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In short, what I do substantially differently from my father is attempt to adopt his 62 years of spiritual wisdom at 33. That wisdom is only partially learned and marginally understood, but it wholly impacts me each moment. Bonner Gaylord My father valued a strong sense of stability, making sure he was in a sound position before he made important decisions. Early on, I was the exact opposite, thinking that making these decisions on the fly would help me to grow and mature. But since those days, I have started to follow a little more in my father’s footsteps. Travis Aptt
I had great parents, but they worked all the time. Never threw a ball with my dad, but he would make every attempt to be at my games if I had one. That always bothered me, and I have tried to allow my life to revolve around my kids and be there for each and every activity. I probably have missed many professional opportunities because of it, but I never want my kids to say Dad was never there. Mark Ference
My father is a good man who taught me much. He was a disciplinarian with expectation and I always knew he was looking out for my interest, even when I didn’t agree with him. I have tried to do the same with my sons, also incorporating what God’s expectations are for them, not just mine. My prayer is the fruit of that labor will pay off for them one day; to be able to carry over to their children as well. Shon Hardy As a father, I did my best to not only attend ballgames, plays, recitals and ceremonies in which my children participated but also to serve as a coach. My role with adult children has become one of consultant and coach. I encourage them to make good decisions and to own their decisions. Dr. Jeff Roberts Having a happy, healthy and close family is most important to me. I’ve even left a job because of the travel and the amount of time I was away from home. In order to have more flexibility in my work schedule, I’ve opened my own business. Dr. Jeff Krepps I am grateful to have both my mother and father as such an inspiration in my life. After
moving from India, I have been able to live the American Dream. I was able to attend college and build a restaurant group in just a short period of time. In that sense I am doing a lot different than him. But, without him, I could do none of this. G Patel Both my wife’s father and my father worked, and our mothers were responsible for the daily activities of the children and the household. As for my wife and I, we share responsibility for the children. I cherish this family time and have a hard time imagining the kids going off to college. Tom Fritsch One thing my dad and I agreed about was the necessity of a companionable marriage. Without a wife who could share exploring, learning and serving in the community, early retirement wouldn’t be nearly as appealing. Jim Belt My dad has always been a Christian-based, family-focused person. My dad wasn’t as involved as I am, but he always taught us the core values of doing the right thing. I proudly take those qualities from him. Michael Marshall
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