lessons i’ve learned from
{my dad} about life
put your heart into everything you do.
there are times when it’s okay to stay quiet.
give of yourself and your time, freely.
if you can’t fall asleep sitting up,
well, you’re just not tired enough.
take care of what you have.
comfort comes before fashion.
kindness is the cornerstone of love.
if you have the right tools,
you can fix almost anything.
giving up is not an option.
your family is who you are.
integrity helps balance out mistakes.
whistling while you work is the
best way to make the time fly by.
patience isn’t a virtue, it’s a way of life.
the bigger your heart, the bigger your life.
showing up counts for more than you think.
a sense of humor, and learning to laugh
at yourself, will get you through.
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thanks, dad
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June 19th, 2011 at 9:45 am
Love it!!!
June 19th, 2011 at 10:00 am
What beautiful words for your father! And the pic is wonderful!
June 19th, 2011 at 11:12 am
this picture is priceless! i think it tells me everything i need to know about your dad, although this list helps. i’m adopting him. 🙂
June 19th, 2011 at 12:50 pm
Beautiful lessons.
June 19th, 2011 at 1:37 pm
These are wonderful attributes to pass on to a child. Giving up once makes it easier to do the next time. Love your dad’s attitude. And his hat!
June 19th, 2011 at 2:26 pm
Wonderful and inspiring words of wisdom and advice. You’ve got a wonderful father!! Thanks for sharing..
June 19th, 2011 at 2:45 pm
brilliant lessons!
June 20th, 2011 at 1:46 am
You make me smile.
June 20th, 2011 at 8:33 pm
and though i’ve never met him, i’m guessing he taught you all this by example. a lovely tribute.
June 21st, 2011 at 2:39 pm
aren’t we lucky to have our dads to teach us……do you get your writing abilities from him too…..or is that just pure “i was born with an amazing talent” luck 🙂
xo
June 21st, 2011 at 3:12 pm
This is lovely, picture, texture and words.
June 22nd, 2011 at 10:48 pm
What a beautiful tribute to your dad. The processing you used is perfect. Such a wonderful portrait. Genie