3 Things my Dad Taught me
My Dad taught me alot of things growing up but 3 really stand out in my mind.
1. Work hard!
My Dad worked a full time night shift job and went to college full time to earn his Masters degree! All the while, he had 3 small daughters and responsibilities at home that he never slacked on. Dad always encouraged us to work and at 13 I got my first job. He encouraged us to get an education and a career so that we never HAD to depend on anyone else. My Dad is now retired and still runs a full farm with 3 very large gardens! I rarely saw my Dad sit around and watch TV..unless the Hogs were playing! (:
2. Give Hard!
My Dad taught me to work hard, earn my own money and NEVER keep all of it! Not only did he tithe at church but he was always willing to give to others in need. I can’t tell you all the times my Father recognized a need and then went out of his way to take care of it. He was an education administrator and I know there were many times that families in his district recieved clothing, meals or money anonymously. He still works the polls and homeless shelter every week. My Dad taught me to not be self-centered and to always recognize AND act when I saw a need.
3. Play Hard!
My Dad was the biggest kid, I have so many great memories of snow balls fights and sledding, fireworks on the 4th, wrestling matches, basketball games and getting scared at every slumber party that my sisters and I ever had!! My Dad still spends time with all his kids. He took me to an Iris farm last week, because we both love to garden. We go every year and Dad buys me 10 new iris colors. I like getting the new flowers but most of all I enjoy the time I get to spend with my Dad and the fact that I know that is my Dads way of saying "I love you".
HAPPY FATHERS DAY TO ALL THE DAD’S ON BODYSPACE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
June 14, 2008 at 5:39 pm
Wow, you’re really lucky do have a dad like that. I need to go call mine and wish him happy early Father’s day.
June 19, 2008 at 5:05 am
I hope that I am able to impart those kinds of memories on to my children. Nice to see that kind of possitive emotion - you are a lucky lady.
Take care,