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In Loving Memory of my nephew,
Samuel Nathan Sandoval
born 06-04-1964 ~ passed away 07-31-2004

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Mile Marker 119 - Flowers for Sam

Dearest Dandy

 

There is no rush ~ no urgency in writing these words

What has already taken place can never be changed

The pain you are experiencing feels unreal and blurred

Your thinking and your life are being re-arranged

 

Another day of waking is another day of trying

Another day longer without him

No matter what you are doing, you just feel like crying

And what once seemed bright is only dim

You can sense his presence with you

Flashes of his smile ~ the sound of his voice

Once again, the tears well up

Knowing in death he had no choice

 

Where Sam is now, there are no tears

Believe this in your heart!

He has no worries and no more fears

Keep your strength while you’re apart~

 

It is good to do what feels comforting at this time

You are in a place of sad despair

Holding something you know he held

Gives you the feeling of holding him near

It's ok to grieve and weep

God hears your prayer.

 

Sam’s new hunger for knowledge of Christ

Truly meant only one thing

Removed from the reach of the serpent’s bite

In Sammy's life, death lost it's sting!

 

What this means is:

He may be physically gone

But before leaving this earth

He chose where his spirit would live on

 

My heart aches for your loss

So unfair and unexpected

But because of Jesus death on the cross

Sam’s new life is so respected

 

I know you long to see his face

He is reaping rewards for his life on this earth

His spirit now lives in a far better place

And you’re the loving mama who gave him birth

 

With loving care, ~ ~

Your sister, ~ ~

DeLayne ~

08/08/2004

 

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Heart Full of Candles for Sammy

Sammy was a sensitive, caring and witty nephew!  He had a beautiful smile with a heart to match.  He died on a beautiful, sunny Saturday afternoon while enjoying a ride on his motorcycle.  He was on his way to watch his friend race his car at the tracks in Pueblo, Colorado.  He was killed by a drugged and drunk driver, who fled the scene but was apprehended several hours later. 
Sam was hungry for knowledge about the Lord and surrendered his life to Christ in December 2003, while studying the Word at my kitchen table.
Eventhough I constantly think of him & look at his picture, I am at peace knowing he is in a far better place than this world could offer!  He is greatly loved and missed... but for him life is now eternal and he has met his creator!

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