This was literally my day.

The little guy was not feeling well and only stopped whining if held.

So hold him I did.

Even though I had a million other things to do

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Even though I felt stuck and anxious and trapped in a chair.

Even though it brought me back to sitting bedside with my mom. My heart pounding with every whimper and wince.

I took a breath and willed myself to be patient.

Willed my nerves to calm and my mind to clear.

Reassured myself that everything that needs doing will still be there tomorrow.

Remembered that the only important time is now and the most important “person” is the one who needs you to be present most in this moment.

Breathe in. Breathe out. Just breathe. Just be…..