Heartbreaking. I’m sending prayers to Natascha and her boys. I believe Martin is with her and the kids and will be there when their baby enters the world. I’m praying that they find some comfort as they begin this new part of their lives.

My heart breaks for her every time I think about what she is going through. I cannot imagine how she is coping without her mate there.

I completely empathize with her on not being able to break down. In the last month, I have lost my grandmother and suffered a miscarriage. I try to keep it together around my girls. Whenever I feel that I am about to break, they come running into the room and I pull it together so they don’t get upset. Funny how that works, almost as if they know they are needed at that moment.

Oh this makes me sad and feel so much for her. I love her in Californication…loved her also in Laurel Canyon and many more. Brilliant. She is so beautiful inside and out. I am so sorry deep down that she has had to endure such pain…I am sure it is immeasurable and to have those children and the baby on the way. I say a higher power for her well being and let her heart mend. She is so strong! Wish I could give her a big hug!

God bless them and give them the fortitude to carry on. In such difficult circumstances, she has kept strong. I wish her best in future.

My heart goes out to Natascha (no pun intended) and her two precious little boys (and the little one on the way!)! My father suffered a heart attack just a few months before Martin did. Thankfully he survived and is doing remarkably well (he’s one of the few extremely lucky heart attack survivors to be left with absolutly no residul heart damage)….But it very well could have turned out much worse.

Had he not gone to the ER when he did, there’s a chance he may not have survived. I can only imagine how devestated I would have been if my dad hadn’t made it.

I feel awful for Natascha and her kids that Martin wasn’t as fortunate as my dad. The boys (not to mention Natascha) must be devestated by the loss of their father. No one should have to lose a parent or a spouse at such a young age (obviously Natascha’s much older than the boys, but let’s face it, 36 is still awfully young to be a widow!)!

I hope that the baby helps bring at least some happiness back to his/her mother and brothers. I wonder if Natashca will name the baby after Martin if it’s a boy?

Mirabai- I know what you mean.Without the letters I would still be able to convey an idea for my daughter about how much her father loved her and narrate anecdotes about him, but to have his own words addressing her directly is priceless.When she was younger she used to say her daddy wanted to talk to her everytime a new envelope was opened.
Best luck to you and your family.

Eva – my partner and I did a similar thing in his last few months. He described the writing process as cathartic. For me, it was difficult and unfair to see him write in anticipation of events that he would not be a physical part of. Now, as those events approach and pass and the words are read, his love is present in a tangible way.

i already had tears in my eyes after reading this post, and then the comments made me actually cry.
makes me feel really grateful for everyone in my life.

She seems at peace and hopeful despite her loss. I’m sure her 3 children will give her inspiration and strength in the years to come.

I lost my husband to bone cancer 5 years ago,our daughter was only 4 years old.He wrote beautiful letters for her to have on every milestone she reaches, her first day of school, her first job, her first date, and I keep them in our special memory box. Sometimes we read the ones that have been opened over and over again. After many years he still has the power to make me laugh and cry.