Matthew Aaron Compton
May 27,1982 - October 7, 2012
My best friend and husband, Matthew lost his battle with cancer Sunday evening, surrounded by myself, his parents and two of his oldest and dearest friends.
We always knew that Matthew's diagnoses was terminal, but he fought such a valiant fight and survived so much longer then everyone expected. Sunday was a day to let go of hope and say our last good byes. He was loved by so many and that was evident by everyone that came and saw him, said prayers, gave hugs, shared a favorite Matt story or two, shed tears & told him how much he was loved just one last time.
I'm loving seeing all the pics of Matt and his goofy grin, and I'm glad he's not hurting anymore. I'm glad you guys had the chance to make some great memories :-) *hugs*
ReplyDelete-Terra
I'm so sorry for your loss, Bethany. You're such a strong woman, and Matt was just as lucky to have you in his life as you are to have had him. He will be missed. Let me know if I can do anything - and remember, if you ever need a little vacation, there's always been a free couch or spare bed. Sending hugs and loads of love your way. - The three of us.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, I literally read this and just became so hearth broken :(
ReplyDeleteI am SO sorry for your loss. I have no way to comprehend what you are feeling right now, and my heart goes out to you. I'm so glad you guys were able to officially tie the knot and enjoy some married time together. I will keep you in my prayers!!
--bloggy bud :)
It's several hours after I FB'd you, and I still have nothing to say. Please know that I am thinking of you--my heart aches for your loss.
ReplyDeleteYou don't know me - but i hope you find solace and some peace knowing that even a stranger is thinking of you and sending good thoughts your way. I am so sorry for your loss and cannot imagine your pain - take care of yourself.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss. I'm another of your blog followers you don't really know, but I just wanted you to know you have lots of people thinking of you right now. Do take care.
ReplyDeletejess
You don't know me either but I have been reading your blog for a while. So sorry to hear about Matt.
ReplyDeleteZoe
Hello Bethany.. I started following you when I was still living in Iowa before moving back to Oregon... helped give me a taste of home. I was so excited when you announced the engagement and shared the wedding plans. I was hoping for years marital stories. Somehow I have the feeling that you have crammed a lifetime of memories into the short time you had. I am so sorry for your loss. Matt sounds like a great guy and he made you so very happy. hugs and prayers to you and yours
ReplyDeleteJune
Aw I'm so very sorry to hear of your loss. I second what Rebecca said, glad you got to tie the knot but saddened of what you are now dealing with. I will be praying for you girl.
ReplyDeletePeace and comfort to you,
Jennifer
I'm so very sorry for your loss, prayers for you all from Wales xx
ReplyDeleteI am an Oregon girl and just started reading your blog on October 8th. I was looking up state pillows and your blog popped up. I was reading and reading, and then got to the very last post (the most current one). And my heart hurt for you. I am so sorry to read about your loss. Your husband sounded like a nice guy (with a touch of crafty goodness about him). Prayers are being sent to you and your family and his family.
ReplyDeleteJennifer
I, too, am an unknown blog reader for a long time...please know that my prayers are with you from Pennsylvania.
ReplyDeleteI am sorry for your loss.
I've been lurking on your blog for ages and always enjoy your posts and my heart just broke for you when I read this. I hope you're finding comfort in this dark time and know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
ReplyDeleteMy sympathies to you. I had only just started reading your blog. My heart breaks for you. We lost my aunt, my second mother, two years ago from cancer. This year's birthday was a killer for me.
ReplyDeleteI have been so out of touch with blogging - and am so sad to hear this. My thoughts are with you Bethany
ReplyDeleteI am so incredibly, profoundly sorry, Bethany. I haven't been reading blogs for a bit and only just saw this and can't believe it... I am just so so sorry. I'm sending prayers and good thoughts your way. Much love.
ReplyDelete-Mel the Crafty Scientist