Finn's family takes a vacation: a break full of hope and missing!

Finn's family takes a vacation: a break full of hope and missing!

In September 2025, the story of Finn and his mother Viki makes a strong statement about the challenges and opportunities that come with living with a serious illness. Finn experienced a cardiac arrest at the beginning of 2023 after a flu-like infection, but was able to be resuscitated. Since then he has been in a state of “minimal consciousness,” which poses major emotional challenges for the entire family.

In a report by CityCountryMom It describes how Viki and her husband felt the need to escape their depressed mood for a short time, despite the intense stress of the last few months. They were planning their first vacation since the incidents with Finn, but without their son. This decision was suggested by her social environment and the medical team and matured at the beginning of the summer. The positive reaction from Finn's older brothers in particular encouraged the parents to take this step.

Vacation without Finn

The family ultimately decided to go on holiday, although a holiday with Finn was ruled out as it would not have been perceived as relaxing. Viki stated that she did not want to share any details about Finn's whereabouts during the vacation to avoid possible negative consequences. While she was away, the family missed Finn very much, especially in the evenings. The vacation was a valuable opportunity for Viki to escape from the stressful situation.

When she returned, she was happy to see Finn again and was greeted with a smile. Despite the inner tension, Viki received no negative feedback about her decision to take some time off. She highlights that it was important for the family and encourages other parents in similar situations to consider a holiday without the child in need of care, as long as trusted care is available.

Looking into the future

Finn is facing another important deep brain stimulation procedure in mid-October after a previous procedure had to be reversed due to an infection. Viki is aware of the challenges but remains optimistic. “Giving up is not an option,” she emphasizes. This illustrates the family's unbroken will to live in the midst of difficulties.

In a broader context, science has recently gained interesting insights into consciousness after cardiac arrest, which in certain cases can remain active for up to three minutes. Researchers at the University of Southampton found that in one study, 40% of 2,060 subjects surveyed reported memories during clinical stages of death. This raises questions about consciousness and perception in extreme situations, including with regard to Finn's condition.

The accounts of the afterlife, seen by some as evidence of the afterlife, contrast with the experiences of sufferers who often retain no memory of mental activity after recovery. Finn's story shows how important it is not only to live in the here and now, but also to have hope for a positive future.