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



June 28, 2018

Thursday, June 28, 2018

Thursday, June 28, 2018

Tonight's picture was taken in August of 2007. I love this photo!! Peter took it while on a bicycle ride with Mattie around Coronado (in San Diego). I am not sure what I love more... Mattie's smile, or the fact that you can see this fantastic smile with the backdrop of the famous Hotel del Coronado, which was built in 1888 and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1977. Mattie enjoyed his time in Coronado and I am so happy Mattie got around at such a young age. We wasted no time in making memories. 
Quote of the day: It's your unlimited power to care and to love that can make the biggest difference in the quality of your life. ~ Anthony Robbins
The packing continues today! However, the good news is as of this evening I know where my parents will be moving to next week. My parents made the decision to start a new chapter in their lives, that involves not being home owners and the huge responsibility and headache that comes with this. Given that they have lived in a house for their entire married life, finding the right rental took time, research, and a lot of legwork. The rental was secured today and it is like winning the lottery. 
I have been a wrapping machine for the last couple of days. The above photo is the before and this photo is the after! I am getting good at wrapping and move at a quick pace now. Another skill to add to my resume. But in all seriousness, I think running a non-profit provides me with the opportunity to hone my organizational skills. Skills which I have naturally, but like a muscle, I have the ability to stretch and build upon it daily. My dad says watching me makes him tired. What I find funny about this is Peter says the same thing to me when I am home. 
Meanwhile I went outside today to take a break and check out who was in my parent's backyard! I took this as a definite Mattie sign. 















I have different boxes staged around the house! The front hallway is decided for donations. Which I arranged to be picked up next week. So we are on our way!
Posted by The Brown Family (DC) at 10:59 PM

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