Sam’s Day

Nineteen 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 at De Efteling. Plan was to take a photo at the Sprookjesboom, but that didn’t really work because the attraction was closed for repairs. In the extras a shot of the tree I took over the fence and a photo of the girls at the fence.