Proud of my work -- 16 Years of Service

Thank you for keeping Mattie's memory alive!

Dear Mattie Blog Readers,

It means a great deal to me that you take the time to write and to share your thoughts, feelings, and reflections on Mattie's battle and death. Your messages are very meaningful and help support me through very challenging times. I am forever grateful. As my readers know, I promised to write the blog for a year after Mattie's death, which would mean that I could technically have stopped writing on September 9, 2010. However, like my journey with grief there is so much that still needs to be processed and fortunately I have a willing support network still committed to reading. Therefore, the blog continues on. If I should find the need to stop writing, I assure you I will give you advanced notice. In the mean time, thank you for reading, thank you for having the courage to share this journey with me, and most importantly thank you for keeping Mattie's memory alive.


As Mattie would say, Ooga Booga (meaning, I LOVE YOU)! Vicki



A Remembrance Video of Mattie

November 13, 2013

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Wednesday, November 13, 2013 -- Happy Birthday Peter!

Tonight's picture was taken on November 13, 2008. The last birthday Mattie celebrated with Peter. That day Mattie created a cake made out of model magic. Mattie shaped it and colored it and even added model magic candles to it. This cake can still be found on Peter's bureau today. As you can see we celebrated Peter's birthday in the Hospital. We actually celebrated many holidays in the Hospital that year, which is why it became our home away from home.





Quote of the day: When we face our fear of death and slow down our busy lives, we come to realize our relationships are precious, a part of life’s foundation. Knowing this fact helps us to understand that death’s true purpose is to teach us how to live. ~ Molly Friedenfeld


I think the candy collection for our Foundation drive has now gotten to me on many levels. I am tired of candy, I am tired of sorting it, and I am most definitely tired of smelling it. Today alone the fragrance triggered a migraine headache. I was so happy that I had a chance to meet my friend Leslie in Maryland and escape our home for a few hours. As you can see Leslie and her family have also been busy. collecting and sorting!!! Here was the collection I picked up from Leslie. I honestly think I could open up a candy store. If anyone from my complex happens to visit me, the sight alone of our first floor is frightening. It actually looks like we are certifiable with candy and plastic bags everywhere.

It is hard to describe the true pervasive nature of this candy, but it is everywhere!!! The next couple of days is our last push for candy. I still am sorting it and collecting it from others but by next Thursday all the candy will be out of our home and into the Hospital! Everyone who participated in this drive has got to be super happy for a job well done!!!

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