Parenthood is a transformative milestone, but for me it has
been especially so. Caring for Jillian
was an emotional struggle for me.
Nothing was typical, and I had to learn to adjust my expectations of
what a good day meant for our family and to view life with a more mature
perspective. Because my childhood was so
different from Jillian’s, I wrestled with wanting to give her experiences that
weren’t really important to her. Whether it was due to her physical limitations
or personality, she enjoyed very simple, uncomplicated activities. Being her father has taught me to
acknowledge and accept people for who they are and to respect their desires and
perspectives. Three years removed from her death I am still embracing this
lesson – it’s one worth holding on to - I guess on a day like Thanksgiving even more so.
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