Sam's Day

Eighteen years ago, Martine gave birth to a baby boy. During an ultrasound days before, we found out that our baby had a neural tube defect that is, as they say, incompatible with life. Ten minutes after birth, Sam died...

Quite a few years ago, we decided that May 4th should be a family day for us. To celebrate life and the impact Sam's short life has had on ours. This impact not only consists of sad memories. There is also his actual birth and the fact that we were able to hold him and love him. A very positive and fond memory for us. Our families and friends have supported us and are still there for us whenever we need it. And we are very grateful we now have three wonderful girls. Life is good.


We're still in lockdown, so just like last year, no outing for us... In the morning, I went to our new house to prepare three bedrooms and a hallway for carpeting tomorrow. In the afternoon, we were all together and watched a movie (Iron Man 2), while enjoying some food. After that, we watched the remembrance of the dead ceremony on national television.

Having a family day on May 4th is a tradition and so is showing an image of my beautiful daughters. My, have they grown since the first time I blipped them together during Sam's Day in 2011! This Sam's Day will be the last in our temporary house and it's also the first with Joey as part of the family. The girls found he needed to be included in the picture as well and of course I agreed.