As My Birthday Approaches

I never celebrated my birthday as a child.

And, I'm not going to celebrate my birthday anymore as an adult.

I spend my birthdays wishing for things that cannot be.

They are days of profound regret and longing.  

I think about you every day.

I miss you every day.

I cry for you every day.

I love you every day.

But, especially on my birthday.

I will always love you, Jacob.

Jacob Michael Braasch (01/28/86 - 02/02/10)