Mattie Joseph Thaddeus Stepanek (born in Washington DC) was an American poet. He has actually published 5 quantities of poetry, 3 of which were conducted in the bestseller lists of The New york city Times.
Hes first 5 books where: Heartsongs, Journey Through Heartsongs, Hope Through Heartsongs, Celebrate Through Heartsongs as well as Loving Through Heartsongs.
Stepanek suffered considering that birth from a rare type of muscle dystrophy, a congenital disease that influences nearly all body features. His 3 older brother or sisters passed away as babies already from the disease. After his bro died when Mattie was just three years old, he began to create poetry.
When he in 2001 due to a serious blood loss neck was in the healthcare facility, published a tiny posting home in Virginia, his rhymes Heartsongs in an edition of 200 pieces that need to go to buddies and loved ones Stepanek. The healthcare facility where he was, had counted on the publisher to make sure that his wish may be met, to see his poems released. After a press conference that interest exploded in guide. It was published over 500,000 duplicates.
Mattie Stepanek passed away at Children's National Medical Center in Washington, D.C., three weeks before his 14th birthday celebration.
Our collection contains 7 quotes who is written / told by Mattie.
"Sad things happen. They do. But we don't need to live sad forever"
"Keep all special thoughts and memories for lifetimes to come. Share these keepsakes with others to inspire hope and build from the past, which can bridge to the future"
"Even though the future seems far away, it is actually beginning right now"
"While we are living in the present, we must celebrate life every day, knowing that we are becoming history with every work, every action, every deed"
"Unity is strength... when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved"
"There can be many different views of what Heaven is like, because Heaven is whatever makes each person eternally and fully happy"
"The way of life is not as easy as some people think... like me"
