Wheelchair Daddy: Disabled Parent Gratitude: What My Son Taught Me About Strength and Thankfulness

Disabled Parent Gratitude: What My Son Taught Me About Strength and Thankfulness

Published on November 12, 2025

This November, as we count our blessings, I find myself reflecting not just on what I have but on what my family has become. Life as a dad who uses a wheelchair isn’t always easy, yet it’s full of lessons I never expected. My son Jacob is 13, and this year, I’m most thankful for how he sees the world. That kind of perspective—what I like to call Disabled Parent Gratitude—runs deep in our home.

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Wheelchair Daddy: Disabled Parent Gratitude: What My Son Taught Me About Strength and Thankfulness

​Disabled Parent Gratitude: What My Son Taught Me About Strength and Thankfulness​

Disabled Parent Gratitude: What My Son Taught Me About Strength and Thankfulness