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Taryn Phillips-Quinn's avatar

A beautiful piece of writing. If this essay doesn’t make a reader’s eye fill with tears, they don’t have a heart. Raw and honest in the best sense. Don’t underestimate how much your daughter needs you. More than you know, but in a changing way as you shared. I think the picture you included of you teaching her to ride a bike perfectly illustrates your essay this week: you hold her steady, give her guidance, and then watch her sail off on her own with everything you taught her. It’s hard to learn to listen, especially when we think we are supposed to know the answers. Reminds of the lyric’s from Starman: “Let the children lose it, let the children use it, let the children boogie.” Your girl is finding her groove, and she’s lucky to have a proud dad who wants to grow with her. Happy Birthday to your Violet.

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Tom Flannery's avatar

When you read something like this.....and don't know what to say.....well......that's a good thing. As the Dad of 2 girls, I've searched for words like this. I've never found them. I can stop searching now. Thank you my friend.

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