Today is the day we mark Sam’s death. .. 

I wish I never had to write things like that.. 

It’s the first time we haven’t been in Vermont to mark the day. It was a peaceful here. Diane and I are staying at Max and Beckys.. This morning we decided to take a hike up Mount Atalaya I honor of sam.. it was a beautiful climb 

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in all of the last 12 years, we’ve hiked up Bolton with friends .. then moved back to our house for a potluck. It was strange knowing we couldn’t do the hike with them . Instead, we asked everyone to do something on their own to honor sam.. we heard form so many folks.. all over the world. it’ was fun and uplifting watching them come in over the day.. 

Avery even recorded a song.. its the same one that she and Jane sang at Sam’s memorial 12 years ago. 

here are soem of the many other toasts and palces peopke sent us pictures of their tribute to Sam

he many others we got 

Gabe’s plane got here about 9PM.. we all went out to dinner.. and it felt so good to be together. We toasted Sam.. and had a good time.

it’s funny  how good ties and sad times can mix well

We miss you Sam.. and…. we’re doing OK..  .. thanks to all the love we have around us. 

nite all, nite sam

-me