June 11th

Dear June,

The 11th will be a quiet and sad day this year. You see, our cousin January took Americo home. His birthday will be something that is not normally seen.

It was you that reminded me that birthdays are a time for celebration. A time to look back at the last year. See success' and learn from mistakes. A time both for reflection and joy. A time to deny we are another year older. To joke and show appreciation.

Birthdays should not be a milestone for what might have been.

So this year will be quiet. Hearts will feel sad for the loss of Americo. He is missed.

Your cousin,
August