There is nothing worse than a sick child. Truly.

Now I know how hard it is for parents of children with health issues. FOH has a double ear infection — no big deal and something that will clear up quickly with antibiotics — so I can’t even remotely compare it to the realm of a true sickness.

Still, even with knowing this, it is gut wrenching to see that he is in pain and discomfort and there is nothing I can do to take it away from him.

This herein presents one of the most important parenting {and life, really} lessons : FOH is FOH. His own person. His own creator. I can only do so much for him. He is the one who will be living his life. I have to let go and accept that I cannot lessen his pain. I cannot take away his hurts.

I can comfort him. But I can’t wave my magic fairy wand and instantly have it all better.

This is simply a part of life. The yin and the yang. The beauty and the pain. The All.