Saturday, July 4, 2009: HAPPY 4TH OF JULY SAMMY! Today is Independence Day in the United States. On this day in 1776 the USA was born! I love this holiday. I am proud to be an American. This time last year we were in Ensenada on a family vacation: You, Me, Axel Alvarez Coronel (AKA Axel Coronel) and Maria Guadalupe Tenorio Toledano (AKA Lupita Tenorio, Marsha Tenorio). Adriana Coronel Tenorio (AKA Adriana Howitt Coronel, Ari Coronel, Ari Coronel Tenorio, Ari Howitt, Ari Howitt Coronel) left all of us 2-months before and was in Spain cheating on me with another man at the time, but that is a story for another day. Just know she was STILL gone when we were on this holiday. I mentioned that trip in earlier posts because you were so adorable that weekend. You were so happy Sam. Laughing and giggling while playing on the beach. That was a great trip. Little did I know it would be the last trip we would take as a family.
Today I am at Huntington Beach. It’s a good hour’s drive north of San Diego. There are a lot of people here. Thousands of people all getting together to celebrate the USA’s birthday together. I brought my laptop to write while I was in the moment because today reminds me so much of the trip we took last year. Every time I saw kids playing, it reminded me of you. I can’t wait for the day when I don’t have to solely look at the past to think of memories of you. I can’t wait for us to continue to make more memories as you grow up and blossom into a beautiful woman. I miss you so much Sam. I know I have said that a lot. My life has not been the same since November 10th. I have had to fight, scratch and claw for every bit of success we have had while we inch closer to finding a peaceful resolution to this. Monday we have a court date. I will finally get to see you for the first time in almost 8-months. I hope Adriana does the right thing, finally! I am so sorry that you are in this position. Being 3-years old you don’t really know what is going on. I have had to contain my anger and frustration with what Adriana has done because for me it’s not about her. It’s about you. I am not sure what to expect Monday. We are supposed to finally do the DNA test. Adriana said she wanted to work this out. I suggested we do the test a couple weeks ago. Of course she balked at the idea. I have no faith in her ability to do the right thing at this point. I hung in there for years hoping she would be responsible for herself. I lost a lot sticking by her through thick and thin. I am not going to lose you!
Getting back to Monday, I am going to get 2 DNA samples. I have not decided if I am going to have my own test done here in California or keep the sample just in case. I don’t know how long those samples are good for. From there we are going to talk about sharing custody of you for the summer while the courts in Mexico go on break for 3-weeks. The next court date is August 10th. We are getting there Sweetheart! Dad loves you so much Sam! KISSES!
