I watched home-videos again, and I always have the same feelings afterwards. Some are good, and some aren't so good. It makes me miss you so much..words can't even describe it sometimes. I wish everything could feel complete again. You made everything seem okay, even if it wasn't. I miss always feeling so safe and secure when you were with us.
Ohman, I want to see you, hug you, and tell you to your face that I love you and appreciate you.. I want to hear you say "I love you too, sweetie." I really miss talking to you, dad..

I can't wait to meet you in the sky.. we're still trying to wait patiently.
SYS, i hope. i pray.

Can't stop thinking about you! Wish you could have been there to walk Lindsey down the isle. As you know she looked beautiful :)

I look at your pictures and it just doesn't seem possible that you're not here. I don't want to look at old pictures anymore! I want new pictures!

You are truely missed Matt! Can't wait to "See You Soon"

Love you!

uncle matt,

its been way too long.
AND, i miss you way much.
so, just to keep you updated on some things, i'll start with what youre already most aware of.

YOUR FAMILY IS GORGEOUS. and i miss all of the, (you're included ;))

teagen is a monster. i remember mom telling me they used to call me 'hurricane hayden' because i could destroy a house in .2 seconds? well, teagen has well earned the name 'tornado teagen'.

shes huge! 16 months old, 34.4 lbs, and she stands to about MY hip. it's insane. how quickly they grow, and develop!

im graduating beauty school soon! december is most likely the month, i'm planning on moving to columbus. or just a bigger city in general. i cant wait to get out there and get to really experience being a licensed cosmetologist!!

gosh, i know i can type forever so i think im about to quit now. drink my diet coke and lay down.

i really really miss you. i just told my boyfriend all about you, and didnt forget to mention how much you picked on me for being so tall. dont think you have an advantage on me since you look down on me for the FIRST time in your life...shorty!!

MISS AND LOVE YOU SO VERY MUCH UNCLE MATT!

love, hayden and teagen!

Matt
I know you're presence will be there at Lindsey's wedding...but I know we're all wishing you were there in person! This is going to be such a bitter sweet day for us! I know you are very proud of Lindsey! We miss you! Please see us soon!

Love you Matt!

Hey Dad,

I've been thinking about you a lot lately, I always think about you...miss you so much. Oh how I long for the day to hug your neck again, just to hear your voice. I love you so much.

It was 2 years ago when Matt, Robin, my wife Tammy, and I went to the lake to spend the weekend together to celebrate our anniversary's together. I cant remember the last time we had so much fun together? The weather was perfect, the lake was like glass and we were talking about all the funny things that happened to us over the years. We swam for hours in the night under the moon-light. No distractions, just a nice peaceful night. I try my best never question the Lord of why that would be the last time? Never a boring time around You and Robin. Memories are ok I guess, at least we have a lot of the to share with each other. Every day is a memory of you. Where every I go I see things that remind me of you and causes me only to think of your wife and kids and to pray for their comfort. Robin I wanted to call you on you anniversary but I just didn't know what to say to you. How do you say happy anniversary to someone that lost their prince. I set here crying over this. I'm just glad you didn't marry a man that beat you. A man that got drunk and cursed you. A man that run around on you. A man that didn't respect his mom and dad. Or a man that didn't serve and teach his kids of Jesus. You are blessed Robin to get to spend 30 years of your life with a man that cared. A man that loved his mom and dad, and a man that loved his wife and kids. I see kids that hate their dads, I see wives that cant stand their husbands. Some day I know we will say it was worth the pain and loss. Key's! look up in the east sky's for soon you will see Jesus don't lie. Dave

Yesterday, it was Brooke and Lucas's birthday, I know you know that Matthew. I can't help but wonder what you know in heaven about this life here on earth I have a strong feeling alot more than we think. It was hard not having you here for there b-days and I'm pretty sure hard on them, again, celebrations of every kind aren't the same without you. I know we are all wondering when we'll see you and Jesus, it's been way to long hopefully soon... I love you Matthew!! P.S.. I'm sorry Brooke and Lucas your birthdays weren't very good maybe we'll get to celebrate them next year with your dad, I love you both and, I know your dad has to be so proud of you both and loves you both very much...

Matt,
It's been a while...

I have wrote at least five different things that I wanted to say to you...then just deleted them all. Maybe you got to see them before they where gone?

Man I could go for a weight room session right now! My mind is full of things with no where to go with them!

Well I've said and erased enough for now I guess...I watched the video Lucas made for us again...tears, just tears!

I can't think right now...I guess I just wanted to let you know...I REALLY STINKING MISS YA!!!

Love Ya,

Miss Ya,

Turn the porch light on...maybe tonight?

Happy Anniversary you guys. I love you both very much.
Dad, I wonder if it seems as long to you as it does to us. Are you waiting or expecting us soon? I couldn't miss you more.

I miss you even more today. I wish you were here so we could celebrate together!
I thanked the Lord today that he gave me 30 years with you. I'm so blessed he gave you to me. I love you and miss you
so very much! Happy annivesary!
Hopefully soon...

Hey Dad,

I just wanted to take a moment to say Happy Anniversary to you and mom. I know how much she misses you and how she would give anything to spend this special day with you. Thank you for being such an incredible example of what a loving husband should look like. You had the patience of a saint. Yes mom, he had the patience of a saint. I miss the conversations that you and I use to have about what to get mom for x occassion and how you would be in the doghouse if you didn't put just the right amount of thought into each gift. That was the amazing part, you always did, even after 30 years together, you always cared enough to make sure and give mom whatever it was that she wanted. You loved her completely, just like Christ loves the church. The way that a man is supposed to love his wife. You've created big shoes for your son-in-law and future son-in-laws to fill. Thank you for being you. I miss you so much. I love you.

Mom and Dad,

I'm glad you guys met.
Mom, I'm glad you found your engagement ring.
I'm glad you committed your lives to one another.
I'm glad you had lots of babies.
I'm glad I got to grow up in a home with parents who love each other.
I'm glad that divorce was never an option.
I'm glad that I have been blessed enough to have your marriage as an example to me for when I start mine.

I love you guys, Happy Anniversary!

Happy Anniversary, Mom and Dad.
I love you both so much.

Miss you so much dad!
See you soon.

I wish you could be here today, dad. I miss you!
I miss seeing you and mom together.. I miss the normal days.
Just know how thankful I am for you guys!
I love you both sooooo much!
See you soon?

Same spot this year as last?????

Wow reading Lindsey's post just brought flash backs of all the great memories we had. We had so much fun ALL THE TIME!
I miss the days you running up into our room tell us girls we got in we got in we get to go to the lake and you being so excited.
It's an honor that I got to be apart of that.
I love you Matt and I miss you and I can't wait to get to heaven and see you!
See You Soon!

you need to go back to school.. ;)

i miss the lake with dad. A LOT. it's funny you mention that about him always wanting us to be there.. on our last trip down to the lake i had a photo shoot scheduled and wasn't gonna to be able to go. dad begged me to try and change it, as that would probably be our last trip for the season. because he begged me to come, i worked up the guts to switch dates.. and got to spend that last weekend with him. i'm SO thankful i have those last memories.

getting the crappy room
feeding spiders
eating pizza
watching our first episodes of lost
talk of recreating mom's 70s music into screamo
amp + dew
photos
dad's sweet tricks
e.diddy learning to drive the boat
princess pae-pae

again.. i miss it.
i miss dad.

daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaad.
please see us soon.
i love you.

My last post, I posted on my iPhone. Not a good idea for me, it wouldn't let me go back and check what I wrote so hopefully you can understand what I was trying to say in between all my mistakes, even though I have to laugh cuz when my kids read this they're going to say mom you need to go back to school...

I'm here in SC on vacation with some of my girls, here to see Tara, Ryan, Sherry and Todd. Though it's wonder to see and be with them it's hard not having the rest of the kids and grandkids here with me. I can remember vacationing and how Matthew would have never went on vacation without any of his kids even after Brooke and Lucas got married. It started getting alittle harder for all of us to be able to go together cuz of jobs, but Matthew always waited until we could all go. I can rememer just going to the lake which was only an hour away if that, and if Brooke and Lucas hadn't come down with us he was on the phone trying to work it out so they could come down he never liked being without one of his kids. Well than after grandbabies came along he didn't care about the kids it was like oh go do your own thing just leave the kids with us, and me saying he didn't care as much for the
kids we'll we all know that's a joke, all of that to say, is, he loved his children and grandbabies with every ounce of his being, Matthew that's why I loved you so much, cause you really knew how to love each one of us and everybody in between. You were such an example of Christ love for his children, I know when you got to heaven the Lord probably said good job Matthew you were a good example of how I want my children to love.Matthew we all miss your love, and I can't wait to feel it again, I miss you so much, and love you even more, hopefully soon my sweetie...

Hi Matt,

I just wanted to tell you happy father's day:) I really know you're enjoying this wonderful father's day up in heaven with god and your son & grandchild...
Sure wish we were there celebrating this day with you in heaven... hopeful we are in heaven by the time next father's day comes around:) that will be awesome:) we all sure miss you very much. I love you!

As for robin and and the rest iof Matt's kids... I am praying hard for you all that god gives you all peace and that we all get to heaven very soon.. I love you all very much:) I prayed that you all had a good day:)

this morning i sat in church and listened to pastor john address all the men in the crowd. he spoke from psalm 128. a blessed man, he called it. he went on to describe 5 points that make up a real man of God. what it takes, how it looks. i think you know where this is going..

a blessed man:
1. fear God.
2. work hard to provide for your family.
3. love your wife.
4. spend time with your kids.
5. leave an influence/example for your grandkids.

thank you for loving God and teaching us to do the same.
thank you for always working so hard and putting us first, making sure we always had everything we needed.
thank you for being an example of how a Godly husband loves and cares for his wife.
thank you for desiring our time and making us a priority.. for making us your hobby.
thank you for playing such a large role in all of our lives. for being an example...
for truly living your life as a "blessed man."

i wanna live my life just like you did.
i wanna make the most of my time just like you did.
i wanna make my home up in the sky just like you did.

happy father's day dad. i love you.

As I spend another Father's Day without my dad, I can't help but reflect not only on the amazing man that he was, but also the exceptional father that he was. Even from the time that I was a young child I knew that there was something different about my dad. He was such a living example of what God truly created us to be. He lived a life that to this day, still amazes me. So in my bittersweet reflection, I put forth this challenge:
1.) Take a genuine interest in your children, let them know that you care about the things that interest them...
2.) Take the time to make sure that your children know much you love and care about them, don't just tell them, show them...
3.) Love your children enough to discipline them, be an active participant in the people that you hope for them to become...
4.) Make time for your children, help them to see that they are a priority...
5.) The most important of all, love God... even more than you love your children...

My dad did all of these things and so much more. I often wonder how he was able to be all that he was to all of the people that relied on him. I can only suggest that it was his true relationship with the Lord. It's amazing what a difference it can make in every area of our lives.
In closing, I want to share a couple of special memories of my dad... it never mattered how busy he was with work, he always had time for us. He would play with us, work his creative magic to rig the perfect "Barbie room" complete with a Mickey Mouse tv, work like a dog to create a dream room for Lindsey and I while we were away at church camp, never miss a volleyball, football, basketball or track event, write encouraging notes and leave them in our rooms, or on one occasion in my Bible...I didn't find it for awhile, but when I did, it was exactly what I needed. He never ceased to amaze me with his ability to pray for us and make everything seem better. Oh how I miss him. He was there for the good, the not so good and the right down difficult times. Life is so hard without him, I can't wait to celebrate another Father's Day with him.

I love you dad...Happy Father's Day!

1. go to church
2. wish I was at the lake with you
3. listen to the "dad" playlist
4. watch your video
5. read cards I've collected from you
6. look through your photos
7. bring you a bull or a dew, sit with you
8. wonder what you and your dad are doing
9. work on a FATHER OF THE BRIDE wedding proj
10. miss you

That's everyday, when I'm feeling really sad which is a lot I just stop and think how wonderful it is for you, and that gets me through. Oh Matthew I want to see you so bad I miss you more than I ever thought possible. I believe it won't be long until we're all reunited, what a day that will be. Enjoy being with Jesus cuz I can only imagine how amazing that must be. I love you so much, hopfully soon...

Yep no kidding everyone. My 2nd dream that seemed so real. Everyone was there too. The hole family and all the friends we knew. We were all in heaven standing around the place the Lord built for Matt, Words cant describe what I saw but I'll do my best. Matt was on a surf board, riding a wave that come down through the top of his home in heaven. He come out of the front of his home where we were standing. The front of his home had 4 big pillars made of pearls wrapped in rubies and diamonds. His windows were like a clear water falls that glistened from the light from the glow of Jesus face. Matt's hair changed like it was in the 70s then like it was in the 80s then 90s and 2000. I saw him like I remembered him in all the decades I knew him. He was so excited to see us all, he was just running around us hugging us and and dancing with his Wife, Son, Daughters and Grandchildren. Matt looked up at his saviour and said to him it was worth it all like you said Lord. His Dad and Mom was standing on each side of Jesus, And Jesus put his arms around them and said well done to them. Brad and Sam was at the entrance gate of his home singing amazing grace, and we were all so happy we made it. This was a dream so take it the way you want. I know this was a taste of what's to come for all us if we follow the Lord. He's our hope of seeing Matt again. He's there you can bank on that, its up to us where we want to make our home. See you soon Matt

they're on a roller coaster today.

it's still hard existing here without you. really hard. i love you dad. please see us soon.

It's been almost twenty one months since you went to be with Jesus, I just can't believe it's been that long. Matthew it's been so hard for me and the kids, being without you, I know one thing we are all finding out how much we depended on you for everything including your wisdom and your strength but most of all your love. It will be a wonderful day when we all can tell you we love you again, like I always say we are another day closer to seeing you and Jesus and that makes me happy. I love and miss you Matthew, hopefully soon....

Brotherman...I just have to say, that you missed out not getting to know Marsha more.

I think of how you could listen to people with an attention that is so rare these days. Cell phone interruptions, you would not give the time of day. But people and stories dude...that was so you.

Well, let me just say, Marsha has the craziest dreams, and you would be laughing SO hard. She dreams vivid dreams at least 5 nights a week. No kidding. Last week, we were sharing a few with some family, and I was reminded of one where she was having to share a bed with Corabeth Godfrey from The Waltons. Weird, I know. (This, after completing a bobsled run in a shopping cart. Same dream.)

Anyway, she noticed that several friends of hers and characters from the Waltons were appearing in the room with her and Mrs. Godfrey, as TINY COWS...seriously...(I think she got that from one of Gary's paintings - the skateboarding cows with wings). They were entering the room, only to float away (out the window as I recall) and she could do nothing about it. And neither could Mrs. Godfrey.

As we were retelling this dream to my family, I caught a flash back of you, and your attentive lean back in the chair look, turned to laughter, and thought, we really need to share offices again so Marsha could stop in and entertain you with her dreams. I guess I'll just have to wait til the sky gets cracked, but the suspense is killing me.

I just hope Marsha gets to keep her dream memory bank when we get there, so I can hear (and watch) you laugh at them.

Okay - last thought - a total side note here - but while it is top of mind for me, make sure you grab a CORNER OFFICE on the 10 floor of that New Jerusalem pad that will be coming down out of the sky, and snag a stash of grapes. If you can get a to go box from the Marriage Supper of the Lamb and tape it under Gary's new desk before he gets there, that would be equally appreciated.

Matt, I miss you bro. Real bad. It is getting too long.

I'll see you soon brother!

Never thought I could miss someone so much
But how could I not miss someone like you.
You were Such an Amazing man Matt and I really mean that. Man ooo man summers just are not the same...Try to have fun
Try to enjoy the sun but everytime it just brings a bittersweet feeling over me like I love it because it's what you loved but I can't love it because I can't watch you love it anymore. . .BUT I will say this We serve an AWESOME GOD who comforts and Gives me hope that I WILL see You Soon!!!
So Thank You JESUS
When you went to Heaven one of my Great friends text me this verse it helped me out so much! Just came across the verse again so thought I should put it up on your site.
Isaiah 57:1-2 The righteous pass away the godly often die before their time,And no one seems to care or wonder why. No one seems to understand that God is protecting them from the evil to come. For the godly who die will rest in peace.
See You Soon!
Love you

Hey dad,
Deac and I are sitting outside talking and listening to falling up.
He told me he wants to go to heaven.. He wants to come see you.
It almost doesn't seem possible to miss you this much.
We need to see you..Soon!

We love you so much!

NEVER---EVER---E V E R---- TAKE BALL FOUR!
rule #2----first come first serve---any position, if you wanna play short stop, get there first.
rule #3----on home made ice cream night----no spoons allowed. rule 3a---cannot resume play in the field untill you have a full brainfreeze headache.
rule #4----pitcher may only warm up on the mound if accompanied by giant bowlingball, painted to look like a softball.
rule #1----Ted the inflatable iguana was to be present in the dugout all every home game....away games woould be deemed as home games, so those TOO!
rule #5---all batters were to be named Ted. batters in on deck circle, also named Ted. Unless accompanied by physicians excuse.

rule #6---road shoe night, every fan in attendance must receive a shoe actually found on a street or hiway or count road. said shoe must have been discovered in the last calendar year(no 1987 shoes to be given in 1989 season and so forth). shoes to be delivered to fans by smiling THOSE BOWLING IGUANAS team member (founding member or temporary).

you had to have a good rotator cup back then......cause we NEVER stopped at third! third base coach waved EVERY runner home on EVERY play! No exceptions. SOme games (Matt started this) we were not allowed to stop at any base...you hit it and run till you score or are out.
Matt liked to be on base in front of me, usually second base. when i would get one in the gap, he would stand on second till i was about 8 feet away from him and then take off like a squirrell runnin' from a dog and then it was a foot rqace to home plate....no way the catcher could tag out the both of us as we crossed the plate...third base coach still windmilling his arm the whole time!

see ya

Remember God works in HIS timing...not ours! He will connect the dots, and then his plan will be revealed. BE READY!!!

I know you was watching the boys softball games saturday. I pulled one of my funny bone-head thing during the game. I coach third base you know for their teem. Well the first inning I stayed in the dug out while they batted,never thought to go out and coach the base. Then when the other teem got up to bat, I went over and started coaching third base for their teem. Well Anthony played third and kept looking at me with a funny look, Kenz,Erica,Randie, and Kyle was in the bleachers asking each other what is Dave doing? Then Anthony ask me >>>>Dad why are you coaching third for the other teem? Everyone was laughing and then it dawned on me what I was doing. I guess old age is messing me up and I bet you was getting a kick out of it too. I think It will never stop with me doing funny things. Glad I gave you and everyone a good laugh. This soga will continue on I suppose at least I didn't help them score (lol) Life would be boring with out the funnies. Soon man

Please, please, Please Lord Jesus come!
I need you and Matthew, please see all of us soon. I love you Matthew...

There's not a day that goes by that I don't think of my mentor. I look at your pictures every day, and think how can this be-you not being with us any more? When I look at you, it seems you can just start talking to me. I can here your laugh in my mind so well it like you right here with me. I can here your word of wisdom to me also. I just cant hug you or shake you hand anymore. Going on two years,and at time it seems like yesterday we were talking one to the other. Then there's times its seems for ever. Jesus wept. The shortest verse in the Bible, but one of the strongest, And thats what we do so often because of the loss. why does the good die young, and thats what i feel right now. Why you and not me? You had so much more to offer people than me. Everyone misses you so bad Matt. Most people that go on aren't forgotten but easier to except. Not to tell anyone their love ones aren't important. To me I will say, I just cant get over this at all. I'm like Robin, It just seems you will come walking through that door any time, with that big smile and laugh that just brought joy to everyone. You just made my day every day I was around you. I miss the chin in the back when we wrestled around or an arm bar,leg bar or what ever other kind a bar you'd put on one of us (LOL) I know if the Lord had anything to do with this departure, which I think he did. I think this home coming is going to be unbelievable. This life were in, will be like a mist in the wind that goes away quick. SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOON ok Jesus. ((((((THANK YOU LORD))))))

Hi Dad,
Its been a while.
So me and Gabe have been workin out a lot lately and being in the weight room just reminds me of you so much. I can't help but think about you the whole time I'm in there.
I wish I could walk in there and see you working out with George.
I miss that so much...I miss you so much.
I really hope I see you soon.
I love you!

Papaw I just wanted to say I love you and miss you a lot. I wanna go to Heaven.
When I get big I'll be able to drive your truck. I love you!

Sorry Gary... We'll see you Sunday night. Matthew would have enjoyed our Lost nights.

It seems we have all been missing you more than usual, I know I sure have. We've had a lot going on lately, and it's just not the same you not being here for all the special occasions. Oh Matthew, we miss you so much, life is so hard without you here. All I can say is I'm glad we have Jesus. I just sit here thinking about what your doing up there and how wonderful it must be for you, and that I'm happy about. I really thought we'd all be with you by now.
Since you've been in Heaven, me and the girls met this wonderful girl named Jessica, she is so full of life and a breath of fresh air. Jessica's mom just went to be with Jesus the other night, I feel so broken hearted for her and her family because we know what she is going through. Jessica said she mentioned you to her mom so maybe you'll be meeting her. I know she really loved the Lord, so she's in paradise. I know that's how we all make it knowing you're there with Jesus. And as hard as it's going to be for Jessica and her family they have that blessed hope that they will see her again soon.

Matthew our newest addition little Leah, she was laying on our bed and I looked over at her, and she had her socks off her heels and her feet crossed, oh my did that get to me. I know you would have got a kick out of that since that's so you. You would have loved all these babies, but one day you will get to enjoy them.
Matthew I love you, can't wait to see you and Jesus... See ya soon hopefully!!

!!!!

same with madison, you have been on my mind a lot today.
i miss you.
i miss you bad.

holding on to that hope that it will be soon..

i love you dad.

Listening to my dad playlist..
I've thought about you a lot today. I miss you oh so much. I wish I could spend this birthday with you, dad. I hate the thought of growing up without you, and experiencing things that you would have absolutely loved to share with us.
My birthday wish this year, along with last year is to be with you soon!
I don't want another fatherless birthday..

I love you!
See me soon?

Wow this song really reminds me of you and really makes me miss you...a lot!
You are my one true love
You are the voice that is so sweet
In everything I do, you bring the best out of me
You are my wings to fly
You are the wind beneath them
I miss you every night, when I close my eyes
You put your feelings down
You stopped your tears you brought me love
You held on to my heart
You held with hope to have me near
Sometimes I close my eyes
Sometimes I let my hunger rise
I think of all you are, you are the love of my life
Of my life
All of my dreams and my passions
Are in your hands
All of my dreams and my passions
Are in your hands
In your hands
You reached me in my need
Your rhythm flows under my skin
I need you desperately,
A sweet healing that will begin
You are my one true love
You are the voice that is so sweet
In everything I do, you bring the best out of me
My everything is you
The very motions that I move
And everything with richness
The richness of the peace you bring
All of my dreams and my passions
Are in your hands
All of my dreams and my passions
Are in your hands
All of my dreams and my passions
Are...
Always, always you are with me
Always, always you are with me

I love you so much Matt can't wait to see you....soon

Matt,
Boy, it sure has been a long time since I have been on your site.. I feel so bad but I'm going to make up for it right now:) reading everyone's messages has brought some major tears to my eyes.. the thought of how much your kids and wife having to go through all this pain without you and linds getting ready for her final day with Keith, its going to be a wonderful day.
, but also very tearful without you here:( with kinzie graduating and everything but I know you are one huge proud dad!! Everytime I see them though, I know they are staying very strong.. we are waiting on god to take us away to heaven and we sure can't wait!!!!! Lord, I just ask you now, please come very soon and take us all to a better place to be with you.. I just ask you to please keep your hand on our family and guide us and keep us strong, even through the toughness times.
Thank you Jesus... I love you Jesus and I love you too Matt...see you very soon

It sounds like a lot of people dream about you, I wish the Lord would give me an awesome dream about you. Still needing you, missing you terribly and can't wait to see and be with you again. I love you so much...


See ya soon

the occasional call to unlock (e) someone's car.



we got them regular up on the 10th floor----- launching pad of many a grape.

me and matt---in Branson i think----workin' on solutions to various projects--by the way-----early in the freelance years (circa 1990) Noble hired me to make actual 3d hotdogs to put in a package design they were pitching.........i tried buying balsa wood and CARVING the 8 pack of hot dogs....late in the day i was floundering BADLY!!! In comes super Matt to the rescue......3/4 inch dowell rods, and a grinder---he was done in 10 minutes....i painted them hotdog color....and BAMMO----i was RICH-----so it was cool dreaming a dream where we were workin/problem solving again......thunder woke me up...time to get back to drawing average boy and obama....long live PRETTY GOOD GRAPHICS-TENTH FLOOR PALACE OF ART AND DESIGN---LOCKE AND KEY INSTITUTE OF ART AND DESIGN----KEY LOCKE AND HOPKINS----and of course-----THOSE BOWLING IGUANAS!!!!!!!! see ya soon

Papaw I've been polishing your shoes while you've been in heaven! When I get bigger I'm going to wear your wrestling shoes.
When I get big I'm going to drive our lawn mower all by myself..

I love you, papaw.
I can't wait to see you and grandpa Delbert.

I think of all the painful things I have ever gone through in my life. The worst pain physically I've ever gone through does not compare to the pain in my heart right now, what I feel from you and the kids Robin. My Lord when is it going to end? The pain seems to get worse for them. I wish there was something I can do Lord to ease their pain,but there's not much I can do but pray and talk to them when they want me to. Please Lord come quickly. I want them to be happy again.

I got on here to read and saw that linds had written... she wrote everything I was thinking.
Sometimes it feels like we cant't even think without you Matthew. We all need you so much and miss you more than anything.
I really thought we would be there with you by now, but I guess the Lord's not ready for us just yet.
Oh Matthew, life's not right anymore, please ask Jesus to hurry, after all you're right there with him.

I love you and miss you, the pain is still so real, even 19 months later... Hopefully soon!!