Dear Jane......I have received so many birthday cards and unexpected gifts this week, but they just can not take the place of the sorrow that I feel in my heart over losing you, my beautiful sister. I still feel all the pain and anguish that I saw you go through in the last year. Today is my first birthday without you, and it is an overwhelmingly sad day, despite all the love that I have received from my wonderful friends. I woke up today to a barrage of text's and voice mails, but I won't be getting the one that I want from you. I also received many cards in the mail, but I won't be getting the usual birthday card with songbirds that you would always send me with great affection. I am glad that I saved all of those cards that you sent me over the years, they mean the world to me. It is a beautiful day Jane, but it's just not the same, knowing that you are not here anymore. I remember you every day Jane, everyday. This tribute for you has also been very helpful to me, reconnecting with many people that still loved you very much. I want them to see your smile, read your story and to keep you in their thoughts. You are gone, but never forgotten Jane. Tonight I will celebrate my birthday in Manhattan, but we will also be celebrating your memory Jane, the memory of my beautiful sister. Time will not diminish my love for you Jane, never. I will continue to write to you, and for you, in this tribute. ......Love always....your brother Michael
