February 1989

Dear Rodrigo,

Don't be upset that you're not having a birthday party. It's Summer and you're away from home and from your friends. I know that you already understood that but think about how great it is that you're spending your birthday with your mom and your brothers, together. Two years from now, will be the last time the four of you spend your birthday together. In fact, 1991 will be the last time you celebrate your birthday with both your mom and dad (separately but in the same day). The years that follow, you will not be with your mom on your day. And the ones after that, you won't even see your parents, your brothers, your grandparents... You'll have good times with other people, but not them. The ones that you didn't give importance to on your birthday in 1989. Cherish this moment because you won't forget it.

Rodrigo