Kaden’s Good Morning

Kaden rolled over in bed. His throat hurt and he coughed. He felt Mommy’s hand pull up the covers. The big bed felt cozy and warm. Daddy was away, and Kaden was glad that Mommy had let him sleep with her. He snuggled close and soon fell asleep again.

The next thing Kaden knew, light was coming through the windows. It was morning. Kaden still felt sleepy. He tucked his head under the covers and closed his eyes. His head felt hot and the sore place was still there when he swallowed. Kaden put his hands together. “Dear Jesus, please bless this day. Help me to be a good boy and help Mommy,” he whispered. “And please help me to feel better soon.”

Kaden coughed and Mommy pulled him close to her. “Good morning, Kaden,” she whispered. “You can rest awhile longer if you like. I’m going to get dressed and prepare breakfast now.”

Kaden lay still for several minutes. He could hear Mommy’s feet on the floor and the rattle of dishes in the kitchen. Suddenly he heard a squeak from the crib next to him. Kaden sat up and looked at his little brother’s sleepy face. “Good morning, Patrik!” he said.

Patrik’s eyes blinked. He reached up his hands and grunted. “Do you want to get up?” Kaden asked. He reached down and pulled his brother onto the bed. “I’ll sing you a song, Patrik,” he said. “Jesus loves me, this I know!” he began, cuddling his little brother close.

“Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so,” Kaden sang. He opened his eyes and saw Mommy standing in the doorway. She was smiling at him.

“Good morning, Patrik!” she said, picking him up. Then she put her other arm around Kaden. “It is surely is a good morning when I have such a sweet boy to be my helper.”

—shared by Kaden’s mommy