I was probably around 25 years old and purchased my first house...an 800 sq. ft cabin on Whidbey Island, WA. My father came to spend the Summer with me from upstate NY. He painted my house pink with yellow trim (good guy) and did a lot of small repairs. I have no idea what I was fighting with him over as he sat in my kitchen. But he put his hands over his face for a moment and said this to me. "I am old, you are young, you need to have more patience with me." I was immediately shamed and very sorry. I grew a lot in that moment and we never had another spat between us. It is still painful to think about 40 years later but it was an important side road to understanding what's always important. Kindness.
What a beautiful story and such an important lesson. Your father's awesomeness jumps out in this story. You're so lucky to have experienced this moment, Heide! 🤗
I was probably around 25 years old and purchased my first house...an 800 sq. ft cabin on Whidbey Island, WA. My father came to spend the Summer with me from upstate NY. He painted my house pink with yellow trim (good guy) and did a lot of small repairs. I have no idea what I was fighting with him over as he sat in my kitchen. But he put his hands over his face for a moment and said this to me. "I am old, you are young, you need to have more patience with me." I was immediately shamed and very sorry. I grew a lot in that moment and we never had another spat between us. It is still painful to think about 40 years later but it was an important side road to understanding what's always important. Kindness.
What a beautiful story and such an important lesson. Your father's awesomeness jumps out in this story. You're so lucky to have experienced this moment, Heide! 🤗
Indeed, who said a little shaming isn't good? Ha. Lol. Take care, keep writing and I'll keep cooking!
Awwwww, this is beautiful. 😍
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Any journey which is started ends on a certain point.
100% true