My father is……
No longer with us. He passed away fifteen years ago. But he is my role model.
I meant to write this post yesterday, as it was Father’s Day but other things got in the way and I felt that I cannot do justice to it if I do a hurry up job.
As I have mentioned in my blog that I lost my mom early on in my life, like when I was six. And though my father remarried, he still retained the role of a mother and father for us three siblings. He would tend to us when we were sick, or needed help with school work or studies. He was my best advisor in all matters of life. He had a great sense of humor and would tell us funny anecdotes from his own younger days. And he was a great mom! That is a funny thing to say about a man but he truly was as gentle as a mother. Specially it was important for me as I was the only daughter in the family.
I can go on and on about how wonderful he was. How well read, how kind, generous and fair to everyone. The best quality he had was his kindness and humbleness. He would be the first to admit and apologize if he was in the wrong. He would go out of his way to help others, even when they hadn’t asked for help. It is something I aspire to: To be more like him and have these wonderful qualities in my personality too.
I think the best tribute we can pay to our parents is to carry on with their good qualities and work in life.
I really miss him even now.
In response to;
A Prompt by; Sarah Elizabeth Moore
#keepitalive
#fatherslove
I know what you mean. It’s 23 years for me, and I still miss him. Even more so this week, yet it’s not an anniversary or anything. just current events.
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I guess we will miss them all through our lives. Thanks
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It’s been 28 years since my Dad’s death so I can identify. But, I am sorry for your loss – it sounds like he was a pivotal force in your life. This is a lovely tribute.
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Thanks a lot Carol. He was. And I still miss him.
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No doubt – my Mom died first and my Dad four years later. I felt like an orphan, even though I was not a child any more.
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Very understandable.
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It’s been 28 years since my Dad’s death so I can identify. But, I am sorry for your loss – it sounds like he was a pivotal force in your life. This is a lovely tribute.
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Thanks a lot dear
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You are most welcome
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🙏👍
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Such a lovely tribute to such a wonderful father! I am sure Sadje, he would be very proud to see you have his qualities. ❤️
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Thank you so much Punam. This is indeed a great compliment!
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You are welcome, my dear and you deserve it.
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👍🙏
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Very nice to read about your father! And I agree, being the best parts of him and carrying that through to your own is the best gift you could give him. I’m sure he is missed terribly.
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Thanks a lot Kim!
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This is a beautiful tribute to your dad. He’s amazing!
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Thanks a lot!
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You’re welcome!
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Ohh, Sadje!! I am sorry for your loss (your mother early and also your father)! Very happy you had such a wonderful relationship with your Dad/Mom! This is such an awesome tribute for your Dad! I’m sure there alot of children who wish they could have had what you were blessed with in your Dad!!
xoxoxo
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Thanks a lot Charles! It was a privilege to have such a loving father.
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Thank you so much 😊
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So sorry he’s no longer here. Its difficult when we lose such great role models from our lives. I’m sure he’s looking down on you from heaven! ❤
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It still hurts when I think about the loss. But I am sure that he is in a better place. Thanks
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Yes I’m sure he is. I’m sorry it still hurts so much XX
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