Vince and I went to see the Madrigals last night. Although the Madrigals were great, saddness surounded me through most of the night. This was the first time we had been to a Madrigal dinner without Sammy. Sammy loved to see his brother Donnie dressed up and singing at Madrigals. (I believe he was Donnie's number one fan, altough mom is a close second!)I remember how he would also love to see "Cheek"! He loved to say Mr. Cheek's name just because he COULD. One year the Madrigal singers made a "pack" to have Sammy answer one of the riddles. Sammy raised his hand and answered. Boy did he love the attention. All the girls came and gave him a kiss on the cheek and gave him a rose. His smile was priceless and he sat straighter in his chair the rest of the night. Last year even though Donnie was no longer in high school, cousin Taylor was there to take over. Sammy loved watching and listening to Taylor. He would have love the skit this year. Taylor was awesome! I can easily close my eyes and see Sammy hugging Donnie tight in the reception line and I can also see Taylor bending down to meet Sammy's "height" for a picture and hug.
It doesn't get easier. You just get better at it. God is good.
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