Wednesday, August 27, 2008

I discovered this on my work computer



He's been on my mind today. His jerky movements and his silly face. And the immense pride I had when I took him anywhere. I wanted to tell people about him, wanted them to see him.

And I still do. I want the world to know Joshua Matthew. I want the world to love him, like I love him. 

Thank you for being some of the ones that love him.

Posted by Unknown at 10:34 PM

26 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 28, 2008 at 1:28 AM

    What a fantastic photo. You look great. And as for Joshua, well he looks awesome. How can we ever forget him? WE CAN'T and won't and don't want to. He is too special. xxxxoooo

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  2. AnonymousAugust 28, 2008 at 3:25 AM

    I'm emensely proud and honoured to be one of the ones who love Joshua.

    Thank you for sharing him with us.

    And you know, I think that's the first photo I've seen of him face on. :) He was always sideways.

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  3. JodesAugust 28, 2008 at 5:41 AM

    Thankyou for letting us love him.

    I didn't find your blog until after Joshua went home to be with Jesus, but I still feel honoured to know him.

    Blessings,
    Jodie from Australia

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  4. Michelle JamieAugust 28, 2008 at 6:51 AM

    THat is a really good picture of both of you!

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  5. DestiniAugust 28, 2008 at 7:08 AM

    that photo really puts into perspective how little he really was. Many of the pictures posted were just of him, he didn't look that tiny! What a sweet baby. What an awesome find for you!

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  6. MamaOnABudgetAugust 28, 2008 at 7:12 AM

    Thanks for giving us the chance!

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  7. MelissaAugust 28, 2008 at 7:13 AM

    I definitely do love him, and I miss him. I can't wait to meet him! he was such an inspiration during his short life!

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  8. KatieAugust 28, 2008 at 7:15 AM

    Susie, this is probably the best photo I've seen of the two of you together. It's beautiful. Thank you for sharing it. Thank you for giving me, a stranger, the opportunity to love Joshua.

    Katie

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  9. HilaryAugust 28, 2008 at 8:00 AM

    So sweet! Oh Susie he is such a jewel...it's nice to know that he is watching over you guys..sweet little angel boy!! Glad you found the pictures..Oceana has changed ALOT!!! have a great week!

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  10. my life:August 28, 2008 at 8:15 AM

    I was just thinking the same thing! It is good to see him from the front...he's cute!

    You are an amazing mama and did I say...I love your new blog style!

    I also loved your surprise for your parents...not sure if I posted on that one.

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  11. The Mrs.August 28, 2008 at 8:25 AM

    The pride you take in sharing him and his story is oh so evident and he wont ever be forgotten!

    The resemblance is very noticeable in that picture, its a great one of the two of you.

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  12. EmilyAugust 28, 2008 at 8:28 AM

    I have LOVED getting to know Joshua Matthew & your entire family! I think you are precious & I have laughed with you & I have cried with you. It's an odd feeling to feel close to people on the other side of the world that I have never met but I do. Thank you so much for sharing yourself & your feelings & know that there are tons & tons of people who love your Joshua!
    Emily in Mississippi

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  13. AnonymousAugust 28, 2008 at 10:55 AM

    In every picture I have seen with you and Joshua your love and pride for him is undeniably obvious... you just glowed when he was in your arms... He was an AMAZING little boy and I think everyone that has read your blog is a better person for having done so. I dont know how you do it ... Your a strong woman... i guess the blog title applies not only to Joshuas name but also you : ) Thanks for sharing a new picture... he is looking pretty darn cute there.

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  14. mandaAugust 28, 2008 at 11:47 AM

    What an honor it is to have been able to get to know Joshua Matthew. I can't remember how I found your site but I was instantly drawn into his life. What a sweet, gentle boy who I will never forget.

    I know it probably sounds so crazy hearing things like that from a complete stranger so let me tell you a bit about myself. Lol. I live in Des Moines, Iowa. I am a SAHM to 2 (girl-7 and boy-5). Have been married for 8 years. I started reading your site right after Joshua was born. Anything else?

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  15. AnonymousAugust 28, 2008 at 12:51 PM

    What an absolutely wonderful picture of you two! Thanks for sharing it.

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  16. PaulineAugust 28, 2008 at 1:05 PM

    What a GREAT FIND!!!

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  17. UnknownAugust 28, 2008 at 2:04 PM

    What a precious bundle!

    I love the blog's new look!

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  18. NataliAugust 28, 2008 at 2:31 PM

    This is such a great picture of both of you, glad you found it and shared :-)

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  19. JenniferAugust 28, 2008 at 3:09 PM

    Susie~
    Thank you for sharing that beautiful picture of little Joshua. There is hardly a day that goes by that I don't think about you, Oce, Mat and especially Joshua. You guys are in my daily prayers and even though I don't "know" you I feel like I do. I read this blog everyday and just LOVE LOVE LOVE the famiy picture at the top of the blog. In fact my kids Kaleb age 5 1/2 and Jasmyn 4 also know who Joshua is. They have seen me on this site so many times and have asked about Joshua. I tell them about him and his Momma's faith in God and love for her child. I tell them he is resting with God now and how he is happy and pain free and whole. Now when they see the pictures of him they say, Look Mommy there is Joshua. He is with God now." So Joshua's legacy lives on in our family and yes we all love him.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Jennifer, Spokane Wa, USA

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  20. MashelAugust 28, 2008 at 7:38 PM

    Those are sweet pictures Susie. Something I am sure that they are something that God left for you to find later, when you needed a little piece of him the most. It would be nice if you got more, but a picture can be worth a ton.
    I know that so many people do love your precious little boy, but I have news for you, NO ONE will ever be able to love him like you did. You are his one and only mother, and that is something that no one can ever change or replicate. The only one who may love your sweet Joshua as much as you is Our Father.
    I am still praying for you sweetie.

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  21. SchleigerFamilyAugust 28, 2008 at 10:37 PM

    Thanks for sharing your precious Joshua with us! I know I will never forget his story. Heartbreaking, but also so beautiful at the same time. By the way, I love the way your blog looks!
    (BriSchleiger from babyfit)

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  22. SonjaAugust 29, 2008 at 12:30 AM

    Oh how wonderful the photos are. I love to be reminded of moments in time that open a part of my heart to a memory. You have many reasons to be proud of your sweetJoshua. God Bless.

    Sonja

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  23. Deanna @ oneagleswingsAugust 29, 2008 at 6:30 PM

    Hi Susie! I am a fellow Elimite myself (graduated in '02) and have been following your blog since before your Joshua was born. What a sweet, sweet picture of the two of you.

    Thank you for sharing your boy with us.

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  24. AnonymousAugust 31, 2008 at 1:49 PM

    Remembered? Loved? ALWAYS! Such a feisty little man will always be remembered with fondness.

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  25. The Growing GoodsonsAugust 31, 2008 at 10:49 PM

    That's a great picture!

    He was loved Susie, he was loved!

    Tarah

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  26. Homegrown TribeSeptember 3, 2008 at 7:15 PM

    What a beautiful picture of an amazing mama & her amamzing little boy.

    Brittany

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