Over the 56 years of my life I have someone I always have looked up to, even tho he has been gone for about 29 of those years. He taught me every thing I learned as a child growing up about life the way he knew it. I didnt know it then because I was stupid but I had the best life you could ask for as a child growing up. I was raised in south west Colorado on a large dryland farm where we grew acres & acres of wheat and pinto beans. Yes the work was hard but you always had a feeling of accomplishment at the end of the day. The number one thing he taught me, was to treat others the way I wanted to be treated. He taught me love for the great outdoors and all the wildlife in our part of the country. I was the next to the youngest of 8 kids and was spoiled by my elder siblings for sure. He taught me don't panic under any circumstances and things would be ok!
Today has been one of those days. I have been struggling with that one. I can't help but miss him and I still tear up when I think about him. He was the most loving understanding human I ever knew. "Papa you will never know it now but I did listen to all those things you taught me and I love you as much today as I did back then."
Friends, in this world of instant gratification, we get so side tracked and forget who set the example for us to be the person we have become. I would love to hear the inspiration/s in your life. I believe I will be strengthened by your stories.