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Letter to Julie on her second heaven birthday

Hi Julie

Today  we would party because its your birthday. You always made sure we had fun on family birthdays. You started the tradition of making breakfast in bed for the birthday person in our family. You made sure there was a present and a moment to celebrate.


Today was quiet. I was on the road traveling. Life has changed dramatically since you went to be with Jesus last year in April. Its been actually hard to celebrate. I have been looking at pictures this evening, hoping to savior some of those birthday occasions.

I treasure the wonderful moments I had with you. There were so many. You had party written all over you. You are turning 37 in heaven. You actually have stepped into timelessness. You are no longer aging. I know deep inside my heart that you are more alive now than ever. I am a little jealous.

I send you my love and hugs. My prayer is that today you and Timothy had a moment together with probably angels and a great choir. Your legacy on this earth continues to touch life's. My pain has connected me with others who have lost loved ones.  I continue doing what we have both began.

Sandy, our dog is ok, Anahi is growing beautifully and keeping me very busy. She prays for you. She misses you. I am watering your orchids. The flowers and bushes you planted have bloomed this year. Everything is growing. Thanks for leaving me with the smiles of so many flowers and with the legacy of your love in my life.


Thank you Julie, I love you. Give Timothy a hug for me....Tell him I love him..I miss you both

your husband Norberto



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  1. RedVaXJuly 23, 2013 at 6:43 AM

    Sin palabras primo, me corren las lágrimas al leer tus líneas. Sigo orando por vos.

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  2. SuzyAugust 10, 2013 at 8:42 AM

    Muy, muy lindo ...

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