It's the anniversary of my Bat Mitzvah, a moment of personal transformation.
It's Rosh Chodesh Nisan, a new month dawns.
One year ago today, we brought Sam to the hospital and signed the consents for harsh chemotherapy. Only three days earlier we had learned of his relapse.
I signed those papers...tears flowing.
One year ago today we began the second chapter of the odyssey that ultimately ended with his death.
109 days ago, we held him for the last time.
107 days ago, we placed his body into the earth.
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| April 1, 2013 |
Today my outside will begin to match the pain I feel on the inside.
Today, like every day, will never be the same.
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<3. Sending you love and strength today.
ReplyDeleteI love seeing this picture of beautiful Sammy. Radiant.
we are with you today with warm thoughts and tefillot.
ReplyDeleteLove you Phyllis. You, Michael, Sam...all of you...have touched thousands of lives and made them better.
ReplyDeleteYour "shine" will light up the hope that every family longs for. Sammy-watts.
ReplyDeleteToday you will be as beautiful as you are strong! Tomorrow countless other kids will have a better chance due to your handwork, intelligence, and love. That goes for Michael too!! We're thinking of Sam everyday, he's always in our hearts
ReplyDelete...sorry that should be "hard work" ...though you are pretty handy!
ReplyDeleteI am supporting Paul Cohen as he supports your passionate endeavor to eradicate ...as you so eloquently articulated...this plague.
ReplyDeleteMy heart cracks open for you and your family again and again.
ReplyDeleteSammy is a constant presence in my mind and my heart.
I have been praying for you and your family and your head shaving recently.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, please tell us Solly's reaction to your shaved head. I have been wondering what he will think.
tears
ReplyDeleteprayers for your family and hopes to end cancer.
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