In addition to everything I have shared in my childhood web about my father, there is one quote that he used to say that I will never forget. It truly symbolized his love for me and my sister.
When I gave birth to my daughter, I watched closely as my husband's relationship with her started to develop. Only then did I fully understand my father’s quote. It is indeed a special bond that holds fathers and daughters.
Rola,
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed reading your personal web, It was nice to hear the things you said about your siblings. Unlike you I am the oldest, and I know how your siblings felt about you as their younger sister, the need to constantly look out for you and take care of you. I'm glad to hear all of you still share that special bond, and like you I feel this came from my parents that instilled in us that family is the most important thing in the world. And your right I think it's equally important to pass this belief in family on to our own children. Great Job!
Rola, you have such a way with words that everytime I read about your experiences, I get goosebumps. Thank you for sharing so many intimate details about your life. I love the quote from your father! It brings to mind my husband's experience with his daughter...he really hasn't known her because he and his exwife divorced before she was born. She lives in Texas, and we are now in NC and although we have visited with them, they have a challenging relationship. He has said to me how scared he is of having a little girl with me one day because she is going to wrap him by her finger so fast and so easily. I also think of my own relationship with my father, and it just brings chills to my spine to hear of a quote that nails it on the head.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Amy you are so eloquent in writing and expressing yourself.I love reading your posts. I have a similar relationship with my mother. She didn't show much physical affection when I was a teenager yet I could see in her eyes how she felt and how proud she was when I succeeded at school or disappointed when I made the wrong choice. Your father has had such a great impact on your life and seems like a very honorable and noble man, may he rest in peace.
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