Sherry Samadani

My earliest remembrance of Sherry was being in Fl. We would call her Little Mommy since mom could not stay with us the whole summer. I remember Sherry always being strong in what she believed whether she was right or wrong. At time she was even in denial. But as long as Sherry didn’t say it, it did not happen. When we were little, Mom and us 5 girls lived in a small 2 bedroom house, in Md. Us girls would ride our bikes around in a circle in the front yard (that was nothing but dirt), until we would stir up the dust. One year it snowed and the snow was so hard that we cut it into blocks and made a house out of it with no roof. Mom always made snow cream. When I was in the hospital (age 10) having my appendix taken out and mom brought me gifts from everyone. Sherry gave me her birthstone ring, but told me I had to give it back when her daughter turned 16. I do believe Michelle has it now. She loved playing games and she loved to win. I can remember when Thanksgiving was at our little house, Michael "T" gave Jason and Matt his Nintendo the year before for Christmas. Well so many wanted to play that we had everyone draw numbers. Sherry was paired up with Matt who was around 5, we felt sorry for Matt since we knew he would win and Sherry would lose. I can remember when Reza started working for the airlines. Sherry called me and told me they went to Paris for lunch. That was all they did. Flew to Paris, ate lunch and came back home. She loved to travel, going to the movies, watching TV, and playing with her grandkids. She was so excited that a new grand-daughter was on the way. I think all of her kids could have 5 or 6 kids each and she would still want more. We have to remember the good times. Sherry loved all of us very much. She will be kept in a special place in our hearts. She will not be forgotten. God will keep us strong if we stay strong in Him. God’s word in the book of Jonah 2:7 says: When my soul fainted within me, I remembered the Lord; And my prayer went up to You, Into Your holy temple. God has heard our prayers and I can say that I have felt His arms around me comforting me and giving me strength. God will keep us strong if we stay strong in Him. In Lamentations 3:22-24 it says: Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not, They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness. “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul. “Therefore I hope in Him!” Sherry I Love and Miss You Very Much.

To My Beautiful Mommy!

I miss you so much. I never in my wildest imagination thought I’d be sitting here without my Mom by my side. It still doesn’t feel real. I keep thinking you’ll walk through these doors and the kids and I will shout out “Mama! Hi Mama!” and run to you with the biggest hugs and kisses. Cole says it best, “Whah ahr you Mama?”

I will forever be grateful and cherish the time I had with you Mom! I will always remember the fondest memories growing up with 5 kids in the house and all the crazy times we shared. I remember how you were always there for us growing up and couldn’t wait to be a mom like you. As I grew up, I remember how proud you were when I graduated college and all the hopes and dreams you had for me. I know I made you proud. You never let a moment go by without telling me how much you loved me and how proud you were of me.

I remember when you met David for the first time and said, “this is the guy your father should meet.” You were there for me planning my wedding with the love of my life and sharing tips and the joys of marriage. This was the time in our lives that brought us one step closer to each other. It was a time where I finally had a common bond with you and one that you loved sharing with me.

I will forever remember telling you both times I was pregnant and how giddy you were and how much you wanted to have grandchildren surrounding you and dad. You helped guide my hand bringing in two beautiful children into this world. I learned from the best what a mother should be like and will always strive to follow in your huge footsteps.

I will forever be grateful that Makenna shares the same qualities I cherish the most in you. She not only looks identical to you but also has the same artistic qualities and love for making people laugh and be entertained. She loves the same junk foods (chocolate and popcorn) as you. Watching her grow up will be a healing process for us all – as she’s your “mini me” in ever sense of the word. All I have to do is look into those spectacular eyes of hers and see you!

I will forever be grateful that Cole has your heart of gold and loving spirit. Your little man with his big hands and chubby feet loved you so much. I remember the day Cole finally started calling me “Mommy” and you became his “Mama”. He still asks where you are....we now say up in heaven. He smiles and waves his cubby hands up to the sky and says “Hi Mama!”

I know having these grandchildren of yours and God willing more will help me heal the ache I have in my heart. Your memory will be alive through them. I thank God you had this time with your grandkids. You loved being a Mama. I will do my best to help ToTo, MoMo, DeDe and Nana share in all the wonderful memories God blessed us with and to have your legacy forever live on in the hearts and minds of your grandchildren to come.

I’ve been searching through the cards you’ve given me over the years and the last Mother’s Day card you gave me said it all…”I hope that someday, years from now, when you look back on the unfolding of your children’s lives, you’ll feel they’ve filled your life with as much love as you’ve brought to mine.” Oh Mama, I hope I can be half the mom to my kids as you were (are) to me. I miss you so much, my heart aches for you to fill it.

I miss your voice, you always knew the right thing to say and I always loved your singing abilities, perhaps you can leave a tad to me! I miss your giggle, the cute snort you made when you laughed hard. I loved making you laugh and I cherish all the times my kids made your snort! I miss your kisses and hugs and they way you smell -- I will forever remember the magical scent in the crook of your neck as you wrapped your arms around me. My kids snuggle inside my neck and breath in the smell of home and love, just as I did with you. I miss your encouragement and guidance -- as the years passed by and I became not only a wife and mother; you and I became best friends. We had a special bond that brought us closer together as any mother and daughter could be. I’ll miss the secret looks we shared that expressed understanding and love, I will always cherish that “I know something you don’t know” bond that we shared. Who will be there for me now? I loved the times when you leaned on me for something as small as making you food for a party or something as big as listening to you and being there for you when you needed a friend.

You always told me how proud of the woman I’ve become and the mother that I am to your beautiful grand-daughter who is a spitting image of you and your heart of gold grandson. It was you Mommy-- you brought me up to be the women and mother I am today. There was never a day that went by that we both didn’t express how much we meant to each other and I’m forever grateful for that.

I miss you so much mommy!
I love you, I cherish you, and I will forever strive to be the best mother, and wife, daughter, sister and friend as you have shown to me. Until we meet again! I love you! Enjoy the fruits of the hereafter Mama -- you deserve them all!

Michelle ~

My Most Beautiful Mommy,

As I have always told you, words can never fully describe the immense and dedicated love I have for you.  You have always been and will continue to be, my shining light and loving guide.  From the day God honored me with becoming your son, til the day we reunite, I will cherish every moment we shared, every moment we laughed, every moment we kissed and hugged, every moment we cried, every moment we leaned on eachother, every moment we talked about the past, present and future.

I PROMISE to live each day with you in my heart and knowing that you are with me;  I PROMISE to be the best son to you and Daddy; I PROMISE to be the best husband to Erica and cherish her the way Daddy cherished you; I PROMISE to be the best brother to Michelle, Michael, Daniel, Monica; I PROMISE to be the best friend to those we love; I PROMISE to live my life to the fullest and remember you and GOD every moment of every day; I PROMISE to carry on your legacy of loving everybody, treating everybody with respect and being honest and true; I PROMISE to WORSHIP GOD EVERYDAY AND DO MY PART TO GOD WILLING - REUNITE WITH YOU IN PARADISE!

I cannot say goodbye because you are with me and LIVING more then we can imagine.  May God continue to bless you, honor you and give you the highest of PARADISE.  

Love your #1 SON (first)

TOTO

My beautiful Angel,

You are the world's greatest mommy.  Your smile always brightened the room, your touch healed all wounds and your hugs always made me forget the worries of this world.

You were Gods angel on earth and now the angel's are singing your praise upon your return to them.  You always reminded me of the time when I was 2 1/2 and you were holding me tightly and whispering in my ear, "let's just runaway together and forget the world."  I wish you can do that now.  Your example that you left to the world will and has not gone unnoticed.

I know you are up in heaven picking out my wife for me.  I can't wait to see who you picked out.  She will know who you are and so will my kids Godwilling.  I always knew your love was bigger than that little cute heart of yours could handle.  Now you have no worries and can always look over your husband and children no matter where we are. 

God knows I have no regrets.  I never let a day go bye without saying how much I love you, and I never will.  You made me so proud to be your son and I will spend the rest of my days making you proud.  Your my guardian angel.   

I love you soo soo much my beautiful mommy and my heart will cry until we meet again. 

Your tall boy,

Mr Mike