My dad sent me a surprise Christmas gift. It's a high end down alternative throw blanket, with a luxurious faux fleece side that feels real and a sturdy plaid side. A bit impersonal, I thought, but nice that he sent me a gift. Then he called me He said "I know you have days with your disabilities where you can't do much and you can't regulate your body temperature. I wanted to send you comfort for those days." I shed a few tears. He gets it. It was so validating that he understands that.