Yesterday, Sam's played the last game of the season,

[Molly Decker]

A real nail biter!  For some reason Sam and his teammate, 5'9" Nick sat out the first half.  Although, they came on the court with a 10 pt. deficit they fought tough to the end! I couldn't help thinking of how vigorously Stephanie would have been cheering. He came back to our house and shot foul shots in the freezing cold!  Sam is at times to me,  such a combination of Stephanie and Mark! That thought came to me today, as I sat in St. Luke's. I was there for a christening I looked across the church to where I sat with my own son over 7 years ago. Although, he was all grown up (33!) his broad shoulders heaved in sobs.  Not too many people ever saw that, he was so careful.  We watched Sam sitting with his class. So innocent he did not know he would not be coming home to his Mom.  It was one of those waves that hit you without warning.  It inspired me to stop by to see TD2.  Sam gave me a big hug, her little man so grown up...