I want to tell you about the day you were born and what I know about your brother Kingston and the day you were born. You see, on the day you were born you came with a twin brother. Most people don't get a twin, especially a twin like Kingston. We all knew that Kingston wouldn't likely be here physically with us for long, but I know I had a lot to learn from his time here all the same. I'd like to tell you about what I've learned because of him and why we'll never forget him.
When you and Kingston were born I remember wanting to come up and see you both so much. By the time I got to the hospital you were in NICU (a place for babies to get special care), and Kingston had already left for heaven. Your mom and dad were there, and I knew it was important to see them too. While I was there I was able to see Kingston's body and even hold it. He was so tiny, but I felt a strength in that room that I'll always remember. That feeling came from your brother and what your mom and dad told me about him. The part I remember best is your mom and dad telling me about how he talked to them. He didn't use words like you and I do, but he used his ability to love and show his mom and dad that he loves them the way that they love him. He taught me how I can show love.
Your brother also loves you very much. He may not be here with us now, but he wanted you to live and be a part of your family here on earth. He gave you what you needed to live, because you were born so early. He knew you'd need some help to make it, and he gave it to you, even if it meant a sacrifice on his part. That sacrifice didn't matter to him. What mattered is that you got what you needed. He taught me what sacrifice really means.
Your brother's funeral was a hard time for many of us in the family. Little Josh had a lot of questions and really wanted to see him too. He loved Kingston even though they never got to meet. Kingston taught me that I need to love and teach my own children too.
Your brother leaving us so early got me to think about how important it is to live a life that our Heavenly Father wants us to live. Your brother came to earth to gain a body, and to bless his family with that which our Heavenly Father wanted. You and I get to live on. It's not for me to say why most of us live on, but I can tell you this: your brother's example to us is important to me. He taught me how important it is to follow the gospel so our families can be together forever.
Your brother Kingston wasn't here on earth for very long, yet his legacy remains. Through his many acts of love and what he has taught me he will always be a part of my life, and more so a part of yours.
Have a happy birthday, Miss Scarlie,
love,
Nuncle Jesse
P.S. I loved our "date" to Chick-a-lay. Your aunt Tina and I had a really good time with you, and we love when we get to spend time with you.
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