So what have I learned from my daughter? Oh, so many many things. From the temperature in Fairbanks Alaska on winter solstice to the ramifications of the food pyramid, she has made me aware of many things. And then there are all the therapies and medical terms and treatments.
The most profound lesson my daughter has taught me is that our capacity for joy is endless. From the mundane act of folding laundry to the profound experience of swimming in the ocean, the opportunity to feel joy is always around. Even in the worst of times, sitting by her bed in a hospital, there were moments when I was able to appreciate the love of strangers who gave their all to take care of her. The support of family and friends brought so much comfort.
When we took a jet to Kauai, we hit some turbulence. My daughter Kaley smiled and laughed while the adults around her clinched there arms rests. Her laughter lightened the mood for everyone around her. That joy of life is always so ready to come out and shine on us.
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