My condolences to Matthew's family and friends. Joe, Jon and I will and are missing you dearly my friend. Joe says you were always happy no matter what.. he told me a story about how you broke your foot… you put your foot in front of tire in an argument thinking you for sure wouldn’t get your foot ran over by this person .. and you did. You showed up and , laughing with a big ol smile on your face and giggling said, “check it out I broke my foot!” Then a week or so later you stepped off a curb and broke your toe and same thing… just always so optimistic. Always in a funny mood, easy going, never judge mental or mean… just a happy guy. You couldn’t be sad around this dude at all. I never knew how u did it but we all appreciated you and your visits to our house(where u also once lived with Joe and Jon and no matter how long it had been since you moved it was always like home to you). And you’d make yourself comfortable for a day or two and make us all laugh and then you’d be on your way again. Till we saw u next time…:’( The passing of a loved one is only painful for those left behind and that brings us comfort. You’re no longer suffering. That we are grateful to God for everyday. Rest easy my boy. Till we see u next time….xoxo.

I was so sorry to hear about Matthew's passing. He was  the most amazing personI ever met! and I  loved him dearly! 

My thoughts and prayers are with your whole family during this tough time. May you have peace in your hearts as you mourn your brother, son, spouse, and dad. 

Though things are far from perfect,  they are a part of your amazing story. Love to you all, Wendy Padmos 

RIP Matthew,

The boys and I will surely miss you. Sending healing thoughts to your family during this time... May God ease your pain... As best he can. 

Not meeting Tobias for the first time after my C-section

Tobias loved Matt‘s hat

Matt and Tobias hanging out

Matt and Tobias hanging out in the back of the truck

Matt helping Tobias catch their first fish

Tobias so excited that Matt was back in their life