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In Honor of Father's Day
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In Honor of Father's Day
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In honor of Father's Day, I thought it would be meaningful to reflect on what our fathers have taught us. Growing up I spent a great deal of time on weekends as his helper on various projects around
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Re: In Honor of Father's Day
posted at June 14, 2012 12:30 PM EDT
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What I remember most is how caring my dad was. He raised my sister and I by himself. He always rubbed my head when I was sick. I loved spending time with him, which included watching old westerns on Sundays, cutting down the family christmas tree, watching him make sunday dinner, helping in the yard, bugging him at his work since he had his own glass business, even helping him at times with the glass. I wasn't like most kids I grew up with who didn't want to be around the parents much. I wanted to be around my dad every chance I got. I will never forget two words of wisdom he always said to me: "You can be whatever you set your mind to be" and "Things always have a way of working out". There isn't a day that goes by that I don't miss him. Happy Father's Day Dad! I love you! |
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Re: In Honor of Father's Day
posted at June 14, 2012 1:02 PM EDT
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Although my Daddy passed when I was 9 years old, I have vivid memories and lessons learned from our all too short years together. He was always there for me, looked out for me every minute, made me his number 1 priority, and loved me without condition. Family meant everything to him. We didn't have much, but he always made sure we had a roof over our heads, food to eat, and the basic necessities of life. I learned a lot from my Dad about love, values, patience, forgiveness, and tolerance; and I got my survival instincts from him. I think about him every single day of my life and miss him terribly. I wish he could have seen me grow up and wish he could have held his grandson in his arms just once. I love you Daddy! |
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Re: In Honor of Father's Day
posted at June 14, 2012 1:31 PM EDT
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Dad taught so much by his example and the way he lived his life. A few words of wisdom stand out. "You can never have too many friends." "Always pay your rent or your mortgage first. You can sit in the dark; you can go hungry for a while, but the most important thing is to have a roof over your head." Those ideas have served me well. |
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Re: In Honor of Father's Day
posted at June 14, 2012 1:48 PM EDT
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My Dad died at 56 in 1972 when I was only 22, and just had gotten married (divorced 1976)....He was an Architect/designer, and encouraged me to become something other than an Artist/designer...maybe a plumber he would always say!
He told me that because he always had a stiff neck, or a headache from bending his head to draw. Needless to say...I did not listen...I became an Artist anyway...I think he may be laughing at me now from somewhere in the great beyond...But I would think he would still be proud of what I accomplished. He was a very talented person, and I learned a lot from him...it's a shame he had to die so young...but I feel his, and my Mom's presence to this very day...even as I type this...Thanks!   Dad & Me...1955 give or take |
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Re: In Honor of Father's Day
posted at June 14, 2012 1:58 PM EDT
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In a joking mood, Dad told me I could marry more money in 5 minutes than I could earn in a lifetime. I shared this with my sweetie....back in 1967, when a nickel was worth about 3 bucks. She told me she had $100,000. We married. She lied. Still happily married. John |
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Re: In Honor of Father's Day
posted at June 14, 2012 3:30 PM EDT
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My father was a man of few words; consequently, discussion were brief and to the point. No long diatribe, just the facts, and do as I say. A good lesson on discussions in retrospect. He taught by example - he worked no matter what; he had to be on his death bed to miss work. The one time I remember him missing work he was so sick he was disoriented. When he stepped out of bed onto my mom's fuzzy slippers, he mistook them for a critter and stomped them into what resembled road kill. Dad knew his responsibilities, and he met them. He taught me and my two brothers to do what is necessary when it comes to our family. The one thing that I think he most impressed on me is that getting wiser isn't necessarily how much you know, but quite often it is letting go of misguided opinions. In his case it had to do with the racist tone of his generation, which he carried some of the false claims. This attitude ebbed as he aged, and he became more accessible and seemed to enjoy living as a retired cop taking care of his wife. The last thing that I learned from my father is what not to do. He wanted us to learn from our mistakes (and his). Thank you for reading this! |
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Re: In Honor of Father's Day
posted at June 14, 2012 4:08 PM EDT
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My Dad taught me many things which are still important in my life today. Among these were how to change a flat tire, how to light a campfire and cook a meal over it, how to respect all people regardless of their race, color, nationality or creed, how to give back to the community as a life-long blood donor, and not to let a disability stand in the way of attempting to do something - you'll never know unless you try! I lost my Dad in 1975 at the age of 59, and think of him every day. I'll always remember the lessons he left with me and my brother & sisters. |
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Re: In Honor of Father's Day
posted at June 14, 2012 6:22 PM EDT
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Among the many things I learned from Dad was: enter a room with my head up, a smile on my face and a steady stride to any point I see as a good destination (it doesn't matter what the destination is). It makes you look confident and "in charge". No one will doubt that you are confident and competent. |
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Re: In Honor of Father's Day
posted at June 14, 2012 9:01 PM EDT
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Well I'm honoring my x husband cause he has been such a loving,devoted.caring.selfless,.giving and always on had Dad considering he had my kids at an advanced age /// and the fact that we separated when they were 14 and 9 my kids never felt abandoned or divided and I thank him for that cause that kept them from feellin the separation// there was not on graduation he miss...nor special event in their lives....and when I needed to speak to him about them for what ever reason he was their....The reason I feel so close to him and will always love him is that when my 3rd child came who was not his...he has made it a point to be his father....my son is almost 20 and consisders him his DAD....how great is that.. Me not havin a DAD really admire the fact that their are men that can be DAD's and more.....Thank you Eddie Montalvo.... |
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