Today would have been our Sam’s 32nd birthday.. 

“would have been” .. what a weird phrase

I miss Sam so much… every day I spend time with him in my heart. 
He is still so much part of our lives..  What a sweet and wonderful person.. 
I love you my son.. I always will

Normally I send out a note to all our friends about either joining us for a hike.. or doing something on their own that connects with their relationship with Sam…

This year was the first year I didn’t do that.. It wants that I forgot.. it was  hard to explain why.. Ask me in person sometime and I’ll tell you about it

Even though I didn’t post.. I heard from family and friends how they marked Sam’s birthday.. It means so much to us that people keep Sam in their hearts. 

Diane and I decided to take a hike on our own.. We walked up to Duck Brook.. one of our favorite hikes. We even saw Ducks when we were heading out. We placed a couple of Samstones along the way.. 

Happy birthday Sam
We love you my son .. we always will

Nite all, note sam
-me