What's Left...

On Wednesday, I was in New York and Isaiah looked around and said, "Mommy... Where's Unca Tommy?" It wasn't the first time but I still felt caught off guard.
Sensing my pause as a challenge, my tiny boy answered his own question.
"Unca Tommy in Brooklyn." he said with a nod.
That's what he was taught to say, because that's where Tommy usually was. The first time he said it, I filmed it on my cell phone and sent it to my whole family. Tommy was especially proud that despite the fact that we moved out of New York, Isaiah remembered their special bond.
I paused and said, "No, baby. Uncle Tommy is in heaven."
Isaiah nodded and sauntered off, to make more baby discoveries in Grandma's house.

I cried a little and looked around. Wondering if Tommy heard and was proud of his nephew. Hoping that perhaps Tommy knew that although he was no longer with us, his beautiful bond with his nephew remained. I hope it forever does.

Perhaps I should have more to say.
I really wish I did.
Three weeks later, it makes even less sense and I miss my brother.
We all do.
But here is what continues to make us smile... everyday...

Tommy's nephews....

Isaiah Xavier

And a video of our star and President of the "Cheer Mommy Up" club...