I lost my best friend from childhood 30 years ago on December 23rd.  She had leukemia and died at age 22.  For the last two years of her life, she was in and out of Sloan Kettering, and suffered tremendously.  The impact she and her family had on me is still being felt today...3 decades later, she was just that special.  Tom said to me the other day, that is was a shame she never got to marry, have kids, own a home and travel like she wanted to....but she really did, because when I did all those things....I carried her with me every step of the way.  Happy Birthday in heaven Dani, I miss you, love you and will never ever forget you.