We stayed in a hotel for the first time with him! That was an experience and another story. It wasn't until that trip that I really decided that I wanted another child. I wanted another child because of the sibling bond that I wanted my son to experience. That night at the hotel we took him swimming. He was in the pool with my husband. There was another family swimming that night too. There were two little boys around ten and six. Bryson couldn't swim for watching those two boys interact. I just sat there and watched him. He took in every interaction that went on between those two boys. He just sat there....still, calm, and in total awe. I sat on the side of the pool and just watched his little face. It made me sad. I wanted him to have a sibling, however, I knew there could be a chance that he would be the only one. This hurt my heart! I honestly had not realized how much he needed someone else in his life until this moment. With all my heart, I wanted him to have what those two little boys had. I wanted him to have a sibling!
Over the past few months, I have seen this bond develop between my two boys. It was hard in the beginning. Bryson really didn't' have any interaction with this brother for the first two months. I wasn't sure how he would respond with a new baby. The time lost between them wasn't even a factor. I think it made their bond stronger. Bryson knows how much we prayed for Eli. He knows how awesome our God is for giving us Eli and his health. Bryson is a protector! Bryson will always take care of his little brother. I have watched them together for countless hours over the last four months. I love to hear Bryson sing to him, to read to him, to make him laugh, or just lay with him.
Tonight my heart was truly touched! Without being asked before Bryson ate his supper he said "close your eyes". He also told Eli to close his eyes..... Bryson began to pray over his meal. His prayer was to thank God for giving us Eli. He told God thank you for giving us Eli and making sure he was healthy so he could leave that old hospital. He also told God that he was glad he gave us Eli because he loved him so much. He thanked God for Eli's health and then Bryson said "God, we can't wait for him to reach one, two, three, or even seven". My six year old son just said the most amazing heartfelt pray for his brother! This six year old had realized all on his own how powerful our God is. Bryson realized how much good God has done for our family over the past few months. He knew how sick Eli was and how God has protected him!!! The bond I have always dreamed of......the bond between brothers!! This was the best day after Mother's Day gift ever! If you know Bryson, you will appreciate the way he ended his prayer....Bryson said "thank you for dying on the cross for us God, just thank you and you have a great evening"!
