Mikelly Posted May 9, 2003 Share Posted May 9, 2003 Tonight, Over Dinner we were discussing goofy things, and I got on the subject of my mom and Dad, and I told my wife how much people respect my dad, and how much I looked up to him over the years because how people in our community spoke so highly of him and how hard he worked, how resourcefull he was, and how he has never "Quit" on anything he tried. I told her that I've always tried to meet that goal of being like him, and she stopped me and told me "You're there. I knew it on the first date." I almost cried... Funny, but I don't see it that way... I guess perception is everything, Huh? Did I mention my wife is the most wonderful woman in the world? If not, Pete will shortly... Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tt350 Posted May 9, 2003 Share Posted May 9, 2003 Took ya that long! Hehe sorry, im just kidding I dont even know how old you are! I know im faaaar off from where my dad is (only problem is, my dad thinks racing is the work of the devil ) But heck, im not marreid yet, so I guess I have a lot of time to "form" for my wife to notice. Im happy youve reached your goals man. Story almost made me cry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VRJoe Posted May 9, 2003 Share Posted May 9, 2003 Heck Mike, I don't know your dad, but I know you and I know he should be proud !!!!. Donna hit the nail on the head. You've earned the respect of a lot of people, myself included. I'm glad to know ya - Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zfan Posted May 9, 2003 Share Posted May 9, 2003 Thats awsome, heck of a wife. Wow, I don't think I will catch up to my Dad. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synlubes Posted May 9, 2003 Share Posted May 9, 2003 Next time I`m up, can I get some of her DNA ? I`ll try to brew me 1 up. They are hard to find, consider yourself a lucking man ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denny411 Posted May 9, 2003 Share Posted May 9, 2003 You are a lucky man. Not only do you have a wonderful wife, but having a Father that you hold with such high esteam is an added bonus. I have a great relationship with my wife, but I haven`t said more than 10 words to my "dad" in almost 10 yrs. On the up side I guess I could say that I passed him up years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest livewire23 Posted May 9, 2003 Share Posted May 9, 2003 I know for a fact that a lot of folks on the board have much respect for you, myself included. Sounds like you've got a wonderful wife there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zline Posted May 10, 2003 Share Posted May 10, 2003 that rocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pparaska Posted May 19, 2003 Share Posted May 19, 2003 You are a lucky man. Not only do you have a wonderful wife, but having a Father that you hold with such high esteam is an added bonus. Ditto - what Denny said. Mike, I've met your dad, but we didn't get a chance to talk much - he's a very quiet guy - just like my dad. From what you've told me about him, I do have alot of respect for him. He taught you alot of good qualities to emulate, and because of your parents' passing on wholesome values to you, you've gone from having nothing to having alot (and I'm not just talking about money, income or goodies). Yeah, Donna is one of those women that ought to be cloned. You waited a long time and found the RIGHT one. Oh - I agree with Donna completely - you've done it and I can guarantee you that if your dad ever does open up about this topic, he'll tell you so as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
280Zen Posted May 22, 2003 Share Posted May 22, 2003 It seems to be a rare trait for todays men to acutally look up to and respect their fathers. My brother inlaw acts as if his dad was slime most of the time, Now my father inlaw is no angel, pretty disfunctional family, but he's not really all that bad!. I've always wanted to have my dads patience, As kids my mom would say he gave lessons to Job, the bibilical character! I had a conversation with my mom a few months back about all the things I've gone through in my marriage, disfunctional Inlaws living next door, work and other stress. When I made the comment that I hoped I would have the patience that dad had and my mom laughed and said I was way past that and working on Sainthood! How do you answer that kind of statement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted May 22, 2003 Author Share Posted May 22, 2003 I Guess You don't. You're there... Or so I'm told. You're probably like me and don't see it in yourself though... SO MANY THINGS I feel I need to improve on... Language, patience (as a certain spindle pin found out last night...) Money management... Tons of things I need to work on... My dad just seems to have it all together, and makes it look easy! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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