Comments on: 14 years ago.

By: Lyne from NS, Canada

Lyne from NS, Canada — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 02:59:23 +0000

Can I say how much I loved this post! The way you remember Liz and the way you treasure Maddy for who she is, what she is to you and the spirit that she brings to your life… it makes my heart melt. It is so utterly beautiful and heartwarming. Even the little things like peeing thru a diaper on your jeans… Only a parent could see the love in it!

By: niken

niken — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:10:11 +0000

you are so great dad….i’m so happy for you, tace care.

By: Lisa in STL

Lisa in STL — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:50:49 +0000

Isn’t it amazing how small children can melt away our anger, fear, worries, sadness? Your Madeline is truly a wonderful gift. I know…I have my own gift…Lindsay…born just a few days before Madeline was in ’08 (though I have to say, Madeline’s vocabulary is much more advanced! Probably because Lindsay is the 2nd child and well, more stubborn than words can express).

By: Vanessa

Vanessa — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 06:19:44 +0000

How do you do it? No matter how sore your heart is, you can get a smile and chuckle out of all of us. Awesome.

By: Caroline

Caroline — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 07:32:48 +0000

Beautiful post as always Matt! Those instant warm moments always seem to create some memories lol.

Your ability to transport your reader and suck them in is amazing! Your words made me feel as if I was right there seeing it with my own eyes, and made me sob like a baby of course.

Keep on keeping on, you’re doing a brilliant job!

By: Lauren

Lauren — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 06:42:35 +0000

Love your posts, as usual! My daughter is almost 2 and she walks around saying “cocks” for socks…we can’t wait til she starts pronouncing it correctly….especially in public:)

By: Dures

Dures — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 21:07:45 +0000

Absolutely beautiful post, Matt! I had tears streaming down my cheeks after finishing reading this. My heart aches for and laughs with you & Maddie.
You’re doing an amazing job raising her:)

By: chelsea Robbins

chelsea Robbins — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:39:05 +0000

beautiful Matt.

I think my favorite “dad” memory was my dad making 4 different batches of pancake mix, each one a different color- colored pancakes make a little girls dreams come true! That memory is burned into my brain. She too will have so much to look upon to know the fullness of your love.

By: Jen

Jen — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:09:01 +0000

You amaze me!! When you said this:

and i did my
best to hold back
the tears

Tears started streaming down my face. You write so beautifully. You make me lose whatever state of mind I am currently in. You have a way of bringing your reader into your world instantly.

Take care.

By: Kim Lapacek

Kim Lapacek — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:30:57 +0000

WOW. what an amazing story and memory. I’m glad you have her to get you through as well. She seems like an amazing little girl and you an amazing father.