Sunday 17th January 2016

Hi Sam, Yet another week and i have not seen you but am constantly thinking about you and love you as always. Your Granny was not well this week. She caught an infection and because of her age it was very dangerous so she had to leave her nursing home to go to the hospital. She has been treated very well there is is now much better. She asks about you often, I tell her that you love her too and just can't see her at the moment for matters which are not under yours control. She understands this very well and sends her love. During christmas I took Granny some photos to hand on her wall, she loved seeing you in the photos.

I found your Granddads war medals, you were named after him as he was calls Sam too, he died 18 years ago so unfortunately you never had the chance to meet him but he would have been just as proud of you as I am. One day these medals will belong to you and I hope one day you may hand them down to your children too. I know you are a very brave boy Sam especially recently and I think you deserve a medal too, I am and will always be very proud of you.

It was snowing here in Falkirk on Saturday, I wonder if it was snowing where you are and if you had a chance to play out in it. When you were younger I use to wrap you up warm and go outside and play in the snow with you. I miss that son, if you were here with me today we would have walked across to the big park and went sledging and had such fun. Always remember I love you Sam and I want to see you. If anyone says different then don't believe them!! Ask what evidence they have for such a claim. Think very carefully son if someone tells you something and can't give you a good answer if you ask why and want evidence. Some people in the world lie for their self-interest, always speak the truth son and never feel forced to do something or not do something you don't want to. If you ever need someone to discuss things with always seek out your teacher at school, tell the truth and your teacher will keep it in confidence which means they will not tell anyone. Always remember son that I love you and want to see you, there is no reason why you should not be able to see me and if you ever want to contact me just speak with your teacher, they have my number and won't tell anyone as this is your right. I love you son, please never forget this. Daddy x