Remembering Matthew

Remembering our smart, funny, and extremely thoughtful boy, Matthew

Reflections…

Someone asked me this week, “Are you still grieving?” Um

Regardless of your beliefs, Pope Francis has dedicated his life to improving the world. While opinions about the Catholic Church may vary, Pope Francis spent his entire life working toward positive reform and his genuine goodness are undeniable. You will be missed

Not always an easy feat

Love you, Matthew. Forever and a day until I see you again 👼🏽

You are not a burden to the people that love you. People are excited when your text pops up. People are so happy when you walk into a room. Those people want to hear about what hurts you, even if you’ve talked about it so many times before. People want to love you, you are not a burden. There are people who feel like they hit the jackpot when you came into their lives. You are someone’s world and the fact that you are in their world, makes them whole. #pleasestay

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Forever and a day Mateo

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Everything we say matters ❤

Ask your friends about the people they love in Heaven, then listen. Best.Gift.Ever

The question Why haunts every person I’ve ever talked to who lost someone they love to suicide, Every.single.one. I saw this article today and after two years of missing Matthew every second of every day, it helps a little. Thought maybe it could help someone else reading this today.

This quote came from a 15 year old girl undergoing treatment for an eating disorder. I loved it so much I had to share.

What gets us through many days…

DON’T MISS ME MORE

Don’t miss me more than once a day,

For life is moving fast.

Don’t wish all of your time away,

Dreaming of the past.

Don’t waste the moment looking at,

The things I left behind me.

I’m not within those walls or boxes

The heart is where you’ll find me.

Don’t dread to say my name, sweet one,

Don’t fear the wrath of sadness.

Just take the love you had for me,

And turn it into gladness.

Don’t worry when my birthday comes

Don’t feel me missing more.

I’m filled with love you’re sending me,

Just as I was before.

Some days your anger will rush out,

Your tears will find their way.

To me, wherever I am then.

I’ll soothe them all away.

When I am gone don’t miss me more,

Than once, or twice a day.

There’s so much life to live, my love.

I’m with you, all the way.

Miss you, Matthew every second of every day.

It doesn’t have to cost money or take a lot of time to do a Random Act of Kindness

If you have one “right” friend, that’s all you need
Wouldn’t it be nice if we had to do an emoji check in each day?
If you find yourself in a situation with a griever, my advice to you is, say their name and don’t be afraid. Remember if they tear up, those are healing tears. Healing begins with speaking their name.