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I cried today for the first time in recent memory. Maybe it was the stress of knowing I had to pack up my room and that I wasn't going to be able to motivate myself to do it. Maybe it was the dwindling hope of renewed friendship with Rebekah. Or maybe it was years of pain and turmoil rushing back as my father finally reached out to me and I habitually shut him out.

Whatever the cause, these Tuesday Tears have been hiding just behind my eyelids for weeks. Today was their lucky day to spring loose. Will next Tuesday be so lucky?

With three siblings, it can become difficult for everyone to keep track of birthdays. Fortunately, my siblings and I look out for each other: we call and remind each other of other's birthdays. Surprisingly, I'm usually not the one to forget a birthday.

Years ago, we were a very disjointed family living under one roof. Though we are now spread out all over the East Coast, we keep in touch and care for each other better. We had to get farther apart physically to come together emotionally.

Ken, oh brother of mine, today is your 25th birthday. Happy Birthday. Enjoy the lower insurance rates.