I posted this last year on Father’s Day. I can’t think of anything better to say about him. He’s a great man, a great example, and always there for me, my sisters and my family. Love you Dad!
He’s more than the “bread winner.” A daddy is someone very special. In a daughter’s eyes her father will always be about 10 feet tall. Here are some of the reasons why my sisters and I love our Dad:
- He loves our Mom.
- And he told us to listen to her.
- He could fix just about anything.
- He took so many pictures of us.
- And home movies too.
- He taught us how to ride a bike.
- And to play nice with the other kids.
- And share.
- To love our siblings and get along with them, no matter what.
- And clean our room.
- He helped us with our homework, especially math.
- He taught us how to drive.
- And pump our own gas
- And check the oil.
- And tire pressure.
- And how to know when to get new tires.
- How to wash a car at home without going to the carwash
- And how to use the items in a tool box.
- He took us to the fair.
- And ball games.
- And to see fireworks.
- He taught us to root for our team, no matter how bad they were losing.
- He made sure we learned to swim
- He taught us how to ice skate.
- And how to fly a kite.
- He took us fishing.
- Taught us how to build a fire.
- And pitch a tent.
- He held our hand when we had to get stitches.
- And told us to be a big girl.
- He took us to the library.
- Read the paper, not just the funnies.
- He taught us to save money
- And how to handle a checkbook.
- He told us to get a good education.
- And find a job we loved.
- And always learn something new.
- He loves his grandkids.
- He told us to keep up with the news.
- And vote.
- He bought us our first bouquet of roses.
- And taught us to dance.
- No man was ever going to be good enough for his little girls, but he loves our husbands anyway.
- He always made a big deal of going to see the fireworks.
- He taught us how to make a decision, and told us there are consequences to everything.
- And when the decision is made, don’t complain.
- You can have a good time without spending money.
- He took us to drive-in movies.
- And special movie premiers.
- He took us out for ice cream on summer Saturday nights
- Made Mom get her own ice cream instead of “tasting” the kids’ ice cream.
- Say Grace before a meal.
- Lend a helping hand to a neighbor.
- Volunteer for something you believe in.
- He took us to Church.
- And taught us to place something in the offertory no matter how small.
- He taught us to read the Bible
- He taught us respect for our elders.
- Home-cooking is the way to a man’s heart.
- Top it off with dessert.
- Taught us how to make ice cream, even “soft serve”
- It’s ok to have a glass of wine or a beer.
- He took us to see grandparents quite often – the trip was across country.
- He took us to Disneyland.
- And Disney World
- And Sea World.
- And The beach.
- And the zoo.
- And many other places from coast to coast
- He put up the Christmas tree
- And hung Christmas lights
- He made us do our chores.
- He made us do things for myself.
- He painted my room and furniture for me.
- And hung pictures.
- It’s ok to stop and ask for directions.
- Keep the radio tuned to a good station.
- Pay attention to traffic signs.
- Call if you are going to be late.
- Reminded us to have our house key “in case you are out late”.
- Always have a good book to read.
- Plan a get-away with your wife at least once a year.
- Know what the organization really does before you donate to them.
- Visit the gravesite of loved ones when you are in town.
- By example he showed us we should have a nice looking yard.
- And taught us to use a lawnmower.
- And a weed-eater.
- To grow a garden
- Put up a flag.
- And plant some flowers.
- He tried to teach us golf.
- He played catch and kickball.
- He taught us to appreciate music.
- And to play an instrument.
- Like piano.
- Or flute.
- But not the drums.
- Exercise.
- Keep an eye on the clock.
- Keep your mind sharp with a puzzle.
- And it’s ok to take a nap.
Enjoy your special day Dad. We love you!
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Hello sis..!!
How are you. I really miss you so much. By the way talk about your father, you have a very great father,sis. Many love and blessings to you.
Very sweet Julie- thanks for sharing. My Dad passed away a few years ago, and I still sometimes go to the phone to call him… Enjoy your moments!
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