Once in a while I contemplate my own, and my children's mortality. On these occasions I tend to be more present with them, be more patient, and express my love.

Once in a while I contemplate my own, and my children's mortality. On these occasions I tend to be more present with them, be more patient, and express my love. It is heartbreaking to realize that you're one person breaking too late, one virus, one genetic lottery bad luck away from tragedy. That's also essential to remember that we're sitting on a very unstable equilibrium. The default state of things is broken and dead, and, at the risk of sounding cliché, every minute of "normal" life is something to be grateful for. We're not exposed to death enough, and people sharing their experiences this way are helping us remember it's still there, in a way that helps empathize and understand. So, thanks.