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



August 17, 2018

Friday, August 17, 2018

Friday, August 17, 2018

Tonight's picture was taken on August 12, 2009. It was about a week after we learned about Mattie's terminal diagnosis. We were in the child life playroom and Mattie was surrounded by a bunch of his hospital supporters. Directly behind Mattie is Jey. Jey met Mattie early on in our cancer journey, as Jey worked in radiology transport. Jey took an immediate liking to Mattie and seemed to understand that Mattie's situation was very serious, but he also appreciated his charm and wit. The lady sitting on the right hand side of the photo is Liz. Liz was an artist that volunteered her time at the Hospital. Over the course of that year, Mattie and Liz worked together often. They created all sorts of things together, such as poetry. Needless to say, all these individuals mobilized forces to help us during this extremely difficult time. 


Quote of the day: If you want to touch the past, touch a rock.  If you want to touch the present, touch a flower.  If you want to touch the future, touch a life.  Unknown


This photo was taken on Tuesday, August 14. I realized I never posted my parent's anniversary photos to the blog. August 14th is my parent's wedding anniversary and Peter and I started a tradition last year by taking them to Bistro Gardens. 

We do not go to this restaurant often, only on special occasions. It is a charming garden like setting, with live piano music, and in a very serene and elegant setting. 

Though Peter is in Washington, DC, he was with us in spirit. Joining me at the dinner were my parents friends, Gary and Marie. We have known them for years and they are loyal supporters of Mattie Miracle. 

A photo of the three of us!

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