Facing the "What-Ifs"

Today I read "Notes From a Dragon Mom," an opinion piece recently featured in the New York Times. This article was written by Emily Rapp, mother of an 18-month-old son, Ronan, who has Tay-Sachs, a fatal disorder to which Ronan will probably succumb before his 3rd birthday.

Please take the time to read this poignant article.  It will make you think. It may make you cry. It will make you go home and hold your little girl or boy tight all evening long. It will remind you to cherish every second you have. 

What if you knew you wouldn't have too many more seconds? How would that feel?  What would you do? How would you take care of your child if you knew he or she wouldn't have a future?  I don't have the answers.  But after reading this, I have the questions. You should read it too.