This one goes out to all the parents who have to bribe their kids with Happy Meals to cooperate at medical specialist visits.

To all the parents who make and manage countless doctor appointments on a regular basis.

To all the parents who wear a brave face so that their child does not have to worry.

To all the parents who breathe a sigh of relief after a good report, when no one even knew they were holding their breath.

To all the parents who rejoice when the time between follow-ups increases, knowing that everything is stable.

To all the parents who grieve when they are not so lucky.

To all the parents who have been through innumerable procedures and testing and surgeries for their baby, not knowing when the next one will be needed.

To all the parents who know the pain of having your child hospitalized and the reality that those memories never leave you.

To all the parents who would do anything to make things easier for their child, but would not change a thing about them.

To all the parents who feel like no one understands –

I do.