mom wasn’t gone, she just didn’t give a damn about us. At least Madeline will know how much her Mom loved her and wanted her to be here…i’m 27 and still have a hard time feeling my mother’s love. She just buys it. Anyway…enough of my drama. I just wanted to let you know that we all turned out great, I think and I know Madeline will too. She is already so amazing! And so are you.
Hey Matt,
I watched the show last night. Maddy looked adorable as always. Very well styled! That was so sweet of Salma an Co. to give you the diapers. Glad things are going good with the foundation. Next time you are in NYC I am sure I will see you both with chrissy!
Best,
Silvio (chrissys friend)
As a fellow “motherless daughter” I applaud your daddy-hood. You are raising your girl right. She was adorable on the show too!
How exciting!!!
Matt -
I recorded this and watched it last night. You and Maddy were great! I hope this helps get many more donations to the foundation. You’re inspiring to so many people.
Hey! Saw you guys on Rachael Ray yesterday. Madeline is seriously one of the most beautiful little girls I’ve ever seen. It was so precious how her face would light up every time the audience clapped. Adorable!
Loved the RR show…Maddy was so adorable smiling at all the clapping. You are an inspiration!
Hi Matt. I watched you on the RR show. I was so excited to see the show. Your story is such an inspiration to all who hears it. Maddy is an angel. I hope the foundation gets all the attention it deserves. Good luck to you and may God continue to bless you both.
Your daughter is incredibly gorgeous.
I haven’t read all of the comments so I’m sorry if this has already been asked…
I missed the show and can’t find your segment on youtube. Any way to see this episode online? Thanks!!!
I just had a chance to watch you and Madeline on Rachel Ray last night–what a wonderful show. I’m a faithful reader and totally in awe of you and what you are doing for your daughter. You are a great dad and this is going to be wonderful for her to read some day. Madeline IS going to know her mom because you are doing such a good job of describing her to us and to Madeline.
You truly are an inspiration and I try to make a point of holding and hugging and kissing my kids and my husband a little bit more.
Thank you for sharing your life with us.
I missed the show because I didn’t see this until Thursday, but I went on a search and found it online. I scanned the comments to see if this link was posted for people who missed the show and I didn’t see it.
Anyway, here it is in case you missed it like me…..
http://tealdesigns.net/video/
Matt, Maddy is getting cuter and cuter by the day!!
I saw the RR show. Yall looked wonderful and did great! Congrats to Maddy for getting to meet Selma!
I am a new visitor to your blog thanks to the segment on the RR show. I read the entire blog in just the past two days.
Matt, I think you are an awesome person, an amazing father, a beautiful writer, and an inspiration. Your daughter is gorgeous.
I will continue to check back and promote your website to everyone I can get to listen.
Thank you for letting so many people into your life.
For those of us who could not watch the show, is the entire clip available somewhere, not just the pre-recorded portion? How can I see the live interview portion?
Your story moves me every time, Matt. I found you via Rob Rummel-Hudson’s blog http://www.schuylersmonsterblog.com/ last Father’s Day and have been reading ever since.
Peace to you ….
Congrats on getting the word spread more than you have already. You are amazing … You’ve done so much for this foundation in less than a year!
I have been following your blog since shorty after Madeline was born. I have laughed and I have cried but somehow seeing in on Rachel Rae it seems so more heart wrenching. To see you tell the story is so heartbreaking. Keep up the great work. Madeline is luck to have such an amazing man for her father!!
i’ve been a lurker around here for a few days, and i’ve read a tons of your posts. before i read each one, i tell myself that i am not going to cry. not this time. and each time, i find myself in tears. your story breaks my heart. i don’t know how you find the strength to do what you’re doing, day after day, but i DO know you possess an incredible amount of strength. you are an amazing man, and madeline is blessed to have you as her daddy.
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[...] Matt Logelin appears on Rachel Ray — Wow…this guy is simply all over the place. First in People magazine. Then on the AOL home page. Then in local news casts. Now in a nationally syndicated television program? Good for him. He didn’t ask for this…any of it. He’s going on because Rachel Ray probably wants to know about this amazing story about a single dad who lost his wife a day after their daughter was born. But his story is much more than that. The little I know of Matt would make me think that his primary focus will be to promote the Liz Logelin Foundation…and it’s truly an awesome cause that deserves promoting. [...]