Overnight accomodations and parking information: The Capitol Center for the Arts addresses these issues in its website, www.ccanh.com. My two cents: The Comfort Inn, the Holiday Inn and the Days Inn all have pools. I think that of those three, only the Holiday Inn has a restaurant/bar, too. The Holiday Inn also has a good downtown location. The Centennial Inn was recently renovated and it probably has cleaner, more comfortable rooms. It has a restaurant/bar. The downside is the location isn't great, i.e., nothing is within a short walking distance. There's also the Hampton Inn in Bow which is next door to a decent chinese restaurant/bar and across the street from the gas station which has a small convenience store.
The bottom line is that Concord is a small city and very easy to navigate. Any hotel would be fine.
We've been finalizing the plans for Sunday's Celebration which should be lovely, thanks to a number of friends who are lending their support and expertise. The service should take approximately one hour. We are expecting a large crowd. Upon the conclusion of the service, efforts will be made to visit with friends and family. Sort of like a receiving line. We understand that visiting with everyone is a lofty, time consuming endeavor. Do not feel that you have to wait in a long line following the service. Your presence alone at Sunday's Celebration means so much to us.
Parked outside the Capitol Center will be the Puppy Love truck and our neighborhood's ice cream truck. By now everyone knows about Puppy Love. Sammy loved the ice cream truck, too. No matter how sick or tired she was, she always could hear the ice cream truck music from as far as a mile away. Upon hearing the music, she'd pop right up and tell me to listen. Then we'd grab our cash and yell, "move, move, move!!!! Go, go, go!!!!" In the car we'd go. We drove around and around following the music until we finally found the truck.
I digress... my point is that both vendors will be present on Sunday. They will be selling their goods and proceeds will go to CureSearch.org in Sammy's name.
Inside the theatre, music will play before the Celebration begins and upon its conclusion. Some of the music may seem a bit odd. We will be playing some of Sammy's favorites so keep that in mind as you wonder why Rihanna is singing...
I think that's it for now... I will update more if I forgot to mention anything.
We look forward to celebrating Sammy's life with you on Sunday.
Shari and David
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Shari and David,
Is there anything that I bake or bring?
Please let me know.Do not hesitate to ask.
Lisa
P.S. Sydney wanted to know is she still going to be the only girl in Hebrew class? She misses Becca.
David, Shari & Rebecca,
I just wanted to let you know how sad I am to learn of Sammy's passing. She was obviously a very special and much loved girl. David and Shari, I've always been impressed by your generous spirits and accomplishments. Now I know what amazing parents, no, heroes you truly are. And Rebecca has to be the best big sister ever. My love, thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Jeff Levin & family
Hi Shari, David and Becca,
Just wanted to let you know we are thinking of you today, and sending you lots of hugs mentally. Jim and I will be there on Sunday...love you all very much.
Becky Forrestall
We of course will be bringing lots of love and hugs....anything else we can do for you? Need an usher (or is that High Holiday services)? Milo is very excited to a) see Rebecca and b) have an occasion for which she is allowed to wear high heels. Thanks Sammy!
Love you all --
Debbi, Andrew, Logan, Milo and Eli
She dances on the clouds now
We can all see as they move and sway
Showing everyone she's okay
She dances on the clouds now
The world plays her favorite song
Her body moving, whole and strong
She dances on the clouds now
As she watches us from above
Smiling, her heart so full of love
She dances on the clouds now
jzg
You don't know me, but I read this blog and felt compelled to write. I came across this site in the most random way. I am searching colleges for my daughter (we live in NJ) and was curious as to the Jewish population in the area and if there were any temples. Now you know how I found this. I just wanted to say that your daughter and your family are an inspiration. What an amazing little girl. It is clear that your entire family draws its strength from each other. Sammy was wise beyond her years. While her time with you was way too short, it is clear that she has left you with many gifts and lessons, the greatest being that life is meant to be celebrated. I apologize if writing you is inappropriate. Please know that although we are strangers, my feelings are heartfelt. I am sorry for your loss and wish you the best during this difficult time. Have a WONDERFUL time this weekend celebrating Sammy's life. :-)
I was so hoping that Sammy would bring me "up to speed" with the most important TV show. I am primarily a HGTV watcher, so Sammy could have educated me into the world of "Dancing with the Stars" and "Diva". She was an amazing young lady who was old beyond her years. She had determination and courage and the will to do it all. Big kudos to you Sammy! You were an amazing young lady!
Mrs. Bennert
I'm so sorry that I won't be able to be in NH celebrating Sammy with all of you. But I wanted you all to know that I'll be sitting in my dorm room listening to camp songs and reminiscing about a little girl who not only changed my life but one who leaves me speechless.
I can't find the words to describe how amazing she was to anyone outside of camp. Thank you for bringing her into my life and I only wish I could be there with everyone on Sunday.
All my love to you 3.
-Cindy
G1 Counselor
David, and through him, Shari...
Please accept my condolences. David, we went to High School together and I received an email from Catherine Allman regarding the loss of your daughter. I have read the blog and am impressed and inspired by the two of you and your children.
Please know that prayers are being said from long lost classmates.
respectfully
Duncan M. Rogers
David and Shari,
I am so very sorry to hear about your beautiful little 'Diva'. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. While you celebrate Sammy's life on Sunday, please know that there will be so many of us from the WHS Class of 82' with you in spirit.
With love, thoughts and prayers,
Lori Ingemi
David & Shari
I want to extend my deepest condolences to you and your family and echo the sentiments of many of those listed here (and likely to come later. Sammy sounded like a really amazing, brave and strong spirited young girl. My thoughts are with you on hearing the extremely sad news from Cathy's email. I am so very sorry.
Paul Laurent, WHS82
David & Shari,
We heard about Sammy's passing from a WHS friend. Thinking of your family and praying for you all. You were blessed with a very special girl!
Love, Paul & Peggy Buckley
Hi,
I don't think you know me but I am one of Jourdan's friends. I go to CYJ with her adn Sammy. Sammy was on my Maccabiah team and I was able to wheel her around and help her decorate her wheelchair. She was a very sweet girl and I am really sorry about your loss. If there is anything I can do please let me know. Just ask Jourdan.
~Amanda<3
Shari, David and Becca,
I wish so badly that I could be there on Sunday to celebrate the life of Sammy, one of the fantastic girls you have. I really hope you have a great time despite the loss of your "baby" and sister. Sammy was remarkably strong in so many ways that I have learned a lot from her and can't thank her enough for helping me to open my eyes a little wider. I love you all and please know that I will be there in thought.
Love,
Ashley Gerace
Shari, David, and Becca~
I so wish that I could be there on Sunday, but I will be sending my love with so many people! I will absolutely be there in spirit, blasting Rihanna in my dorm room, smiling big big smiles.
All my love to you three-
Jen Kracoff
Dear Shari, David and Becca,
I am the Head of Judaica at CYJ and am writing to send my deepest condolences to you and your family. Your daughter/sister was an inspiration to all of us at camp-adults and children. We can learn much from her strength, kindness and happy demeanor despite her illness. She was an inspiration and none of us will forget her.
I was at a CYJ Bat Mitzvah this morning (Olivia Shapiro from Lexington MA who was a first month camper so probably did not know Sammy). She did a fantastic job of reading torah, haftorah and being so poised on the bima. I was inspired by this CYJ camper doing such great things and know that Sammy was in that same mold- a special girl who lived her life to the fullest with no regrets.
I am sure you will celebrate her life tomorrow (along with many CYJ staff and friends I am sure) with joy and pride and I pray the New Year brings you peace and healing and only good things for your family.
With love and Shalom,
Wayne Goldstein
Head of Judaica, CYJ
Shari, David and Becca,
I'm sorry that i cannot attend tommorow, if i could then i would, unfortunatly England is pretty "damn far away" as Sammy once informed me!
I will certainly be playing a bit of Rhianna, Justin Timberlake, and of course will not be playing Hannah Montana/Miley Cirus, as i know how she felt about her.
I hope everything goes as you wish it to and i send my love to you and the family!
Love Amy Gathercole - Sammy's bunk counselor.
xxxx
Becca, Shari and David,
We were lucky enough to get to know Sammy and Becca before this summer and again at camp, so we're not surprised by the outpouring of love and support from the camp community from campers and staff alike. And because we literally watched David grow up at camp (oh yeah, we're old), and had met Shari many years ago, we were not surprised by your wonderful network of friends in Bow, or the support of the many people whose lives you've touched along your life's journey. It's not even surprising, to us, that perfect strangers have been touched by Sammy and your family, whether it was in a chance, brief meeting, or simply just by reading the blog.
What WAS surprising (not to mention amazing and awe-inspiring) was Sammy's unbeatable zest for life. She charmed us at camp all with her smiles, her messy area (!) and her joy in being just like everyone else. When Ken, Jamie or I were ever tempted to cry or to question, Sammy's honesty, energy and downright sassiness put us right back on track.
Your family has showed so many other people how to deal with an unimaginable situation with extraordinary energy, wisdom, strength, humor and love. Through your example, and most especially by Sammy's example, we have all been your students.
Covered in chocolate at "Cool 'n Creamy", sleeping out at Spooky Woods (and then being rescued by Ken in the rain), riding on the golf cart, dancing on Friday night in the dining hall, playing in the cabin with her bunkmates, decorating her wheelchair all in grey for Maccabiah...Sammy lived it up, big time, at camp.
We will be there on Sunday (yes, I will attempt to totter in on actual high heels in Sammy's honor) and we will celebrate one incredible kid.
Love, Marcy, Ken, Jamie and the entire CYJ family
Dear Shari and David,
I attended CYJ many years ago and remember David as a young boy. A mutual friend forwarded this blog to me today.
From reading this wonderful journal, it is clear that you are remarkable parents and an inspiration to all. I am sorry for the loss of your beloved Sammy. Her zest for life will live on through you and her sister.
Enjoy your celebration tomorrow!
With heartfelt sympathy,
Leslie (Sales) Sullivan
The celebration of life was amazing, Thank you. David, I am in awe of your personal strength. Thank you for allowing the community to say our own goodbyes to Beautiful Sammy.
Shari, David & Becca,
What a wonderful, fitting tribute this afternoon's celebration was for a very special girl.
It was an honor to be a part of Sammy's journey even for a brief time, and an honor to be able to share this afternoon with some of the many people Sammy (and you!) touched over the past few years. Your courage is inspiring.
Remember to take care of yourself and each other in the months ahead. Be patient with yourself and with others. Laugh when it feels right to do so and cry when you need to. You have done a terrific job in a very difficult situation.
God bless you all.
Linda Sims
Shari, David and Becca
I will begin using the words that David used today when describing an email that he received, "You don't know me..."
I first learned about Sammy through an email I received a little over a month ago from a fellow Girl Scout leader in Bow. I then learned about your website and spent hours reading and getting to know Sammy, her mom, and dad, and her sister Becca, through the journals that you have kept over the past two years. I have been amazed at Sammy's strength and determination, and that of yours, her loving family.
Today was indeed a celebration and I feel so very blessed to have had the opportunity to know Sammy and you through her's and your journey, and then today to witness God's love for Sammy, His love on that stage today, His love in each of you, and in all who sat beside me... a beautiful miracle.
In His Care,
DeeDee
(a Hopkinton neighbor)
how beautiful everything was today, bittersweet...so proud of becca...shari, i want your dad for my own! love and blessings to all, jude
Today was beautiful. Sammy touched so many people. You did an outstanding job with the celebration. I am honored to say I know the Rotmans and blessed you have met you. Becca you are an outstanding kid too. Of course we already knew that just by watching you with Sammy in the hospital.
Sue and Meghan Richardson
Merrimack NH
What a perfect tribute to Sammy today was. David - your strength was inspiring as was your speech. Everyone's was. I can't imagine that there is anyone in Heaven prouder and happier with the way they were honored than Sammy. My love and awe is overflowing for all of you.
Janey
Thank you for having A celebration of life for Sammy. It was a beauttiful thing. Your family is so strong. Sammy is so loved by so many people. I will never forget her.
I remember last school our daughter Melanie would come home and be so happy when she could help Sammy by pushing her wheel chair or other little things. Melanie would also keep us updated on her progress. Melanie just adored Sammy so much. Every day she would come home and the first thing she would say if Sammy went to school or not. On the days she didn't Melanie said she must be tired today. This year was hard. Melanie told me she went went the first day but didn't return. Shw would come every day and say nope she didn't come in today.I wish that I would of known of Sammys website for the updates. Shari you are an amazing person to keep us updated. You are truly a great person and so isn't your family.
If you ever need anything please don't hesitate. I am all day everyday with our little one.
from
Candy
I wanted to say thank you for having a celebration of life for Sammy. It was truly beatiful. She was loved by so many people. And I will never forget her. She has touched my heart in so many ways. She has made me think how lucky and blessed we are to have what we have. I wish I knew Smmy better. But I did a lot of reading on her journal. I wish I would of known about it before.
I remeber all last year our daughter Melanie who was in her class last year and this year, she would be so happy when she could push Sammy in her wheel chair. It would be the first thing she would say when she got home. Melanie would also let us know if she went to school every day. Melanie took Sammys passing away pretty hard as it did me to. But we know she is in a good place and is a beatiful Angel watching everyone from heaven.
The celebration of life was truly amazing. David and her grandfather and her sister was all amazing. Sammy has left many people with great memories.
from
Candy
Every day I walk the dogs I pass a house with SAMMI as the license plate of one of their cars. I have been reminded of you all and have prayed for you and Sammy over the past few years. I will continue to do so with love in my heart for you all.
Tess
Rotman family....I am sure Sammy was so proud of the beautiful way you honored her at her "Life Celebration" I am sure she was up there remarking about everything and everyone. I can only imagine if her grandma was walking in high heels the way i would have if I'd been able to come, it was quite comical in itself.
I am also sure that if there was anyone that wasn't sure about the way things should go after someone leaves us, they will have been truly inspired by the way your family did things.
I pray your family finds solace in all the beautiful memories Sammy left you with.
Jean and Ken Johnson
Shari and David,
I found out today while visting Sue P. that Sammy passed away. My hugs are around you all. I still have vivid memories of Sammy and Becca in the dojo. How those little legs ran so fast! I enjoyed them both very much.
Sharyl (Sensei)
David, Shari, and Becca,
It's Emily Freeman, a volunteer from Camp Sunshine two summers ago. You guys probably don't remember me but I just wanted to say how sorry I am to hear about your loss. (David might remember me as the girl who was interested in going into the FBI and he gave me a relevant book he had just finished). Sammy taught me so much in the few days I was lucky to spend with her at Camp Sunshine. She is truly one of the most special people I have ever met. I think about her often and I will never forget how much fun we had dancing together at the night time dance parties. I just learned of the unfortunate news today when I read your journal for the first time in a little while. You are all very special people. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with Sammy and your family.
Love,
Emily
Freemily5@aol.com
We're thinking about you on Thanksgiving! I'm sure Sammy is smiling down on you and eating endless pumpkin pie!
*Happy Thanksgiving to you Sammy*
We all miss you very much(-:
I miss you Sammi! We will all miss you at YJ! Your are the best coolest DIVA i know
<3 Rachel
We love you and miss you sweet diva girl!!
Thoughts are with Sammy everyday, we love her and miss her!!We think of all the Rotman's and wish you peace and strength!
Sammy I think about you every day. I miss you so much. You touched my life in a way i thought was never possible. I am getting a tattoo in 2 months and I want you to know that it is of you. Its your name in a tap shoe tap and im going to see if they can make it glittery because you always had glitter eyeshadow on. I love you so much and cant wait to see you again.
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