Damn – the hardships of being human – the added difficulties of being a human parent.

Though it's a role I've consciously chosen not to embrace this lifetime, I've been intimately related to enough parents to know how painful it can be; the inability to predict how your decisions might effect your kiddos.

As I've said before – I commend your loving steadfastness. I also appreciate how hard this must be on your spirit. I trust you'll all come through this somehow better for it.

Deep breaths. This, too, shall pass.