The Guests

Sam’s party guests were asked to write a memory of the last year or a hope for his future. These index cards inscribed with memory and hope will be read by Sam…well…when he can read. Some guests abstained—his great grandmothers (who I had hoped would leave a little note for Sam to read in the future). I’ll dog them until they do it. But everyone else participated. There were some very sweet messages as you will see in the pictures. Grandma Joyce wrote “stay close with all your family” and my mom wrote, “taking your first two steps when Mom and Gram let go for a second” (Grandma Gert—how her nieces refer to her—filled up 20 index cards. Never ask a writer to jot down a thought. It turns into a cavalcade).

 

One of my favorites was from two year old cousin Owen (we’re still wondering who his ghost writer was—Uncle Matt): “Sam, Keep the beers cold and the chicks hot!!! Your Buddy Owen—Have a Good Summer”.

 

If you weren’t at the party, you can still participate. Jot down a memory or hope and send them along to me lollily@aol.com. I’ll save them for Sam to read.