Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Letter from Matthew

Matthew asked me to pen this memo from him.  He has developed a bit of a mouth on him so I had to clean it up a bit.

Team Matthew,
I had my first day of radiation today and am not sure what to expect.  In many respects, its good that I am only 2 and I have yet to learn what is supposed to hurt and what isn't.   My daddy calls me his hero.  I don't think I am a hero.  I am just an ordinary dude who happens to be doing something extraordinary.  Not unlike many of you.  If you do not know what I am talking about, you have have not been reading this blog very closely.  There are countless examples of ordinary people, you, doing extraordinary things for me, my family, and eachother. 

So, let's make a deal.  I am going to keep fighting and kicking this cancer's ass, and you keep doing what you are doing.  I know I can't do this without my team behind me. 

Who's with me?

Matthew
Team Matthew Chairman of the Board

Respond by adding a comment below.

51 comments:

Kozloski's said...

The Kozloski's are in! Go Matthew!

Carrie said...

Very much with you!!

Anonymous said...

love you lots, Aunt Kathy

Anonymous said...

Count us in!!!
love, thoughts, and prayers, amj

Anonymous said...

We're here for you.

Love,

Chris, Sandra and Lulu Knight

Unknown said...

We're with you Matthew. Consider us among your wing-men :)
Finn Family

Amanda said...

We're in 110%!

Katherine said...

We're In! Can't wait to see you kick cancers ass!

Peg Baker said...

Your cousin Mikey and Peg are with you, young man! You have our prayers, hugs and lots of love.

Peg and Michael

Mary said...

We're in little guy!! Go Team Matthew!!!
The Kincaid family

Melinda said...

I'm so in! :D

Sue Joy said...

Dear Matthew,
You are certainly a hero! You are a strong little dude and will kick cancers ass! The Joy's are all with you and sending you some extra fighting power!
From a mother of a child who knows what you and your family are going through,
Sue

Anonymous said...

Matthew,

The Weidman Family is with you and your family! And Stephanie & Caroline still love "2 Toots" too!

Donna

jules said...

Dear Matthew -- The Biehn family is in! Keep on fighting - you are an amazing little guy!

Keegan Brian Glynn said...

In!

Amy Bocian said...

The Bocian family is with you! Lots of prayers and great thoughts coming your way!!

Abby Brown said...

I am so in!! Sending you hugs and kisses!

Anonymous said...

Sloane's in. So are Cupcake Mike and Wife (+baby on board).

Matthew, Sloane wants to know if you like pickles? And doodlebugs.

Unknown said...

We are with you Matthew!! Keep up the fight!
Much love,
Amy, Ed, Charlie, Matthew and
all of Team Matthew Rochester

Unknown said...

You can count us in!

The Hitmaker said...

The Hitmaker = in.

Linda said...

I am absolutely with you, Matthew!! Praying for God's healing for you from this terrible cancer!

Linda Edwards (Traci's mom)

klongshore said...

Kelli and Greg are in! Keep kicking some cancer butt, Matthew! Love and special thoughts of goodness to all of you!

Garbis Grapevine said...

That is awesome!!!!!!!!! Keep fighting!!!!!

Megan said...

Im with you!!

Anonymous said...

YOU are the Little Engine That Could. We know you can!

All our thoughts are with you.

The Drobny Family

Todd Pierson said...

You bet buddy!

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Amy Olson said...

You totally have our unrelenting support, Matthew! You are rocking in your fight against stupid cancer. We have no doubt you'll keep up your good work. Dad's right, our little man...you definitely are a hero!!!!

Hugs,
Amy, Lance & Jasmin Olson

Unknown said...

We are with you, little but mighty guy. You kick ass!!!!!!!

The Zs

Kathy said...

GO MATTHEW!! And yes you are Daddy's Hero!

Anonymous said...

The deRama's are here for anything you might need! Thinking of all of you...

Natalie5378 said...

You keep fighting, little man, and we will keep praying! So many people are pulling for you, Matthew! You are AWESOME!
Love - The Crosby-Foster Family

Traci said...

We are with you, Matthew! Keep up the fight, Furibondo family. Your bravery is inspiration to all of us!
Love, The Puk Family

Lara V. said...

The Vazquez family is cheering you on every day, Matthew! Kick it good, little dude!

Jennifer R. said...

The Rosenbaum's are in! You are our hero and we will follow you wherever this road takes you! We love you and your wonderful family!

Kellie Jo and Vincent Angone said...

Go Matthew! We're behind you all the way!!!!

Sue and Joe Damato said...

We love you Matthew! You rock : )

Anonymous said...

Hell yes - the Miller clan and the Lester families are with you guys...all the way!

Ellen Keeler said...

The Keeler family is very much with you. Go Matthew and Team Matthew! I love it when you write to us all Matthew. You are a very good writer for a two year old. Your mommy is such a good teacher. :-) Love you Matthew. xoxo

Anonymous said...

The Gerakaris/Kraslen family is IN!

Anonymous said...

You can do it. Go Matthew!

Bob and Mary T.

Anonymous said...

Count me in! Amy G.

Anonymous said...

The norketts are right behind you little man alomg with all of our extended family across the pond...keep fighting you are a hero and we love you and your family loads!

Anonymous said...

You know that I will be in the trenches with you! You can do it Matthew! Love, Janelle

The Maines Family Blog said...

Go Matthew...leave that nasty cancer in the dust! Praying for you!!!

Unknown said...

We are with you all every step of the way. Here when you need us!
Love,
The Rachmiels

Linda said...

The Klein's are with you!!!

Unknown said...

The Brown Family is with you buddy!! Out thoughts and prayers are with you! We love you! <3 hugs and kisses<3

Anonymous said...

Hi Matthew!...will be thinking and praying for you tomorrow (dad too)..like the song says, you are 'OUR HERO!'..you keep up being STRONG, just like Bette in Beaches!...ms ellie

Amy M said...

We are with you, Team Matthew!
Amy, Dana and Charlie