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Five Lessons I Learned from My Dad

It’s Father’s Day this weekend and we all pause to reflect on our fathers, what strength of relationship we had, the lessons we learned, what we can do to honor our dads, whether or not they’re here to celebrate. My dad passed away nearly 11 years ago and I miss him every day. I often reminisce about funny things he did or said or things that made a profound impression on me, formed my character. In honor of my sweet dad on this Father’s Day weekend, I’d love to share with you some powerful things I learned from a genuinely dear, funny, devoted, strong man.

Commitment: Dad knew about commitment. He was a good son and brother before becoming a husband and father. He was faithful to my Mom for over 40 years, until she passed away four months after their 40th wedding anniversary. He had always been a good provider, sometimes working two jobs in the early years of their marriage. He wanted my mom to be able to stay at home with their children and he was willing to work extra to Continue Reading