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Moving through Neuroblastoma, Premature Birth, and Loss

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March

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Robyn Matthews

March is full of mixed emotions for me. March is the month my wonderful mother was born; it is also the month my dad died. March is the month Charley and Price were born, and the month I first found … Continue reading →

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Charley

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Kyle Matthews

Charley. I wonder sometimes how he’ll feel knowing he lost two brothers without ever really getting to know them. Charley is 20 months now – he’ll be two in March. He’s come a long way, and takes his time getting … Continue reading →

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a year without Ezra

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Kyle Matthews

(I meant to write this on the 1 year anniversary of Ezra’s death – November 8 – but couldn’t quite do it. I’ve taken the small liberty of pretending I still did write it that day. ) One year ago … Continue reading →

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rage, rage, against the dying of the light

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Kyle Matthews

written for an old man, but brought me memories only of Ezra Do not go gentle into that good night, Old age should burn and rage at close of day; Rage, rage against the dying of the light. Though wise … Continue reading →

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3

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Kyle Matthews

I had wanted to post this on Ezra’s birthday, but I didn’t get around to it. This past Wednesday, Ezra would have been 3. We miss him every day. I miss him every day.

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everything matters

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Kyle Matthews

 I often find myself unfound. Sometimes it’s while I’m driving, and I suddenly realize I’m not focused on anything, not hearing or seeing what’s in front of me. Sometimes I’m sitting on our back deck, with a book in my … Continue reading →

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our family of five

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Kyle Matthews

When you meet someone, there are two and a half common questions you ask. “What do you do?” and “Married? Kids?” These are common questions which we ask because they’re “safe.” Questions which give us a quick, mile-high overview of … Continue reading →

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a spade a spade, a heart a journey

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Kyle Matthews

It’s Friday, and it’s noon as I start this blog. People often ask how we’re doing… I figured I’d write something up. This update will mark the end of me using CarePages for updates – CarePages is for patients, and we … Continue reading →

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so this is the new year

Posted on January 2, 2011 by Kyle Matthews

It’s 2011. A new year. This past month Robyn, Charley and I have been getting some rest and doing our best to enjoy the holidays. It’s been difficult, but we’re surrounded by a large group of loving family and friends … Continue reading →

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becauseofezra.org

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Kyle Matthews

We are hard at work gearing up for 2011 and launching into our new foundation. We have been chatting with lawyers, doctors, and supporters every day recently, and are really excited about the buzz over Because of Ezra. We just … Continue reading →

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