A few nights ago Finn and I were FaceTiming with Kyle and Everett. It was story time at home, and Finn was having some great alert time here. So, I let Everett see Finn on FaceTime. Everett had a few questions about the "white things" on Finn's cheeks (the tape holding the tube in place) but mostly he was just thrilled to see his baby brother. He told us he missed Finn, hoped to hold him again soon, and then he said he wanted to sing a song.
So, Everett sang "You are My Sunshine." Word for word. Loud and proud. It was perfect. And, while Everett sang, Finn started smiling. It was amazing. Finn hadn't smiled, really smiled, since before this all started. Everett saw Finn smile. I saw Finn smile. It was one of the most beautiful moments in my life to date.
Of course, after all of that, I called for a nurse, stat!, to come mop me off the floor. Misty eyed wouldn't quite describe the feelings I felt.
You are my sunshine, my only sunshine
You make me happy when skies are grey
You'll never know dear, how much I love you
Please don't take my sunshine away
We've started to talk with Everett about having a party to celebrate Finn's return to our home. I told Everett the party would celebrate brothers -- big brothers and little brothers. And I asked Everett what we should have at the party. He drew a picture of Everett and Finn. He was holding Finn. He's certain we need balloons. And cake. Not cupcakes, cake. And lots of presents. What are your ideas? How can we celebrate brotherly love, enjoying Finn's homecoming and honoring Everett's bravery and courage these last THREE weeks?
Yes to cupcakes. Yes to balloons.
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