It was only normal for Rick to be shocked by his wife’s sudden decision to leave him.
For the first time in his life, he was accountable for the safety of a little girl who, by all accounts, was physically incapable of sitting still for more than a few seconds.
The father was at first very bewildered by all that was happening.
Seeing the disappointment on his daughter’s face, he realized he needed to change his life or risk never being able to give her a good one.
The man gradually regained his composure and began reading materials intended for parents, but he found that the advice offered was mostly of a maternal rather than paternal character.
But Dad handled everything, so it’s all OK. However, as the woman aged, the guy need whole new skills to keep up with her.
Both the father and daughter have benefited from the development of a bond that will last a lifetime.
Now that he has gotten through the first weeks and months after his wife left him, Rick is relieved that he can focus on his responsibilities as a parent.
In the same way, Rick feels pleased that he no longer has to go through what he did when his wife left him.
In the end, he cares most about the smile on his daughter’s face. And he’s prepared to give up everything to retain that smile on his face.
