Donavyn Schulman
I remember the first time I entered the Rose home, I friended Zach and I got to meet Anthony and Mat. I remember how happy they were to figure out that Alexis was my sister and Anthony had the biggest smile on his face. I miss that smile. Whenever we would play at the poker table Anthony would always try to make me smile, he felt like an older brother to me. He would sometimes have deep conversations with me about Zach's future because he truly cared about him, I wanted Anthony and Zach to be apart of my children's lives. There isn't a day where I'm not thinking of Anthony. The funny stories he would have, the funny shows he showed me, the unconditional love I got from him but especially from the Rose family. His anniversary is tomorrow and I will struggle but I know he is watching over me. And I promised to take care of Zach but...I've failed. Because I'm not there to watch him, I miss Anthony so badly there are days when I say why him. And not me. He had a great future in-front of him, he was smart, happy, accepted others not matter what, positive, and a big brother most importantly. I saw how much he had an impact on Zach and I wish I can have one more day with him. Just one more day. But he believed in me to accomplish my dreams and I will. For Anthony. I hope to see him again soon. He was one of few who didn't shame me, abuse me, use me, or discriminate me. He loved me for who I was and I will never forget that. He is someone I will always look up too. I love the Rose family, and I hope to see them again. If you're reading this, tomorrow is never guaranteed. Love you all.