Dancing boy reunites with FOX 26's MeKenna Earnhar

The World Cup brought us so many good memories. We miss it every day. And Fox 26's McKenna Earnhardt brought a connection she was never expecting. Months ago, you might remember a little boy photo bombed McKenna. I would say video bomb because he was just dancing in the middle of a live shot. He was right behind her. I remember that day clearly because I was like, who is that cutie in the back? There was a lot more to his Houston trip than the World Cup, though, and all that dancing. So now McKenna is reuniting with him at the World Cup. after he underwent a second brain surgery here in Houston. And McKenna, it was so nice because I got to meet him for a little while too. How is he doing? Oh my gosh, Rashi, he's doing great. He's thriving, honestly. And this is just eight days post brain surgery. I mean, I had absolutely no idea Kai was behind me that day and Rashi, you and Caroline had to tell me to turn around, but so glad I did because that little dance turned into a connection I never expected. And I quickly learned those dance moves are just part of what makes him so special. McKenna, can you show us the little dancing kid behind you? He's been putting on a show your entire life. I didn't know his name. I didn't know his story. All I knew is this little man had some serious moves and no problem stealing the show. Get it! Lucky dude! Kai and his family were visiting Houston from Miami for more than just the World Cup. They were also looking for answers about the seizures Kai had been experiencing And a second opinion that could lead to another brain surgery. He was having seizures often, you know, every day. So probably about five to seven times a week. Kai had already undergone brain surgery once when he was just four years old. When his seizures returned, his family came to Texas Children's Hospital, hoping this time for lasting relief. He took it like a champ. He was always super brave. He asked questions and he took it with a big smile. He wasn't crying about it. He just took it, like, I think, better than a lot of adults would have taken it. Months after that first dance, Kai was back in Houston for his second brain surgery. Eight days after the procedure, I got to see that familiar smile again. You look great. Good to see you. These were the two girls that told me. That said, that was like, hey, McKenna, can you tell us a little cute boy dancing? Yes. Yes. They were like, who's that cute boy? And it was you. Hey, your dance moves were awesome. Thank you. Yeah. I remember seeing that and I was like, forget McKenna. Kai is feeling good, making people laugh and back to dancing his way through life. Oh, okay. Kai, that's a good one. Y'all, only Kai could get me to dance on TV like that. Okay, I can't. But Kai and his family, they're hoping for lasting relief from the seizures and they're looking forward to getting back home to Miami. And Kai's looking forward to picking out his Halloween costume around his super cool new scar. So Kai, if you're watching, you've always got a dance partner here at Fox 26. Multiple friends. You got McKenna dance too. You know, it was just so great seeing him, his family, his little brother. I mean, we can all learn something from him and really from his family I'm sure you felt the same way oh my gosh I mean just what a positive light and to not even know that day and us just fall in love with him right I think a lot of our viewers fall in love with him at home at least on our social media they did too and and to hear what he was going through during that time and I mean today that same personality and spark is right there even eight days post-operation I mean they're a beautiful family and they are just praying that this has put these seizures to rest so all Kai has to worry about is what new dance he's going to come up with that's what he needs to worry about and you're the perfect person to be friends with you competitive cheerleader you oh yeah back in my day so this is going to be awesome well i hope you keep that connection and we would love to just keep on with his journey and it going positive for him thank you McKenna thanks