A Remembrance Video of Mattie

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



February 20, 2017

Monday, February 20, 2017

Monday, February 20, 2017

Tonight's picture was taken in April of 2003. This was at Mattie's first birthday. We decorated with an ELMO theme and as you can see, Mattie was transfixed on the cake. In fact if I were to have let Mattie loose, his hand or foot would have gotten right into the cake. Mattie was on, engaged, and always very alert. 

Quote of the day: There is nothing wrong with America that the faith, love of freedom, intelligence and energy of her citizens cannot cure. ~ Dwight Eisenhower


On this president's day, Peter is actually home from work. In the past, his company never gave him any National holidays off. I am glad that has changed this year. Indie and Sunny enjoyed having both of us home today. Because it was in the 60's, we have all the windows open and put our screen on our front door. Indie was in heaven. She hopped up on the counter to check out the window and went in and out of the screen door all day!
Meanwhile look what is blooming in Mattie's memorial garden. It is a welcomed sight and reminds me that soon spring will be here.

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