Saturday Check-In

It's the weekend...time hopefully to relax and/or do something fun. But take just a moment to think about this question... Who is your hero? I'm not talking about someone in a movie or book...but who in your life is truly a hero in your eyes? For me it's sort of a tossup between hubby and my Dad but I'm going with dad on this one cause I grew up with him and was most influenced by his actions.

Dad was the consummate gentleman. Never a bad word about anyone, never raised his voice but was not afraid to discipline my brother and me if we got out of line. He worshiped my mother til his last breath and she appreciated every little kindness she showed. Often he would just show up with flowers, a piece of jewelry or other token of his love. I remember every spring when the willows were in bloom in the woods, dad would always bring home an arm load for mom so she could have a bouquet of them mixed with her daffodils. He never forgot. But for me he always had time. Time to spend with me, time to take me along on errands, time to show me how to work in the shop, time to just be with me. That is what I loved about him the most. Where other adults always told us kids to "go play somewhere else" or "this is adult talk", my dad never said that to me..ever! He gave me his time.

Dad passed away in '02 with my mom, brother, hubby and me by his side...at home. My parting words whispered in his ear were..."you were the best dad ever!"...he was my hero!

Hugs,
Chutzie

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