Diane, Gabe and I just got back from Gabe’s� high school conferences. It
was so much fun. I was able to play the proud papa and hear what a good
guy Gabe is. I was so proud watching him talk to his teachers. THey all
said He loves learning.. . ..he really does.. I’m very proud of that
boy.

�� It was also nice to be back in the high school .. we’ve been back
many. many times since Sam’s passing.. I always get a deep shot of
sadness when I walk in the door..�� tonight I didn’t feel that so much..
I felt great being there as Gabe’s dad..���� It was good seeing all of
our friends and all of the teachers. Several of the teachers talked to
us about Sam and Max after they talked to us about Gabe.. several
commented on how much Gabe looks like Sam.. (does he ?) ..He gets called
Sam alot.. even I do that sometime. I asked Gabe if it ever bugs him
that folks say stuff liek that.. He said it didn’t ..� He’s his own guy
in every sense..

���� Diane reminded me that she was here at MMU at student conferences when
Sam was down in Florida already for that last time.. So many memories
attached to everything.. I guess all memories are good memories..

OK.. off to bed..

Night folks !, nite Sam

-me