My dad’s determination to choose life despite his cruel illness has taught me gratitude | Nomi Kaltmann
We can’t control what happens to us – only how we react to it. And when we help others we are reminded that we are more than our suffering Making sense of it is a column about spirituality and how it can be used to navigate everyday life My dad, Max, is in his early 60s. More than 15 years ago he was diagnosed with early onset Parkinson’s disease. Since then his illness has progressed, affecting…
In her column, Nomi Kaltmann explores the power of spirituality in navigating life's challenges. Her subject, Max, has been living with early onset Parkinson's disease for over 15 years. The progressive illness has significantly impacted his mobility, making simple tasks like walking a struggle. Despite his gentle demeanor, Max possesses a remarkable determination that likely stems from his fatherly role and his upbringing as the son of a Holocaust survivor.
Kaltmann writes that while we cannot control the hardships life throws our way, we can choose how we react to them. Max's family was shaped by his father's experience as a sole Holocaust survivor, instilling in young Max the understanding that we cannot dictate the hardships life presents but can control our response to them.
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