Fathers advice to Son/Daughter.
Oakie
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What was some of the advice you gave and have received???
Here is mine. When I was a kid growing up, my father always attended all my football, baseball and hockey games. Those games always were on a Saturday, when my dad had to work, but he took a few hours off to see me play. He told me later in life, I just wanted you to know that, you and your sisters were the most important things in my life. I literally had tears in my eyes when he said that. He then told me, when you have a child, do the same for them. Never let them know that work, or anything else, is more important.
When Chris was growing up, I attended every game he had. I even coached the youth football and some HS ball, for 23 years. I made every Karate tournament, Football and baseball game. I then told him that my father did the same for me and the reason why. I wanted to let him know that, No matter where you are in life, or what you are doing, Your father will always be there cheering you on. The reason for this is, He stopped over the other night to tell me he was thinking about having kids and marrying the girl he is going with. She already has a son from a previous marriage. The kid doesn't play any sports or have any interest. He is 8. So Chris started taking him fishing, kayaking, camping and shooting. He treats him as his own for the last 6 years. I told him to remember one thing, Always let your children know that they are first, before anything else. He said to me, I know dad, I remember everything you told me over the years and that is why I treat my girlfriends son, the way I do. He told me it is important for that young boy, to know he is part of his life, as well as his real parents. Man that kid knows how to make me smile. I told him not to forget that, especially when he has children of his own. Don't treat that boy any different. I know he won't, but I wanted to pass that advise along to him. Oakie
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Very good. Best wishes to Chris.
Thank you Joe.
Our family is very tight. He really is a good young man. Thank you.
When I left for Basic Training back in 1968. My father shook my hand and told me to keep my mouth shut and to form up in the middle of the Company....they usually don't mess with the guys in the middle. It was true, though there was a world of difference from my Air Force Basic, and his 1940 Marine Corps Basic.....a world of difference🙂
My dad said "If you pull it, be ready to use it."
He was talking about his 1911 that he found in my truck.
Your boy became a man. You are going to be a grampa.
#1: Respect yourself in everything you do. This way, you will always make decisions that are good for you and they will always be decisions you can be happy with
That right there has served my daughter so well, it's pretty much the only advice that matters.
🇺🇲 "The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants." - Thomas Jefferson 🇺🇲
1,treat everyone as a human , with respect . until they prove they don't deserve it . 2, head on a swivel , be aware of your surroundings . 3,carry a knife and something to make fire with everywhere you can .4 , my kids knew they were special to my wife and I ,and other family and friends etc. but that not everyone else had their best interests in mind, so don't be fearful but be aware .5 , help folks if you can , when you can . but you can t carry everyones troubles for them . 6, keep your damn phone charged .7.if starting a new job , project. or relationship and you feel you will fail , you probably will .8, being happy is important , but a clear conscience and peace of mind lets you sleep at night .
The older you get,the smarter dad was.
... always carry two, so at the end of the fight you each have one.