Comments for matt, liz and madeline

Comment on sunday. by Erin in MA

Erin in MA — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 01:54:18 +0000

Hi Matt,

My heart breaks for you. Please know that you have (strangers) friends around the world cheering both of you on. You are an amazing father and an inspiration to us all.

big hugs from the east coast…

Comment on monday - 20-week birthday. by JEN

JEN — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 01:17:14 +0000

Enough people…..

Matt~

Still here…. supporting, loving, listening and cheering you and maddy on. You are doing an awesone job with your sweet bundle. Thinking of you during this time.

Comment on 14 weeks ago (tuesday). by Katie M. in Mpls

Katie M. in Mpls — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 01:13:23 +0000

I saw your blog mentioned on another and started reading and now 4 hours later I’m still working my way through. I’m touched by your story, glad that you’ve shared it, and amazed by your love for both your daughter and your wife. My brother died 4 1/2 years ago and the thought of the day when I have been alive without him more than with him scares me too. Although the pain isn’t as intense with time, it’s still there, just different.

Comment on monday - 20-week birthday. by Joelle from Chicago

Joelle from Chicago — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:54:52 +0000

Matt, when I first starting reading your blog, I thought to myself…this guy looks like a Prince fan. I can see it in his eyes.
I’m nervous to hear your post from 8/13, because I can see from the build up, it’s getting harder for you as the day gets closer. All i can do is send great big ((((HUGS)))) your way. Think getting out of town was probably the best possible thing you could have done. Traveling is so healing, especially to some place you’ve never been. My thoughts, as always, are with you and Madeline.
@Jill from the Texas, your post brought tears to my eyes! I’m also doped up on drugs (middle of an IVF cycle), but still…I couldn’t have said it better myself. Matt has so many supporters, it simply amazes me.

Comment on monday - 20-week birthday. by Melissa from NJ

Melissa from NJ — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:48:18 +0000

Umm, I dont have kids, I cant have kids Anna thank you very much, I have lost a few. By the way, if you stopped reading a week ago how did you catch this fight started by em? In contact maybe?

Comment on monday - 20-week birthday. by Lopez

Lopez — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:33:09 +0000

@Yosra
Whoa…I’m glad I happended to check back in. I often look through Matt’s comments to see what you’ve personally written. I’ve complimented Matt on his writting ability, but really have to take a moment to recognize your obvious talents. I’d hate to see you go. It would truly be a loss for Matt and the others who post here.

Comment on monday - 20-week birthday. by Jodi from the NE

Jodi from the NE — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:32:24 +0000

I lurk often, but rarely comment or even read the comments. Your heartfelt words, travels, photography, and love of music just keep me coming back. That cutie pie Madeline is the real reason I can’t stay away though! She’s a doll and we have one of our own about the same age so it’s especially fun to see Madeline doing some of the same things my little one is doing. The wonderment in those bright eyes is just priceless and you capture such awesome photographs of her. It’s truly an amazing gift. Anyway I just wanted to comment to tell you how much I enjoy the blog and I so hope that the joys of parenthood won’t always have to be paired with such pain in your heart. I appreciate that you allow us to get a glimpse of your life. Your baby girl is just absolutely darling!

Comment on monday - 20-week birthday. by Erin in The MA

Erin in The MA — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:32:24 +0000

The accountant in me concurs with Jill in The TX.

Comment on monday - 20-week birthday. by Anna in Minneapolis

Anna in Minneapolis — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:31:05 +0000

@ Yosra and @ Em - Very weird, because I stopped reading comments over a week ago because I got so sick and tired of reading bitchy and snide and immature comments from Melissa in the NJ and the like. And I got tired of this attitude like, “we’re going to protect Matt by being awful to other people”. And then I let myself start reading comments today, and what do you know…a bitchy comment by Melissa in the NJ. So back to not reading them anymore. Which is sad, because I kind of miss most of the commenters and reading what they have to say. But I wanted to let you know - especially Yosra - that you shouldn’t let a few “mean girls” stop you from commenting. Please keep commenting. I don’t always agree with you, but I most always appreciate your view point. And there are a whole lot more nice girls than mean ones in the world!

Melissa in the NJ - I’ve given you some thought since a previous, much worse comment you made toward Yosra. I seem to remember you mentioning that you’re a mom. Well, think about it…would you want your kids to act the way you do? Would you want them to make “jokes” that are so destructive? Would you really want them to be the mean girls (or boys)? Think about what you’re modeling…

Comment on monday - 20-week birthday. by Becky P.

Becky P. — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:25:16 +0000

Kate “I heart sandwiches” in the Northridge speaks the truth Yosra, you have fans you don’t even know about!

Perhaps we can have a group hug and move on.

PS. @Maddy: My sister is also a Maddie (but an “ie” Maddie instead of a “y” Maddy, which I assume you are based on your pool party sign) and she dresses a lot like you did in the Banff. Except she is 18 and has full control over her wardrobe. I think you two would get along well.