It's Thanksgiving.My first without my dad.So, in honor of him, I made a list of the top 10 things I'm thankful that I learned from him. And here they are:10. To do for others. My dad was always very generous with his time and wanted to help his family.9. To tuck in my kids. He always tucked me in at night when I was younger, and the boys love that I tuck them in the same way. Pushing the covers around their legs and saying "tuck, tuck, tuck."8. To not take yourself too seriously. He was a very funny person, and I learned that it's ok to laugh at yourself. Life is more fun that way.7. To be proud of who you are. My dad, and mom, taught all of their kids to be confident.6. To give your best effort. And if that still doesn't work, you know you tried your hardest.5. To be together. There were times I didn't understand this one as I grew up, but now I know how important it is. I hope my kids will know one day, too.4. To hug and kiss when you leave. Greg says our goodbyes need "pre-goodbyes." It takes awhile.3. To be there. Dad answered the phone nearly every time I called, and showed up at every family event, or kids' activity. He didn't miss.2. To create traditions. That's what my dad was all about. He fostered a feeling of togetherness among all of us, and we now pass it on to our own.1. Finally, to love your family. It's your backbone in life, and will get you through the bad times, and help you celebrate the good. It's who you lean on.I miss you, Dad. And I'm thankful you were my father.
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Thankful For a Lot
It's Thanksgiving.My first without my dad.So, in honor of him, I made a list of the top 10 things I'm thankful that I learned from him. And here they are:10. To do for others. My dad was always very generous with his time and wanted to help his family.9. To tuck in my kids. He always tucked me in at night when I was younger, and the boys love that I tuck them in the same way. Pushing the covers around their legs and saying "tuck, tuck, tuck."8. To not take yourself too seriously. He was a very funny person, and I learned that it's ok to laugh at yourself. Life is more fun that way.7. To be proud of who you are. My dad, and mom, taught all of their kids to be confident.6. To give your best effort. And if that still doesn't work, you know you tried your hardest.5. To be together. There were times I didn't understand this one as I grew up, but now I know how important it is. I hope my kids will know one day, too.4. To hug and kiss when you leave. Greg says our goodbyes need "pre-goodbyes." It takes awhile.3. To be there. Dad answered the phone nearly every time I called, and showed up at every family event, or kids' activity. He didn't miss.2. To create traditions. That's what my dad was all about. He fostered a feeling of togetherness among all of us, and we now pass it on to our own.1. Finally, to love your family. It's your backbone in life, and will get you through the bad times, and help you celebrate the good. It's who you lean on.I miss you, Dad. And I'm thankful you were my father.
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This post really hit home, Deb! My Dad passed away nine years ago on Thanksgiving Day, and I still miss him as well as his advice and support every day. Thanks for sharing your remembrances.
Deb, I love reading your blog because I feel that we have so much in common. I too, live with a house full of boys, I am from Anderson (a former Pirate - I know - cross town rivals), and we recently lost my father-in-law (he literally lived in our backyard). Reading your posts about your dad and your remembrance of him help on those bad days. Thank you for sharing.
Deb:
And he is thankful that you were his daughter. Your dad and family were in our thoughts over Thanksgiving and continue to be in our thoughts everyday.
Amy
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