How to forgive my father by Cristina

"Don't take for granted all that you're given!"

How I did it: I realized that I spend too much time being critical of people and not enough time acknowledging the great things about people.  Although my dad isn't perfect, I am blessed to have him.  After listening to him talk about how harsh and cold his dad was, I realized that I have it pretty good.  And if my dad can forgive his dad, then I can certainly forgive mine.


 

Dec 02, 09:40PM PST | 3 comments | 19 cheers


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Dawn Treader Hmmm... "Post-viral fatigue" is seeming like a possible explanation

I'd make that...

...a hundred cheers if only I could.

Big hugs (probably inappropriate, sorry!) from another Dad.

Dec 03, 03:29AM PST | Respond to this 2 cheers

PasadenaSue is ready for some serious change... and life is helping me.

Beautiful!

Until we take the time to listen to people, and find out how their lives were, we may not appreciate how far they have come in life. You expressed this beautifully.

My father is not perfect either, but he is a great father in that he taught me values – work hard, be honest, take pride in your work but be humble. And those values have taken me far.

I also cheer you a hundred fold for posting this and forgiving your father. It will enrich both your lives. :) Thank you for sharing Cristina!!

This is why I love 43Things!!

Dec 03, 08:58AM PST | Respond to this 1 cheer

Drawsome

Better late than never

I forgave my dad only months before he passed away. Hadn’t seen or spoken to him in years prior to finding out he was sick.

When I went to see him, nothing mattered but him. I lost so much time with him over reasons I don’t even recall now.

Dec 03, 10:08AM PST | Respond to this 2 cheers


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