It is always interesting for me to reflect on Fathers Day. I reflect on the lessons I have learned from my own father, along with those that I continue to learn about being a father to my own kids. I was blessed with the best father one can ask for. Here are some positive things I learned from Dad:

• Patience
• Being happy with what I have. We didn't always have a lot, but we had enough and learned to be content.
• Persistence. My father never has and never will give up on any task.
• Respecting others.
• Having a sense of humor. I'm not saying I have one, and he laughs harder at his own jokes than anyone else, but he has shown me its importance  :)
   

• Faith. I want my girls to know that they can accomplish anything with faith.
• Generosity. They will certainly get this influence from their mother, but I want them to always know the importance of giving to others, and how they will be rewarded for doing so.
• Self-value. Just as important as giving to others, I want them to never sell themselves short. They are beautiful creations of our heavenly Father and should never forget that. Their potential impacts on this world are endless.
• As much as I want them to know I am always there for them, my desire is that they never forget that their heavenly father is ALWAYS there for them and is much more powerful than this earthly father.