And though it will be years before you will ever read or comprehend this, I wanted to give you some of your own 'history'. A part of who and what we were thinking when we named you. So you'll know these two men, Kit and Brett, and one day understand the significance of the name Christopher Brett Chatham.
Both talented musicians. Both men loved.
Christopher "Kit" Chatham is my brother. A man I have seen skyrocket into one of the most talented performers I've ever seen. And though we aren't as close as I'd like, he remains one that is dear to my heart. I hope you'll meet him and get some of his cool 'mojo'. He entertains and inspires many. He may not realize it, but he is still part the young Kit that I grew up with in my heart and the man I'd like to get to know again.
And like Kit, I hope that I will give you all the opportunities that my father gave me. The chance to find dreams and to chase them. Even catch them!
William Brett Shanley is part of you as well. He left us too soon, but from all I've learned - all I've tried to understand, he was like me. Scarred at times - flawed, but a good man. He loved your mom extremely and his presence is still in our home. Your mom will tell you more about him. He was loved by many. And in his absence, we'll never forget him. You carry part of him in your spirit.
These two men come from the heart of your mom and I. They resonate with the good stuff that we want you to know and along with our own life's stories, will be part of the love that we hope will guide you as you grow.
It's important to know them, but it's even more important that you know yourself. That is a struggle that I never wish upon you. Both Kit and Brett are men who found who they are.
So Little Man, as you lay sleeping next to me. I have shed a few tears thinking about the past, but as you stir I know that I'll look even deeper into the future.
7/2/15
clc
