Drive a truck (manual transmission) Change a tire Manicure a lawn Shine my shoes Ride my bike Wash a car with Joy and pride Never meet a stranger while standing in line Embrace more than one Religion Be a good friend and neighbor Be patient Hard work Eat rice at all means (Louisiana) Smile Enjoy every day of your life Fight cancer with pride and dignity What I witnessed: All of your Friend's testimonies will last 1:45 at your funeral and carry over to the gravesite. Absolutely the most beautiful words I have ever heard.  

My "dad" taught me that he is a piece of sh!t who runs away from responsibility and his children. My grandfather, on the other hand, taught me that there are wonderful men in the world who make their whole life about their family. He taught me pretty much everything a dad should. 

My dad taught me hard work, he showed me. He has worked hard all his life, still does. He showed me how to never give up, integrity, ethics, unconditional love. 

That we're not as important as we think we are. Nobody's watching our every move -- we are not on display. The only people we can count on is the Almighty and ourselves. Be strong and stay true. There is a special human in each of us so live DAILY by the golden rule and try to make others feel you genuinely care. Make someone else's day...everyday. Slow down and be patient, smell the damn flowers and be thankful to be alive. Oh, and most importantly, make sure you take care of family and friends, and by that, he meant family and friends is the stuff of life...THAT'S what's important, THAT'S what you invest in and THAT'S what you nourish. 

I am envious of those who have a real dad. I always wanted one. My real dad never even admitted that I was his and my step-dad hit me for 10 years. I'm so glad my husband is a great father to our son. 

I'm so glad my husband is a great father to our son. There ya go Melissa. I miss dad TERRIBLY. This is just a sucky month for me. We've no moms and dads left for the kids to shower with love, only dh and me. :( So we carry on traditions in a very small way here at home...intimate and perfect. It is what it is. LOL. Boohoohoohoohooo. 

I just tried this...uhg:( He was always wanting me to do push up. 

Grandfather Take your hat off to eat Open a door for a lady If there is a widow who needs help don’t wait for her to ask. When it comes to youth understand that controversy builds character so enjoy their mistakes from the outskirts and if you think they need help wait until asked. Dishonesty only gains short term earnings. 

My dad taught me that we didn't own the electric company and that money didn't grow on trees! Thanks dad!! 

The most valuble thing my dad taught us was how to Love! He was an absolute great man, who never judged or talked badly about anyone. He taught us that for everything in life we must work hard and that we should be proud of everything we have! Unfortunantly my dad was taken from us just one year and one month ago :( but the things he has taught me and the rest of his kids are gifts that will last through eternity. 

Steve; Yes, Steen's was a mainstay with homemade biscuits and the bacon with the rind on it. Mmmmm 

That people are not who they should be and that it hurts for a lifetime to be abused as a child. And to nut trust anyone. 

My dad was no saint, but he taught me that a smart woman is sexier than a dumb woman. 

My dad is the best!! My biggest hero...In so many ways!! -Because of his bravery in his life, taught me to brave in mine. -Strict rules in the military-for the whole family! I am a rule follower--I've learned, that's a good thing!!! -Such a fun spirit!! Loves to tell jokes and have fun. I am learning to not take life so seriously. -Always played guitar and sang to us...Ok, I don't have the musical talent, but hey, we had fun!! What a fun memory ;) I could go on and on.... 

Money management even though he is not good at all at it. The basics of maintenance for the car. Being faithful and loyal is very important in a marriage. 

my dad taught me how to.. understand the game of football as a young girl, (love it now). how to throw a spiral. make awesome chili. be silly and to be able to laugh at most anything throw a mean right hook. 

my daddy taught me many things and today i am missing him something awful!but his lesson i am working on today is to never give up on a sick doggie! 

My best mac and cheese recipe. 

Fried grits. :) And mean margaritas. Loved his. 

he let me watch my first horror movie...*tear* 

Oh yeah, appreciate the Astros. No good weather friend here. Baseball, hot dogs, 2 beers for him, coke for me Baseball has never been the same. :( 

How to put money in an IRA. 

That men are unreasonable and I sure didn't want to marry anyone like him. 

That love is generous and can be volatile. That putting money away for a rainy day is always a good idea. Never let the truth get in the way of a good story, but always make sure the truth comes to light. 

How to have fun. Never rely on anyone; you have to make your own way in life. Be loyal and be true. He taught me how to fix, and make a ton of things. I helped him build the house he lives in/has lived in for the last 30 years. If something needs to be fixed, I will take a stab at it. I've done plumbing, electrical, and some mechanical. I even know how to tuckpoint (but I learned how to do that from my uncle who was a brick layer). 

Different is good, weird is better, down right bizarre is the best. Carry a flat head screwdriver at all times. Reality is a figment of his imagination. Remembering the bad stuff is fully optional. Its genetic. 

To never give up! 

Happy Fathers Day! I love this thread. 

Seems I forgot to mention last year that my dad also taught me to have a work ethic. To this day, it kills me when I have to call in sick. 

Loyalty, honesty, strength, perseverance and compassion. To make certain that we left the world better than when we came into it. That I could take woodshop and handle power tools and a lot of other things even though I was a girl. That a real man would not be threatened by a smart woman. Most of all he taught me that I was worthy of being loved and that regardless of any missteps I would or did make, that he was still my number one fan. 

my father taught me self-discipline, pride in my country ;as well as myself, and how to be a man...THANKS DAD! 

my dad taught me not to ever ever ever abandon my children.

other than not ever seeing him or talking to him, he was a terrific dad.

Toys, cars, gloves, etc...all can be bought and lost. love and being there is free. just do it. it's your children.

Happy Fathers Day. 

He taught me to whistle, drive a standard transmission, save money ("Pay yourself first"), to appreciate blues music, how to handicap a horserace, to read the newspaper every day. I was so lucky to have him. 

My daddy was the most loving, generous and kind person in the whole world. I will always miss him. 

Never attempt to drown your sorrows, especially if she can swim. 

My dad always told me that I could do anything I wanted to do. Being a woman is not a handicap. I miss him very much. 

Never attempt to drown your sorrows, especially if she can swim.

lmao!!!!!! you bad boy! 

i wish i could have one more fathers day with my dad :( he and my mom meet when i was 2 and i could noy have asked for a better dad i miss him!!! 

my dad taught me that hard work never killed anyone. he worked as a master plumber up until he was 82 years old! he would dig ditches in the rock hard ground in west texas with a pick ax and shovel at that age. he did not believe in modern machinery of any kind. i laugh when i remember him saying this about microwave ovens: "I just really don't think God intended for food to ever be cooked that fast". I miss my dad. He had his quirks but, hey, no one is perfect. 

The world does not owe you nothing,you have to work hard for what you want in life. I found a husband 40 yrs ago that thought just like my Dad and that is the way we raised our 2 kids.