Choice

You are not the victim of the world, but rather the master of your own destiny. It is your choices and decisions that determine your destiny. 

~ Roy T. Bennett

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You know when people say to their babies (who don't usually have a full grasp of language, by the way), " I'm so happy you chose me to be your dad," or "Thank you for choosing me as your mama," or "We're so grateful you chose us to be your parents." 

That's not at all how it works.