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Update of my Warrior, Sammy

KatyzKatyz Posts: 838
edited October 2013 in All Encompassing Trip
I wasn't going to post this but a friend persuaded me. Today my son, Sammy had his port taken out of his chest signaling the final step of his end to chemo for leukemia. We went through two years of indescribable hell, but we got through because of the love of others and the love we have for each other. I created the video to celebrate our family getting through the hard times...it is meant to be a celebration, not a memorial...Sammy is sleeping right now with some soreness from surgery but a whole life ahead of him :D

http://youtu.be/z_zw26woSA8

Update:

Sammy is now ONE YEAR CLEAR of cancer! We are getting there folks!!! Thanks to all those who have kept me going with your kindness xxxx
Three Crooked Hearts


http://www.supermansammyz.blogspot.com
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  • snow_board_ridersnow_board_rider Posts: 943
    Woo Hoo!!!!!!!!!!!
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  • RYEzupSFRYEzupSF Posts: 6,003
    Yeah Superman Sammy!! Thank you for sharing your story and the video. That smile... :D:D:D Here is to many many years of beautiful life for Sammy and your entire family.
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  • Newch91Newch91 Posts: 17,560
    :clap::clap::clap::clap: :thumbup: :thumbup: :D

    That's so awesome!! Love it! Congrats to you, Sammy, and all of your family!
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  • Jamminonthe1Jamminonthe1 Posts: 1,243
    Powerful. I hope someone shows that to the band.

    You live in Westchester?
  • afroannnieafroannnie Posts: 12,995
    Awesome!! Thanks for sharing!! :D:D:clap::clap:
    Show #13 was a lucky one for me....
  • Aussie357Aussie357 Posts: 649
    Little warriors like Sammy make us realize just how trivial and insignificant our everyday complaints really are!
    Your family is strong, and truly blessed - make the MOST of EVERY day!!!

    And get the little man to a PJ concert as soon as possible - I'll spring for his ticket!!! :thumbup:
    I'll keep takin' punches until their will grows tired... Hey I won't change direction and I won't change my mind.......
  • AusticmanAusticman Posts: 1,323
    Awesome stuff Captain Sammy!!! :D:D

    Save the pooper bracelet!! Priceless!!! :lol::lol:

    Live long and prosper young Sammy!
    I can't go the library anymore, everyone STINKS!!
  • ShimmyMommyShimmyMommy Posts: 7,505
    :clap::mrgreen: This is beautiful news. Congratulations to you all! :mrgreen:
    Lots of love, light and hugs to you all!
  • KatyzKatyz Posts: 838
    Aussie357 wrote:
    Little warriors like Sammy make us realize just how trivial and insignificant our everyday complaints really are!
    Your family is strong, and truly blessed - make the MOST of EVERY day!!!

    And get the little man to a PJ concert as soon as possible - I'll spring for his ticket!!! :thumbup:


    We really do appreciate every day! Thanks for the offer :D We have a mini-concert in the car each day :lol: Sammy will go to a concert as soon as they come near us :D

    Jamminonethe1 - we work in Westchester... are you nearby?

    Thanks everyone for your kind words xxx
    Three Crooked Hearts


    http://www.supermansammyz.blogspot.com
  • conmanconman Posts: 7,493
    i'm not gonna lie, i shed a tear..... or two



    congrats to you, Sammy and the rest of your family :D
  • paysonitespaysonites Posts: 1,150
    OH MY GOODNESS, HOW WONDERFUL...We've been praying and praying for your precious little super Sammy for a long long time now. Wow, we can't believe how blessed and beautiful this amazing and strong boy is. God has kept his spirit full of his strength and what wonderful and loving parents he has. Your love has and will continue to guide and get him through life's challenges. Just by looking at the pics you can tell how much love and support he has around him. Good for you guy's... :D. It is so amazing to see such a close and amazing family. Sammy is meant to do amazing and wonderful things in his life. I mean he already has but just wait you'll see. Once he comes to age with all that he has been raised with (Love,Family,Friends,Support,Strength,Courage and an Unstoppable Drive For Life) you'll be amazed with what he will do given what he has already conquered.All of our thoughts and prayers will continue to be with your family through the special years ahead.
    John and Shawna
  • DS1119DS1119 Posts: 33,497
    Katyz wrote:
    I wasn't going to post this but a friend persuaded me. Today my son, Sammy had his port taken out of his chest signaling the final step of his end to chemo for leukemia. We went through two years of indescribable hell, but we got through because of the love of others and the love we have for each other. I created the video to celebrate our family getting through the hard times...it is meant to be a celebration, not a memorial...Sammy is sleeping right now with some soreness from surgery but a whole life ahead of him :D

    http://youtu.be/z_zw26woSA8


    God bless his heart!!! 8-) :thumbup: :clap:
  • GivenToLukinKPGivenToLukinKP Posts: 3,076
    Great video Katy!!! I'm so happy for you and your famy! What a wonderful thing to celebrate!!

    I'm keeping him in my heart always and I can't wait to hear all the awesome stuff he gets to do moving forward now that he'll be feeling better :D :thumbup: !!!
    Makes much more sense...

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  • Jamminonthe1Jamminonthe1 Posts: 1,243
    Katyz wrote:
    Aussie357 wrote:
    Little warriors like Sammy make us realize just how trivial and insignificant our everyday complaints really are!
    Jamminonethe1 - we work in Westchester... are you nearby?

    Thanks everyone for your kind words xxx


    Born and raised in Goldens Bridge. Have lived in New Ro, Mount Vernon and now finally settled in Hawthorne. Of course it's way too expensive, but WC is home. Hit a little closer to the heart when I saw the Pelham shirt. Again thanks for sharing.
  • Who PrincessWho Princess Posts: 7,305
    So glad you posted that! Very moving. Mad me smile and cry too!

    Congrats to Sammy! There's a great life awaiting you!
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  • PureandEasyPureandEasy Posts: 5,799
    Now that the tears are fully flowing down my face . . . what a superman is right, how horrible to have to go through all that at such a young age, and often with a sweet smile on his face.

    God bless him and all of those in that heart wrenching video.

    May he remain healthy and live a long and fullfilling life.

    and thanks for sharing that.
  • KatyzKatyz Posts: 838
    PureandEasy wrote:
    Now that the tears are fully flowing down my face . . . what a superman is right, how horrible to have to go through all that at such a young age, and often with a sweet smile on his face.

    God bless him and all of those in that heart wrenching video.

    May he remain healthy and live a long and fullfilling life.

    and thanks for sharing that.

    Thank you. I didn't mean to make people cry...Sammy is doing well. He is looking forward to growing out his hair - it is in the permanent bed-head stage right now :lol:
    Three Crooked Hearts


    http://www.supermansammyz.blogspot.com
  • dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam Posts: 139,549
    awesome!! :D
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  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 41,644
    Excellent, really excellent! Best wishes to Sammy! :thumbup:
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  • DS1119DS1119 Posts: 33,497
    8-) :thumbup: :clap:
  • RaniRani Posts: 434
    Katyz wrote:
    I wasn't going to post this but a friend persuaded me. Today my son, Sammy had his port taken out of his chest signaling the final step of his end to chemo for leukemia. We went through two years of indescribable hell, but we got through because of the love of others and the love we have for each other. I created the video to celebrate our family getting through the hard times...it is meant to be a celebration, not a memorial...Sammy is sleeping right now with some soreness from surgery but a whole life ahead of him :D

    http://youtu.be/z_zw26woSA8

    Such a touching video. So glad you shared. Made me bawl. Strong boy, that Sammy. :D
  • CarolineSaysCarolineSays Posts: 345
    Katyz wrote:
    Thank you. I didn't mean to make people cry...

    FAIL! ;)

    Thanks for sharing Sammy's amazing story. Lots of love to you and yours... love0033.gif
  • dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam Posts: 139,549
    Katyz wrote:

    Thank you. I didn't mean to make people cry...:
    Hope we can cry every day with stories like that..the ones tell us that life can win...
    thanks for sharing..
    "...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
    "..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
    “..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
  • PureandEasyPureandEasy Posts: 5,799
    dimitrispearljam wrote:
    Katyz wrote:

    Thank you. I didn't mean to make people cry...:
    Hope we can cry every day with stories like that..the ones tell us that life can win...
    thanks for sharing..


    exactly, it was a heart wrenching and good cry all at the same time.

    Please post pics when he gets rid of the bed-head hair do. :lol:
  • m0jorisenm0jorisen Posts: 516
    very beautiful god bless!
    Had my eyes peeled both wide open, and I got a glimpse
    Of my innocence... got back my inner sense...
  • pandorapandora Posts: 21,855
    I celebrate with you ... tears and smiles

    God bless Sammy and your family ... love is powerful
  • KatyzKatyz Posts: 838
    PureandEasy wrote:
    dimitrispearljam wrote:
    Katyz wrote:

    Thank you. I didn't mean to make people cry...:
    Hope we can cry every day with stories like that..the ones tell us that life can win...
    thanks for sharing..


    exactly, it was a heart wrenching and good cry all at the same time.

    Please post pics when he gets rid of the bed-head hair do. :lol:


    He he...bedhead is the look du jour...it is great that he has hair to try to tame...funny how the texture changed!
    It's getting more manageable now:
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    Three Crooked Hearts


    http://www.supermansammyz.blogspot.com
  • chiquimonkeychiquimonkey Posts: 9,337
    Congratulations! That is truly beautiful :)
  • KatyzKatyz Posts: 838
    Sammy is now post-surgery and bored with staying home to recover! :o He can't wait to get back to school...what a strange kid he is :lol:
    Three Crooked Hearts


    http://www.supermansammyz.blogspot.com
  • dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam Posts: 139,549
    :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
    "...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
    "..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
    “..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
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