My Father has taught me a lot of things throughout my almost 4o years. We spent almost every Saturday of my childhood working side-by-side as a family on several apartments my parents owned. I was not a big fan of it when I was younger, but have realized as I have gotten older, just how in-valuable those Saturdays were for me. We grew close as a family, I learned how to work…hard, and I developed a love and friendship with and for my Father working at his side and under his guidance and direction. I also learned many of the skills that I use today for the DIY projects in my home. We did everything from painting, ripping down wallpaper and remodeling kitchens and bathrooms and tiling. I was the only girl I knew who could hammer and use a screwdriver.
My father also loved the outdoors. We lived near the High Uintah Mountains and spent a lot of time backpacking and camping there. My love of the outdoors came from the time we spent as a family hiking, camping, canoeing, rafting, rappelling, and backpacking together.
This is also where I gained my love for Summer afternoon thunderstorms. Almost every afternoon, when we were backpacking, a huge thunderstorm would rumble through our campsite. My Dad and I loved to sit out by the roaring fire in a good downpour and sometimes the thunder and lightning would be so close the ground would shake. When the storms were really bad I would usually run for cover in the tent and read.
I also gained my love for reading from my Dad, who always had a good book to share and a room in our home, which we called, the library, dedicated to walls of books. My Dad and I also share a love for basketball. When I was in Jr. High I used to get up at 5 am and ride to the high school gym with my dad. I would shoot baskets on the side while he played an early-morning game of basketball with some of his old High School buddies. Sometimes they even let me play with them.
But perhaps one of the greatest things I learned from him was the way he treated me and was there for me for one of the worst years of my life…when I was in college. He was a shoulder for me to cry on and confide in…which I did…OFTEN!
I am so thankful for the great blessing he has been to me in my life. I cherish the lessons he has taught me and continues to teach me and my family. So, it is only fitting that I get him something for Father’s Day that will help him to know just how much he means to me.
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jen @ Tatertots & Jello says
Your dad sounds like a wonderful guy. What great memories!!
oxox
heather says
What amazing memories… You have such a wonderful family Amy!!
kisses
heather
Carol says
Dad wanted me to let you know how much he appreciated your post on him. He loved that the memories that meant so much to him meant so much to you. We love you. Thanks for the post!
Jocelyn@BruCrew Life says
Great post on what sounds like a great dad!! :)