Happy Birthday, Sam!

Today I celebrate the birthday of my youngest niece. Who knows where Sam is today, but wherever she is, I am sure she is celebrating with her friends or husband.

Last November, I had the pleasure of joining Sam and family and friends in Cancun for her wedding. I could not be happier for Sam. She deserves every bit of happiness in life.

She is tough, funny, smart and oh so adventurous. I love following her adventures online. I admire her spirit. She's always out there and living life. I am so proud of all she has done and all she is. 

She could be halfway around the world, but wherever she is today, I wish her a happy birthday! I love you Sam, don't ever change.

Dan, Sam and me in Cancun, Mexico-November 2025.

Happy Birthday Sam!!

Today I celebrate the birthday of my youngest niece Sam. I'm sure she is celebrating out west with her friends, but I send her birthday wishes from chilly Chicago.

Sam is such an amazing young woman. She's a great daughter, niece, aunt and more. She's far more adventurous and courageous than I ever was at that age and even now. Those are just two of the qaulities I admire in her. She's also funny, intelligent, sarcastic, caring and sweet.

Sam is also a healthcare worker. A very underappreciated occupation, at least during the pandemic people started to realize how important these folks are. I thank Sam for all she does.

Knowing Sam, she'll have a lot of fun today, unless she's working. Then the fun will come before or after, but it will definitely come. I don't know her schedule, but I am wishing her a fantastic birthday today. Happy birthday. I love you Sam!

Sam and Delaney in Tinley Park, IL-December 2021.

Happy Birthday, Sam!

Today is my niece Sam's birthday. If she isn't helping others as a healthcare worker, she is probably scaling a mountain, skiing or doing some other fun thing. Either way, I hope she feels the good vibes we are all sending her way.

I admire the way Sam embraces life. She does things I never would have at her age or even now. She is adventurous, tough, fun and so caring. I am so proud of her for who she is.

Sam is a great niece and aunt. Ask me or ask Delaney and Theo (when Theo starts talking). She's also a great dog mom (ask Tris and Tim). In short, Sam is simply a special person.

I don't see Sam often, but we occasionally share silly texts and memes. Distance doesn't stop me from sending love and fun wishes for a fantastic birthday! Happy birthday, Sam. I love you!

Sam, Delaney and Theo in New Lenox, IL-December 2021.