Hey everyone, I feel real bad for making my original post Gold. It wasn't my intention to exclude anyone from the news. I was just not thinking clearly this morning. My apologies and here's the original post for anyone who doesn't already know.

I am so sad to make this post. For those of you who haven't heard, or maybe didn't see her post often, one of our lovely HelloBee members has passed away. I *think* I was the only one here who met Sammyfab, but I know many of you knew her and maybe befriended her virtually. I'm not really great with this sort of thing, so I'm going to let her family do the talking. This was posted on her public IG account. I took out a few of the more personal details, only because I'm more comfortable with it that way.

Although our friendship was only budding, I will miss her dearly.

Sam's Celebration of Life: It is with profound and deep, deep sadness that we mourn the too-short life of the beautiful Sam, who passed away after a courageous battle with colon cancer on the 9th of November 2014. With a big heart, a beautiful smile and a clever tongue, Sam impacted the lives of so many people in her 32 years. No one was impacted more than her husband. Married in 2010, they were the loves of each other’s lives. Sam’s ultimate dream was to become a mother, and it was realized when she gave birth to her beautiful son, in February 2012. He completely filled her heart, soul and being. He is her greatest achievement and her everlasting legacy. Sam was the kind, compassionate, feisty, and fiercely-independent daughter of her beloved parents. She was very close to her 2 sisters, with whom she loved to be crafty (literally!) and used her creative gifts to turn the most mundane objects into something beautiful. Together, the sisters turned shopping into a sport, meals into laughter, and boardgames into serious competition. Sam was a lover of all pretty things and had impeccable fashion sense and an uncanny ability to find the most uniquely beautiful and fashionable items for herself and her son, and she was more than happy to take her husband on as a fashion project. Sam’s youthful, spirited personality also leaves a beautiful mark on the entire Husbands family.

Her friends would agree, with no question, that she was the most loyal of them all. She could be counted on to be present for celebrations such as girls’ nights, birthdays and reunions, and to offer her love and support through milestones such as marriage, moving homes, and entering motherhood. Sam kept in close contact with her friends around the world, sending cards for every special occasion; nearly always hand crafted, they were a reflection of the time and love she invested towards the people for whom she cared deeply. Sam was a rare and genuine friend. Her lively spirit, clever wit and infectious laugh will be fondly remembered by all of her wonderful friends. Not to be left out, Sam will also be missed by her first born, one-of-a-kind, four-legged fur kid and companion. Despite the limited time she was given, Sam’s life was filled with enjoyment, experiences, laughter, love and happiness. While at university, Sam enlisted in the Canadian Armed Forces and spent two years in the Reserves just to prove to herself and others that she was not only smart but physically capable! She not only accomplished this feat, but received top marksmanship awards doing so. After University, Sam excelled at CrossFit and loved the physical accomplishments it provided. She loved running marathons and competing in Dragon Boat Races. Sam was a warrior and a rock. For someone who came in such a small package, she had incredible physical, emotional and mental strength that she displayed every day of her courageous life.

During her time at University, a star-crossed moment occurred on a baseball diamond, and Sam met her husband, the love of her life. Together they enjoyed the same passion for CrossFit, running, movies, hiking, tapas, and good television shows. They enjoyed great concerts and sporting events together. They also loved to travel, strolling together through the streets, beaches and mountains of many, many places around the world. Her greatest dream was fulfilled when her and her husband became parents to an amazingly bright, spirited and lively son. Sam’s heart was filled with overwhelming love for him, and each day she lived truly for him. His imagination, creativity and personality are true reflections of his mother. Sam appreciated her life experiences harmoniously, never taking them for granted. She had the ability to live in the NOW, a quality for which we are forever grateful as we feel her life was cut all too short. She lived with passion and ineffable and brutal honesty. She laughed and she loved fully. Above all, she lived; and she lived and she lived, and will continue to live in all of our hearts and memories. She will live on within her son, every single day of his precious life. In lieu of flowers, Sam has asked that you please make a donation to her “Push for Your Tush” webpage, which raises vital funds for colon cancer research, awareness and patient care {If you are interested in donating, please contact me by PM}. She is one of the strongest people we have ever known. Elle est Forte. Elle est Forte. Elle est Forte. She is strong. She is Strong… She is Strong.