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



April 16, 2026

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Tonight's picture was taken in April of 2004. Mattie was two years old. For his birthday, we taped paper and activity sheets to the front hallway wall. When kids came over, they had a blast on this wall. After all, how many kids are welcomed to draw on the walls? We would leave this paper wall up for over two weeks so Mattie could continue to draw, create and do activities. He loved it and I loved watching Mattie take it all in!





Quote of the day: One’s dignity may be assaulted, vandalized and cruelly mocked, but it can never be taken away unless it is surrendered. ~ Michael J. Fox


Today was a three ring circus! I was juggling caregiving, my dad's physical therapist, an HVAC inspection, and Steve (the fellow who helps me with all things outside). I gave Steve a long list of issues today and he was with me for three hours. I really did not know what I was doing first and now that it is 7:30pm, I am worn out at every level. Of course in the midst of this circus, there were issues with the internet. I was getting all sorts of messages from equipment in the house that couldn't connect to wi-fi! If you have been following along on this blog, then you know I have a Verizon angel. I contacted the angel and he remotely managed this connectivity issue! 

I am very well aware of what has been taken from my life, but I am also very thankful for the people who I have met who help me manage issues that I can't face alone. For this I am grateful.

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