Sammy's smile!

January 1st 2009.....Sammy went to live with our Lord in heaven. No story on this post, just pictures to enjoy.

It doesn't get any easier. You just get better at it. God is good.

Sammy now has someone to serve with in heaven.

Father Mike was so wonderful with our Sammy and we will never forget his kind heart and loving soul.

Mr. Jingle Bell

I recently was reminded of a very special Christmas parade! I am not sure how old Sammy was, maybe 5 or 6. Sammy was chosen to be Mr. Jingle Bell and with that he was given the privilege of riding with Santa in the light parade in downtown Pontiac. He was so excited. The weather was good that night and Vinnie was so helpful by riding in the car with Sammy so he could be propped up for everyone to see. (Thank you Vinnie!) I remember taking pictures and thinking how wonderful for Sammy! Sammy loved parades and always pretended he was in a parade whenever we was in his wheelchair. He often worked on perfecting his parade wave!! Of course when he was in the parade he forgot all about the wave and just enjoyed the whole experience. After the parade was over Sammy was able to go to sit on Santa lap first!! Santa understood everything Sammy asked for because all of his wishes were under the tree that year!! I will be putting Sammy's Santa hat that he wore in the parade next to Sammy picture with Santa on the table this week. I know I always end with "it doesn't get easier, you just get better at it" but today I dont' think I can ever get better at celebrating Christmas without Sammy.