With all of us in China, I remember wondering if I would ever get a turn to hold my new brother. If he had even noticed me yet. (It’s really not my fault that big brothers are more interesting.) Reason told me that we were his family for good, and there would be time.
But in my heart I knew that we only had for ever, and that would never feel like enough.
The rest of our lives never feels like enough. That’s why I believe in dropping “important stuff” and playing. That’s why I believe in loving like there’s no tomorrow.
That’s why I said yes when Mom asked me to play with Michael today. That’s why I said yes when Little Brother suggested we go outside.
So what was going to be a lets-relax-and-read-a-story turned into bundling up and going out, hauling chunks of firewood and breaking up dirt with a metal spade. We built a mouse-house, with logs and dirt. We dug a hole in the ground and made a roof over it, and filled it with dill from the herb garden for the mice to eat. Naturally the game ended with Michael deconstructing it.
Brothers are awesome.
Thank you for playing with me, Michael; and being my baby brother, even though you’re so grown up, and you’re probably smarter than me anyway. And thank you for teaching me how important it is, once in a while, to pretend there’s no such rules as no throwing dirt and don’t run with sticks.
Thank you for investing time in him today! It was a blessing in many ways… and I love this post!
How do you always write such beautiful posts, Hanna Rothfuss? 😀
I loved this so much – your caring spirit really shines through 🙂 . Thanks for sharing!
Aw, your comment really made my day! Thank you!
I love this Hanna, you are the best big 15 y/o sister ever. I so appreciate your ability/choice to change gears and love these little people. Time is a valuable gift.
Love you,
This was such a sweet post, Hanna!! Your post always tend to be SO meaningful. Thank you. =D
Jaidyn Elise
Hi Hanna, I love how you can choose to spend time with little people. Time is a valuable gift to give.
you are a blessing to your family and friends. Love you.
gma mary
This was a REALLY great post, Hanna. You have such a servant’s heart! =)
-Ariel
You are a wonderful big sister and Michael and Henry will be so very blessed to have you in their lives!
Great post Hanna! This was so sweet!! 🙂 <3
(By the way, I can't believe I didn't comment on your last post, but I'M SO GLAD YOU'RE BACK!!!!!!!!!! 😀 )
What a reflection on a great moment together. You are the best big sister!
So much for not posting profound things till the jetlag wore off. *nervous laugh* It sounds like I still made sense. 😉
Thanks, everyone!
Wow, this is a beautiful post! Thanks for sharing! =) And oh yeah, little brothers are the best!
Hanna, thank you so much for the gift! It is beautiful, and the drawing is really good!!! =) I hope we can meet one day! Thanks again!
Thanks! You have a little brother now too! Aren’t they awesome?
I hope I can meet you someday too! And thank you for the notebook, I love it! You’re so thoughtful.
I do. I love having a little brother. =) They are so fun! We jsut went to the park, and his giggles as he goes down the slide and swings are SO contagious.
You’re very welcome! =) You are super thoughtful too!
You’re making me cry.
Oh my. Sorry.
And thanks. I take that as a compliment.
Beautiful Hanna!