My dearest brother, I don't think I will ever really believe you are gone. I cannot remember a time before you were a part of my life. From the very beginning, I loved you so much. It was not an easy childhood for us but we stuck together and made it through. I was so proud of what you became. You were such a hard worker. You made me smile every time I ever saw you with an animal; you were so sweet and gentle with them. Your outstanding sense of humor made you so much fun to be with. Both of the girls looked forward to your visits. Alex didn't get to know you the way Ryan did and Ryan loved you very, very much. I have his letter to you, that he wrote through tears, in his scrapbook. Oh my sweet Jeffrey, how will I get through without you? You took so much of my heart with you when you left. I will love you through eternity.