Sibling relationships grow rapidly and are unbreakable. So, when one big brother departed away before they could grow up together and create memories, the big sister was sad. She gave him a heartfelt tribute during his funeral.

 
Jasmine McCaffery and Kyle Barton knew they wanted to start a life together the moment they met. After six months of dating, the Blackpool, England, couple moved in together and welcomed a beautiful baby girl in 2016.

They quickly realized that Hallie-May had given their lives a new direction and desired for her to have a sibling. A year later, McCaffery became pregnant once more, much to the joy of the couple. The road ahead, though, wasn’t what everyone had anticipated.

When McCaffery had her 20-week ultrasound, she immediately sensed a problem. The newborn had a cardiac problem, according to her doctors. The mother was inconsolable and believed that her worst nightmare had come true.

She could no longer live the life she had envisaged, and the prognosis for her unborn son’s survival was only 50%. McCaffery and Barton chose the hazardous path, undergoing five surgeries throughout their child’s first five years, in order to give their kid a chance to battle.

After the treatments, there was optimism that the baby would make a full recovery, but when little Lucas-Jay was brought to earth, his condition was worse than doctors had anticipated.

Despite his struggles, he unfortunately died after nine hours. McCafferty remembered the last time she and her son were together:

When Hallie-Mae had an opportunity to get to know her brother, she fell in love with him right away. Even though their mother barely had two hours with the siblings, she could tell they had a strong bond.

Hallie-Mae helped her mourning parents despite being only 18 months old after her brother passed away and showed amazing maturity.

The angel child’s burial was organized by the family, and Hallie-Mae gave her brother an amazing tribute. The young girl chose a clothing that attracted everyone’s attention as a way to honor her loving sibling.

The clothing was decorated with images of Lucas-Jay and Hallie-most Mae’s joyful times spent together. Mom McCaffery showed her pride as she kissed her infant brother in one of the pictures.

The young girl’s gesture gave the family the impression that baby Lucas-Jay was present.

The bereaved parents made frequent visits to their son’s final resting place and gave Hallie-Mae a keepsake to cherish. The same images from her garment were printed on a blanket.