In 2011, Alex had moved from Johnstown to Pittsburgh. I was visiting from my Dominican Republican trip, helping him get settled. And there you come-- pulling up in your nice ride cool as you please. You took us all out for Chinese dinner...I dont remember the details of our conversation but I will never forget the Great Feeling of Alex having a Trusted Brother nearby as he made his ascension to main campus!! We laughed, Ate, shared stories and our own brand of love.

#mamasmileinside

I was with Victory recently, he is 16 years old, vibrant curious, anxious to experience every bit of life. As I sit savoring the time to be with my relatives, I get a 'whiff of his spirit' and the smell is familiar.

Back in Dec 2012, We were doing a Thanksgiving of sorts for hubby emerging triumphantly from surgery. Victory had jumped into the pool to contest our youngest Andrew who lived in the pool...while Victory was a landdweller and novice swimmer. Julian scooped Victory's frozen stiff breathless body when he sensed something wasnt right- immediately Nnamdi then Femi went into chest compression and mouth to mouth action  that gave this 7 year old a NEW LEASH ON LIFE!!

I have often wondered about the placement of Femi on the poolside that day. Was this part of Femi's destiny? What would have happened if Femi had not jumped into action that day? Victory Carries the same 'the world is my oyster spirit' as Femi!! Thank you Femi for sharing your life to give life. #femig