I miss you, Livena. You were a fantastic person, and a phenomenal friend. I wish you'd had more time on Earth, because you brought light to a lot of people's lives, along with laughs and love.
I won't forget all the times we had, the laughs, the experiences. I won't forget the advice you gave, or the times you sat and talked with me, or when we laughed and joked about your husband. You were an inspiration, and you did so much that I never got to thank you for.
I'm sorry I wasn't there when you were in the operating room. I wish I'd been home instead of at that convention, selling comics. I wish I'd been there when you died on the operating table, but instead I was so far away. I'll always regret that. I should have been there as a friend who loved you, rather than my brother, who says he did not.
I know you'll never be able to read this. There's so many words I'll never be able to tell you, so many amazing things I'll never get the chance to share with you.
You led a brilliant life. You had a fantastic kid in Daniel. You had so many people that loved you. It's just too bad you couldn't stay, that your body betrayed you in the end, that the disease you were born with finally claimed you.
I wish I could share that I've finally found someone with you, that I'm going to get married. I wish that you could be there at the ceremony... I'll probably reserve a seat for you regardless, because in a way you will be there.
You live on in the hearts of all those who loved you, Livena. I never told you that you were one of my dearest, best friends, and I wish I had.
Rest in peace, Livena.
You are still missed, and will not be forgotten.