Happy Father's Day to all of the people reading my blog. Thank you for visiting. I really appreciate your interest and comments. I am fortunate to have an excellent father. My dad didn't marry my mom until he was thirty two years old. That was considered very late in those days. As a child, I always sensed that he was more mature than the other fathers. He was always quoting old sayings to us when we were kids. Here are some of his favorites:
"A fool and his money are soon parted."
"Misery loves company."
"Any fool can spend money."
"You are as happy as you make up your mind to be."
"Virtue is its own reward."
My dad always helped out around the house. This was at a time when most fathers didn't. After working all day, he would wash the dishes after dinner and put them in the dishwasher. After that, he would make our lunches, alongside my mother. He was, and is, very responsible and committed. We knew that we could depend on him.
Each morning, he would drive all of us to school. Sometimes that meant stopping at three different schools. He never complained or resented it. He told me that having children is one of the greatest joys a person can experience in life. He meant it. He really seems to like doing the daily, mundane chores that many people avoid.
My dad taught me about the importance of having a positive attitude. He listened to tapes by Earl Nightingale. He worked in sales, and eventually opened his own business. His customers really liked him. Everyone really liked my dad. They still do. He just has a great presence. He's interested in other people, and he goes out of his way to help them.
What did you learn from your father?
What a lovely post about your dad.
ReplyDeleteMy dad passed away one year ago, in April. Like your dad, mine also helped around the house a lot. He was very handy and was a good cook too. He was creative and sensitive. I think I have his sensitivity and the desire to make things at home.
I think so too, Nil. He sounds like a wonderful man. I'm sure you miss him.
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