Bighearted little fellow...

Dear Nicky,

Well, my boy, your heart has a hole in it. It's as indisputable as it is incomprehensible. We took you to New York Presbyterian and spent the afternoon getting you EKG'd and echocardiogramed. You and Mom were so good together, the way you comforted each other. The good news is you're in no immediate danger and that your heart is fixable. Amazing how the rug was just completely pulled out from under us practically overnight, isn't it? I just want you to be healthy, happy, and not in any discomfort. Is that too much to ask? Apparently, God thought so.

Love,
Dad