This is dedicated to the man who raised me and 4 other girls in the family. My dad is 68 years old. What can I say about him? Well, I miss him. I feel bad for being so far away from my dad in his old age. There's not a day that goes by that I don't think of him. Life is full of surprises and some things are best kept to oneself because you don't want to hurt the person you love and respect.My dad is a disciplinarian by nature. And that means one must do what he says at once, no dilly-dallying! I still remember being scolded for a reason which I think wasn't a big deal, I was ONLY 9 years old then. That incident made me see him in a different light. I didn't hate him but I just couldn't understand why I was being reprimanded so harshly. It took me years to let go of that bitter feeling cos as he grew older and I became a mom (coupled with the responsibility of raising two boys), I understood why he acted the way he did.
After my mom's passing 2 years ago, dad's health took a dip. I worry about him all the time. Sometimes I wish he remarried so that someone could take care of him full time but at the same time, I hate the idea of someone taking over my mom's place:(.
So, today being Father's Day I'd like to say I love you and that I'm sorry for all the things that may have caused you sadness. I never meant to be disrespectful. You have raised me well despite the hardships the family faced all these years. I know I haven't been the best daughter but I do try. So, Happy Father's Day Dad. I pray that you may have long and healthy life. Muah!
Is it Father's Day today? We had it here last week.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, I want to wish dearest DAD a Happy Father's Day and may he be blessed with long life and good health. Love you dad! *heart*
Ya, it's Father's Day in M'sia today. sis. It's one of those days when I reali feel like going home:(
ReplyDeleteHappy Father's Day, Nessa's Dad! You don't look anything like your dad, must take up after your mom :)
ReplyDeleteThat was a great post! I myself haven't had a relationship with my father for many years. yet it still warms my heart to hear people talk of a great man who molded their character! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteTake care,
B~
That was a touching post. Unfortunately I didn't really know my dad cos my parents were separated when I was about 4 years old. I did manage to speak with him one final time a few years back before he passed away though. Happy Father's Day to all you dads out there!
ReplyDeleteMD - Yeah, I do look more like my mom. But I have both my parents traits:- worries from mom and temper from dad!:)
ReplyDeleteBarrett - Thanks for the compliments:) I guess no matter what we feel about our parents, eventually we will understand when we become parents ourselves.
Nick - Glad you had that opportunity to speak with him. I'm sure he loved you despite the separation. God bless his soul!
I totally relate with having a "disciplinarian" dad, but you know, the older I get, the more I appreciate everything that he had done for me and my family.
ReplyDeleteI know when I have kids that I will exactly be like him.
Happy Fathers Day to your dad.
Hi Sharon. Nice having you here:) Yeah, I have to thank my dad for the way he brought me up or else I would probably be a spoiled brat! I have 2 kids myself and I do spoil them..tsk!tsk!tsk! But once in a while they do get a major earful from me..hehe..
ReplyDeleteNice post, you almost made me cry. OK, I had tears welling in my eyes. :(
ReplyDeleteMay our fathers be blessed with all the good things, always. :)
That was very touching. Like Nick, I didn't really know my Dad well, either. My parents divorced when I was very, very young, and my Dad never was a big part of my life, but thankfully we did manage to reconcile somewhat a year before his death.
ReplyDeleteHappy Father's Day, Nessa's Dad! :)
Cindy - Paul Potts made me cry again:( Happy Father's Day to your dad as well!
ReplyDeleteLeigh - Hi! Reconciliation is a beautiful word, I'm glad you and your dad patched things up before he left:)
Hi? coming from Ann of Meowi.com :)
ReplyDeletePlease wish Happy Father's Day to Dad. May He be healthy and smile always :)
You've done a good deed here by posting such a nice and very touching post. Now u make me in tears.
Oh well, I pray all father's be happy, smiling and healthy always. From KK, Sabah. It's raining now and I wonder what my father's doing. I better call him.
Hi Papajoneh! Ya, I've 'seen' you at my sis & Mrbadak's blog, small world. Thanks for dropping by:) Thanks for the wishes everyone... I had my reservations if I should post about my dad earlier. Moms are the best and dads are the greatest!
ReplyDeleteNessa, that was a beautiful post. Your dad must be really proud of you.
ReplyDeleteThat was nice Nessa. It used to be hard to understand why parents act the way they did with us right, until we became parents ourselves. I hope my children will think of me as we think of our parents now..
ReplyDeleteThanks Li Jun. Hope I got your name correct:) Ermmm, I'm not sure, he doesn't know about this post... hehe
ReplyDeleteJewelle, I'm sure your kids think highly of you:)I used to think my dad was mean, but as I grew older, I slowly understood that his way of parenting was influenced by his parents who were very strict with him when he was growing up. Life way back then was hard, living with just the bare necessities. Unlike today, our kids have it easy cos everything is provided for them.
That's a nice thing to say about your dad on Father's Day. Sometimes it's hard to say these things to someone face-to-face.
ReplyDeleteAvcr8teur, this is be my typical weekly phone conversation with dad:-
ReplyDeleteMe: Hello dad, how are you?
Dad: I'm fine.
Me: Have you eaten?
Dad: Yes
Me: Ermmm... who else is there?
Dad: Your sisters are here (or I'm alone, they're not here yet)
Me: Oh ok. Glad your ok.
(Scratching my head thinking what else to say) Ermm... I'll call you again next week Dad. Bye.
Dad: Bye.