Re: Give a favorite memory of your father in honor of Father's Day.
Chel in so many ways your Dad sounds like mine. I did not think there could be another person in the world like him. I understand completely what you mean and how you feel.
I think one of the most important lessons my Dad gave to me was his philosophy on life. In many ways it is like the 10 Commandments. Because of one of his beliefs (which he did not waver from) "in do unto others as you want others to do unto you" - he and my mother were both threatened. This did not stop either of them from following through on their beliefs.
One of the hardest conversations, for me, was when we were talking about him dying. I did not want to think about that day at all. Today I am grateful that we did.
He taught me many valuable lessons in life that I have passed unto my children.
He died 18 years ago, my Mother died about 12 days before him.
I need to end here and sit quietly with my thoughts and memories.
Thank you for starting this thread.
HB
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