Steven Dulin and Jennie Dulin

Recorded February 22, 2020 40:05 minutes
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Id: atl004256

Description

Steven Dulin (30) has a conversation with his mother, Jennie Dulin (64), about parenting, persistence, and faith.

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Steven Dulin recalls some of his earliest memories, which include being out in the yard with his mom.
Steven says that life is better than he ever imagined. He says he is married and is expecting his first child.
Jennie Dulin talks about Steven's persistence. She says he has always been this way, even before his cancer diagnosis, and wonders where he gets it.
Steven says one of the hardest things about surviving cancer is an expectation that every moment will be magical. He says there is guilt when you are sad over trivial things.
Jennie says Steven's cancer diagnosis was her worst nightmare. She talks about having no control and learning to be grateful.
Steven talks about the kind of dad he wants to be.
Jennie remembers her family's reaction to her first pregnancy. She says she did not really like kids until she had her own.
Steven talks about how he thinks his friends would describe him.
Steven remembers the most profound spiritual moment of his life.
Jennie remembers Steven's last recurrence of cancer, and the moment when she gave everything over to God.
Steven says he is amazed by his mother's faith.

Participants

  • Steven Dulin
  • Jennie Dulin

Recording Locations

Atlanta History Center

Venue / Recording Kit