tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462665789660058576.post1583813789650209508..comments2024-02-02T16:10:41.327-06:00Comments on Superman Sam: Family On A JourneyPhyllis Sommerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16654761832717723000noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462665789660058576.post-82486869742711956122013-11-25T18:49:07.975-06:002013-11-25T18:49:07.975-06:00In awe of your words, your courage and your streng...In awe of your words, your courage and your strength. You are remarkable. We love you Sam...continued prayers and love. Lots and lots of love. xo Deborah N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08162838228528042635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462665789660058576.post-74875291482996156152013-11-25T09:39:12.224-06:002013-11-25T09:39:12.224-06:00You are all wonderful. So happy you had your tri...You are all wonderful. So happy you had your trip to Israel. Thank you for sharing it with us. If there's anything I can do, I'm on the next plane. Love you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15039812583292626901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462665789660058576.post-82632694225682667222013-11-25T07:22:18.473-06:002013-11-25T07:22:18.473-06:00When I saw that y'all were going to Israel, I ...When I saw that y'all were going to Israel, I was amazed by the chutzpah (to take that kind of trip, now?!) -- and humbled by your readiness to give Sam something he didn't want to miss, and to give your other children something they will never lose. Amazed-and-humbled is usually how I feel, reading this blog. (Along with the whole gamut of angry / frustrated / shaking my fist at God along with Sam -- and, lately, weeping uncontrollably, which I guess is part of all of our journey as we bear witness to yours.)<br /><br />I wonder whether Sam realizes how remarkable this is. That there are hundreds, thousands, an uncountable number of people out here reading along, sending love, being awed by his...him-ness. By Sam just being Sam, in the face of all of this stuff. Sam, I know this doesn't "make up for" anything, and it doesn't really change your situation, but -- know that there are a LOT of people out here who have never met you or your parents, and who love you more than we can say.rbarenblathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10882606147795083729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462665789660058576.post-6717314559705881742013-11-24T22:55:57.806-06:002013-11-24T22:55:57.806-06:00No one can walk this journey for you but you have...No one can walk this journey for you but you have let us walk with you. You have reminded us to love fiercely and smile through our tears. Thank you for sharing those powerful pictures and words we will not soon forget. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032633040815272031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462665789660058576.post-34504359941690019362013-11-24T22:27:55.439-06:002013-11-24T22:27:55.439-06:00I thought about Sammy and all of you all the time ...I thought about Sammy and all of you all the time you were in Israel, praying that the joyful, feel - good times outweighed the painful ones. Welcome back home to more love and friendship from those of us who you've taught how to appreciate life. Anything we can do we will do. Always.<br />FranAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17230590187402100318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462665789660058576.post-81347642297261535582013-11-24T21:57:15.113-06:002013-11-24T21:57:15.113-06:00Sam has changed the lives of so many through the s...Sam has changed the lives of so many through the stories you so graciously share. I catch myself from reacting to things in my life with unhappiness thinking of the importance of each moment -- Sam reminds me of that. Even in Target, which seems to be filled with Superman symbols, I think of Sam and I pray that miracles happen as we prepare for Thanksgiving and Hannukah. Sam is in my prayers and those of the children at my school when we sing Mi Sheberach each week. Shavua Tov!Raquelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13494628534397363991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462665789660058576.post-365060240068060772013-11-24T21:27:00.053-06:002013-11-24T21:27:00.053-06:00Sam is changing everyone who reads his story. Peac...Sam is changing everyone who reads his story. Peace to your familyKatieLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08822320870229121693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462665789660058576.post-34729604361258749002013-11-24T20:07:49.942-06:002013-11-24T20:07:49.942-06:00Hoping you'll let you us all know how we might...Hoping you'll let you us all know how we might facilitate your transition back home. <br />Arlyn Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08313295148549137699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462665789660058576.post-52843330534375531622013-11-24T19:50:54.320-06:002013-11-24T19:50:54.320-06:00Your family has helped me make peace within and ap...Your family has helped me make peace within and appreciate everyone and all that is around me. Even people I don't know. It's hard to explain. Something has changed inside of me. I thank you and your family for that. And pray every day for you. Honest Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09086246692819910707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462665789660058576.post-86376744444132492692013-11-24T18:48:24.072-06:002013-11-24T18:48:24.072-06:00A fellow Highwood'er checking in here. Sending...A fellow Highwood'er checking in here. Sending you lots of good thought and prayers. Your family is amazing. Cindy Hamiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13331847216412252979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462665789660058576.post-19109207422312721062013-11-24T17:30:30.038-06:002013-11-24T17:30:30.038-06:00We are new to your journey, thanks to Rabbi Anne. ...We are new to your journey, thanks to Rabbi Anne. Tears, love, your incredible family, chocolate, the sea, the sites, more love, more tears. Phyllis, your compassion and ability to communicate through all of this are awe inspiring. I feel blessed to be traveling with Sam and with you all.<br /><br />Kate, Larry, Ben, and Emily--Dubuuque, IowaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05300993263225711281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462665789660058576.post-31887351049495704332013-11-24T15:31:13.791-06:002013-11-24T15:31:13.791-06:00So glad you could make this trip as a family. I am...So glad you could make this trip as a family. I am so impressed by your grace, honesty and bravery. Sending warm thoughts.<br />Julie and DanJuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15555405915393696201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462665789660058576.post-25281920513339517952013-11-24T13:57:16.622-06:002013-11-24T13:57:16.622-06:00As always, thank you for letting us make at least ...As always, thank you for letting us make at least some of journey with you in spirit. It is truly a gift to give to all of us.<br /><br />With every best wish,<br />Stephanie, Aaron and Eli SMAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01495814075591242900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462665789660058576.post-51399275617242981682013-11-24T13:27:34.602-06:002013-11-24T13:27:34.602-06:00You did the right thing to make this trip, and I h...You did the right thing to make this trip, and I hope that you'll be back with your wonderful brood. Sam, David, Yael and Solly are so lucky to have such wonderful parents who have such amazing friends.Batyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09402874037427009327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462665789660058576.post-29377721710071239552013-11-24T13:21:38.534-06:002013-11-24T13:21:38.534-06:00I'm so grateful you were able to take your who...I'm so grateful you were able to take your whole family to Israel. God bless all of you. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11313961527285071347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462665789660058576.post-39409332666120877362013-11-24T12:53:03.495-06:002013-11-24T12:53:03.495-06:00Im a long time lurker here, but this post brought ...Im a long time lurker here, but this post brought me out. Your strength and your family's strength amazes me, and I am happy that you could take this trip. May these memories stay with you alwaysLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02260319781933413871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462665789660058576.post-23744338182926748142013-11-24T12:49:59.931-06:002013-11-24T12:49:59.931-06:00Phyllis, we all read your words and allow our tear...Phyllis, we all read your words and allow our tears to flow ... tears that are full of your family's pain, strength and BEAUTY. Amy Kitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08577071259342453900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462665789660058576.post-54368621993759069732013-11-24T12:46:18.805-06:002013-11-24T12:46:18.805-06:00Brilliant.Brilliant.Sharihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10876531752562230639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462665789660058576.post-56941758250515665782013-11-24T12:20:29.805-06:002013-11-24T12:20:29.805-06:00oh my goodnessoh my goodnessLiz Feldmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12396633754525085438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462665789660058576.post-19938762007367552612013-11-24T12:00:56.284-06:002013-11-24T12:00:56.284-06:00Phyllis - I am left speechless by your grace. Even...Phyllis - I am left speechless by your grace. Even if you only feel this way 1% of the time, that's 1000 times more than any other human I know.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04799905638366471041noreply@blogger.com