Parent Lottery

I just read the book...The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch. In chapter 4 he attributes being born with the winning ticket in the parent lottery as a major reason he was able to live out his childhood dreams. In the next chapter he talks about wanting to paint his room and getting his parents permission. This included a quadratic formula; a large silver elevator door; a rocket ship with fins...well you get the picture.
Well, what makes this interesting is that yesterday when I was 'again' extolling the virtues of Tami to my therapist, I said that her smarts came from her dad and her creativity from his mom. She asked me what parts I felt I had played in making Tami who she is today. I had to think about it and I did come up with a few things.
So when I go back, I'll have to be sure to add to the list...I let her paint her room.
Hmmm....wonder if she thinks she won the parent lottery?

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Quote: Just because people don't love you the way you want; doesn't mean they don't love you the best they can.