Virtuoso?

Being a parent means many different things to many different people. To me, it is not merely about protecting Amelia and helping her become an adult. It is also about challenging her to discover herself to the fullest and making it possible for her to do so. I think virtually all parents love their children dearly. And many parents do all they can to provide food, shelter, and life's basic necessities. However, it is the rare parent who puts an emphasis on finding what makes you happy and running with it. It is a gift for a child to be able to explore life's options without bias or judgement, without pressure, and without restraint. I want Amelia to chase any dreams she has for as long as she wants to chase them. Too many people follow the common path of life simply because it is the easiest one. Naturally, I want Mia to go to Harvard, become a doctor, and win the Nobel prize. That said, I'll still be happy if she chooses to bring the world pleasure as a writer. How great would it be if she shaped the world as a teacher? Perhaps she will paint? crunch numbers? litigate? simply raise a family of her own? Ultimately, it doesn't matter to me. All I want her to do is to find something she loves and attack it with the vigor that passion deserves. Who knows, maybe she's already begun to find her calling on Meggan's old baby piano?