When It's Family...Advice from Dad is Timeless

I love listening to friends talk about their father. Usually, the conversations all share one theme- Dad's advice is timeless. 

Fathers often get 'looked over' during the early childhood years. Everything seems to be about kids and their mommy's. The dad is the silent soldier who stands guard and offers a quick nod of agreement, or wink of an eye to instill some confidence as their teenager ventures into the real world.

Frequently, it isn't until our young adult years that we begin to realize how smart the man actually was, and still is. The funny stories can now be understood with their hidden message. The wrinkled forehead that once was viewed as a look of frustration, now means a sign of someone who cares enough to worry about your happiness more than his own.

A father's words of advice will survive our constant changing society, because people will always crave love, safety and faith. 'Don't waste time on a man who isn't ready to marry you. He's letting you know he isn't a man yet. Why waste your time with a boy?'  'Marry someone who will be your best friend, because when times get tough, that's what you will need.' 'Remember where you came from and all the people who love you, don't bother listening to anyone else. They don't know you like I do.'  'You can always come home.'  'Life will be hard at times, but I didn't raise a quitter. Never say can't.'  'Love doesn't hurt.' 'It's important to know a little bit about cars and home repairs.' 'Always trust your gut, sometimes your brain over- thinks things.'  'Treat people the way you want to be treated.'  'Even if no one is watching- do the right thing. God will see and He remembers everything.' 'Someday, you will miss my great advice.'

If you're smiling now, then congratulations on joining the 'Remember Dad's Advice' club. I know not everyone in life is fortunate enough to have such memories or receive such advice. Hopefully, all of us can receive such wisdom through family, friends or other types of media. The words of wisdom Elizabeth receives from her Grandpa Frank in my book 'Legacy of Grandpa's Grapevine', may help the reader understand the meaning of family & commitment to each other.  Others may look towards television or movies to find what their childhood lacked, and they desire to instill in their children.

Whatever your circumstance may be, a father's advice will remain timeless.







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