I'm Trying to Stop

Troy: “Dada? Will you take me swimming today?”

Me: “No.”

Troy: “Why not?”

Me: “Because you’re sick. Listen to your cough. Besides, we just spent all night in the emergency room.” We can’t get your ear wet yet.

Troy: “But I’m trying to stop coughing. I’m trying to stop being sick.”

Me: “I know, bud. And that’s good. Getting well starts with getting your mind right. But you also need to wait a couple of days to see how things go. Let’s start with blowing your nose.”