June 7

[Mommy]

Dearest Michael,

I always write on June 20 because that is the day you were pronounced heaven sent. But  Katie called me yesterday, hysterical, saying she is having a very bad day, reliving each moment of the day, how she was called out of her office to be "told" and how her out of body experience led her day. Again, the confusion of the 6th or 7th went into discussion.: She thought it was the 6th because of the time difference. No. It was 4:31 am the 7th.... And I forgot. How did I forget??? Have I "moved on"? Impossible! I was getting ready for our Umbrella Ministries meeting at our house, to help women who have lost a child. How could I forget our date??????

Tonight, the 7th,  we went to a pre-scheduled dinner with a friend who recently lost her husband. I wasn't going to say anything, but everything poured out of your dad and me. We toasted you several times and discussed your full life and it's affect on so many. You are truly living through our Brownstein Fellows traveling the world because of you. All Brownstein Fellows are citizens of the world. Just like you.

AND most importantly, you are living in Finley, our precious grandson. He has always known you, from a year old recognizing you in photos as someone who has visited him.

He has you baby bear and sleeps with it and takes it everywhere. He asks persistent questions about you: what was your favorite cereal? Fruit Loops. Did Michael like caramel? Yes. And his persistent questions about Michael drive his sisters crazy. They think it might upset Mommy. Not his Mommy. They are music to her ears.

Oh, my dear son, I rejoice today and will rejoice this whole month. God has spoken . And I hear him. 

Thank you, Lord!

Michael's Mom