Comments on: feb. 9 – feb. 24.

By: sierra sky c.

sierra sky c. — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 02:51:50 +0000

hi there – i’m a new reader to your blog and am still working my way through the archives. i can’t believe this is going to be my first comment, but here it is. i too, am a fan of wesley willis and think it would be amazing to own some of his art. yet, if my husband were to spend that much money on it, i too would find myself pissed. anyway, keep up the good work raising your little one. i was a single parent for a long time and it’s hard as hell but the rewards are endless. i’m sure you know this. take care.

By: matt

matt — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 21:46:39 +0000

you can find it here.

By: Sara in the MN

Sara in the MN — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 21:27:35 +0000

I just wanted to say that I can’t find “Paddle to the Sea” anywhere!! Where would someone like me find that? I also wanted to say that I just started reading your blog about a week ago, and I’m totally hooked! I’ve really enjoyed watching Madeline grow up and seeing how you’re dealing with everything around you. You are a strong man and I give you credit. Keep doing what you’re doing!!

By: Andrea

Andrea — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 02:00:54 +0000

Are you supposed to look like Jesus in that?
Oh – I spelled out s.h.i.t. one time when I was talking around Jacob, so not only does he know the word now, he knows how to spell it. That worked out great…
I’ll be thinking of you guys while you’re in Mexico… please give Madeline an extra smooch for me.

By: Aimee in the FL

Aimee in the FL — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 14:35:18 +0000

Longtime listener, first time caller…
I can’t even imagine how painful Valentine’s Day must have been for you this year. And the flowers…wow…Maddy is a beautiful little girl if that is any consolation.

I also follow along on your flickr account to see more photos (I have interests in doing better photography and really enjoy your work). The usual subject matter is also very cute!!!

Anyway, I was wondering how I might follow along with more of the music? I am always interested to hear new music and unfortunately my tastes have been rather limited due to the fact that I have two kids of my own to chase around.

By: Alicia Maze-stranger

Alicia Maze-stranger — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 16:07:18 +0000

You look like Jesus in that Snuggie, lol.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 02:16:00 +0000

Matt,
My name is Amanda. I am a recent mom, and i just want you to know that you are such an inspiration to me. I think you have a heart of gold for your daughter and that is such a beautiful thing. My son and I wish you both the all the happiness in the world.

By: mommymae

mommymae — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 22:11:23 +0000

1st off, you worry about you and mads, not what other people need. away to mexico with ya.

and 2nd, my 7 year old girls both want snuggies. i can make them for pennies and told them as much, but they thought i’d really pay $20 for one each.

By: Katie in the TX

Katie in the TX — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 12:20:53 +0000

Wesley Willis? That cracked me up. My husband has a cd with WW “Christmas” songs. He would be jealous of your art work.

Glad you and Maddy have had so much hanging around time. Yay for the crawling girl!

By: Crash Course Widow

Crash Course Widow — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 07:27:18 +0000

I completely understand the desire to run away and be somewhere else for the 1-yr anniversary. It’s a weird date and tension as you approach it. Even after 3 of them, I still don’t always know what the day (or week, or day before, or day after) is going to be like. But good god, I dreaded that first one. I made all sorts of official, commemorative plans throughout the week…and I was ready to be done with the whole thing after just one, but I still had days’ worth to make it through.

The day is going to suck ass no matter where you are. The day(s) before or after might suck ass even worse, and the day of might not be all that bad. I remember noting the time at every momentous tick of the clock on the 1-yr anniv. 5:30: Last time I talked to Charley. 6:30: TIme the race started. 7:30: Time he likely crashed into the fucking pole, and was dead a split second later. 7:51 (or 7:55; I couldn’t keep track which was the supposed “real” time): The official time listed on the death certificate. 9:45: The moment my world shattered, when the police came to my house and told me. I didn’t consciously try to log all these times, but without fail, karma had me glancing at the clock at precisely the moments I didn’t want to remember. And it fucking sucked.

But doing what you need to do for YOU, and for Maddy, is more important than what everyone else needs. It’s the day and moment YOUR life ended…nobody else’s. And who knows–it may actually end up being a good day, at some moments, as you remember and laugh at times about the great things about Liz too. Grief isn’t all sadness, “fucks,” and feeling lost all the time; grief is smiles, being with the best of friends, and enjoying life–and the beautiful little girl you and Liz created–at the same time too.

Hang in there.

Hugs,
Candice