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v Six years later, she is winning the battle. We won't know for awhile if she has won the war, but she is on her way. Samantha has been so brave. She has shown so much courage and strength. Our lives have been enriched by this disease which invaded so rudely into our lives over six years ago. We have learned quickly how important a hug, a kiss, the smell of ones skin, and the sound of a heart beat trully is. We no longer take for granted the simple pleasures in life. We laugh more, we cry more, and we love more. She has become a beautiful young lady. When she started this journey of having cancer she was only 9 years old. Now, Sammy is 15, and is in the 10th grade. She is a straight "A" student, and has lots of friends. When she is feeling good, she goes until her body won't let her anymore. We can never tell her to just take it easy. She always wants to be on the go and hanging out with her friends or family. She understands that life doesn't give you do'overs, so she makes every moment count.She is our hero. Samantha has four brothers. Ethan, who is the oldest, is 18 and is serving in the Army Reserve. Bradley, who is just only 16 months older than Sammy is 16, and is a Junior in high school.Christian is almost 16, and is a sophmore in high school. Jessica is her other sister and she is almost 13. She is in the 7th grade. Corey, is the youngest of all of them, and he is 12 years old. He is in the 6th grade. Please take a moment and sign her guestbook. She enjoys seeing who has stopped by to visit her web page. Please check back to see what is going on in her crazy and fun life. Blessings to you and your family! We are so pleased to announce the release of Sammy and her dad's childrens book. The date of the release was August 19, 2004. There was a book signing event at Cook Childrens Hospital with Kidd Kraddick in the Morning for KIDDKIDS. The time of the event was at 1:00pm. All proceeds from the sales of the books went to KIDDSKIDS. Sammy wanted to "pay it forward" and make a difference in another childs life. The book is entitled, "Too Pooped To Pop". Many of the illustrations that are in the book were painted by her dad while she was in the hospital getting chemotherapy. If you would like to know more about KIDDSKIDS, click here. Thank you to all of you who came out to support KIDDSKIDS. Here are some of the reviews and comments from those who have reveived the book. What a wonderful job! Great art, great story, great message! Terry Josephson Julianna Banana's dad Winnipeg, Canada Julianna. I want you to know that I read your book with Scarlett more than one time everyday. We love it! Lana Cowan Scarlett Cowan's mom Birmingham, AL. Scarlett. This is the funniest and cutest book on leukemia. I haven't seen anything better. They loved it! Steve and Sammy have done a great job in putting joy and humor on this situation. Audra Mom to Ariel (11), Keegan (5), Liam (4) Littleton, CO. Keegan. What a terrific job! Sam and Steve did a wonderful job. I am so thankful to have a book at my daughters level to explain to her what is going on alittle better. Thank you. Keli Deryck Canal Fulton, CO. Wow! My kids loved the book and we've all enjoyed reading the great story. Kendrie keeps saying "that girl has cancer? just like me????" and pointing to the cute pictures. Tell Sammy how proud she should be of herself (Dad, too!). They've created something that lots of people will enjoy, and which will be a benefit to many. Kristie Kendrie's mom Georgia Kendrie. What a wonderful book!!!!! Thank you so much. Big kudos to Steven and Samantha for doing such a great job!!!! Patti Katie's mom North Wales, Pennsylvania Katelyn. Cody said that he liked the part where Samantha cut her hair and laughed-It's the part he'd probably do to himself and wait for me to pass out. Gotta love that shock value! We also loaned the book to our "neighbor" on the unit this last week when Cody was impatient. Marcos is the almost-5 year old who was diagnosed woth Hodgkins 2 weeks ago. I think he'd look like the part of the crowd with Tony, Sam, and Mocha as he was cruising the halls adding some mischief to an otherwise dour place. Tell Sammy we love the book!! Brenda Cody's mom Los Alamos New Mexico Cody. FLASH! NEWS FLASH! Samantha has been chosen as the official "drama queen" oh wait, that's not it. She has been chosen as THE HONORED HERO for the National Leukemia Lymphoma Society's Team in Training. Dallas Texas and NOW Fort Worth Texas. You go Sammy!!!! You are our HERO! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Song from the new Rascal Flatts CD. Sarah Beth is scared to death To hear what the doctor will say She hasn't been well, since the day she fell. And the bruise just won't go away So she sits and she waits with her mother and dad And she flips through an old magazine Till the nurse with the smile stands in the door And says will you please come with me. Sarah Beth is scared to death Cause the doctor just told her the news Between the red cells and the white, somethings not right But we're gonna take care of you. Six chances in ten, it won't come back again With the therapy we're gonna try it's just been approved, it's the strongest there is And I think that we caught it in time And Sarah beth closes her eyes Chorus And she dreams she's dancing Around and around without any cares And her very first love is holding her close And a soft wind is blowing her hair. Sarah Beth is scared to death As she sits holding her mom Cause it would be a mistake for someone to take A bald girl to prom For just this morning, right here on her pillow Was the cruelest of any suprise And she cried when she gathered it all in her hands The proof that she couldn't deny And Sarah Beth closes her eyes Chorus And she dreams she's dancing Around and around without any cares And her very first love is holding her close And a soft wind is blowing her hair It's quarter to seven, that boy's at the door And her daddy ushers him in And when he takes off his cap They all start to cry Cause this morning where his hair had all been Softly, she touches just skin And they go dancing around and around Without any cares And her very first true love is holding her close And for a moment she isn't scared. This track is a hidden track after the last song on the new Rascal Flatts CD. Journal Saturday, December 8, 2007 9:33 AM CST It has been almost a year since anyone updated Sammy's page. Links: |
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