Never Assume

David is our secure one. He is the one we don't have to remind about the permanency of our family. He just knows.

Or at least this is what I assumed.

Tonight, he cried desperate tears over Little D. He wants him to come back. He wants to be with him. WHY did he have to go?? Then he asked me something that took me by complete surprise.

"Will I have to leave?"

Suddenly all of his regression and recent talk about not wanting to grow up made sense.

I held him tight, kissing his cheek, and reassured him over and over that he was not going anywhere - we were all together forever.

He finally allowed his body to relax and fall asleep.

And from now on I will never assume....