80 Reasons I Love My Daddy

80 Reasons I Love My Daddy
1. Daddy took us on household vacations every year.
2. He purchased us kids a "67 Mustang. Yes, it was a standard transmission. Yes, it was red. And, yes it was a convertible!
3. He isn't really scared to talk politics and religious beliefs.
4. He reads books. Every day.
5. He enjoys my Mama like no male has ever liked his spouse and his love is true.
6. He took me to the Grand Canyon.
7. He got back from work for lunch every day when I was young and let me go to sleep with my head on his chest.
8. He is a good person.
9. Not just did he take me to NYC, we remained in the Waldorf.
10. He leads and lives by example. He when found $1600 under a bed mattress (at the Waldorf) and he turned it into the cops. When they didn't find the owner, he contributed it to shelter for runaway kids.
11. He is powerful.
12. He served our country in the Korean War.
13. He wasn't scared to hold my hand when I was a young kid.
14. I believed my Dad could batter your Dad, even though I never saw my Dad get into a fight.
15. We picked up a hitchhiker when.
16. My daddy has long-lasting buddies ... people he's understood given that he was a child and he still corresponds regularly.
17. Dad blessed me with brother or sisters; one older sibling and 3 great siblings.
18. He has always put his family's needs before his own.
19. I believe my dad is the walking definition of exactly what it implies to be a good person.
20. Every night as a kid my Daddy would tuck me in stating, "Good night. See you in the morning. I enjoy you."
21. My Father provides the very best hugs.
22. He takes pleasure in the small things in life, like getting an ice cream cone.
23. My Dad was a successful business person.
24. Did I mention my Dad enjoys my Mommy deeply?
25. Daddy introduced me to the Outer Banks in North Carolina when I might just crawl and after that purchased us a household beach home there.
26. My Dad has been there for me when I've needed guidance.
27. He doesn't grumble even when I understand he's not feeling his best.
28. He values household.
29. He and my Mother named their first pet dog "Martini." That's cool.
30. My Papa is a snappy dresser.
31. He thanks me when I call him on the telephone even though I'm the one who ought to be thanking him.
32. He and my Mama took me to Disney World when I was a child.
33. He and my Mama took his grandchildren, including my kid, to Disney World and the Disney Cruise (hey, the grandkids always have it better).
34. My dad is honest.
35. Papa taught me good manners, however does not fix me when I break them.
36. He taught me how to connect a tie.
37. My dad taught me the worth of a dollar.
38. He is a horrible handyman however that never stopped him from trying to repair things.
39. I went to Ireland with him and remained a week on the Dingle Peninsula.
40. He utilized to take me on sales calls when I was a kid. I 'd get to run inside to customers and get their weekly ads.
41. My Dad was the president of the Missouri Press Association.
42. He is a calm person.
43. My Daddy has the very best smile. All my life I've known his huge smile.
44. He gave me a delighted childhood.
45. He took us to work on Saturdays where my cousins and brother or sisters would meet for rubber band fights.
46. He lastly bough himself a Miata after a decades-long string of owning brown station wagons for the household.
47. As a kid, my daddy let me put beer on the BBQ coals ... and after that take a sip.
48. He always has actually had family pets. The canines I have actually understood include BlackJack, Tux, Spanky, Riley and CoaCoa.
49. He attended to us. I was never worried about our scenario.
50. My father is kind.
51. I have actually never ever heard my Father state that he dislikes somebody.
52. My papa appreciates females
53. He encouraged my sisters to excel in life the same way he motivated his sons.
54. He taught us kids confidence by allowing us to take part in household choices.
55. I understand my Daddy likes me.
56. He is thoughtful. He still opens doors for women.
57. Being in journalism, my dad taught me healthy doubt.
58. He is an optimist.
59. He is proud of his country.
60. My father took us kids to a Cardinals World Series, gave his seat to once people, and listened to the game outside the stadium so we might witness a winner.
61. He likewise took me to Game7 of the 1982 World Series. I was sitting by his side when the Cardinals won.
62. My daddy states "Please" and "Thank You."
63. He didn't get mad when I offered him a black coffee mug that said "Over the Hill" for his 65h birthday.
64. He pertained to my little league baseball games. Sure, he was paying attention to the Cardinals video game in our station wagon parked on the hill at East End ball diamond, however I understood he was there.
65. My father believes in education.
66. He paid my university tuition.
67. My father didn't get mad when somebody asked who taught me to play golf and I responded, "My mother."
68. My father has always been there for me. And he constantly will be.
69. He likes trains and has a huge collection.
70. Father hired me as a paper young boy at 10, as a mailroom young boy at 13, and I offered my very first paper advertisement at 14.
71. Daddy has my back. I as soon as offered a 1/2 page ad to a guy who, unbeknownst to me, owed the newspaper cash. My Daddy instructed me to return and collect the money at which time the man ripped up the advertisement I had actually created in front of my face and tossed it in the trash can. While I was proud at my calm response, I felt even better at my Daddy's. He informed me that male would never once again be marketing in his paper.
72. He gathered the regard of his associates and peers since he didn't have to command that respect.
73. He was an influential member of the several boards, including the Columbia Missourian.
74. He believes in Freedom of Speech.
75. My papa couldn't really teach me how to be a great angler or excellent hunter. But he did teach me how to be a good person.
76. Daddy listens to me.
77. He is faithful.
78. He has a generous heart.
79. In the dictionary, under the listing "excellent" it states: Thomas Leary Miller, Sr.
80. He has actually loved me for all my 48 years so far. And I like him, too.