Dad's Best Advice: Your Father's Day Story?
Last week, we asked when you learned your father was fallible. Now, tell us the advice you got that you'll always remember.
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I remember the advice. I don't always remember to use it.
My father was teaching me to drive. Now that I'm teaching my son, I can't imagine how he must have felt to get me behind the wheel those first few times. But one particular piece of advice stuck with me.
As I paused at the entrance to a busy street for seemingly an eternity, he just reminded me, quietly: Be patient. There will be an opening. It will come. Don't rush it.
I've shared that advice with my son because, of course, it's topical right now. But when he gets older, he, like me, will realize that advice isn't just meant for the driver's seat. Be patient. Now, if I can just remember to use it...
Last week, we tried to be a little tongue-in-cheek and ask when you realized your dad wasn't infallible. Now, we're asking about advice: Did Dad pass along a particularly golden nugget that you've carried with you? Let's share some Father's Day advice today and, if possible, through the week.
What's the best advice your father ever gave you?
Doug Miner
10:21 am on Sunday, June 17, 2012
Here's another father's advice (mine) about driving, that can be used beyond the driver's seat: Never drive too fast on your own street.
Rhonda Weiche
1:36 pm on Sunday, June 17, 2012
My dad has given me and my three brothers numerous pieces of advice through the years. Although I cannot think of one specific phrase, I can share the specific meaning. Be strong, be tough and never give up. Work hard and you will reap the benefits of your labors. Treat others right, be fair, kind and loving. Help those you can help if you have the means to do so giving from your heart without expecting something in return. He taught me morals, strength and character by the example he showed me my entire life. Happy Father's Day Dad!
Robin Tidwell
1:36 pm on Sunday, June 17, 2012
Again, re driving: always know where your wheels are...I think about this now and again and it always reminds me of learning to drive on our gravel road.
Jean Whitney
10:19 pm on Sunday, June 17, 2012
Always look in the direction your car is moving! (Shared with me after the first time I prepared to leave a parallel parking space, backed up a little first, and—well, always look in the direction your car is moving.) Thanks Pops!
jeffery leathers
10:19 am on Monday, June 18, 2012
If you're going to do something, don't half-way(to paraphrase) it....That's about it..