Comments on: Ten Things My Dad Taught Me

By: Just Julie

Just Julie — Sat, 05 Jun 2021 15:37:29 +0000

In reply to Nancy A Roney. Your father's kindness has most definitely rubbed off on you, Nancy. That is a gift to the world. Thank you for your love and words, as always. xo

By: Nancy A Roney

Nancy A Roney — Sat, 05 Jun 2021 00:14:12 +0000

Reading AND parallel parking. How I wish. I always have to look for space to drive in. It seems he gave you many gifts Julie. My Dad was kind to people. I try to imitate him. That is his greatest gift to me. God bless your Dad in Heaven.

By: Just Julie

Just Julie — Sun, 15 Sep 2013 12:10:58 +0000

In reply to Dorothy Sooter. Your words made me smile then almost cry Dorothy. Dad was blessed to have you. You have been a gift to our family.... xoxo

By: Dorothy Sooter

Dorothy Sooter — Sun, 15 Sep 2013 03:41:12 +0000

Loved the picture. Your dad was my driving instructor on all of our
trips and as a result am a pretty good driver. The first time he ever
said he was sorry was two days before he went home to be with the
Lord. We discussed things many times and I said I was sorry many
times. Miss him terribly and more so this time of the year cause he
got sick in late August and I truly believed he was going to get well.
Love all of your posts and the writings of your friends.

By: Just Julie

Just Julie — Thu, 12 Sep 2013 13:06:24 +0000

In reply to Pat. Such good advice from your dad, Pat! I haven't tried the last one yet, though... ;) xoxo

By: Pat

Pat — Thu, 12 Sep 2013 13:03:41 +0000

What a beautiful post, Julie – your Dad had some wonderful traits! A few things I learned from my Dad – never charge anything on a credit card you can’t immediately pay, never go in a business partnership with anyone, remember to thank God for everything, and blackberry brandy is good for stomach upset. 🙂

By: Just Julie

Just Julie — Wed, 11 Sep 2013 19:43:18 +0000

In reply to Kay in Cornwall. Thank you for always sharing so much of yourself here, Kay. I think regular readers know you are a kind, detailed, transparent, funny, faithful woman, and it always lifts my heart to sign on and see you've left a comment. Thank you! It doesn't surprise me a bit that your father is so proud of you, dear friend. xoxo

By: Kay in Cornwall

Kay in Cornwall — Wed, 11 Sep 2013 16:41:12 +0000

Julie and Tauni, you both had very wise fathers. I can relate to all the advice from your dads apart from the basketball point. (My dad and I were/are rugby fans.:)) I wish I could parallel park – I managed to complete the manoeuvre for my driving test, but I really don’t know how I did it! I haven’t tried to do it for years and years now.
My father was/is a huge worrier and suffers from OCD. He dearly loves me and is inexplicably proud of me. However, because of his problems, he wasn’t a good role model.

By: Just Julie

Just Julie — Wed, 11 Sep 2013 16:03:10 +0000

In reply to Tauni. Tauni, your words always take me back and make me so happy we grew up together. There's just something about a friend who knows everything and all about your family and still loves you and them. That's you. I have such rich memories of your parents too. Your dad had a sense of humor that made me laugh more than a few times. I know how much you miss him, and how incredibly proud he was and would be of you. What a daughter you are to your parents! The best. Sure love you...thank you for your words of blessing. xoxo

By: Tauni

Tauni — Wed, 11 Sep 2013 16:01:38 +0000

Oh Julie, what a thoughtful post. Love the photo! I adored your father and respected him as a professional. He did far more than win Basketball trophies, he truly shaped lives. I am grateful I knew him. I especially love reading and hearing your childhood stories as I remember some of them so well. He always made me feel welcome in your home (as did your mother) and I believe out of all my friends’ parents yours were the ones I was the closest to. Many fond memories my dear friend.

As I ponder your question of things I learned from my dad my mind floods with so many things. Too numerous to document truly. But here are a few ~ 1) Never go to bed angry, especially with a family member. Agree to disagree or table the talk until another time but never go to bed angry. The other person may not be there in the morning and you will never have a chance to reconcile if that be the case. 2) Never pass up an opportunity to say I love you. This includes every phone conversation and conversation ~ period. For the same reasons noted in number 1. 3) It is no good to get all worked up over things that may never happen. I would have a tendency to get a little (or a lot) anxious over something seemingly big but truthfully trivial. Daddy always reminded me that using energy reacting to the fear of things that may never happen is a huge waste of energy. Save it for the reality. It is a lot less taxing on the mind and body and far more productive. 4) Be very careful in passing judgement on anyone before knowing the facts. Things are never as they seem, and we frequently do not have enough information to know the reality of things. There are always two sides to a story and rarely can one person involved in the situation relay things from both sides without a bias. Seeking to understand different perspectives makes it easier to see the other side of any situation. 5) My father taught me about patience. Patience is a form of perseverance for me. Waiting to see how things unfold and not jumping to conclusions helped me to make wiser and more informed decisions. 6) Try to vary the paths you take when you travel to places, especially places you frequent. It is a good strategy to keep the brain engaged, AND that way the Indians won’t find you. I have taught this strategy to both my kids 🙂 !

The thing I miss the most about my dad not being here on earth now, is navigating owning my own business. I wish he were hear to not only advise me but share in the experience.

Thanks for asking 🙂 ~ I love you Julie!!