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

February 11, 2019

Sunday, February 10, 2019

Sunday, February 10, 2019

Tonight's picture was taken in February of 2009. Mattie's school delivered him boxes filled with Valentine's and this huge lollipop! I am not sure Mattie ever opened and ate that candy, but I know he absolutely loved holding it and showing it off to his nurses.



Quote of the day: Anyone who lives within their means suffers from a lack of imagination. ~ Oscar Wilde



Tomorrow is my last day in Los Angeles. I wish I could say that we made a lot of progress in a week. But it is clear that my parents will be out of their home for at least a month. I feel tired and achy tonight, so I am signing off and leaving you with Mattie's adorable smile. 

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