here is here.

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you were here.

trying to find a loose rock.

for breakfast, then

some running around.

we were here.

julie, suma, liz and eshwari.
december, 2006.

for our first christmas

away from our families.

liz in front of the christmas tree at the oberoi.

and now…

i sit here,

for the next few

weeks, working

on my taj mahal

for your

mom

and for

you.

24 Comments

  1. Layci in Texas
    Posted 10/12/2009 at 8:46 pm | Permalink

    Man, you are really, really good at making me cry. I think it’s awesome that you are taking Maddy to all of these places that her momma has been. Totally, totally awesome…

  2. Heather
    Posted 10/12/2009 at 8:51 pm | Permalink

    As always your words move me.

  3. mom2allboys
    Posted 10/12/2009 at 8:55 pm | Permalink

    I don’t know why, but I love more than anything that you are doing this for Liz…. for Maddy. Oh, how lucky they are to have you!

  4. Shannon in Canada
    Posted 10/12/2009 at 10:21 pm | Permalink

    I love that you are traveling with Maddy and showing her all the places that you and Liz visited…through you she is learning so much about her Mom and your love for Liz :) Keep giving that little girl the life you and Liz dreamed of for her…you are doing an amazing job Matt :)

  5. Lori
    Posted 10/12/2009 at 10:49 pm | Permalink

    lots of hugs to you. I am so very proud of you for doing this. You make me miss Liz and I didn’t even know her.

  6. Natalie from MD
    Posted 10/13/2009 at 4:33 am | Permalink

    Did you know Shah Jahan was going to build himself a replica for the Taj Mahal for himself? Imagine the beauty. Good luck, I love the photos and I’m lookng forward to you’re book. I feel like a Creeper… Your blog is addictiing…

  7. Meg...CT
    Posted 10/13/2009 at 6:06 am | Permalink

    This is hard for you…the memories are everywhere…soon, I hope they bring more happiness than sadness

  8. caroline
    Posted 10/13/2009 at 6:50 am | Permalink

    my favorite blurb/picture.

  9. Denise Jones
    Posted 10/13/2009 at 9:08 am | Permalink

    I have yet to read anything on your blog that DOESN’T give me chills. Matt, you’re a real magician with words and this book is going to be a treasure. I love that you’re traveling with Maddy, and she will love you for it when she’s old enough to understand the love you had/have for Liz. Keep up the magic!

  10. Sue
    Posted 10/13/2009 at 10:01 am | Permalink

    What a beauty Liz is in front of the tree,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

  11. Posted 10/13/2009 at 3:16 pm | Permalink

    Matt, sending you love and warmest wishes.

    You will build Liz her taj mahal and it will be also perfect and timeless.

    Take care and lots of love.

  12. Posted 10/13/2009 at 4:48 pm | Permalink

    beautiful.
    (hope y’all are having the time of your lives!)

  13. Peter
    Posted 10/13/2009 at 5:51 pm | Permalink

    Great shots! Are those at the Leela in BLR? Have you visited the y! offices yet? I was just there last week for a project. Bangalore is a very vibrant city. Would have loved to have brought my daughter (who is about 20 days older than Maddie). Can’t wait to see more photos.

  14. KellyMc
    Posted 10/13/2009 at 5:56 pm | Permalink

    My Taj Mahal for your mom – perfectly, perfectly stated.

  15. Posted 10/13/2009 at 9:29 pm | Permalink

    This made me cry. A Lot.

  16. Glenda in San Diego
    Posted 10/13/2009 at 9:55 pm | Permalink

    OMG so perfect… I love that… My Taj Mahal for your mom and for you… :( I love how you write snippets on each picture. Loving this new part of your blog! Take care!! XX

  17. Posted 10/14/2009 at 5:57 am | Permalink

    MY heart just leaped an extra beat when I read “my taj mahal
    for your mom and for you.” You are so Awesome! Beautifully said!!

  18. Reenie
    Posted 10/14/2009 at 7:06 am | Permalink

    BEAUTIFUL.

  19. Laura
    Posted 10/14/2009 at 7:34 am | Permalink

    My Taj Mahal… perfect

  20. Sarah
    Posted 10/14/2009 at 7:36 am | Permalink

    O.k. – you made me cry.

  21. Posted 10/14/2009 at 8:15 am | Permalink

    I’m glad there is a comment section on these mini-posts so that I know I’m not the only one who cries while reading these. Your trip has been amazing, inspiring, and of course, funny to follow. Love it.

  22. kris
    Posted 10/14/2009 at 12:14 pm | Permalink

    You have already built a tajmahal for her mom…..the way you are bringing up maddy…..that is the best tribute to Liz born from your love……

  23. Courtney
    Posted 10/14/2009 at 2:36 pm | Permalink

    Matt, your words are unbelievably poignent. I agree with Lori…I never knew Liz, yet I miss her terribly, for you and Maddy.

  24. Marnie
    Posted 11/8/2009 at 1:29 pm | Permalink

    this made me cry……….again.

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