In the next few days, on October 22nd, it will be my big brother’s birthday. He would have celebrated his 70th. But instead, we continue to mourn his passing. It would have been a simple celebration. My brother was not the kind to want big celebrations. Just being with his family was celebration enough.

This weekend my family and I will be gathering to celebrate the October birthdays (there are four) and will also celebrate my big brother’s 70th. I hope he will hear us singing to him as he many times, sang to us.

Happy birthday in heaven, my brother.