There's nothing more rewarding than the gift of parenthood, but most people don't realize just how difficult it is to raise a child on your own.
As someone who was raised by a single parent, I can tell you firsthand how difficult it is to be the only adult in the house or to be the kid with only one parent. That's why I give so much credit to parents who do it all on their own, especially single fathers like the man in the following story, who face an even tougher battle.
Since Curtis White's daughter Dreia Davis was just 3 weeks old, he's been raising her all on his own. However, the Detroit, MI family's difficult journey didn't begin until Dreia was 13 years old, when she was caught in the middle of a drive-by shooting on the city's East Side and was shot in the head. Doctors told White his daughter wouldn't make it, as she'd suffered a stroke, two heart attacks, and required multiple surgeries.
Now, 18-year-old Dreia and her devoted dad will finally get the happy ending they deserve, as community members have donated a lift van and a fully furnished, wheelchair-accessible home to the family. Much like when this injured soldier returned home to a surprise for his family, the Whites were overjoyed with the surprise and now they can focus on other things…like getting Dreia to college.
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