Rylen and "Lee" the elephant...Recently, an old high school friend found me on Facebook. Our conversations briefly summed up our new lives: we were parents, and we were happily braving sleepy days and sleepless nights. Tonight when I glanced through random postings on Facebook, I noticed a few people sharing their condolences to our mutual friend. A knot of fear roosted in my stomach. Even as I knew what I was going to read, I sought the answer.
Yes, his young son had died.
I am struggling now as I think of his young son, falling out of a window and my sadness has prompted this posting. Not sure how to compartmentalize my emotions, I watch Rylen sleeping with his new friend, Lee the elephant. So peaceful. So beautiful.
How do parents learn to live with these fears of the uncontrollable? How do you learn to let go enough to actually be a parent? There are days when it seems easiest to hide under the covers and let it all wash over you, as you lack the strength to raise your head and confront anything.
Peace be with you, Oliver and Noah.
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