Fatherhood often begins with joy. For Brett, it began with a helicopter ride.

His son, Caperton “Cape,” was born very premature at just 27 weeks. Along with the challenges of being
born so early, doctors discovered Cape had a gap in his esophagus and a blockage in his intestines. He
needed immediate, specialized care at Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Brett flew with his newborn from
Northwest Arkansas to Little Rock, while his wife, Meagan, remained in the hospital, still recovering
from delivery.
For three nights, Brett slept in a foldout chair next to the NICU.
“It was just me there, and I didn’t know where to go or what to do. The only thing I knew was I needed
to be with our son and just try to do the best I could—for him and for Meagan not being able to be
there,” Brett shared.
Once Meagan was able to travel and join him in Little Rock, they realized this wasn’t going to be a quick
hospital stay. They needed a long-term solution. That’s when a family friend told them about Goodness
Village.
“We wanted a place that we could go back to that felt like a home,” Brett said. “It was right before
Christmas, and Goodness Village brought in a decorated tree and so many little goodies that just really
helped us out. We are very appreciative, and it was very meaningful for us.”
Goodness Village didn’t just provide an apartment for Brett and Meagan—a second apartment was
opened for Meagan’s parents, allowing them to stay nearby and support their daughter and grandson.
The family formed a rotation, taking turns at the hospital with Cape.
It wasn’t easy, but having a safe, comfortable place to return to after a long day in the NICU made all the
difference.
This Father’s Day, Brett and Meagan are back home, celebrating this special first Father’s Day with baby
Cape.
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