There are few blogs that I can honestly say I have followed for years but Matt Logelin has one. MattLogelin.com was one regular man’s blog about his wife’s bedrest before the birth of their daughter Madeline. Within 27 hours of Madeline’s birth, her mommy died of a pulmonary embolism, leaving Matt a widowed single-dad. All the dream of their family were suddenly changed and Matt was left to grieve, morn and raise a baby girl all on his own.
Well, not exactly. That little blog started generating lots and lots of hits. Strangers sent packages, diapers, tips and books to help Matt navigate the uncharted waters he was suddenly faced with. More and more people started reading and the national media picked up his story. After all of the attention to his story, Matt decided to help out other widowed single-parents through a foundation in memory of his wife and Madeline’s mother. The Liz Logelin Foundation was formed and donations started coming in. The foundation was able to provide the basic essentials to those who were suddenly without their partner and their child’s parent.
Even with the blog, the thousands and thousands or readers demanded more. Matt Logelin responded. He wrote a book.
“Two Kisses for Maddy” comes out on April 14.
GIVEAWAY
Through Grand Central Publishing, Detroit Mommies has been able to secure three copies for a giveaway. The contest will run through 6 p.m. EST, Sunday, April 10,2011.
ENTER
Respond to this post with your favorite blog. What do you read? Who has captivated you?
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**The book club will read this book beginning April 20 to allow those who order a copy to get one and get going on it.**
Happy Reading!
FINE PRINT
No purchase necessary to enter. Winner will be selected randomly through https://random.org. Detroit Mommies writers and contributors are ineligible to participate. Entries that do not follow all of the entry requirements will not be considered. Detroit Mommies is not responsible products shipped from outside vendors or sponsors. Open to participants in the US 18 years and older. Contest ends at Sunday, April 10,2011 at 6:00 p.m. EST.
Is it cheating to say I don’t have a favorite?! I love different ones for different reasons…the one my husband likes the most are the money saving ones! I love heartfelt ones, like Matt’s blog. He seems like such a wonderful person.
Your blog and Blessing Abound Mommies blog are great blogs to read
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thanks a lot!!
I would love to win this book! I have a big heart and have been touched by this story ever since I heard about it. Amazing! This is a blog I have been following for several years. It’s about a young girl who has dealt with cancer. Her dad is the person who does the blog. How could you not fall in love with dear sweet Abby? https://www.riggsfamilyblog.com/
nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net
I was pregnant with my daughter when Liz Logelin’s tragedy happened and I found Matt’s blog. I too have been following their story, and I can’t wait to see his book. I still cry thinking about Liz, and I have no connection to their family besides being a stranger on the internet whose life their story touched. I am most certainly entering this giveaway!
I think one of my favorite blogs related to family is soulemama’s blog (soulemama.com). I love her recounting of farm life in Maine, filling their days with creativity, art, but the hustle and bustle of a big family too. It’s wonderful!
I read many book blogs. Bookin with Bingo is a favorite. I also love to read #FreeAnissa. She is my hero with her terrific improvements following her strokes at such a young age. She inspires me.
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I do not follow many blogs (aside from a few of children with childhood cancer, Leukemia in particular because I think I can be of some help to the bloggers @ times) but I def think I would like to start following more after reading about this man
I’m not a regular blog reader but maybe I should start. This seems so interesting and touching, would love to read this book!
Thanks for the chance!
I actually read Matt’s blog regularly! And I have since it started – I am so inspired by him and how he raises his daughter. And so happy he’s found happiness again with Brooke.
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My favorite blog is Larissa Ione’s blog and I love to read any and everything especially a good tear jerker and Larissa Ione is my favorite fantasy author
I would love to win, I really want to read this book! 🙂
Another blog that has captivated me is kellehampton.com Her zest for life & being a mom is inspiring!