empathy

This past week, my Miss A has been sick. She gave it to me. I spend my time when I get sick from kiddos, thinking, "my mom did this with six kids and had my dad at school or work," or "my sweet 3 year old just did this and still told me she loved me. I feel awful. I have almost cried a few times today and I'm not 3. I'm 32. I just want to say thanks to my mom for her love and care when we were sick growing up and even worse, when she was sick and we were cranky. And to my daughter, who can't read this but who cares - thanks sweethart for giving me love even when I don't feel well. She really shows the essence of empathy to me.