There Are Things Each Of Us Don’t Forget
When they told us that the X-Files was coming back the first thing that came to mind was Matt and I talking about it from time to time. Most of you know that he loved the possibility of alien life. … Continue reading →
In Dreams II
Wow, they can come out of nowhere. Had another dream about Matt the other night. He wasn’t in it but it was about him. He was still with us but it wasn’t in a normal form, I won’t go into … Continue reading →
In Dreams
Last night was the first dream I had that Matt was in. Since he passed I have wondered when this might happen. It was a quick one. I was back at our childhood home. I was getting ready to walk … Continue reading →
The Brick Wall
I can see that with Matt. I can e-mail that to Matt. I can talk about that with Matt. I’ll laugh about that for the 100th time with Matt. No… I can’t. And a split second later when I remember … Continue reading →
Matt’s final gift is to a stranger (and, in a way, to us all)
Matt made the decision some time ago to donate his eyes when he passed away. We have received some great news. Mom and Dad received a letter the other day stating that someone had benefited from Matt’s generosity. The letter … Continue reading →
A hug says a thousand words
We were on the way back home from Adam’s bachelor party. Matt and I were in the back seat. Matt was nodding off and he started swaying left and right with the movement of the car. I didn’t want him … Continue reading →
Baseball
Matt had a little name for his fastball. It was “The Viper,” because of the way he held the ball. I can still remember the sound of it in the air, not unlike the hiss of a snake now that … Continue reading →
Lost time
The little block calendar on the kitchen window displayed April 2. It was April 5. I can’t say that I’ve ever seen it not current. On April 6 it was correct. So, maybe, just maybe, things were a little better … Continue reading →
Birthday
Today is Matt’s birthday. Exactly two weeks ago I was looking for a card. In the past the card I would have been looking for would be a birthday card for Matt. This time, I was looking for a sympathy … Continue reading →