"Fathers, be good to your daughters, you are the god and the weight of her world"
John Mayor
"It's only when you grow up, and step back from him or leave him for your own career and your own home- it's only then that you can measure his greatness and fully appreciate it- pride reinforces love."
Margaret Truman
"A truly rich man is one whose children run into his arms when his hands are empty."
Author Unknown
"Dad, your guiding hand on my shoulder will remain with me forever"
Author Unknown
"Old as she was, she still missed her Daddy sometimes"
Gloria Naylor
Tomorrow would have been my father's 73rd birthday and I have been thinking about him more than usual this past week. Our fathers truly define us in so many ways and as we mature this increases. As a female, it is crucial to examine the relationship that you have had with your father- whether you were close to him or if he was absent in your life. He is the reason why you crave certain men in your life. He is the reason why you are confident or not confident at all. His presence in your life or lack of has molded you and defined you in ways that perhaps you are not even aware of.
I have always been aware of the strong presence of my father in my personal existence. He was a strong figure who was always happy and extremely intelligent. He was a successful doctor and friend to everyone no matter their social status or background. He used to take me to work with him on the weekends when I was a little girl. I was in awe of all the people that knew him and smiled as he greeted them. It was obvious that he contributed to the happiness in their life- perhaps with his simple friendly nature or with his knowledge. Whatever the reason, it was obvious that my father spread delight amongst all types of people. I was always extremely proud of him.
I got divorced soon after my father died. I have actually read that this is not that uncommon in regard to divorce. It often happens after the death of a parent. I know personally that after my father died I in fact looked toward my husband to fill a part of the void that existed within me.
In truth, it is a void that no one can fill so that proved fruitless. With the raw emotion of loss, we often seek anything to heal the wound. Over the years I have learned that the loss of a father is something that I will never heal from. I have accepted his death but I have a sadness that will forever be a part of my soul. I could count on my father for any possible need. He was a person who was so incredibly generous monetarily as well as emotionally. He gave of himself in every possible way and he was always available to me. My father was interested and involved in everything that I touched.
When I lived at home, our phone would often ring every weekend with someone asking for medical advice. My father always directed and if possible would get involved. He counseled people endlessly on the method of treatment and healed them emotionally as he calmed their often anxious spirit. My father was always there for my brothers and I and was an active participant in all of our studies and interests. He pushed us to learn and to travel. I often reflect back on the summer that he told my brother and I to go to Italy. We went for weeks and he encouraged us to continue on our journey. We stayed in beautiful hotels and dined in wonderful restaurants and we shopped in Florentine marketplaces. All of this - simply because he believed in experiencing all the good things in life. Generous beyond-
When I was in high school and in college I knew enough to be grateful for our good fortune. However, now that I have children of my own- I look back in tremendous awe.
John Mayor
"It's only when you grow up, and step back from him or leave him for your own career and your own home- it's only then that you can measure his greatness and fully appreciate it- pride reinforces love."
Margaret Truman
"A truly rich man is one whose children run into his arms when his hands are empty."
Author Unknown
"Dad, your guiding hand on my shoulder will remain with me forever"
Author Unknown
"Old as she was, she still missed her Daddy sometimes"
Gloria Naylor
Tomorrow would have been my father's 73rd birthday and I have been thinking about him more than usual this past week. Our fathers truly define us in so many ways and as we mature this increases. As a female, it is crucial to examine the relationship that you have had with your father- whether you were close to him or if he was absent in your life. He is the reason why you crave certain men in your life. He is the reason why you are confident or not confident at all. His presence in your life or lack of has molded you and defined you in ways that perhaps you are not even aware of.
I have always been aware of the strong presence of my father in my personal existence. He was a strong figure who was always happy and extremely intelligent. He was a successful doctor and friend to everyone no matter their social status or background. He used to take me to work with him on the weekends when I was a little girl. I was in awe of all the people that knew him and smiled as he greeted them. It was obvious that he contributed to the happiness in their life- perhaps with his simple friendly nature or with his knowledge. Whatever the reason, it was obvious that my father spread delight amongst all types of people. I was always extremely proud of him.
I got divorced soon after my father died. I have actually read that this is not that uncommon in regard to divorce. It often happens after the death of a parent. I know personally that after my father died I in fact looked toward my husband to fill a part of the void that existed within me.
In truth, it is a void that no one can fill so that proved fruitless. With the raw emotion of loss, we often seek anything to heal the wound. Over the years I have learned that the loss of a father is something that I will never heal from. I have accepted his death but I have a sadness that will forever be a part of my soul. I could count on my father for any possible need. He was a person who was so incredibly generous monetarily as well as emotionally. He gave of himself in every possible way and he was always available to me. My father was interested and involved in everything that I touched.
When I lived at home, our phone would often ring every weekend with someone asking for medical advice. My father always directed and if possible would get involved. He counseled people endlessly on the method of treatment and healed them emotionally as he calmed their often anxious spirit. My father was always there for my brothers and I and was an active participant in all of our studies and interests. He pushed us to learn and to travel. I often reflect back on the summer that he told my brother and I to go to Italy. We went for weeks and he encouraged us to continue on our journey. We stayed in beautiful hotels and dined in wonderful restaurants and we shopped in Florentine marketplaces. All of this - simply because he believed in experiencing all the good things in life. Generous beyond-
When I was in high school and in college I knew enough to be grateful for our good fortune. However, now that I have children of my own- I look back in tremendous awe.
