The other day I was thinking on how many guys did I know that died while I was growing up and I could only think of two, and both boys had drowned. This sudden realization shocked me, being that I have a child with Autism and that they have great chance to drowning I was immediately struck with fear. The next thought that occurred to me was that I would never let Carter near another swimming pool, lake, pond, even a front yard puddle. As I thought more on that concept I began to see how I was thinking like King Stefan from Maleficent.
If you haven't seen Maleficent its basically a different take on the Sleeping Beauty that we all know. The part that is critical to this blog is when after his daughter is cursed that on her 16th birthday she will be pricked with a needle from spinning will that will cast her into a slumber only to be awaken by true love's kiss. Upon hearing the curse King Stefan reacted how most of us would react, in fear. He ordered all the spinning wheels be locked away and that his daughter be basically raised away from humanity. Now lets look at this curse another way, what we can take from it is that when your daughter turns 16, she will begin her search for her true love after a small prick from a normal tool allows her to get some good rest. He could of focused on using those 16 years to being the best father he could be and prepare her for true love has to offer. He wasted those years in fear of the inevitable as all they things cursed came true, including having a true love.
As I began to focus more on my situation I decided that I wouldn't be like the king but I would be open to the opportunity that is granted to Carter and I. If it is probable that Carter will have some sort of experience with water it is better that I help prepare him for that situation and be the best father I can be. In this new year don't be overcome by fear and fight it with preparation and love.
-Irvin J. Powell
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