Limping By
“Someday you will be faced with the reality of loss. And as life goes on, days rolling into nights, it will become clear that you never really stop missing someone special who’s gone, you just learn to live around the … Continue reading
Category Archives: Home Page
In Memoriam
James Philip Mattatall December 17, 2011 Five years ago our son James’s life was ended, senselessly and tragically. We think of him daily. It is heartwarming for us to know so many others will be remembering him today. “Grief never … Continue reading
Celebrating James on December 17th
December 17, 2016 is the fifth anniversary of James’ death. On that day we would like to celebrate his life. It’s been a long, dark five years and as we all pass through this milestone let us share with one … Continue reading
Mittens & Memories 2016
UPDATE – Bernadette raised $941 at the market on December 3rd. She is still selling the remaining mittens so once again she will hit her goal of $1000 that will go to the James Mattatall Memorial Award at NSCC. Way to go Bernadette!!! December … Continue reading
Birthday Wishes to My Best Man
Jim Today marks the fifth time August 9th will be an incredibly tough day to maintain a positive outlook without the man who made it such a special day for 23 years. It had always been a memorable celebration, because Jim … Continue reading
In Remembrance of Mugsey
Wrapped in a blanket being held with love, quietly sitting in a rocking chair, Mugsey took her last breath on Tuesday, May 24, 2016. James was the reason she came home from the pet store. He fell in love with her as … Continue reading
This site is dedicated to the loving memory of James Philip Mattatall who was tragically killed on December 17, 2011. “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget … Continue reading
In Loving Memory of our son James Philip Mattatall
This time of year darkness and despair weigh heavily upon us. Our hearts were broken and our lives dismantled when James was killed 4 years ago, December 17th, 2011. Like salve to painful wounds, we remember the brightness that was … Continue reading
Mittens & Memories 2015
***UPDATE*** December 10, 2015 Fourth year in a row – Bernadette has done it again!!! The sale at the market this past weekend plus the Mitten Tree in Bernadette’s front yard has raised $1213.78 for the Memorial Fund. Thank you to everyone that … Continue reading
Happy Birthday in Heaven
August 9, 2015 would have been James’ 27th birthday. Please take a moment to remember James and his spirit, as it lives on in all the lives he touched. Happy Birthday James. Happy Birthday up in Heaven James from your family … Continue reading