Happy Feel Good Friday!!!
Today is actually a sad day for me but I am going to make an effort to feel good anyway. One year ago today I lost my dad, life as I knew it ended and this knew world without him begain. Everything looks the same but feels so different and you know things will never be how they were. I’m sure many of you who have lost a loved one can relate.
Obviously, I miss him dearly, but on this feel good friday instead of focusing on the pain caused by his absence I will focus on all the Joy he brought to my life and how greatful I am to be his daughter. I can say without a doubt or hesitation I had the Best Dad Ever!!!! (take my word you will lose any debate on this topic)
So for feel good friday take a few minutes to think about the people you love, appreciate them, be thankful for them and acknowleged how they have shaped the person you are. Who I am is largley shaped by who my dad was.
Because of my dad I know that I am beautiful
Because of my dad I know what true unconditional love is
Because of my dad I have a work ethic
Because of my dad I know the importance of saving
Because of my dad I know God
Because of my dad I know prayer works
Because of my dad I know alcohol does not change who a person is so being drunk is never an excuse for bad behavior
Because of my dad I know the importance of family
Because of my dad I know the importance of keeping your distance from people who are not good for you, even if they are family
Because of my dad I know the importance of education
Because of my dad I have a College degree
Because of my dad I know I am a truly wonderful person
Because of my dad I know I am a good daughter
Because of my dad I know the importance of laughter and silliness in your home
Because of my dad I know what a trifecta is
Because of my dad I know how important breakfast is
Because of my dad I know the importance of singing to your kids
Because of my dad I have a good head for business
Because of my dad I had visited at least 3 colleges before I was 11
Because of my dad I know that you can touch a person’s life just by showing up
Because of my dad I have the desire to write
Because of my dad I will be writing a very similar list about my mom while she can appreciate it
Because of my dad I have an even stronger desire to get to heaven
Because of my dad I know the pleasure of live sports
Because of my dad I play Christmas music every October 1st
Because of my dad I know how fun gift giving can be
Because of my dad I know how to drive
Because of my dad I can watch a football game, baseball game, basketball game, or boxing match and actually know what is going on
Because of my dad I never had a bad Christmas or birthday
Because of my dad you will not catch me in the streets with rollers in my hair
Because of my dad I have my dog
Because of my dad I will be a good mom
Because of my dad I had a happy childhood
Because of my dad I have common sense and I use it
Because of my dad I believe in myself
Because of my dad I have had the strength to survive this first year without him
Because of my dad I Chase Joy
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Joy filled emotions & memories galore! Love you F4L!!!
This was so sweet! Count the days of having your dad in your life as a blessing … Its something so special.
big hugs!
Hadassah,
Thank you for commenting. It makes me happy to hear that my nieces love me, not that I doubted that. 🙂 I love them and my nephews very, very, much and am happy that they got to know my Dad and will one day be able to tell my children about how fun and crazy "One-pop" was.
DJrelAt7 that is exactly what I want people to get from this. Appreciate the people you love and let them know. I am lucky that my dad knew how much I love him. The things I write about him now are not things that he did not know just things I want the world to know about him and his impact on me.
thank you..i will put this in a scrap book for your nieces..not only do i know first hand what you describe here, but i can see him smiling proudly, telling the angels, that's my girl..and the many stories i know they are listening to right now…im proud of you, of your strength..i lost my dad in 98, and i can honestly tell you, it takes courageous strength do be this determine to chase joy..i see why my daughters love you..there's strength and beauty in you..be encouraged..though our paths are different, it's good to see that every now and then they can collide..you touched me..thank you.
thanks for sharing thoughts of your dad with us, it reminds the rest of us to appreciate them and let them know now
Thanks Marcia. My Dad's mom would start preparing and getting everyone in a festive mood for Chrismas starting in October. She'd start it off by playing Chrismas music on October 1st. My Dad did this every year to remember her. Now I will do it every year to remember him. Family Traditions are very powerful. Playing the music also allows me to be connected in some way to a grandmother that I never got to meet.
"because of my dad I play christmas music every October 1st…" – I would love to hear how that came about. I echo Ms. Pillowz post, tearing up here at work, what a wonderful list.
Thanks Ms. Pillowz. Sorry for the tears. 🙂 And know you wont catch me in the streets in a headscarf either. He was really big on people not being outside if they are not neat clean and fully groomed, especialy women. Hair half done is not a good look.
This is beautiful. I can't be crying at work, but I did feel the twinge the let the tears roll. *big hug* One of my favorites was that because of your dad you won't be caught outside in rollers. What about a headscarf? lol
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