Happy Birthday, my sweet Claudia,
 
On this special day you were born, and your life was celebrated. Now, this day signifies a new birth for you. A new life, with a new body, and new adventures.
 
I miss you, my dear. There isn't a day that goes by, that I do not think of you. I see you in everything I do, on the internet. You are there when I see my flowers come up. You are there when I come my daughters hair.
 
I miss your humor, your smile, your laughter, and yes....I miss your orneriness, too. That side of you that you really didn't want to tick off....lol.
 
I miss YOU! And yes...after a month, it is still so very hard for me. I had only met you once, but knew you, lifetimes, from just our conversations through email and on the phone.
 
True friends, like you, are so very hard to find, and so few and far between. I will always miss you, Claudia, and I will always mourn your passing, though I know in my heart, that you are so much happier. I still can't help but miss you, and wish I had you to talk to again.
 
The pain of your leaving, will take a while to go away, for me. For I love you as a sister. As if we had grown up together. I lost a deep part of my soul, when you moved on. And it is so very hard for me to accept that you are not here.
 
Be good, my dear sister. And live a very wonderful and blessed new life, where ever you are. I do, hope and pray, that I get to see you again, even if it is in the eyes of a child that I briefly meet. At least, I will know...that you are at peace, and very happy in your new life.
 
Love you always and forever, Baby.
 
Your sissy, Jules
 
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