DISQUS

Michelle · 1 year ago

I too learned an industrious work ethic from my Dad. My Dad immigrated to Canada from Italy at aged 20 with not a word of English in his vocabulary and $30 in his pocket. One of his proudest moments was his fullfilment of his promise that we'd have an outdoor swimming pool by the time I was 15. He set goals and he did whatever it took to meet them. I learned from my Dad to be curious about the world, to explore and to be open to new experiences. My Dad worked for 30+ years for the same compnay. Most of his career he supervised working class men from all over the world. To this day when we meet these men on the streets, they are generous and kind to my Dad because he always treated them with respect and fairness. I strive to live my life by these same principles. I love my Dad more than words can described. Oh, and he loves food and family. Me too!

Andrea Devis · 1 year ago

I am always happy to see strong healthy father-daughter relationships, I learn a lot from them.

I always tried to help my younger sister appreciate the things you can learn even when your father is not there. If he was not family oriented, be family oriented. If he was not an industrious worker, be an industrious worker. If he was outspoken about things he believed in, be outspoken about the things you believe in. Just don't let the fact that he is not here stop you from living your life.

Not having a present father taught me not to miss out on an opportunity, to take advantage of what is in front of me, and be involved, the worst thing you can do to yourself is not be involved in your own life.

The best thing I learned? How to have a great marriage.