Prayers Please

I promise I will update about the girls but I wanted to ask you all for some prayers today. If you remember the last time I mentioned Matt and Amy, it was for a fundraiser for Matt (here). Since that post, Dave and I put two and two together and realized this was the Matt from his work. While Dave works in the BMW line, Matt worked in the Infinity line. We have seen him at Applebees at lunch or just around the campus. After we realized who it was outside of my wedding and baby forum we kinda went into action. Some of out great family and friends donated money for the fundraiser (which I thank you again). I helped gather information from Dave's work that I hope helped Amy get all of Matt's finances from there situated. Since this post, their beautiful baby girl, Mattie, was born. I have to say she is so cute!

Well I write this today asking for prayers of strength and healing. Today we lay Matt to rest. He passed away Saturday morning. While we knew it was going to happen by no means did any one expect it to happen this fast. Just last Wednesday I received an updated email on how he was doing. They were coming home from the hospital to be at home. It was so fast, no one expected it to be this fast. While we all know he is in heaven and no longer in pain, it only softens our grief. Knowing this situations has opened my eyes to how special life truly is and how blessed I am to have my husband. My heart aches for Amy and Mattie. I only pray that I will somehow be able to comfort her in my support last night and today. She will forever be in our prayers. As well as Matt's parents because from first hand experience no parent should have to bury their child. We love you Amy and Mattie. Peace be with you and you know we are here for you any time.


So I would also like to take this time to also ask for strength prayers for Carrie and her husband Josh, as well as Leanne, Becca (or here), and Trish. Carrie is very close to Amy and Matt. She knows my shoulder is there to lean on.

In lieu of sending flowers, Amy and Mr. & Mrs. Howell are requesting to please make donations to either National Brain Tumor Society[http://www.braintumor.org/Donate/] or South County Baptist Church[http://www.southcountybaptist.com/]. The church had been bringing them meals every week, held a diaper drive, and the pastor had prayed over Matt.