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Matt was born on November 4,1977,at Rowan Memorial Hospital in Salisbury,N.C. He weighed7lbs.14 oz.,and was 20 1nches long.
Matt's big sister,Lisa,almost 2 years old at the time,nicknamed him,"Mahoo"(baby talk meaning Matthew).For Lisa,the name stuck.She has always called him Mahoo.Through the years he aquired many other nicknames such as Phoo-Whoo,Little Matt and Goober.Matt was a very loving child,but did'nt like being rocked and cuddled.From the time he began walking,when he started getting sleepy,he would go into my bedroom,pull the bottom left corner of the bedspread under the bed,crawl under the bed and go to sleep on the corner of the bedspread.Once he was asleep I would pull the spread out from under the bed,pick him up and put him to bed.We tried putting a blanket under the bed,but he wouldn't lay on it.He wouldn't go to sleep on a bed.He had imaginary monsters,and adored them everyone.Matt had a very happy childhood.Oh, and he did eventually start liking the cuddling,at about age 15,I think!  |
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| Growing Up |
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Matt grew up in Davie County.He enjoyed playing basketball and football for Pinebrook School and Wrestling at North Davie. He liked skating,and was on a speed team at Skateworld.His first job was at Clemmons Curb Market when he was 13,washing pumpkins!His first love was Tamara.They were so cute together!I think that's when Matt began to like Cuddling!   |
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Matt loved to play guitar.(Lynard Skynard rules)!He enjoyed fishing,hunting,camping,friends and family.He loved children.His favorites were McKenna and Bubba.His favorite band was Nickleback.Matt had a cat named Kylie.He had an overgrown chocolate lab named Bo.He was a birthday gift from Lisa a few years ago.We obviously inherited both pets!They are doing fine. |
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May 14th was Mother's day. We spent a fun day together as a family. We joked & laughed a lot that day & talked about things Matt & his sister Lisa use to do as kids. Before Matt left, he picked up his niece McKenna over his head, kissed her & told her he loved her. The very next day- May 15, 2006, we lost Matt as result of a motorcycle accident. He will live in our hearts forever. |
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| To My Family |
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| To My Son, |
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| To our babies.. |
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| Matt's Namesake |
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On October 28, 2006, Matt's cousin Michael and wife Casey were blessed with a bouncing baby boy. He was named Matthew Paul in loving memory of Matt and his Papaw. Thank you, Michael and Casey for giving our family another "Little Matt". As for you Matthew Paul Taylor, welcome to the world! |
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| November 03,2006 |
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Matt,Today Kayla and Justin were blessed with a son,Landon Blake Waller.He was born just a few hours short of your Birthday! Kayla tried to hold out until12:01 A.M.,but "Little Landon" had a different idea.Happy Early Birthday from Landon! |
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| When Tomorrow Starts Without Me |
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When tomorrow starts without me,and I'm not there to see,
If the sun should rise,and find your eyes,all filled with tears for me
I wish so much you wouldn't cry,the way you did today,
While thinking of the many things we did'nt get to say.
I know how much you love me,as much as I love you,
And each time you think about me,I know you'll miss me too.
But when tomorrow starts without me,please try to understand,
That an Angel came and called,and took me by the hand.
And said my place was ready in heaven far above,
And that I'd have to leave behind,all those I dearly love.
But as I turned to walk away,a tear fell from my eye,
For all my life I'd always thought,I did'nt want to die.
I had so much to live for,so much yet to do,
It seemed almost impossible that I was leaving you.
I thought of all the yesterdays,the good ones and the bad,
I thought of all the love we shared,and all the fun we had.
If I could relive yesterday,If only for a while,
I'd say goodbye and kiss you,and maybe see you smile.
But then I fully realized,that this could never be,
For emptiness and memories would take the place of me.
And when I thought of worldly things,I might miss come tomorrow,I thought of you and right away,my heart was filled with sorrow.But when I walked through Heaven's gates,I felt so much at home.When God looked down and smiled at me,from his golden throne.He said"This is eternity and all I've promised you.Today,for life on earth has passed,but here it starts anew.
I promise no tomorrow,but today will always last,and since each day's the same day,there's no longing for the past.But you have been so faithful,so trusting and so true,though there were times you did some things,you knew you should'nt do.
But you have been forgiven,and now at last you're free,
So won't you take my hand,and share your life with me?" |
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