Many people have asked, and I now have the information to share.
If you wish to contribute to the MATTEO TATE MARTINO MEMORIAL, please follow the below instructions.
1. Make checks out to: MATTEO TATE MARTINO MEMORIAL.
2. You may send the check to our home if you prefer. For obvious reasons, our address will not be shared here.
3. Or, you can mail a check directly to this address:
ELECTRIC FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
PO BOX 6479
SAN JOSE, CA 95150-6479
Please know that because we do not yet know the cause of death, we are uncertain at this point as to how the funds will be used or awarded.
Many people have also asked if they can bring a meal to us. Yes, you can. And, yes, it will be very much appreciated. More than words can describe. Truly. In the hopes that nothing will go to waste, please contact KATHLEEN HART, who has so kindly offered to manage a dinner/meal schedule for us. She can be reached at kmhart23@hotmail.com or via her home phone #408.395.4787.
Again... thank you for all the hugs, tears, kind words, thoughts, reaching out with your own stories of loss, advice, virtual hugs... and just everything.
Please know that if you have called or sent a note or a text and we have not gotten back to you yet, it is not because we are ignoring you or didn't see or hear your message. This week has been very traumatic, as you know. And, there has been a whirlwind of activity surrounding the planning of Matt's funeral, etc., that is keeping us busier than we would prefer.
Trust me when I say Dan & I are taking the time to reread everything or listen to everything more than once. It helps us and is our current therapy. We feel compelled to respond to and thank everyone for every gesture of kindness and every note or message we've received... it may just take longer than we would like.
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Don't feel compelled to respond to me - okay? Seriously. I'm sure you'll be responding to people for years to come! But you are going to hear from me a lot because I'm thinking about you guys all the time. And you just don't know the love I'm feeling for you. And I want you to know.
All my love,
Abby
I received a link to your blog from Cindi and Brain's blog. Even though we don't know each other, we do belong to the same club. We lost our Anthony George on January 10,2001. HE earned his wings at 16 weeks old. It has been 8 years since we lost our tony gee. The bad days get fewer and fewer. It has been 8 years since out angel earned his wings.and now not 1 day has gone buy were either my husband or my 3 kids bring him up in conversation. Trust me you will think of him every day. My family is sending your family prayers of hope and healing.
Debbi in Connecticut
I just found your blog through a link on the Larkin Family Blog.
There are trully no words anyone can say to make you feel better. But just know that your family will be in my prayers!
What a beautiful angel you have, he will be watching for you all!
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your beautiful Matteo was obviously so loved and I know will be missed every single day of your lives. God Bless You.
I have just come to your blog today for the first time through the Larkin family blog.
I just wanted to say that I am sooooo sorry to hear of the passing of your beautiful boy.
May the Lord grant you confort, peace, strength and faith. May he wrap his loving arms around you all.
I cannot even imagine what you are going through but I just wanted you to know that I am thinking of you and praying for peace for you all.
Also please do not feel like you need to reply to people. People understand that you need to take the time to grieve and be with each other.
Em
from Australia
Words are certainly hard to come by. My heart is aching for you and your family, and I want you to know that my prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
I've met Dan on a few occasions, as he and my husband worked together at Dorado and MortgageHub. As a mother of three, I cannot imagine the anguish you are going through. I have cried reading your posts about Matteo and the hole in your family's heart. I wanted to reach out to let you know that you have been in my thoughts constantly. As the usual household chaos erupts around me and I grow frustrated, I pause to feel so profoundly grateful for my children. It is not fair that you should suffer such pain for the rest of us to gain perspective and clarity.
Matteo's death is an incomprehensible tragedy. I ache for you and wish that longing would bring him back. I am in awe of your strength -- that you wake up each day and put one foot in front of the other, moving forward for yourself and your family.
I wish you comfort and peace in the difficult days to come.
Just to say that I spent last night comforting a sick baby and my thoughts and prayers were with you constantly. God's love and light to you.
I just came over from Joy's blog. My gosh, I just don't know know what to say? You have a beautiful beautiful family! I want you to know that as soon as I'm done posting my coment, I'm going to lift your family up in prayer. Especially for you momma, as you need rest and nourishment for your growing belly!
I am so sorry for your loss.
This is my first time to your blog and I wish that I would have found it sooner. I have spent some time this morning looking over old post and just seeing the beautiful pictures and stories of your family!
There are no words, just know there are soooo many people praying for you and your family right now.
You have 3 beautiful children
Hello, you do not know me, but I recieved your link from a close friend of mine that is a triplet mom, and could not help but to send you some kind words. When I read your post, nothing in the world mattered to me then to just feel your pain and sorrow. I cried along with you. There is nothing more painful then losing a child. I send my love, and deepest prayer to you and your family. Even though he will never be forgotten and in your hearts forever, God will help you find the strength to continue on with the rest of your family.
Lots of love, hope, and healing
Tara and family
I am a high school friend of Patty and would like you to know that our entire church here at the DE beaches has lifted you and your family up in prayer. We pray that you and your family will feel the touch of Jesus as you make your way through the coming days, months, years..... Our hearts go out to you and rest assured that we hug our children tighter today as I know you do too. I'm so thankful that Patty shared your blog. While reading it I found myself sobbing but read on because as tragic as your news is, your blog is beautifully written and such a testimony to the beautiful family you have. Bless you! Leslie Reese - Rehoboth Beach, DE
Hello,
You don't know me nor do you need to worry about writing me back. I just want you to know that I am praying for your family. I hope that God can comfort you in some way, any way.
The world is a better place because of your son's time here, even if it's hard to see it right now.
Much love,
Erin
Oh, dear God. I pray your loving hand of mercy and the comfort of your spirit for this precious family. Heal their grief, fill their longing and give them peace. I pray especially for sweet little Rocco who can't possibly understand. Comfort his little soul.
Martino family...you will be in my prayers for months to come. I.Can't.Imagine.
I also heard of the unimaginable tragedy through the Larkin family blog. I am so deeply sorry for your loss. I have no concept of how broken you must be, or of what kind of darkness you are in. It is so clear what a wonderful mother you are, and your son felt that love each day.
I am holding you and your family in my heart, wishing you all the peace you can have.
Many hugs,
Carrie
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