Lessons from Fathers

[clothesminded]

I lost my father unexpectedly to a brain aneurysm several years ago. My husband also no longer has a father. So, on Father's Day we always share lessons and stories from/about our fathers. I thought a thread on that topic would be interesting.

Although there are hundreds of lessons I learned from my dad, here's just a few:

*how to:
bait a hook, shoot a gun, pitch a tent, and change a tire and oil

*men should:
open doors for women, allow them to order first at restaurants, and treat them as equals.

*less is not always more, especially when it comes to swimsuits!


YOUR TURN...

 

[barbara27]

I think I admire my dad more than anyone else. I have never met someone so honest, so patient and so straight forward. He doesn't lie, doesn't run stop signs, doesn't get drunk, never did drugs - all because "you just aren't supposed to". He is a wonderful dad and I have learned pretty much everything from him. Above all, if and when I have kids (hopefully one day) I have some kind of idea and how I want to raise them. At least I know they will have a wonderful grandpa.

Barbara

P.S. The last picture in my picture trail is a picture of my dad and me just a few weeks ago.

 

[dreamyjeanie]

My dad passed 2 years ago.

One thing he taught me was to walk looking at the ground. If your head's too high, you'll never find money on the sidewalk. Now, anytime anyone in my family finds money, we always think of him and know he's watching over us.

Jean

 

[lala1]

How to play baseball
Responsibility
"Go! you'll have a good time" (this when I would be debating about going out with friends!!)
With 2 girls and 4 boys, we girls never felt unequal (growing up in the 50s/70s)
Education is important (All but 1 of us went to college, and the one was by his choice)
Unconditional love

I will have to forwad this message to him!

 

[sparrow]

Great idea for a post!

I learned

- that dad's can be a soft place to fall, just like moms.
- never settle for a man who disrespects you.
- education, education, education
- a love of books, Country music, history and politics.
- the world does not stop at the US borders.

Sparrow


Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming ‘Wow - what a ride!’ — Peter Sage

 

[hippahips]

*Don't depend on other people to do things for you. If you can, do.
*Moderation is key; nothing over much.
*Stay in school. Knowlege is power.
*BUT don't pretend to know more than you do. That's stupid. And people see through that.
*Temper your temper, especially when you're packing heat.
*Be the best parent you can be. This is the greatest gift you can give to your children.
*Don't be with people who don't respect you.
*If a man hits you, hit him back. Hard. Then get the heck out.
*Save, save, save for a rainy day.
*Fear is paralyzing. Don't fear. Believe.
*There will be terrible moments. Each day is another chance to start over.

I could go on and on...

Pinky