It goes on. and on. and on.

How do you teach your child that life, even at it's most happiest, is not fair?

It breaks my heart to see that point in my daughter's life when she actually experienced the intricacies of life.  No matter how hard I try, I will never be able to fully cloak and protect her from whatever life has to deal her.  Her life is hers alone, and whatever good intentions I may have, these will never be enough to shield her from sadness. or pain. or heart-break.

I must remember that sometimes despite my very best effort, my most fervent prayers, and everything and anything in-between,  she will be faced with her own challenges, her own battles. I only pray that we have armed her with enough goodness of the heart to bring her through whatever life may throw her way.