Published on August 9, 2007 at 10:51 PMTribute To My Dad!!
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We have extended the deadline for submissions for the "A Tribute to My Dad" contest to August 15th. So make sure to get your submissions in!!
Look at this really neat banner Eric made for the contest. You can put it on your blog and your Tribute. Here is the code, make sure to take out all the spaces:
Before I get to my Tribute, I would like to take a minute to tell you all something.
I just want everyone to know that my dad read my post. He read it for a long time. He thought over it and said that he was sorry I felt that way, but it was how I feel and he would try to change it. He approved it and said I could post it. I would not have posted it without my parents reading it. As a matter of fact, all my posts run by What A Girl WantsMom.
Before I posted that, I prayed about it. I wasn't sure if I was suppose to post it, because it was so personal. But I felt God telling me to post it and so I did.
And just so everyone knows, I am soo thankful I posted that. I now know why God wanted me to. My dad was on vacation. This has to have been one of the very best vacations that we have had. We didn't do anything special. We just spent most of the time here at home, and it was so wonderful. I believe that is why God told me to post it. Our relationship is getting better. He has been trying to relate to me and what I think. There is no way I would have been able to tell him all those things. But by writing them and having him read them, it came across as it should have.
I know that most of you thought that I was being harsh, but that post WAS NOT about my dad. It was about me. It was about what I feel I need as a daughter.
I LOVE my dad so very much and want to respect him as I should. If there was anything wrong in that post, I would not have posted it.
I was typing this post up and I was trying to figure out what else to put in this to make it a tribute. So I asked myself: "WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF A TRIBUTE?"
Webster's Dictionary of 1828 says a Tribute is "1. A personal contribution; as a tribute of respect. 2. Something given or contributed."
So a tribute is a personal something of respect for someone. Yep, that is what this contest is about. A personal post of respect for your dad. How often do we get the opportunity to gloat on our parents?? Not too much, right?? Well here is your chance to show your dad how much he means to you and how much you love him.
Here is my "Tribute to My Dad"...
I love the way my Dad will tell me what I need to know about life, growing spiritually, and lovingly correcting me when I need it. You don't find many dads that will take the time to tell you what you need to know. Many now would just let you do whatever you wanted.
I love the way my Dad will take the time to show me how to do things. He doesn't just tell me how, but shows me how. He takes the time to come with me and show me how to accomplish what I am working on.
I love the way my Dad always make sure I am safe. When I go to the store, he makes sure to tell me to drive safely and be a defensive driver. Can't go over 50mph on country roads. I am a good driver, but he always makes sure to remind me of driving defensively. He is always watching out for me. I know that he would give his life for me.
I love the way my Dad can make me laugh by just saying something or smiling at me. I can be in an upset mood and he looks at me and smiles and I can't help but smile or laugh at him. He's so goofy sometimes.
I love the way my Dad will take the Littles outside and play ball with them. Its nice when we have been with them all day and he comes home and takes them out to play and spends time with them.
I love the way I can ask my Dad something about the Bible and he can usually give me a reference and what I was asking gets answered. He has read through all the Bible and can usually answer my questions about it.
I love the way my Dad works so hard to make sure I have everything I need. He works two jobs to provide for us. I don't get to see him alot because he works sun-up to sun-down. That is part of the reason why we aren't very close, I don't see him alot, because he is working.
I love the way my Dad will help me with the horses and getting them hay and feed. He mows the grass so they can eat it, rakes it up and gives it to them. He has helped me with building their stalls, catching them when they got out, building their new fence, and much more.
I love the way my Dad lets me get on the computer, because he knows its important to me. He wants me to be able to blog, IM friends, and learn new things.
I love the way my Dad wants me to be happy. He wants me to be happy with my family and life. He has been trying so hard to make things right around here. He is trying to make our family what it should be.
I love the way my Dad shares about him growing up. He grew up in New Mexico, (which is in the US, btw) and he lived at his grandmother's house for most of his life. He shares about how he used to be able to go get grapes off the vine, or pecans off the tree. He loved to go get peaches off the trees too. He likes to tell us about all the neat trips or things he did. It's fun to hear about him growing up, because its my heritage too.
Thank you, Dad, for being my dad and for all the things you are and do for me!!
I LOVE YOU DAD!!
I have seen MANY great entries, and I know its gonna be hard to choose only 10. GREAT job everyone!!
Mine was not eloquent, or something well worded, but it was heartfelt and loving. Don't think you can't do this contest, because you can't write well. Its about your Dad and how special he is. That is what we are looking for!!
I hope you all are able to get your submissions in. This is a great way to honor your dad and you get a prize for it. Not that you should do it for the prize, its just an added bonus. ;0)
Here is a cool widget. Please put your contest link in this linky too along with leaving Paulie and I a comment.
Here are some of those who are participating:
Also, on Monday I will be hosting The Homesteading Carnival #11. If you have any homestead entries you would like to have in it, please email me. I will be accepting submissions til Sunday nite.
As Always...
Thanks for stopping by "Daily" at the "Planet"!!
©AmandaDixon2007
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August 10, 2007 at 2:12 AM...Well...
August 10, 2007 at 8:01 AM...Untitled Comment
 Commented by DarthYxpu
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Wow, very good entry.
Man, I got to hurry up an get mine written (think you could write it for me?)!
Haha... J/K!
But really, I only have a few days left and I'm so behind.
Just thought I'd come over and comment.
Haven't heard much from you guys in a while ...but I guess that's my fault.
:D
ttyl,
Good post!
-Paulie
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August 10, 2007 at 11:23 AM...TRIBUTE TO MY DAD
August 10, 2007 at 3:14 PM...Untitled Comment
August 10, 2007 at 10:35 PM...Untitled Comment
 Commented by sharla88
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That was so awsome Im so gald your relationship is getting better Im praying for you all.
GB~
sharla~
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August 10, 2007 at 11:44 PM...Untitled Comment
 Commented by drewsfamilytx
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It is hard to read about someone having a less than perfect relationship with their father. But I KNEW that there was no way you'd post anything to intentionally hurt someone you love... and that you wouldn't do it without the blessings from your mom and dad.
I can totally relate to you. I can best convey my feelings and my heart through writing. In fact, when David and I were first married, I had a very hard time talking to him whenever my feelings would be hurt. I need time to put the right words together... or it all just comes out wrong. Plain wrong and not like I intended. SO, I would write him a letter. And if it took several drafts to get it just right, so be it. (I know, I'm such a dork and admitting it publicly!). I am proud to say that he appreciated me communicating with him (in any way) and he really encouraged me to talk (with spoken words!) about things. It took some time since I really hate even semi-confrontation, but eventually I got over the difficulty. Boy oh boy, I wonder if he regrets being so "encouraging"... Now I just won't shut up! ;-)
Anyhow, I think I just got off on a tangent. All this to say that I loved the tribute to your dad and am overjoyed that your relationship is improving! Sometimes it really does take seeing things in black and white (or in writing) for a man to see a situation or relationship for what it is. After all, they're not mind readers! (Which is another GREAT piece of marital advice-- they really aren't mind readers, so don't expect them to be!).
Lots of love,
Marshamellow
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August 11, 2007 at 2:09 AM...Untitled Comment
 Commented by Free2bme
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Aww! That is so sweet, Amanda! Our dads really need our love and we really really need theirs too!
Deb
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August 11, 2007 at 8:11 AM...Untitled Comment
 Commented by Ebell1993
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I really love your "Tribute to My Dad"... It really made sense. Thank you for all of your wonderful entry's!
Love, Elizabeth
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August 11, 2007 at 12:11 PM...Untitled Comment
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LOL yea Mc. D's makes me feal sick ever sence I watched super size me. LOL yea the elavator was funny but it freaked me out so bad i wont do that again. no i wont be entering the contest im sorry Ive thought about it and Im just not up for that right now thanks so much!!
GB~
sharla~
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August 11, 2007 at 12:24 PM...Note from Amanda Brielle
 Commented by BrielleCostumes
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Hello Amanda,
Your post was very good….the tribute to your dad was very heartfelt. Great job!
Thank you for your comment…it’s always nice to hear from you.
We’ve been busy with stuff too…mainly just around here. Outside work, garden, ect…and our cousins are here for a few days… (Our house is usually like a boarding house in the summer…it very fun) There is usually always someone here during the summer months….then we’ll be back to school again.
Oh yes…I did finally get the pirate costume done…and I posted it. So anyway that’s what I’ve been up to.
I hope you are having a wonderful day!
Sincerely,
Brielle
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August 11, 2007 at 5:22 PM...Untitled Comment
 Commented by mandygrace
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I am sooo glad to hear that your relationship is getting better. That's an answer to prayer! Sometimes it is easier to write things down than say them. I enjoyed reading your tribute. :-)
Have a good day!
~Mandy
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August 15, 2007 at 11:50 PM...Hannie's Tribute
August 15, 2007 at 11:53 PM...Eric's Tribute
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