I hate to follow up one sad, somber occasion with another… but today would have been Sarah LeFoll’s 23rd birthday… and Saturday will be the first anniversary of her passing.

I hope you’re resting in peace, Sarah.

P.S. Sarah’s mom left a comment on the memorial site:

Today is Sarah’s 23rd birthday. I know this day will be full of tender feelings for myself and my family and those closest to Sar. The whole week will be like that I guess. Jen Papa stopped by yesterday to say hello. It was so nice to see her again. It reminded me that I wanted to tell you all how often your names and faces come through my mind and how we remember you. Life goes on they say and it’s true. It changes and changes…and changes. I guess I want you all to know that Sarah is with us often; we feel her, see her face in our minds, or have a memory of her. I know you must have those too. Some have written to tell me about their dreams of her, or funny, odd little happenings that they attribute to her. I told Jen yesterday that I think these things vary from person to person because she now knows the best way to reach you, individually, to communicate in a way, the way that she knows you will know (and have a conviction) that it is her saying, “I’m thinking of you and I love you enough to want you to know it!” I hope those of you who pass this way today will take a moment to wish Sar a Happy Birthday, and sing her a song. If you were real close to her, you will know that she would want you to do this as conspicuously as possible, perhaps at the grocery store, or while waiting in line at Mickey D’s. Listen to the (Broadway show) “Wicked” cd today…it was her favorite. Eat chicken noodle soup and fruit roll-ups…and cheese! Look at pics and laugh and talk to her and listen a while. Stay tuned for more info on Brendan’s site. I’m working on something special for Sarah. I’ll need your help when it’s through. In the meantime you can visit http://www.cafepress.com/scoutdesigns
Sarah set this up, created the things you see there. I have maintained it and changed it only a little. The family has used it over the past year, but now we want her friends to know about it. Keep in touch.
Lots of Love,
Sarah’s (Scout’s) Mom