Readers Comments
marylv1954 wrote: I miss my dad so much, he was one of my best friends! He and my mom both. I loved getting out for hikes with him, snow-shoeing, etc. He taught me great respect for nature, he had a real sympathy for the american indian as well, and i still carry that with me in my appreciation of nature and using it in my art. My dad had a strong faith in god, he was a great husband and father, friend to so many. And a good listener. I had such good times confiding in him, especially when i was troubled and hurting. His soothing voice was so special, and i can still hear it sometimes. He has been gone for 25 yrs. Now, but still with me in so many ways. Even when i am somewhere new, i sometimes think to myself, "dad would have loved to have seen this and spent time here. " i think our parents affect us in tremendous ways, and hopefully for the good. And it is wonderful to have them with us in those many ways even after they are "gone". I hope i can leave as good a legacy for my children. I think i will, i am very close to them, and we have had some wonderful opportunities through homeschooling and travel. I know my dad would be proud.
StayPositive wrote: What a wonderful story and i'm sure that he is very proud of you :)
hafboet wrote: Your dad sounds like a wonderful person and you do too.
aubrey wrote: I just wrote something similar to this without even getting the chance to read what this said. Our stories have pretty much the same theme. I totally agree with your thesis.
35alkapuri wrote: What a heartwarming story! My parents always told me that the way to repay parents is through your own children. Do for your children what they did for you, and then some, if you want to repay them. I am sure you will pass on the gifts that your dad gave you to others. Thanks for sharing this story.
sandyremillar wrote: Wonderful recognition!
Annabella wrote: Beautiful! Simply beautiful - the bond between Father and daughter.
mindyjourney wrote: Oh, so lovely a tribute to your Dad! Many kind lessons he instilled in you. Continued blessings.
