Happy Father’s Day!
Doyle Slayton | Jun 21, 2009 | Comments 12
Almost every time I speak with my father he asks the question, “Are you winning? Tell me about your day…”
Yes sir, I am winning… and today especially… I am winning because you are my dad.
Happy Father’s Day!
What memorable conversations and interactions with your father have made a big impact on your life?
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Always being there for me and encouring me to get the most out of it, giving me space to do it on my own.
In honor of my Father:
http://www.glcuccureddu.com/mos-maiorum/my-first-fathers-day/
Best regards,
Gianluigi Cuccureddu
My dad was amazing man. This is first Fathers Day since he passed away. One thing about my dad was he was so positive and supportive. He never crushed any of my dreams. If I said I wanted to go to the Moon someday he was behind me all the way. So many people crush others dreams, he didn’t. Happy Fathers Day Dad!!!
My dad was a role model not only for me but many others too who tried to imbibe his values/qualities and love /affection /concern for the people he interacted with and local community as a whole .
we were connected via “the seventh sense ” meaning – though we didn’t communicate much ,he was always there feeling/reaching out and supporting me in times of trouble and joy .
He was brutually honest/simple/humble and led his life on his on terms never compromised on his values and self respect (though it was traditional to his roots ).He proved that one can live life based on one belief .
It’s about Five months since i lost him and i wish him eternal peace/joy and happiness and would like to reaffirm that i would carry on and fulfil his desires and aspirations of me -come what may! .
I Miss you papa and i’m sure you’ll watch over me as a guardian angel and guide me .Love -Johnny
Take a moment to say hi to Dad wherever he is today, even if it’s a silent prayer.
My Dad still looks down on me and I do remember the good things as well as our occasional vocal discussion. He was way smarter than some people thought, and blessings to anyone who can bring up 6 kids.
My best memories are the life-point discussions: “Did you think of …” that helped me set things in reality.
True the unspoken word /look / concern of a loving papa ( Parents included) says many things starting with encouragement to “sparing the ROD” ( atleast in old indian custom) . Since his childhood he was brought up by the British / Irish missionaries in residential schools in Madras(india) – way back in late 20′s and 30′s – A privilige of the few in india those days.
Ensured that, i too had the same privilige and moulded me to be an independent Man .
i pray for his soul and thank him everyday for making me what i am today .
Every day we that are above the flowers we are winning!
Happy Father’s Day
As a father I try to make this a daily occurance for my kids.
Steven
our father was a great man.we all chidren were afraid of him and he was loved by us all.but he suffered a lot on bed laid up of paralsis and poverty striped of at last though he was wealthy.I pray that this life should not happen to any one though in his prime age he was a king as he was the ceo of a company.
Growing up I didn’t appreciate all that my father did for me. He always told me I would have to work my whole life and to get used to it. I had my first job at 13 and worked at least 20 hours a week since then. Even though he could afford paying for my college, he told me to work for it so I would appreciate it. I worked full time through undergraduate and graduate school. Now I’m at work most days around 6:30. It’s not an effort, it’s just who I am. His lesson molded the person I am.
I enjoy hard work and have never had a job I didn’t like. I see people struggle with their jobs like it was something to get rid of as quickly as possible. Working is a punishment to those who don’t have the means to not work. People grow up jealous of anyone who has more, yet unwilling to put out the effort to get more.
My father taught me to work hard for what you have so you will appreciate it. It has given me a peace and contentment my whole life. I know I have what it takes to achieve anything I put before me. I don’t have to live off of the backs of others.
My father has taught me several things in life, but the one that stand out most is the ability to get through tough times knowing that everything is temporary and we can and will get through it. I know I caused my fair share of challenges and pain throughout my childhood and he always assured me we would make it through them. He is a humble man and I still to this day talk to students of his that say he changed their outlook on life forever. His motto of “Every day is a holiday and every night is a Saturday night” puts a smile on my face every time I think about. He’s truly a man that has no enemies and has taught me to respect everyone and you can learn things in life from every opportunity and person you encounter. I love this man and hope to be half the father to my children that he has been to me.
My Dad is one of my biggest inspirations. I see many of his leadership traits come through in my day to day interaction with my salespeople. He always says,”If you want it, then just go get it!” All of us need a strong father-figure in our lives. If you weren’t fortunate to have one, then seek one out…it’ll be one of the best things you ever do. Love you Dad!
MG-Sales Manager
My Dad and I have shared many phrases over the years; often from favorite movie lines. These phrases come up often in new situations and only he and I remember the origin which makes them “ours”.
When he walked me down the aisle nine years ago he had several prepared to quietly say to me during our stroll. I will never forget how this pillar of strength and leader of our family, the one I have utmost respect and love for thought only of me and our relationship.
Thanks Dad!
Lynae