The bald boy of five, dressed head to toe in a full Superman costume, had an unmistakable light in his baby blues that completely lit the carpeted elevator we were sharing with his obviously exhausted father.
As dad hyperventilated pure love through his perfectly matching Superman outfit, he looked into my tearing eyes with a heart-wrenching blend of unimaginable pride and utter helplessness.
(Photo: Edward Roads)
Written by Edward Roads
Mytwosentences 
It’s tough being a parent to a sick child
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Thank You.
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That pulls at the heart-strings.
Opher
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Thank You Opher.
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Deeply poignant Edward.
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Thank You Hariod. I appreciate it.
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Such a deeply felt moment expressed in such a few words. Great post Edward!
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Thank You so much Dennis. I honestly appreciate that.
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Wow. You nailed it.
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You are very kind. Thank You.
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Pride and helplessness….well stated. This one’s my favorite so far.
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I really appreciate that. Thank You so very much.
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This is beautifully awesome! 🙂
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I appreciate that Joy. Thank You.
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You’re welcome
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A perfect, poignant combination of photo and words. I wish no parent ever had to endure this…
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Thank You for your thoughtful words Karin. I appreciate it.
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Edward, this is so heartfelt. ❤ The definition of sorrows.
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Thank You so very much Beth. I appreciate that.
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Hard to find words to reply to that one.
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Thank You Arlene. I greatly appreciate it.
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That was heart wrenching yet beautiful… Your post can help many of us clinical researchers get motivated to find treatments. Thank you.
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I really appreciate your wonderfully kind words Anjali. Thank You so much.
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Wow as a parent I can not even imagine the helplessness…
Heart-wrenching yet beautifully captured Edward. The words hit every sad feeling inside me.
Dad is the superhero in this story.
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I truly appreciate your thoughtfully kind words. I am also glad this touched you. Thank You so very much Nelly.
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I feel, this is what love looks like.
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So very kind of you. Thank You so much.
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Words, any different than those expressed here by you and the comments, escape me!
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I honestly appreciate that. Thank You so much.
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You two sentences are always amazing.
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That is very kind of you. Thank You.
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Wow! This is my favorite one so far. Goose bumps!` You got a whole story with deep heartfelt feeling in just 2 sentences. And with that picture…well. My admiration for you has gone up many stairs, and it was pretty high already. You are inspiring.
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You are very, very kind. I really appreciate your wonderful thoughtfulness. Thank You so very much.
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By the way, do you accept awards? It takes a little bit of time, but well worth it. It may increase your blog traffic so that you meet new bloggers, and they meet you.I have a Liebster for you if you like, If not, I understand. Let me know.
Again – beautiful inspiring piece
Mary
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I honestly appreciate your kindness. Thank You so much.
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Love this – I shared on my facebook page & tried to tag you, but your name didn’t come up. However, linked under #edwardroads. This is a powerful post and perspective changer for me this morning!
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I truly appreciate your kind words Kerry. Thank You so very much.
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A world of love and sadness in those two sentences.
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Thank You Quiall. I appreciate it.
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Got me feeling the emotions.
*hand clap*
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That is very kind of you. Thank You.
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I’m in the elevator with you.
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I honestly appreciate that. Thank You.
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Fantastic capture; beautiful word painting…
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Thank You so much Bruce. I greatly appreciate it.
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Wow. That’s a sad one.
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Thank You so much.
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Such intense emotion revealed and shared in such a succinct and powerful way. You are quite the keen writer Sir.
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I really appreciate that Paula. Thank You so much for your kind words.
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I do the Jimmy Fund Boston Marathon every year for kids like that. Then for my husband, then my mom, then his niece, next for my love, who is treated at dana farber.
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Thank You so very much for sharing. I honestly appreciate it.
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Just re-blogged this. So touching. A huge story in two sentences.
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Thank You so much Joanne. I greatly appreciate your thoughtfulness.
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What a heart and words to share you have!
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Thank You so very much. I truly appreciate it.
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Reblogged this on TalesAlongTheWay and commented:
What a gifted writer to touch our hearts !
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Oh wow! I am covered in goosebumps, tears are in my eyes, and with a lump in my throat. You are amazing!!! Love, Amy ❤
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Thank You so very much Amy. I truly appreciate your kindness and thoughtful words.
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Och.
It is amazing what you do.
Nx
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You are very kind. Thank You so much.
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You are very clever, 🙂 thank you very much.
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Those are the most powerfully vivid two sentences I’ve read in a long time.
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Thank You so much JoAnne. I really appreciate your kind words.
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Reblogged this on Anything is Possible! and commented:
Superheroes.
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Very nice. Tells a touching story. I could visualize the scene, the pride, the heartwarming gesture,
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Thank You very much Toni. I really appreciate your kind words.
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Beautiful stuff dude 🙂 !!!
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I appreciate that man, Thank You.
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Wow! I am always in awe of your two sentences. But I pretty much always want more!
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I really appreciate that. Thank You so very much.
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Well done!
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Thank You so much.
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Congratulations! I’m not sure if you accept awards but I am I nominating you for the Dragons Loyalty Award! http://lifeofanelpasowoman.com/2015/06/08/dragons-loyalty-award/
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You are very kind and I honestly appreciate it. Thank You so much.
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You’re welcome 🙂
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Heartbreaking but lovely.
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ohhhhhh!! beautiful images of the father in a matching Superman suit hyperventilating pure love.
Thank you Edward.
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Thank You very much. I truly appreciate it.
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I love this!
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I really appreciate that Belle. Thank You.
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Ah, that is such a helpless feeling. It breaks my heart.
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So very true. Thank You Meredith.
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Softness! (sigh..) so pure.
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Thank You.
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This made me tear up! What an awesome place these hospitals are and also the workers. My daughter works in the medical profession and has been a patient since the age of 2…so I know the look of this dad! How in the world can you say so much in two sentences that touches this mommy heart? Beautiful! Keep up the good work. I needed a little break from work and I’m so glad I stopped by to read your beautiful two sentences! 😀
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I greatly appreciate your wonderfully kind words. Thank You so very much Michelle.
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😄😄😄
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what a gift you have…
living within absolute unbreakable love in those two sentences…breath-taking beauty in life under exhausting moments
your Spirit shines between each word you know Thank you for sharing….
Take Care…You Matter…
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maryrose
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You are very kind and I truly appreciate it. Thank You so much Maryrose.
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I am enthralled by how easily you are able to give such a heart-filled story in only two sentences. I love how the blog world helps to direct me to amazing writers that I might never have found on my own. Thank you for sharing this. I hope you go far with your writing.
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You are very kind Nadia and I truly appreciate it. Thank You so much for your thoughtful words.
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Sad but beautifully stated.
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I greatly appreciate that. Thank You so much.
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Eye am re-reading through Your Whole blog and stopped at this one to comment because You have written of probably the most profound experience a parent and child can face together.
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I really appreciate your wonderfully kind and thoughtful words. Thank You so much.
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