tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462665789660058576.post1937507516876014854..comments2024-02-02T16:10:41.327-06:00Comments on Superman Sam: What I'm MissingPhyllis Sommerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16654761832717723000noreply@blogger.comBlogger218125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462665789660058576.post-3569341314361129882014-03-13T12:54:53.730-05:002014-03-13T12:54:53.730-05:00Our hearts broke when we heard this news. Sam was ...Our hearts broke when we heard this news. Sam was the true meaning of "brave," and to this day, we are touched and inspired by his story. Thank you for writing so honestly and from the heart and inviting us into Sam's life for a brief time. Our heartfelt condolences.<br /><br />The SmugMug FamilyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462665789660058576.post-20408296161153739222014-01-16T20:28:25.864-06:002014-01-16T20:28:25.864-06:00Never have I been as moved from a blog post as I w...Never have I been as moved from a blog post as I was by this. What a loving family you gave Sam. I want to say something more to express how much feeling this evoked but I am coming up empty. I am so very sorry for your loss. I wish you and your family strength, love and support. Getrealmommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03845080109898768505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462665789660058576.post-90698481374787958022013-12-22T06:00:15.736-06:002013-12-22T06:00:15.736-06:00Tears in my eyes.
Sam, one day we meet again!
R.i....Tears in my eyes.<br />Sam, one day we meet again!<br />R.i.p.lautleisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07947670383091508055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462665789660058576.post-54838780505077935222013-12-19T17:30:58.101-06:002013-12-19T17:30:58.101-06:00To Sam:
I did not know you, but I liked you
I did...To Sam:<br /><br />I did not know you, but I liked you<br />I did not speak to you, but I heard you<br />I did not touch you, but I felt you<br />I did not meet you, but I saw you<br /><br />Your life has left an impression<br />larger than a photograph<br />deeper than a painting<br />clearer than morality<br /><br />Innocence, dignity, fear, loneliness<br />Weakness, anger, sorrow, remorse<br />Terror, hope, anxiety, humility, pride<br />Honor<br /><br />I did not know you, but I love youAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08336338836350626594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462665789660058576.post-2183230795393776302013-12-19T10:10:33.190-06:002013-12-19T10:10:33.190-06:00I read Sammy's (Z"l) story on Ha'aret...I read Sammy's (Z"l) story on Ha'aretz, and the outpour of solidarity from your Reform Congregation... sending peaceful blessings for you and yours from Canada. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14663627892505865324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462665789660058576.post-46498101100264857672013-12-18T21:50:34.965-06:002013-12-18T21:50:34.965-06:00I don't know what to write. I'm sorry for ...I don't know what to write. I'm sorry for your loss.<br /><br />Sam was a true superhero.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12676635637189994558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462665789660058576.post-39636394571871748152013-12-18T15:30:10.733-06:002013-12-18T15:30:10.733-06:00like many I am profoundly touched by your journey ...like many I am profoundly touched by your journey and thank you for sharing it with us. I am so sorry you have lost your sweet boy and I will continue to hold you and your children in my thoughts and well wishes. my mind keeps coming back to the image of you holding Sam in his final moments... and keep thinking how lucky he was to have parents like you from the beginning until the very end. I lost a good friend to cancer this year and she once said, "the only good thing about cancer is the love you get." I trust that your love for each other and undying love for Sam will carry you forward and back into brighter days. May peace be with you all! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462665789660058576.post-42317216597209215382013-12-17T23:40:45.882-06:002013-12-17T23:40:45.882-06:00Thanks to Josh I have been quietly following your ...Thanks to Josh I have been quietly following your blog. Your bravery and courage has been a great inspiration. Although I never personally met your son, I feel like I have gotten to know him through this journey. It has touched my heart. I am sadden by the news about Sam. I think I have cried everyday. No parent should ever have to endure this type of pain. I am so sorry. We just arrived in Israel and will put a wish and prayer for your family in the wailing wall. I wish you all long life. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05034448662868286495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462665789660058576.post-20695062704490848112013-12-17T22:02:58.104-06:002013-12-17T22:02:58.104-06:00Hamokem Yenachaim Eschem B'Toch Shaar Avlei Tz...Hamokem Yenachaim Eschem B'Toch Shaar Avlei Tzion V'yerushalyim. Ella Berensteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02552525597245711712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462665789660058576.post-62679641290870340522013-12-17T18:37:10.414-06:002013-12-17T18:37:10.414-06:00I just read your story of Sam, your beautiful litt...I just read your story of Sam, your beautiful little boy. I am so sorry for you and your families loss. I wish I had something smart to say that would lessen your pain, and grief. A child is buried in a mother's heart and the pain will always be there. I will pray for you and your family, and may God hold you close, and give you some peace, Shalom<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462665789660058576.post-14313217021877668302013-12-17T13:40:57.716-06:002013-12-17T13:40:57.716-06:00I wanted to reach out to you because as a fellow G...I wanted to reach out to you because as a fellow GUCI alum and blogger, I know the power of community and how important it is in times like these. I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Superman Sam. Thank you so much for sharing his and your story so beautifully and with such grace. He and the rest of your family have touched the lives of so many. Sending healing love and prayers your way. Laura Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462665789660058576.post-41849759794993140992013-12-17T10:08:34.460-06:002013-12-17T10:08:34.460-06:00Stunning, beautiful words. I cry for a boy I didn&...Stunning, beautiful words. I cry for a boy I didn't get to know. Debra Anastasiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05496990581114757142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462665789660058576.post-3680127752785352612013-12-17T08:15:08.530-06:002013-12-17T08:15:08.530-06:00I am so sad for your loss. My heart is breaking fo...I am so sad for your loss. My heart is breaking for you. Baruch Dayan HaEmet. May you find comfort and peace.Hillary Glaserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07324751282239789912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462665789660058576.post-90802866563250508032013-12-17T08:13:34.223-06:002013-12-17T08:13:34.223-06:00Then world is crying with you.
May superman sam w...Then world is crying with you.<br /><br />May superman sam watch over your beautiful family. <br />Baruch dayan emet.<br /><br />Fligh high superman sammy, fligh highlovinglifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05428198997542559341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462665789660058576.post-90974596301820388532013-12-17T03:10:56.602-06:002013-12-17T03:10:56.602-06:00Our Sam, who is 14 years old and also called Super...Our Sam, who is 14 years old and also called Superman Sam (he is Autistic), will become a Bar Mitzvah this coming Saturday, December 21st. We will honor your Superman Sam when our Sam reads from the Torah - he will do this on behalf of your beautiful boy. Know that we honor Sam's name and his spirit.Amy Kasallishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03693760867191328698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462665789660058576.post-76161307015973777182013-12-17T03:09:28.749-06:002013-12-17T03:09:28.749-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Amy Kasallishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03693760867191328698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462665789660058576.post-15367777405089844052013-12-17T02:01:58.443-06:002013-12-17T02:01:58.443-06:00this is so sad but its good that he was not in pai...this is so sad but its good that he was not in pain and that all of his family was there this almost made me cry Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16505863069929926864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462665789660058576.post-16213162856614232652013-12-16T22:41:59.612-06:002013-12-16T22:41:59.612-06:00I ran Ragnar Great River Run with your friend Tric...I ran Ragnar Great River Run with your friend Tricia Goldfarb. She shared Sam's story with all of us and told us about what a wonderful family he had surrounding him. Deepest sympathy ...my prayers are with you, your family and your friends. Sincerely, Maren Chalekian (MN)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02392881387342724411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462665789660058576.post-6301987651549359152013-12-16T22:29:19.648-06:002013-12-16T22:29:19.648-06:00I'm so incredibly sorry for your loss. I hope ...I'm so incredibly sorry for your loss. I hope the the words, thoughts and prayers of so many bring you some comfort and strength. Thank you for sharing Sammy and his story with the world. May his memory be a blessing.Lina Dreyfus Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01625179846902844233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462665789660058576.post-8385699988322962482013-12-16T22:16:37.171-06:002013-12-16T22:16:37.171-06:00Like many, I was led to your blog long ago, althou...Like many, I was led to your blog long ago, although we haven't met. I have checked it every day since then and I am crushed by his death. I was still hoping that somehow a miracle would happen. I know you have an amazing support network, but I am amazed by your strength and honesty in your writing. I signed up on the bone marrow donor registry many years ago and always wondered if I would have the strength to donate if I was called. After reading about Sam, I now know that I will not hesitate. I will do it with the hope that it could help someone like Sam. I don't know what else to say except I am sad with you.Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01681379702896455029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462665789660058576.post-61752043149119491192013-12-16T21:58:27.273-06:002013-12-16T21:58:27.273-06:00I'm awestruck at the global reach that Superma...I'm awestruck at the global reach that Superman Sam and this blog achieved. His life has captivated so many. I heard about Sam from Rabbi Jason in Tampa, as he shared Sam's story in our school's newsletter. While nothing will erase the pain your family is feeling, I truly hope that the love, support, empathy, and warm wishes surrounding your family from all over the world will bring you some measure of comfort. Sam will never be forgotten: his memory will live on for thousands around the world.<br /><br />Baruch Dayan Ha'Emet. May Sam's memory be for a blessing, and may you all be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.BK2Uhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12218234037401667235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462665789660058576.post-79901001707587368302013-12-16T21:37:49.870-06:002013-12-16T21:37:49.870-06:00Gayle I apologize if my comment below added any fu...Gayle I apologize if my comment below added any further distress to your heart on this sad day. Perhaps I myself should have chosen my words differently. I am thankful for your comment in that it brought to light in my own mind something I felt was important to share. <3.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00269331464632659168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462665789660058576.post-66518953850149346262013-12-16T20:52:59.093-06:002013-12-16T20:52:59.093-06:00I only had the chance to follow your journey throu...I only had the chance to follow your journey through Sam's illness for a couple of months, but it through those couple of months Sam captured a special place in my heart. He will always hold that spot. When i.heard of his deatj my heart was shattered. Sam was an incrediable 8 yr old who's legagcy will not be forgotten. I wish peace, strength, and love in the coming days and years. <br />Suz521https://www.blogger.com/profile/15995382272292124702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462665789660058576.post-79937979310073657852013-12-16T18:23:19.709-06:002013-12-16T18:23:19.709-06:00I too have followed your blog although we have not...I too have followed your blog although we have not ever met. My heart goes out to you and your family. But I also want to add that my true admiration goes out to Sammy, who handled this awful illness and finality wiht the utmost of bravery and grace. How many of us even those of much much older could do the same? This says so much for his caring family. Sammy really was the "real superman" . Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10736594991817187403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462665789660058576.post-6338623191052589312013-12-16T17:13:46.935-06:002013-12-16T17:13:46.935-06:00Unspeakably sad and heartbroken at the death of yo...Unspeakably sad and heartbroken at the death of your wondeful little Sam.<br />Hamakom y'nacheim, may the Eternal One walk with you through this valley of the the shadow of death.<br />Josee Joseehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083245593338501631noreply@blogger.com