Yes, my dad influenced a great deal and still does. My parents are retired ministers so my Dad is a Godly Man! I am truly blessed I've never seen my daddy angry or has he ever smoke or drank alcohol so neither have thanks to my parents influence. I truly believe I am a Christian women with great values due to the values my Dad placed within me. Happy Fathers Day to all the Dads and God Bless you.
Carla Vitale - 7 years ago
My dad was a very unique man. He only had a sixth grade education. His father was killed in a car accident. Dad had to quit school in 6th grade to work and help support his family. His family was very poor, his lunches at times when he was in school, were lard sandwiches.
He also lost his right eye playing with his sibling. Dad was behind a door that had a nail with a empty wooden spool through it used as a doorknob. His sibling didn't know he was behind the door and pushed it open hitting eye.
My dad was a very hard worker, sometimes having 3 jobs to support our family.
We lived in a one room house, he eventually built it into a 3 bedroom house, one bedroom was an upstairs bedroom. Living room, kitchen, and sun porch. He and I worked together occasionally, it was educational and fun. Later he built a large cinder block garage, along with many other major projects.
As time went on dad smoked heavily and was an alcoholic. It didn't stop him. He always worked hard and had multiple projects going.
One of my proudest times when I was younger, he wanted to be head operator at the electric company he worked at. He had to take a in home program for the position. (ICS Courses.)
He made straight A's and got the promotion!
As time went on his drinking and my mom's drinking were out of control. My parents divorced. Dad's drinking got worse. One night my sister saw him lying on his bed with a shotgun across his chest, that was the turning point for him. He went into rehab. When he left he made quite an impression on the young peopleand program director. The day he walked out of rehab he never drank again! It was truly a miracle from God.
As time went on his COPD was getting bad, it still never stopped him from his projects. Finally the COPD caught up with him and he went home to the Lord May 12th 2016, ten days after his 86th Birthday.
Reflecting on how he made me who I am today.
His work ethics, making sure mom, my sister, and brother always went to church. Determination, his perfection in whatever he did, never giving up, his musical talents and outdoor adventures.
All the things I have done he taught me what it took to go and get it!
Missing you dad on this special day.
Thanks dad,
Until we meet again in heaven,
I love,and miss you very much.
Carla
Carla Vitale - 7 years ago
My dad was a very unique man. He only had a sixth grade education, his father was killed in a car accident. Dad had to quit school to work and help support his family. His family was very poor, his lunch when he was in school, lard sandwiches.
He also lost his right eye playing with his sibling. Dad was behind a door that had a nail with a empty wooden spool through it used as a doorknob. His sibling didn't know he was behind the door and pushed it open hitting dad's eye.
Michael Callan - 7 years ago
Yes, i've never known my biological father or mother. I was adopted from the hospital where i was born as an infant. My adopted father, my real dad, has influenced me so much. He taught me respect, duty, honor, loyalty. He tauggt me the value of hard work and earning what you recieve so that though you may not have much, you can be proud of what you do have because you earned it with your own two hands. He taught me to be respectful of others, thought you may not agree with the opinion someone has, you respect that opinion and show them the same courtesy you would show everyone else. He taught me kindness, kindness is not simply being nice to others, it is knowing when you have to be tough, to do things that at the time may seem unkind but the person will be better of than if you just did the nice thing that made them feel good. And finally, he taught me love, love is the most powerful force of all, love can give a man the courage to stand up for what is right. To stand up to that intruder in the house and say no, you will not come in here and hurt my family. To adopt that little baby, to love him when his own papents would not. To discipline him when he does wrong so that he knows what is right and will not make the same mistakes that he did when he was young. The love of the greatest father of all caused him to send his son, to die for all of us so that we may have a place at his side when our time on this earth is done, love everlasting. To my father, all fathers, and our heavenly father: happy Fathers day, may God Bless you and your familys on this wonderful Sunday.
Susan - 7 years ago
I am the woman that am because of my dad. His words of love and encouragement were instilled so deep within me, causing me to have strength and confidence throughout my life. Was he perfect? Not at all. In fact, he was an alcoholic. My parents marriage was hardly considered loving, but they were still able to love their children.
My dad taught me to love myself, and to believe that I could do anything.
Thank you dad, missing you like crazy
Jill Thomason - 7 years ago
I voted NO, that my father didn't influence my life. I like st my father to cancer at the age of 6. The LOSS OF MY FATHER tremendously impacted my life! It made me a strong, independent woman who isn't easily influenced and thinks for herself!
Happy Father's Day to all the dad's out there.
Patricia - 7 years ago
Yes My dad was a ww 2 vet and proud of it I was a Navy vet and I am proud of it and happy to have served for my country and flag I know my dad was proud of me as I was of him I am and always will be Daddy's little Girl
Madlyn - 7 years ago
My parents separated and divorced when I was about 4 months old ... my 'birth' father abandoned us and my maternal grandparents took care of Mom and me. Granddaddy was my 'first' father image. A hardworking country farmer with strong values, Granddaddy was the 'king of my world' until the day he passed away when I was 13 years old. However when I was four years old, one of the greatest men I have ever known came into our lives. My 'hero' had been severely wounded in the Korean War losing his right arm and nearly losing his left leg during combat but he still managed to save his buddy's life. He became 'my REAL 'Dad' the first moment I met him ... strong, independent, honest, fair, compassionate, loving and 'so much more' ... Dad was my 'mentor', my 'role model', and my 'playmate'. In time to come, 'Grandpa' served in the same capacity with his grandchildren ... he taught everyone he ever met that 'although life sometimes gives you lemons, anybody can make lemonade'. Dad overcame his disabilities, fought cancer and won, but a year and a half after Mom left this world he simply couldn't face another winter without the 'love of his life'. Daddy died of a broken heart in October, 2015, sixty-two years after we first met. I miss him terribly every day ... seems like I 'have to' answer the phone and hear his voice, drop by his house with a few groceries, listen to his old war stories and tales of his youth but those days are gone now. If your parents are still living, go visit them as often as possible, give them a phone call every day, always, 'always' tell your Mom and Dad "I love you". Time is not guaranteed and you may never have another opportunity.
Leslie Vincent - 7 years ago
I'm 47 yrs old & I will always be my daddy's little girl. Happy Father's Day from CajunLand!!
Linda - 7 years ago
Like you Dennis, I think the fact that my father was killed in an auto accident when I was just 7 was probably the best thing that could have happened to my family. People may think that's awful to say but he was a drinker who was abusive and cared way more for his friends than he did for his wife and four kids. I also chose to make my life better because of all the bad we went through. Unfortunately, father's day always makes me a little sad when I read about all the nice things my friends say about their wonderful fathers, but I don't get as sad now a days as I used to get :) Happy Father's Day to you Dennis!
Yes, my dad influenced a great deal and still does. My parents are retired ministers so my Dad is a Godly Man! I am truly blessed I've never seen my daddy angry or has he ever smoke or drank alcohol so neither have thanks to my parents influence. I truly believe I am a Christian women with great values due to the values my Dad placed within me. Happy Fathers Day to all the Dads and God Bless you.
My dad was a very unique man. He only had a sixth grade education. His father was killed in a car accident. Dad had to quit school in 6th grade to work and help support his family. His family was very poor, his lunches at times when he was in school, were lard sandwiches.
He also lost his right eye playing with his sibling. Dad was behind a door that had a nail with a empty wooden spool through it used as a doorknob. His sibling didn't know he was behind the door and pushed it open hitting eye.
My dad was a very hard worker, sometimes having 3 jobs to support our family.
We lived in a one room house, he eventually built it into a 3 bedroom house, one bedroom was an upstairs bedroom. Living room, kitchen, and sun porch. He and I worked together occasionally, it was educational and fun. Later he built a large cinder block garage, along with many other major projects.
As time went on dad smoked heavily and was an alcoholic. It didn't stop him. He always worked hard and had multiple projects going.
One of my proudest times when I was younger, he wanted to be head operator at the electric company he worked at. He had to take a in home program for the position. (ICS Courses.)
He made straight A's and got the promotion!
As time went on his drinking and my mom's drinking were out of control. My parents divorced. Dad's drinking got worse. One night my sister saw him lying on his bed with a shotgun across his chest, that was the turning point for him. He went into rehab. When he left he made quite an impression on the young peopleand program director. The day he walked out of rehab he never drank again! It was truly a miracle from God.
As time went on his COPD was getting bad, it still never stopped him from his projects. Finally the COPD caught up with him and he went home to the Lord May 12th 2016, ten days after his 86th Birthday.
Reflecting on how he made me who I am today.
His work ethics, making sure mom, my sister, and brother always went to church. Determination, his perfection in whatever he did, never giving up, his musical talents and outdoor adventures.
All the things I have done he taught me what it took to go and get it!
Missing you dad on this special day.
Thanks dad,
Until we meet again in heaven,
I love,and miss you very much.
Carla
My dad was a very unique man. He only had a sixth grade education, his father was killed in a car accident. Dad had to quit school to work and help support his family. His family was very poor, his lunch when he was in school, lard sandwiches.
He also lost his right eye playing with his sibling. Dad was behind a door that had a nail with a empty wooden spool through it used as a doorknob. His sibling didn't know he was behind the door and pushed it open hitting dad's eye.
Yes, i've never known my biological father or mother. I was adopted from the hospital where i was born as an infant. My adopted father, my real dad, has influenced me so much. He taught me respect, duty, honor, loyalty. He tauggt me the value of hard work and earning what you recieve so that though you may not have much, you can be proud of what you do have because you earned it with your own two hands. He taught me to be respectful of others, thought you may not agree with the opinion someone has, you respect that opinion and show them the same courtesy you would show everyone else. He taught me kindness, kindness is not simply being nice to others, it is knowing when you have to be tough, to do things that at the time may seem unkind but the person will be better of than if you just did the nice thing that made them feel good. And finally, he taught me love, love is the most powerful force of all, love can give a man the courage to stand up for what is right. To stand up to that intruder in the house and say no, you will not come in here and hurt my family. To adopt that little baby, to love him when his own papents would not. To discipline him when he does wrong so that he knows what is right and will not make the same mistakes that he did when he was young. The love of the greatest father of all caused him to send his son, to die for all of us so that we may have a place at his side when our time on this earth is done, love everlasting. To my father, all fathers, and our heavenly father: happy Fathers day, may God Bless you and your familys on this wonderful Sunday.
I am the woman that am because of my dad. His words of love and encouragement were instilled so deep within me, causing me to have strength and confidence throughout my life. Was he perfect? Not at all. In fact, he was an alcoholic. My parents marriage was hardly considered loving, but they were still able to love their children.
My dad taught me to love myself, and to believe that I could do anything.
Thank you dad, missing you like crazy
I voted NO, that my father didn't influence my life. I like st my father to cancer at the age of 6. The LOSS OF MY FATHER tremendously impacted my life! It made me a strong, independent woman who isn't easily influenced and thinks for herself!
Happy Father's Day to all the dad's out there.
Yes My dad was a ww 2 vet and proud of it I was a Navy vet and I am proud of it and happy to have served for my country and flag I know my dad was proud of me as I was of him I am and always will be Daddy's little Girl
My parents separated and divorced when I was about 4 months old ... my 'birth' father abandoned us and my maternal grandparents took care of Mom and me. Granddaddy was my 'first' father image. A hardworking country farmer with strong values, Granddaddy was the 'king of my world' until the day he passed away when I was 13 years old. However when I was four years old, one of the greatest men I have ever known came into our lives. My 'hero' had been severely wounded in the Korean War losing his right arm and nearly losing his left leg during combat but he still managed to save his buddy's life. He became 'my REAL 'Dad' the first moment I met him ... strong, independent, honest, fair, compassionate, loving and 'so much more' ... Dad was my 'mentor', my 'role model', and my 'playmate'. In time to come, 'Grandpa' served in the same capacity with his grandchildren ... he taught everyone he ever met that 'although life sometimes gives you lemons, anybody can make lemonade'. Dad overcame his disabilities, fought cancer and won, but a year and a half after Mom left this world he simply couldn't face another winter without the 'love of his life'. Daddy died of a broken heart in October, 2015, sixty-two years after we first met. I miss him terribly every day ... seems like I 'have to' answer the phone and hear his voice, drop by his house with a few groceries, listen to his old war stories and tales of his youth but those days are gone now. If your parents are still living, go visit them as often as possible, give them a phone call every day, always, 'always' tell your Mom and Dad "I love you". Time is not guaranteed and you may never have another opportunity.
I'm 47 yrs old & I will always be my daddy's little girl. Happy Father's Day from CajunLand!!
Like you Dennis, I think the fact that my father was killed in an auto accident when I was just 7 was probably the best thing that could have happened to my family. People may think that's awful to say but he was a drinker who was abusive and cared way more for his friends than he did for his wife and four kids. I also chose to make my life better because of all the bad we went through. Unfortunately, father's day always makes me a little sad when I read about all the nice things my friends say about their wonderful fathers, but I don't get as sad now a days as I used to get :) Happy Father's Day to you Dennis!
NO!!!!!! Thank God