Happy Birthday, Dad

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Yesterday was my dad's birthday.

I feel extremely lucky to have him as my dad.  He is probably the person in this world that I admire the most. 

He has taught me so much through his actions:

1.  Good work ethic

He started working delivering newspapers in his early teens.  He does whatever it takes to get the job done, no matter how long it takes or how tired he is.  He goes above and beyond expectations, never settling for anything less than his best. 

2.  Personal finance

He taught me how to save money starting when I was very little.  He taught me how to create a budget.  He helped me learn how to spend my money wisely.  He taught me how to do my taxes and figure out how much I could really afford when buying a house.

3.  Good character

He is one of the most selfless people I know.  He would do just about anything for anyone no matter how much it puts him out.  He takes actions that are better for the greater good, even if it might not be in his own best interest.  He does things just because they are the right thing to do. 

4.  Perseverance and Patience

He taught me to never give up.  Keep trying until there is nothing left to try.  Just keep going through tough times, you will come out a stronger person in the end. 

5.  Don't dwell on the negative 

My dad is legally blind.  He can't drive and reading is difficult.  Instead of focusing on that he focuses on what he can do and has become extremely successful.  He has accomplished many things that I am sure many people thought he never could.  I can relate to this with my genetic disorder, Turner Syndrome, and he has helped me tremendously in dealing with it.    


This is one of those times where I desperately wish I were better at writing.  I can not adequately describe how wonderful a person he really is or how much I truly admire and respect him.


Who do you admire, and why?

 



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From your description, he sounds like one of the loveliest people in the world. I hope I get to meet him (and of course you) one day. Belated Happy Birthday to your Dad :)

fragile, he truly is amazing. I only wish I could use all those lessons learned in practice half as well as he does!

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