I officially started blog stalking in May 2006, long before I ever thought of creating a blog of my own. Most of the blogs I would read were either based on fabulous home décor, amazing food, breathtaking photography, or beautiful wedding inspirations because, I like all things pretty.
However, there was one blog that I stumbled upon that was more of a journal of this blogger’s life shown through photography and poetic phrase…that was back before life got complicated. By March 2008, his blog became so much more.
I am one of the thousands of people in the world that read Matt, Liz, and Madeline. At first I read his blog religiously, but now his blog is more of a distant memory. I try desperately to read Matt’s blog, but every time I start to read a post I just break down in tears and cannot continue reading….so I stop because I am not strong enough to finish. I cannot even imagine the joy, pain, strength, courage, faith, anger, hope, and utter confusion that he is going through.
Yesterday, for the first time in a long time, I read Matt’s blog. As expected I cried the entire time. I prayed. I remembered that even in darkness there is light….and there is Madeline.
For those who have asked about what happened, it is best to start at the beginning…read this and this.
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I started reading a little of Matt’s blog today…WOW!!! I’m going to keep going through it, but can you tell me what originally happened? Did Liz die while giving birth? I tried to find the first post on the blog, but couldn’t find it.
Thanks for sharing…this is one I’m going to make sure my DH reads
I came across Matt’s blog a few months ago. I still cry when I read it. He is an amazing father and Liz is smiling on him for sure!
P.S. Love your blog!
I just read every single on of Matt’s posts… and now I don’t have any make-up left on my face. My heart breaks for Matt and that Maddy will not have her mother. I will keep both of them (and his family and friends) in my prayers.
absolutely HEART-BREAKING.
I just read his blog and wow! I had tears in my eyes. However, I wanted to know the story as well and couldn’t find it in any of his posts.
I am so with you on the blogging thing….I like the personal one’s the most!
hey there. i checked in to read your blog on my blackberry in the car on the ride back from DC. then i got wrapped up in this whole blog. i’ve not been able to get them out of my mind. i’ll be praying for them, too.
oh girl I am the same way. I used to check Matt’s blog religiously as well as Angie’s at Bring the Rain and then one day it all got too sad for me. But I need to start reading both again bc they were good for my heart! And you are right … at the end of the day, there is always Madeline!
I have read this blog for a while now. It is so sad. And I totally understand what you mean. It’s such a sad situation but God works in mysterious ways in our lives!
Wow. Thanks for sharing.
I stumbled across Matt’s blog on the day of my 25th bday this year, and then I spent most of the day crying as I went back and read EVERYTHING. It’s one of those things that I think helps me to keep persepctive in my own life as well as helps me remember to be connected to other humans and their ups and downs. It’s always a little tough reading it, but I have to read it every day now. I feel like I know the guy.
oh my goodness, i’ve never read this blog. so. sad. really it makes me so thankful for everyday because you never know when it will be the last. i. cannot. stop. crying.
Been sitting here for probably two hours reading this blog…and I don’t think I’ve stopped crying the entire time. I don’t know why I’m subjecting myself to this but I can’t stop. It is NOT fair. I just don’t get it. It makes you think about every little thing you take for granted and it could be gone from you in a second.
I love and hate you for sharing this blog!