Who's your DADDY?

@WebMann (4731)
Canada
February 9, 2007 4:42pm CST
Always wanted to say that. I am an orphan, boo hoo, but seriously. Who is your DADDY to you? Was he a jerk like mine and left? Was he there,or gone most of the time? What was your DADDY like in your mind?
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@sweetlady10 (3611)
• United States
12 Feb 07
I am sorry about the happening of your life. I am very proud of my father. I could not expect more than that what I have got from my father. I feel blessed to be his daughter. I am the only child of my parent. I don't have proper words to explain about them. My father and my mother means more than anything to me. They have been loving me and caring for me through out the life so much that I never had have anything to complain about.
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@WebMann (4731)
• Canada
12 Feb 07
That's a story I like to hear, someone who is extremely pleased with their parents. And I see that two more posts and you will be at 1000, congrats.
@sbeauty (5865)
• United States
10 Feb 07
My daddy was a wonderful man who I lost too soon. He had a very high IQ and was always interested in the latest technology, especially in teaching me what he'd learned. I got to see him about 2 weekends every month. Every time I would arrive, he'd be ready to go to the mall with me where he loved spending hours in the book store and record store, just browsing. This was a major feat on his part, because in his last years he suffered from rheumatoid arthritis and his feet hurt really badly when he was on them, but he wanted to keep going all the same.
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@WebMann (4731)
• Canada
12 Feb 07
It is sad when people lose the people they love. It makes my heart feel good knowing people have Dads they are proud to call Dad. My wife's day was 50 already when she was born so he didn't do a lot with her as she grew up and I know she missed that greatly but doesn't mention it much because she knows she had a Dad and I didn't so she keeps quite. :) I really loved her parents. They have been gone for many years now but are still quite clear in our memories. So I actually gained a new family for a few years.
@Phlamingho (7825)
• Denmark
9 Feb 07
I have a great dad. I was great and caring when I were growing up, and he's wtill a great man.
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@WebMann (4731)
• Canada
10 Feb 07
That's what I like to hear. We need more good fathers.
@fliffy555 (1044)
9 Feb 07
My dad left me and my mum when i was very young... my mum therefore being unable to cope as she was a lot younger than my dad (try about 22 years younger) and i ended up growing up in my grandparents care... which wasnt bad. I see my grandad as my dad and my stepdad is a very good 'dad' to me too. My real dad does get in contact every christmas or birthday and he gets upset if i don't get in contact with him but when i do he never replies to me. In my mind my dad only wanted to know me once i was old enough to say i want to go out with my dad... I didnt meet him properly until i was about 7 or 8 and he invited me to his wedding where i could be bridesmaid (what young girl is going to turn that down??!!) oh well technically i have 3 dads 2 better than the other but one is retired now.
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@WebMann (4731)
• Canada
11 Feb 07
It sad that kids have to be involved in the negative side of marriages, but I am glad you are here and without that dad of yours you would not be here, so we can be thankful for that. :) I am glad you still had family to raise you, bless your grandparents for sure. My brother left his wife and two kids and I have not forgiven him for that. Then he stopped contacting the kids and I just want to ring his neck. What a jerk. :) Well at least you will know what not to do when you have your own family. thanks for your story Fliffy.
@cultoffury (1283)
• India
10 Feb 07
My daddy is really strict and not at expressive. But nonetheless, he loves me very much. He might not show that, but he always thinks about me and my future. And I too, though late realized the fact and now I am very happy.
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@WebMann (4731)
• Canada
11 Feb 07
Nothing wrong with strict fathers, they know what's best for you and want you to be your best. That's pretty cool. I was strict with my son and it was only to make sure he didn't do the dumb things I did growing up. :)
@mssnow (9484)
• United States
9 Feb 07
My daddy was a good daddy to me. He liked to tease me but not like a mean tease like a funny tease. He would ask me "do you want your spanking now or later?" I would always say later. lol. My daddy in my mind was big and strong. I wanted to marry him when I grew up (that was before I knew that I couldnt marry my own daddy) lol. My daddyis now 92 years young and hes still going strong.I love him with all of my heart. I'm so sorry to hear that your daddy didnt care about you. That is so sad.
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@WebMann (4731)
• Canada
10 Feb 07
Well I am sure glad some people had good parents. I was afraid this post would depress me but I see hope in others and you give me hope for our future kids. Your dad brings a tear to my eyes and I am very happy for you. I may have had a crappy childhood but I think that made me a better man and now I have a 21 year old son that has never known abuse. And that is good enough for me. :)
• Canada
9 Feb 07
my dad left when iwas 2 months old, i met him for the first time when i ws 13 and he sexually assaulted me. so i don't talk to hi now. but i'm happy now with out him and i'm doing good.
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@WebMann (4731)
• Canada
9 Feb 07
Well I am really sorry to hear that, but I am glad you are doing good. You are an individual and unique, we all have to remember that and I have to tell that to myself often, even at age 54. :) Crap like that can help us to treat other with respect so we are stronger for it.
@vkkesu (78)
• United States
9 Feb 07
My daddy would do anything for anyone.....unless they pissed him off. 1 minute late for work is the same as 1 hour late. Family comes first Vacations were yearly family time Loved buying stuff for kids Would do anything for his kids Humorous, and onery as He** Stubborn, never wrong Hot headed, short fuse Holds a grudge Old school I believe my daddy would kill someone if they hurt his children. I was blessed with great parents .
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