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Happy Father's Day
I just wanted to wish all my J-Land Father's and friends Father's a Happy Father's Day. As some of you may know, I lost my father in April so today was not a very happy day for my siblings and I. I just wanted to tell you all a little bit about the man that was my Father.
My Father was a proud, family man. He always taught us that family was the number one thing. He didn't like anyone messing with his family. He made sure no matter what, we always stuck together. I remember when I was a teenager and just started dating, I did what most teenagers do and started to make other things priority above my family. I was suppose to come home and help decorate the tree for Christmas which we always did together and stayed out a little longer than I should have. When I got home, my Father acted very disappointed in me. THAT was the one thing that I always tried not to do. He told me that what ever comes up or happens, NEVER forget about your family. It broke my heart to see him upset and I vowed to never disappoint him again. We came from nothing, and all he asked of us, was to be the best that we could be. Whatever it is that we do, do it to the best of our ability. I remember another time when I had my first job. It was the 80's and I wanted a leather jacket with fringes like Bon Jovi's. LOL When I got enough money to buy it, I wanted to quit my job. My father didn't like the idea and that's all that I needed to know. I stuck with it and I believe that's the reason I have such a strong work ethic to this day.
The day I went to see my father in the hospital before he passed, I spoke to him and told him what I needed to. He wasn't conscious, but I know he heard me. I told him that he is the reason I am what I am today. I know I've made him proud. Even though he's gone, I will continue to live my life making him proud.
I Love You Daddy and Happy Father's Day! :-)
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I loved your dad a lot cuz, and always will...he was a great man. He was so smart...amazingly smart. He could take something as simple as a cardboard box and make something marvelous with it. I looked up to him and considered him MY dad, too...along with our grandfather, who we lost when we were so young. Some of the best memories that I have from childhood involved you and your family, and I wouldn't have had it any other way. :-)
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Hi Donna, your Dad sounds like a very wonderful man. It's nice that you paid tribute to him. Have a great day. (((((Hugs))))) CIndy
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what a great tribute to your dad:) have a good week
Deb
6/20/06 9:42 PM
Take care, Chrissie
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