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| miss wilma |
Posted - Mar 18 2008 : 06:07:25 AM
You know I was just thinking we all talk about things we have learned from our mothers but what about things we learned from our Dads that are important in our lives
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| miss wilma |
Posted - Mar 19 2008 : 10:12:47 AM
Jonnie that is good
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| KYgurlsrbest |
Posted - Mar 19 2008 : 09:33:21 AM
I also learned something else from my dad...and, it's just a generational thing and probably because he had such a tough childhood, but...if I'm ever lucky enough TO have children, I'll make sure to let them know that I'm proud of them and show them affection. Don't get me wrong, I was crazy about daddy, but he had this "distance" about him, and didn't show affection much--not a hugger AT ALL. It wasn't until after he died that I received a 4 page letter from a co-worker of his in Delaware, telling me how much he admired my father and how my father had been sortof a surrogate dad to him--and he went on to write about how proud my father was of me, how much he adored me and thought I hung the moon....which was sort of a surprise, I guess. So, I also learned that it's important to let folks know you love them, to hug for no good reason, before it's too late.
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
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| miss wilma |
Posted - Mar 19 2008 : 09:25:21 AM
Jessie Charles told me about his three year old delinquent
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| kydeere40744 |
Posted - Mar 19 2008 : 09:13:29 AM
Well Wilma knows my dad quite well - they were siblings! haha. I have to say that probably the biggest thing I got from him is patience and to have a sense of humor. He's always creating things and Mary Jane has seen one of his goofy "inventions". Also, valuing friendship and family. Life is too short to sweat over the small stuff...make the most of it and have a good laugh while you're at it. :)
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| miss wilma |
Posted - Mar 19 2008 : 07:15:14 AM
My dad was very strict, and I thought it was mean but now I see how right he was, he is so quick to say what a good family he has. None of us have ever been in any trouble, now I do have a brother the one MJ wanted on the trade that is full of mischief ,but just fun stuff
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| Linder |
Posted - Mar 19 2008 : 06:49:11 AM
What a wonderful question Miss Wilma!
My Father taught me to love the outdoors and he taught me how to iron and most importantly he taught me how to weave humor and lightheartedness in my everyday life. He is such a jot to me. I am so blessed to have him in my life!
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| jpbluesky |
Posted - Mar 18 2008 : 7:25:08 PM
I am sure they will - and more. I must get their address sometime, so if I live long enough, I can encourage them to write a book about you! If I can, I will try to think of a good title. But right now, nothing comes to me that is good enough.
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| miss wilma |
Posted - Mar 18 2008 : 7:07:27 PM
Jeannie that is a true love story, I hope that when I am gone my children can think that of me
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| jpbluesky |
Posted - Mar 18 2008 : 6:53:27 PM
Thank you, Miss Wilma!
My Mom and Dad had the biggest love affair going and it never ended for over 30 years! Us kids could see it always even though we often said YUCK!! Mom told me things later that I found quite wonderful and a bit weird for a daughter to know, but still, knowing they were always in love made me happy and quite secure. Mom never got over him (she lost him at 50). Never remarried. Always stayed in love with Daddy. As she always told us, "No one can hold a candle to your Dad."
Someday I will tell you the story about the day of Mom's funeral.
Farmgirl Sister # 31
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| miss wilma |
Posted - Mar 18 2008 : 6:11:08 PM
You know no matter how our dads were or are they are our dads,my dad is very serious but I guess my mom thought he was funny or something because they were married 64 years in March, now talk about failing memories I thought it was to be their 65th
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| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Mar 18 2008 : 6:05:11 PM
I loved my dad, but honestly he never really grew up much. He tended to be a bit (alot) selfish and did exactly what pleased HIM all the time. I was very very lucky to have my maternal grandparents as the "grownups" in my life. I adored them and counted on them..and miss them every day.
That being said..my dad was very friendly and had a zillion friends. He wasn't afraid to try anything and always had fun every day. He chased his dreams and never gave up.
from him I learned to be friendly, not give up on my dreams and have fun. BUT I also learned to put others before myself, and to be responsible from him....the hard way.
My dad passed away almost 4 years ago..and I miss him alot. He did keep life interesting!
Jenny in Utah
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| Sage |
Posted - Mar 18 2008 : 5:00:21 PM
My dad has always had a great sense of humor, no cruel jokes but fun pranks. When we are together we joke and laugh at each other even when things aren't going very well. I've learned from him that life's not worth living if you can't laugh and have fun with the people you are with.
We switched my dad's wine for cranberry juice one Thanksgiving and we all laughed until we cried when he took a drink. One Chrismas holiday, we woke my bil up and told him it was time to go skiing. It was only 3am but he believed us because we were all dressed to go and we had a big light shining in the window so he'd think the sun was comming up. Those are the greatest memories. Sage
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| miss wilma |
Posted - Mar 18 2008 : 12:58:28 PM
Jeannie that is so sweet,My dad wasnt a big gift buyer when we were young and now I realise he just didnt have the money, now that he is older and and has all he needs he is always doing or giving us something, Last summer he just up and bought all of us a big expensive set of cookware, none of us needed it but he just wanted to do it, I do think a lot about not having him around someday so I am going to treasure every min I can
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| jpbluesky |
Posted - Mar 18 2008 : 12:26:24 PM
LIke your daddy, Miss Wilma, mine was not a talker. Norwegian by birth, he was stoic, but had a very quiet and funny sense of humor. What he said he meant, and it was usually worth listening to.
I knew I could count on him for anything, and he died when I was only 19. How I wish I had gotten to know him as we both got older. He could build anything with his hands. He took me to school each day, warming up the car first, and yet he expected me to work too and learn how to take care of myself. He, like your dad, was a silent giver, and never got a gift in his life until he married my mom. She taught him all about Christmas, and he became the biggest present buyer of all of us, like a kid again. I loved my dad.
Farmgirl Sister # 31
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| miss wilma |
Posted - Mar 18 2008 : 11:58:20 AM
When we wre little we thought Dad wasnt interested in any thing but mules but now that I am older I really know how much he gave up as a young man to care for his family and what we didnt have when we were younger he has made up for it thousand times over. Heather if we have the things you spoke of we are very wealthy
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| catscharm74 |
Posted - Mar 18 2008 : 11:50:22 AM
Ok, this is going to sound bad but it is a good thing- My dad adored work and money more than vacation and time with his family. He was always just yelling about silly little things that meant nothing but to him were the end of the world. So, I learned to love, be there for my family, listen and don't sweat the small stuff!!!
Cheers,
Heather
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| miss wilma |
Posted - Mar 18 2008 : 11:49:43 AM
I was an only girl with 3 brothers, I cant say I was ever spoiled growing up but they sure do now
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| kissmekate |
Posted - Mar 18 2008 : 11:34:05 AM
Yes, we do Miss Wilma!
I just adore my Dad, actually, both parents for that matter.
I am not a typical "spoiled" Daddy's Girl, but I am one non-the-less, and always will be.
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| miss wilma |
Posted - Mar 18 2008 : 08:29:46 AM
That is great Kate, dont we have a lot to be thankful for
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| kissmekate |
Posted - Mar 18 2008 : 08:06:42 AM
My Dad is a saint-in my eyes.
He taught me to have a good work ethic, and that some things are worth fighting for. He is also easy to talk to even when the topic isn't a comfortable one. He also is one to plant a little seed of hope when I think I can't do something. He has faith in me when I don't think I have any left to muster.
He has taught me to be blunt/direct. It has bit me in the tukus a few times, but for the most part it has served well.
He has also taught me all sorts of little household stuff so I didn't have to hire someone, and because he thinks I am capable, and not helpless.
He also has a great sense of humor, so I know when I get an email from him, most likely I will laugh out loud.
He is a great Dad and an even better Grandpa.
Don't miss out on a blessing, just because it isn't packaged the way you expected. ~MaryJo Copeland |
| miss wilma |
Posted - Mar 18 2008 : 07:39:45 AM
My Dad is a silent giver in other words if I give someone 100.00 and cant wait to tell everyone about it I havent given anything, I think thats a good lesson also. yeah, we are so lucky Jonnie
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| KYgurlsrbest |
Posted - Mar 18 2008 : 07:34:01 AM
I'm so glad that you still have your father with you...it's funny, if my daddy were still alive, he'd be 85. I miss him everyday--and yes, I'm so thankful for the time I had and what I learned from him--things like I mentioned above, but also my quest for knowledge--for history and taking care of our earth.
We're lucky gals, for sure.
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
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| miss wilma |
Posted - Mar 18 2008 : 07:12:29 AM
Jonnie like you my Dad was a hard worker and is one of the most giving persons I have ever seen,He is 80 now and I know we wont have many years left but I have so much to be thankful for by the way my Dad taught us
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| miss wilma |
Posted - Mar 18 2008 : 07:01:43 AM
I say amen to that Janice ,Pennie has a very strong will I am so glad its worked out so well for her
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| KYgurlsrbest |
Posted - Mar 18 2008 : 07:01:43 AM
Ok, being a Daddy's girl, I guess I learned a whole lot from him---work ethic for sure. I'd drag myself in to work if the world was coming to an end (though the stomach flu did stop me in my tracks yesterday). He also taught me to give--even when I don't have it. The backside of a racetrack is a pretty poor place, especially in the 70's and 80's...Daddy was always loaning one of our 2 cars to someone, or lending money or buying food for folks--and he NEVER let on about it. He just always said, "it's what you for folks when they need a leg up."
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
http://www.buyhandmade.org/ |
