May 21, 2007
We have just passed the 3 month anniversary of Samantha's passing. We have been told that this is when things usually get tougher and I have to say they have. We all had a really tough week last week. Christopher is really missing his sister, his best friend, and it breaks my already broken heart to see him feeling so down. Kurt and I are feeling the reality of what life has handed us more than we were. Missing Samantha's beautiful smile and cheerful personality everyday just touches the surface of the pain we are feeling. The longing to hold our daughter, brush her hair, paint her nails, or tuck her safely into bed at night is such an unbearable feeling of sadness. Somehow we have to work through it and we will I just haven't figured out how.
At school last week Christopher had Earth day. They started the day out with a tree planting in memory of Samantha. It was so touching and we really appreciate the thoughtfulness of everyone at Liberty for this dedication. Our neighborhood has placed a bench in memory of Samantha in our circle which was also very thoughtful and so much appreciated. (I will post pictures of both as soon as I can).
We have found two families that we are helping with the proceeds from the golf outing. One is a little girl, Shelby, who is 2 years old and is fighting her battle with the same brain tumor Samantha had (anaplastic astrocytoma). Shelby is having scans this week and we ask everyone to say a prayer for her and her family that they receive good news.
The other child is a little 2 year old boy named Max. Max has neuroblastoma, which is also cancer. He is also having scans this week and prayers for him and his family are needed as well.
It is a good feeling to be able to help these families and having been where they are I know how much it means to them. Once again I would like to thank everyone involved in organizing, attending, or donating to the golf outing which made it possible for us to make a difference for these children. We hope to see you there again next year, I will post the date for that soon as well. Thank you for checking in and continuing to be by our side.
With love,
Audra, Kurt, Christopher, & Jason
We have just passed the 3 month anniversary of Samantha's passing. We have been told that this is when things usually get tougher and I have to say they have. We all had a really tough week last week. Christopher is really missing his sister, his best friend, and it breaks my already broken heart to see him feeling so down. Kurt and I are feeling the reality of what life has handed us more than we were. Missing Samantha's beautiful smile and cheerful personality everyday just touches the surface of the pain we are feeling. The longing to hold our daughter, brush her hair, paint her nails, or tuck her safely into bed at night is such an unbearable feeling of sadness. Somehow we have to work through it and we will I just haven't figured out how.
At school last week Christopher had Earth day. They started the day out with a tree planting in memory of Samantha. It was so touching and we really appreciate the thoughtfulness of everyone at Liberty for this dedication. Our neighborhood has placed a bench in memory of Samantha in our circle which was also very thoughtful and so much appreciated. (I will post pictures of both as soon as I can).
We have found two families that we are helping with the proceeds from the golf outing. One is a little girl, Shelby, who is 2 years old and is fighting her battle with the same brain tumor Samantha had (anaplastic astrocytoma). Shelby is having scans this week and we ask everyone to say a prayer for her and her family that they receive good news.
The other child is a little 2 year old boy named Max. Max has neuroblastoma, which is also cancer. He is also having scans this week and prayers for him and his family are needed as well.
It is a good feeling to be able to help these families and having been where they are I know how much it means to them. Once again I would like to thank everyone involved in organizing, attending, or donating to the golf outing which made it possible for us to make a difference for these children. We hope to see you there again next year, I will post the date for that soon as well. Thank you for checking in and continuing to be by our side.
With love,
Audra, Kurt, Christopher, & Jason