Why I Love My Father!

One reason Why I love My Father!

As a child growing up my Father was involved in our lives. There are seven of us, 4 boys and 3 girls! My Mother and Father were they greatest parents a person could have! How lucky I was.
Yeah I know there were times when I thought they were mean and just didn't have my best interest in mind. Why couldn't I go out and party all night long? Everybody else can.
I am sure we all have those stories, and until the statute of limitations expires they will remain buried deep.

Back to my Father. He was in advertising and had to travel all over the midwest to earn business. He was very good at what he did. He raised all seven of us and we never lacked anything. Don't misinterpet lack with want. My parents knew what we needed and provided it. What we wanted was open for discussion. Were we spoiled? Probably. Did we appreciate what we had? Yes!
The things that we were given were not given to appease us or occupy us. They were given with Love. But the most important gift my Father gave each of us was his Time! He was in business for himself supporting All uf us and my Mother. He was also a volunteer in several organizations.

Time. My father gave each of us his time. If we had a game, he might not make all of them, but he made many of them! He treated us all the same, but also understood our differences and catered to them. He would drive all over the midwest to visit different companies for his business.
He would also take us with during the summer. We would have the run of the Hotels (they probably cringed when he made reservations) while he made his sales calls. In the morning we would get to eat breakfast in the hotel restaurant. How cool we thought that was! And at night we would again get to visit another restaurant. Then we would swim, after the obligitory 1/2 hour, until the pool closed. He would be in the pool with us. Usually three or four of us were on the road trip and my Mother was home with the babies. It wasn't a choore to my Dad, we were with him because he loved us. Unconditionally! As I grew up I tested my Father and Mother's Love but they just gave more of it. Tough or not I now know it was Love! One thing my Father and Mother always asked us to promise, "Remember that your family is the most important thing in your life". Always stick together and do not stay mad at each other. My Mother passed 10 years ago. We miss her, but know that she is in Heaven. My Father is still alive and I get to spend my Sundays with him. He will be 88 this year. What an awesome man he is! The statement he would say to us about always sticking together and loving each other. We are all great friends today! Thanks to my Mom and Dad!

There are many stories about my Family and Parents that I will share with you in the future but I was listening to one of my mentors talk last night and it got me thinking. So I shared some of those thoughts with you.

I would love to hear your comments.

Thanks for Reading.

Good Luck and God Bless You!

Timothy C Burns