I just celebrated your birthday two days ago. This year I decided to do it in a different way. There were no balloons at the Angel Memorial; no cake for your brother and my wife; no cookies and milk at work. No posts in social media or anywhere else.
This year, the celebration was only for me and your memory. I spend some time by myself meditating about your arrival and departure, and how your time in this world became a pivotal moment in my life. How different would my life be if your life had been any different.
Thinks happen for a reason, I couldn't understand that the day of your departure the way I do today.
I just want to thank you for those months that we spent together while you were getting ready for your arrival and departure and for showing me a new perspective in life and helping me a better father for your brother.
I miss you so much.
Love,
Dad.
PS. Perhaps I should sign it "Javi". Your brother prefers to call me that way, and I actually like it a lot...