What a sad, yet wonderfully, well-dealt-with situation, Walter! Your daughter's blessed to have a Dad who not only gets it -- but makes sure she does too! I've a feeling she's gonna be alright as she grows under your loving tutelage.
After reading your piece, I immediately thought about this speech I listened to earlier today, given by Michigan State Sen. Mallory McMorrow. Take a listen, and thanks again for this beautiful piece of writing!