by Yannason DuncanAmidst the craving to acquire preferably, monetary or material presents, for one’s dad on Father’s Day, one father who is not asking for too much, hopes that his only wish for peace and love within his family, would be granted.Visually impaired, Sheldon Deputron, 29, of Aurora Village, Essequibo Coast, said, if his wish for peace and love should be granted, he would be most contented.The practising Christian, husband and father of four, said that he is not asking for much. Deputron argues that being granted his wish would outlive any material gift.He believes that it is not what you get; it is not the value of the present, but rather the manner and non-obligatory attitude in which that gift is presented to you on Father’s Day, by either your spouse or children.That could certainly make a huge difference to how a father would express appreciation on the occasion of Father’s Day.‘I am of the firm opinion that every day should be treated as Father’s Day.’The young man added that along with peace and love, he would truly want for his four children to grow in the fear of God.Deputron recalled losing his sight in 2006. He said that he often has regrets of not being able to function in the capacity as a leader in his household but despite his dependency, he said he is still able to give proper guidance.He can render moral support to his children every time the occasion arises.Sheldon with wife and children“Although I am visually impaired, whenever my children are out of line I would scold them Whenever they have homework and ask for my assistance to a problem I would do the best I could.”Deputron, however, said that what makes him sad is realistically not being able to see his children grow up to be teenagers and adults. The jovial Deputron added that although he becomes despondent, thinking about the inability to see, he said that when his mind races back into reality, he is reminded of the reality that he cannot change his present condition and he has to live his best life, the way he is.The dedicated father and husband noted that he lost his sight after undergoing a cataract operation four years ago. He still have flashback image of his two older children.Describing, Deputron as a ‘good’ father, Sharmilla, his wife, said that despite her husband is now disabled, she and her four children sees him as a normal father and husband.‘Our children ask many questions and whenever they have homework,NFL Jerseys Outlet, they would sometimes ask their father to help them work out a problem or two.”The very proud father, Sheldon Deputron, said that he feels special to be referred to as a dad and would endeavour to be the best dad. The six-time medal holder said that he oftentimes engages in his hobby, which is swimming.Deputron lives at Aurora, with his wife, Sharmilla and four young children. The versatile dad is also a member of the Community Rehabilitation Center in Queenstown. |