Kids & hospitals

I emailed L's friend from preschool's mom last night to figure out logistics for our play date on Wednesday.  She emailed back saying sorry, we won't be able to come over, he's in the hospital!  Thankfully, as of tonight he's home, but still.  I hate hearing about any child having to be in the hospital, even if it's just the ER.  Extended stays are even worse, because you know something is seriously wrong.  No child should have to ever suffer in any way and have to be in the hospital.  I wish I could wave a magic wand and make that true, but I know the reality is that some people are just not meant to live past a certain point in their lives.  It stinks, a lot.  I'm hoping that L's friend just had a brief illness and nothing long term, but I guess they're still testing him to figure out what is going on/happened.  Fingers crossed that he doesn't have to go back!