I’ve been really looking for something that will help unleash my creativity since that’s the primary reason I created this blog, and I recently stumbled upon The One-Minute Writer, where they give daily prompts that are pretty flexible as to what you can write about. So here’s my attempt, I will try to write something on most of the days that they post prompts for. And alright, I’ll admit that I did not write this all in sixty seconds, because this is my first time, so today it’ll just have to be the three-minute writer.
Day 1: Someone Who Has It All Together.
My dad is perfect. You think I’m not kidding, but I’m not. Sure, he refuses to ask for help with anything, and he has a knack for sharing my most embarrassing moments in front of everyone, but those are just moot points. They pale in comparison to his strengths.
He is the most confident person on Earth, and there is no one I know who reads more than him. He’s always worked himself sick, but it wasn’t just to give his children everything they needed; he worked so hard to show us all the value of hard work. He never liked going on vacation without his kids, asking instead why he should want to escape us. He’s shown me unconditional love, the love of a man who was born to be a father.
I’m sure there are many people more tangibly successful than my dad, but I’d pick him over them any day.
What about you? Who do you know who has it all together? Tell me about them in the comments section. 🙂 And don’t forget to join me over at The One-Minute Writer!
M.Selene 
How wonderful that you have such admiration for your father. He sounds like a great man.
Thank you! I tell you, he’s the best! 🙂
Aw, that’s so nice! These days too many people completely lack respect for their parents, so it’s lovely to see you have such admiration for your dad!
Thank you! I’ve always said, “Why would I sneak out of the house or do something I’m not allowed to? I love my parents and I literally can not lie to them.” I’m so glad to have the parents I have. 🙂
Yeah, I’m also not one for sneaking out. I love my parents too. 😀
Then you are extra welcome here! 😀
No matter how long it took, you can’t argue with the results! Good job!
Thank you! I’m realizing as I go that I can’t respect time limits… I like to defy them. 🙂 Everyday the prompt takes more and more time.
Thanks for stopping by my blog and for the follow…great story about your dad.
Thank you, I am looking forward to hearing more from you over at your blog and you are very welcome here! 🙂
Mselene, thank you for sharing about your dad. I miss my dad every day and cherish all of our wonderful memories. There is a tribute I posted for him in February on my blog Awakenings: http://www.awakenings2012.blogspot.com/2012/02/at-heart-of-awakenings.html [I am now following your blog:>)] Have a blessed day!
Thank you so much for reading, I am glad to have you here! Fathers are such a blessing, and from reading your tribute, I can tell that your father was especially. Do you mind if I post a link to your post at the bottom of this one? I really enjoyed reading it.
That is lovely! My dad is similar, they are an inspiration. Thanks for following my blog! Nice to meet you.
Nice to meet you as well, you are very welcome here and I’m looking forward to reading more of your blog! Dads are the best, mine is my #1 cheerleader, I’m so thankful for him!
Your father sounds like an inspiration for you. I think you will be just like him.
WOW, thank you! I can only hope I will be like him. He’s truly amazing. From the time I was about two until the time I was twenty he balanced a very successful business, around fifty missions to Russia and serving as one of the ministers at the church I grew up in. And yet, he always made time for his kids. 🙂 I don’t know if I could ever live up to that, but I will definitely try! 😀 Thank you for reading!
My dad is exactly like that! I remember when he worked 3 jobs at a time, 7 days a week and was on call 24 hours a day! He is 74, was retired 10 years, but went back as a consultant to a major hospital in our area a year ago. Beautiful post! Thank you for sharing! Brought back memories!
My dad always talks about how he remembers his dad working a night job driving materials to customers and doing all the work lifting extremely heavy freight. Then he would come home and immediately leave so he could work at his business, and he would come home at the end of the day and do it again. He would bring my dad to his night shift sometimes just so they could spend time together. It sounds like your dad was another of those astoundingly hardworking men, there should be more like them out there! Thank you for reading, I’m glad you enjoyed it!
It sounds like you have a wonderful lineage, and I am sure you are not different!! Thank God, for people who understand this principal. Your article was such a blessing to me! Thank you, again!
What a nice dad you have. There’s a lot of them out there. I think the confidence you describe in him could very well be one of the causes of his kindness!
I cannot imagine finding some of of worth to speak about every day, but I suppose “worth” is subjective, yes? A prompt certainly does help. I will go wander over to The One Minute Writer.
Your dad sounds especially wonderful. I suspect he has passed on many of his fine traits to you, which you will then pass on to your children. That’s the thing: if each child were raised by a concerned, kind, loving mensch, we would see the gradual attrition of hurt caused by derelict parents. Thank you for sharing this bit of Good with us. 😉
Blessings,
~ Cara
My gosh, MsElene – firstly, thanks for subbing! Had to see who you are, & I think it’s great you’re looking to unleash some creativity, because I totally recommend WP for that :).
But next, can we swap dads?!! I can’t believe you’ve subbed when you’ve surely just read a really sad account of my teen years. Whyever would you want to go NEAR it, the thought of my then, when your father sounds, so truly a MAN. It is men, as you describe your father, that remind me what I have experienced of men is not all there is. There are far greater men out there, and from the perspective of where I came from, I just couldn’t see them.
So it was a pleasure, and gives me a smile, to read of your father. I think you honoured him here in your posting and I really respect that. If your dad is at hand, tell him I said hi & I think he’s a wonderful man – & with your dad being so confident, I can imagine you’re a strong, forward woman, confidently making your way through a life as you were born to be.
Thank you so much for coming by, and cheers to you.
Noeleen
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Oh & PS… re your Q at the end, who do I know who has it all together… I’d suggest YOU! 🙂 Have a beaut day.
N’n.
Ah, I couldn’t get my comment to post! But now you will have a new comment waiting for you. 😀 I will definitely pass on your VERY kind hello to my dad. I am so glad that this gives you hope that there are good men out there. They are few and far between, but I have met a few in my life that really give me hope that they aren’t as rare as I’d think. I’m so glad I stumbled upon your blog, it’s obvious you’re stronger than you give yourself credit for, I’m so glad for a new blog friend! 😀 Hope you’re having a beautiful day as well!
Thank you so much for reading my blog and following: Otherwise I might not come to know you. I love your comments about your father and that picture of you is awesome! Have many great days of blogging ahead. You will be read!!!!!!
What a stunning tribute for your beloved dad! I truly suggest that you print this piece and include it in a fathers day card Especially if he does not read your blog. but even if he does what a gift to have it down on paper. Which happily so in our world still holds some weight of credibility and awe.
Thanks so much for finding my blog, I always wonder which post it was, what did it for you to decide to click on follow? For me and your blog I will not even need to read your About quite yet, I know from this one piece that I shall enjoy your words and what they say.
Thanks again for the visit.
I hope you come back soon~
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