Compassion Overload

Son enjoys watching most G-rated kid movies. Lately though, there comes a point during each movie where a dramatic scene is taking place where someone is sad, sick, or in danger. At that point he cuddles up with us & says “I don’t want to watch this anymore.” He becomes so overwhelmed & concerned for the characters that he can’t stand to watch what’s happening. Once we reassure him & see the characters overcome their problems or unhappiness, he’s happy once again too. Life is just peachy for everyone! I’m convinced that I will hear my heart break the day he realizes that not everything in life ends in happily ever after. Granted Hubby & I are living the best life we always dreamed about as we said “I do.” Unfortunately that’s not the case for so many people out there. What a sad truth in our reality…