People laughed at a 6’6 biker in a princess crown and pink boots—until they learned he was wearing 78 outfits for his daughter, and the entire store was moved to tears

beard. His shoulders are still broad, but his smile comes easier.

Ava is in elementary school. She still has therapy. She still has checkups. Some days still require extra care.

But she walks.

She talks.

She laughs out loud.

And every year, on the anniversary of her first steps back into Walmart, Troy wears the pink boots.

Sometimes he wears the crown too.continue reading …