Comments on: and then there’s this…

By: Grace

Grace — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:30:54 +0000

Ahhh … after just finishing your book, it warms my heart to see you have found a wonderful woman to add to the happiness you have with Maddy.

By: Ashley

Ashley — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 23:58:57 +0000

I doubt you have time to read this comment, nor are still reading, but for what it’s worth (prob not much!), some thoughts:

I really think the only reason some people had/have problems with you dating (not that anyone has a right to even have a problem) really has nothing to do with you or Brooke at all…it’s about Liz and all Liz lost when she died. For me personally, it’s painful to see how radiant and lively Liz is in the photos you’ve shared with us, to read the loving comments from her friends, to read your book and see how excited she was about the house and the baby and just being married to you – I remember that one wedding photo where she’s looking at you with such ADORATION – and then to know that she lost all that in an instant, with no time to prepare (and in a pretty scary way), at age 30. She’ll never get to grow old with her husband in the house she picked out or hold her baby or be a VP at Disney…it really, really, beyond words, sucks. And of course it sucks for you too and you didn’t choose this and what the heck are you supposed to do? But even with that in mind, it’s hard to reconcile that along with feeling so terribly sorry for Liz. Not only will her daughter grow up without her, another woman will be parenting her and partnering her husband and being with her friends and family…It’s just this total sadness for Liz. Some people see from the perspective of the grieving…others see from the perspective of the lost. And Liz really does seem like the kind of girl you can’t help but love forever and I know I’ve gotten quite attached! =)

You’ve been through more than most people have ever been through in their 30s – I can’t even pretend to know what it must’ve been like to have your wife, who you were just talking to, collapse in your arms and die moments later. That’s freaking traumatic. No one deserves happy days more than you. But I admit that what drew me into your blog and your book was how your love for her and commitment to her didn’t end in death. It’s really beautiful. So, yeah, it’s nothing personal…it’s just a different perspective.

By: Bernadette Fish

Bernadette Fish — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 22:37:34 +0000

Just finished your book..beautiful..and 2 days later a 22 yr girl from our neighboring hometown died 5 days after giving birth. How sad this happens and why, who really knows. How happy for you and Maddy you found Brooke. Best wishes and best health to all of you.

By: Betty

Betty — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 02:45:35 +0000

My son gave me this book to read Wow it is hard to believe our good friend Craig just experienced the same situation in April. His wife Kate died the day after birth of their ssecond child and would you believe her name is Madaline Elizabeth too. I do hope Craig reads this book(at times I really thought it was him writting) Glad that you have found Brooke may you all be happy. Thank you for sharing your experience with the world.

By: Lody

Lody — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 23:02:37 +0000

Matt, I’m so happy for you and Maddy — that you got Brooke in your life now! Everybody deserve to be happy.:)

By: Kasey

Kasey — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 06:18:28 +0000

I was given your book Two Kisses For Maddy earlier this week and finished it today…WOW!! What a heartbreaking yet unbelievably beautiful story! I am so happy that you and Maddy now have Brooke in your lives. You are one hell of a man my friend. I wish you all nothing but the best of luck with everything. I’ve also been looking at your photos and can’t believe how much Maddy looks like Liz! She is an absolutely beautiful little girl!

By: Amy

Amy — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 22:40:02 +0000

Congratulations Matt!! You deserve happiness in every way possible.

By: Aimee

Aimee — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 15:57:56 +0000

My mother directed me to this blog post after she saw you on Oprah the other day. My husband shot himself four months ago, and I have just recently (and quite unexpectedly) met a wonderful man who makes me smile. I’ve been wrestling with the guilt and shame that comes with spending time with someone who isn’t your husband, and my mother’s been trying to help me see that happiness is nothing to be ashamed of. She thought your post would help, and it has. Thank you.

By: Patricia Ramos

Patricia Ramos — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 15:40:14 +0000

Matt: It’s so inspiring to learn about your life experience and your resolve. God bless your family with love and peace always.

PS: I’ll buy your book soon. PR

By: Linda Lee

Linda Lee — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 20:58:49 +0000

Matt, Just finished your book w/eyes full of tears..of happiness and sadness and the wonderful way you stayed the course..Maddy is totally blessed to have a father like you..and I am so happy you’ve found someone to share your and Maddy’s life with☺
Love the pics..Maddy is definitely “stylin”!!!