26 Comments

1. Kate
   Posted 9/12/2009 at 9:59 pm | Permalink

   This is so precious, Matt.

2. MelissaG
   Posted 9/12/2009 at 11:45 pm | Permalink

   So, so bittersweet to see. I look forward to your book for a little more clarity and insight….I just look at these pictures and seriously cannot fathom all that has happened. These early days especially must have been such a roller coaster of emotions. I can’t, for the life of me, understand how you (and many others like you) keep going. I mean this as a compliment and not a downer. Thankful that you have your little girl to help keep you going.

3. Nanny Deb
   Posted 9/13/2009 at 1:06 am | Permalink

   Amazing! A real tearjerking photo

4. Ashley Hast
   Posted 9/13/2009 at 1:32 am | Permalink

   LOVE it.

5. sabrina in Philly
   Posted 9/13/2009 at 6:39 am | Permalink

   I love this one for many reasons…

6. Brandy
   Posted 9/13/2009 at 8:18 am | Permalink

   Your faces and the rings on your left hand make this my favorite.

7. Jill
   Posted 9/13/2009 at 9:33 am | Permalink

   This one is really the best. It just captures so much of what I, as a blog reader, remember from the earliest months of your sharing about the loss of Liz. Liz’s rings stood out to me all of those months ago when this was first taken, and the really add to the strong message of this photo. Definately, definately, definately a keeper.

8. Jessica
   Posted 9/13/2009 at 11:20 am | Permalink

   Crying at work. Again.

9. Amanda
   Posted 9/13/2009 at 12:40 pm | Permalink

   She is just so perfect in every way. Priceless photo.

10. cje
    Posted 9/13/2009 at 2:21 pm | Permalink

    There are many good photos but this one captures the essence of the story—daddy, baby, and the rings on his hand.

11. AMi
    Posted 9/13/2009 at 4:44 pm | Permalink

    I think this is perfect as a representation of you and Maddie. It even shows Lizs ring on your finger, like you are all 3 right there.

12. viviana
    Posted 9/13/2009 at 5:05 pm | Permalink

    It can’t be the same baby!

13. Tiffany
    Posted 9/13/2009 at 6:59 pm | Permalink

    This is my favorite photo.

14. putree
    Posted 9/13/2009 at 7:43 pm | Permalink

    voted. it’s my favourite too!

15. Laila M-J (aka Parisbug)
    Posted 9/14/2009 at 12:13 am | Permalink

    I have to say that the poignancy of this one strikes the emotions…the filtering light & colour tonality draw the eye esthetically to what is the core of what I read about you both…love,sadness & inescapable nature. Bonne chois, it won’t be an easy choice!

16. Mal
    Posted 9/14/2009 at 6:43 am | Permalink

    love this one…everything about it!

17. layla in cape town
    Posted 9/14/2009 at 7:55 am | Permalink

    This photograph…
    is TENDERNESS
    is nurturing
    is love
    is compassion
    affirms the fragility of life.

    has my vote

18. Liz
    Posted 9/14/2009 at 8:35 am | Permalink

    strong and gentle.

19. Susan
    Posted 9/14/2009 at 8:39 am | Permalink

    Precious!

20. Kylene
    Posted 9/14/2009 at 10:54 am | Permalink

    It is amazing that the little person that is Madeline today was ever that small. She looks so precious and perfect it is hard to believe she isn’t a baby doll.

21. Mary
    Posted 9/14/2009 at 11:19 am | Permalink

    You look so vulnerable in this one. It shows the enormity of your situation. You, alone…with a baby.

22. Dayna
    Posted 9/14/2009 at 9:37 pm | Permalink

    A beautiful and priceless picture. I can only imagine the weight on your shoulders just pressing down at that time so early in your grief. You have done an amazing job with Maddy.

23. Rachel M now in SD not PLB
    Posted 9/15/2009 at 1:30 pm | Permalink

    Wow, it’s amazing to look back on these early pictures of Maddy. I forget how much she has changed since I started following! We all grow up too fast don’t we?

24. Liliana
    Posted 9/15/2009 at 6:01 pm | Permalink

    I like that you can see Liz’s rings as well

25. kc in the mpls
    Posted 9/16/2009 at 10:33 am | Permalink

    not seeing the voting options, but thumbs up for this one.

26. Kathie A
    Posted 6/17/2010 at 7:29 pm | Permalink

    Maravillosa foto.. Es una de mis favoritas!