Roller Coasters

A few years back while the family was on holidays we went to Canada's Wonderland. WHAT an AMAZING TIME. I went on this roller coaster - it was a new one at the time - called the Behemoth. The first drop is like a 75% grade at about 2,000 feet up (seemed like it a the time). One literally has about a 5 inch hang time off his seat and in about 2 minutes the ride is over. I did the ride 2 times. I love coasters, the thrill of drop, the speed, the hands up in the air, and the feeling of the stomach - you know what I mean.
Well today it is Feb 22, 202 and I along with my wife am experiencing another roller coaster. This time with family. My father in law is in the hospital - going on 7 days. My wife and I have been back n forth from home and work as  result. He is not doing well. Now our son - he was admitted for a bad lung infection - going on his 4th day.  Now we are balancing being with him in one room and her father in another room. I am grateful it is the same hospital. OH, did I mention that we have the mother in law who is in need of care on a constant basis and to top it off: our other kids at home, I am sure wondering what is going on. Honestly,  I write this with tear running down my cheek because of the inner turmoil of being home with our other kids and being here with our very sick one. 
I went home last night to sleep in my comfy bed. Our youngest, saw me and was so happy to see me. She crawled into my arms and started crying. There were the two of us on the couch crying together. My other two were just as happy to see me although they didn't cry I knew they were glad I was there.
I don't like this roller coaster: the drop, the feeling in my stomach, the inner turmoil. When will it stop?
I don't know when this roller coaster will end but I do know that my kids know we are there for them; they know  I am there for them.
Oh I failed to mention that our well had run dry 4 days ago and we are without water for a while. I checked today and the well is filling up again. HOPE.
All I know is that one section of this ride will end in tears and sorrow  and the other will end in gratefulness that a little one will be home and will soon be better.
I sure am grateful for friends and family who are by our side helping us here at home and in the hospital. I love communities that stick together.
Two roller coasters: one of fun and the other of life events.
Thanks for reading and praying