Roy Sewell is my father, and the first man I ever loved. Because of the man he was and the example he set, I am able to love with deep passion and appreciation. At 61, I am still "daddy's little girl" and you know what, I love it! We understood each other like no one else, probably because we were so much alike: opinionated and stubborn.
The undeniable truth is that some of the most profound and enduring lessons in my life I learned from my father. And what is even more amazing is that these life lessons are ones that my father never actively tried to teach me. Instead, he simply lived them.
My father was always in control of situations and very good at giving orders. That was a good thing, too, because his taking charge gave me a sense of security. I always felt that whatever the situation was, I did not have to worry. Dad would know exactly what to do. Maybe it did not always pan out, but his example of leadership was very comforting.
I think about my father every day and all the good things he gave me. For example, my father truly gave me the world. He made a living working in the oil fields (it was the love of his life). As a result, I spent many years living in the Middle East. Also, he instilled in me a love for reading which eventually grew into a love for writing. I am so thankful for his stressing the importance of education.
My father, at his best, was a joyous, unique, charismatic, funny, handsome man with a larger than life personality. He loved me with all his heart and I knew it! After all, I was his first child and the first daughter born to a family of five brothers (his only sister, Lawanda Ray Sewell drowned when she was 11).
My father had a strong and positive sense of self and it showed in everything he said and did. Through him I learned integrity, honor, manners, appreciation, empathy, tolerance, fairness, compassion, generosity, respect, responsibility, and honesty. I also learned to love and trust. One very important lesson he taught me was how not to believe everything I was told. In other words, paying attention to my own feelings and beliefs about what is right and wrong will help me to always know the right thing to do. No doubt, the woman and mother that I am today are because of this one great man.
On a sad note, I don't think my father was aware of how much I truly loved him. When he suffered his second heart attack, at the tender age of 49, he never regained consciousness. While I want to believe with all my heart that he knows, I am not so sure. This is my tribute to him. I love you daddy!
Special thanks to C. Bergin for sponsoring my father's memorial. Your kindness will never be forgotten!
The undeniable truth is that some of the most profound and enduring lessons in my life I learned from my father. And what is even more amazing is that these life lessons are ones that my father never actively tried to teach me. Instead, he simply lived them.
My father was always in control of situations and very good at giving orders. That was a good thing, too, because his taking charge gave me a sense of security. I always felt that whatever the situation was, I did not have to worry. Dad would know exactly what to do. Maybe it did not always pan out, but his example of leadership was very comforting.
I think about my father every day and all the good things he gave me. For example, my father truly gave me the world. He made a living working in the oil fields (it was the love of his life). As a result, I spent many years living in the Middle East. Also, he instilled in me a love for reading which eventually grew into a love for writing. I am so thankful for his stressing the importance of education.
My father, at his best, was a joyous, unique, charismatic, funny, handsome man with a larger than life personality. He loved me with all his heart and I knew it! After all, I was his first child and the first daughter born to a family of five brothers (his only sister, Lawanda Ray Sewell drowned when she was 11).
My father had a strong and positive sense of self and it showed in everything he said and did. Through him I learned integrity, honor, manners, appreciation, empathy, tolerance, fairness, compassion, generosity, respect, responsibility, and honesty. I also learned to love and trust. One very important lesson he taught me was how not to believe everything I was told. In other words, paying attention to my own feelings and beliefs about what is right and wrong will help me to always know the right thing to do. No doubt, the woman and mother that I am today are because of this one great man.
On a sad note, I don't think my father was aware of how much I truly loved him. When he suffered his second heart attack, at the tender age of 49, he never regained consciousness. While I want to believe with all my heart that he knows, I am not so sure. This is my tribute to him. I love you daddy!
Special thanks to C. Bergin for sponsoring my father's memorial. Your kindness will never be forgotten!
Roy Sewell is my father, and the first man I ever loved. Because of the man he was and the example he set, I am able to love with deep passion and appreciation. At 61, I am still "daddy's little girl" and you know what, I love it! We understood each other like no one else, probably because we were so much alike: opinionated and stubborn.
The undeniable truth is that some of the most profound and enduring lessons in my life I learned from my father. And what is even more amazing is that these life lessons are ones that my father never actively tried to teach me. Instead, he simply lived them.
My father was always in control of situations and very good at giving orders. That was a good thing, too, because his taking charge gave me a sense of security. I always felt that whatever the situation was, I did not have to worry. Dad would know exactly what to do. Maybe it did not always pan out, but his example of leadership was very comforting.
I think about my father every day and all the good things he gave me. For example, my father truly gave me the world. He made a living working in the oil fields (it was the love of his life). As a result, I spent many years living in the Middle East. Also, he instilled in me a love for reading which eventually grew into a love for writing. I am so thankful for his stressing the importance of education.
My father, at his best, was a joyous, unique, charismatic, funny, handsome man with a larger than life personality. He loved me with all his heart and I knew it! After all, I was his first child and the first daughter born to a family of five brothers (his only sister, Lawanda Ray Sewell drowned when she was 11).
My father had a strong and positive sense of self and it showed in everything he said and did. Through him I learned integrity, honor, manners, appreciation, empathy, tolerance, fairness, compassion, generosity, respect, responsibility, and honesty. I also learned to love and trust. One very important lesson he taught me was how not to believe everything I was told. In other words, paying attention to my own feelings and beliefs about what is right and wrong will help me to always know the right thing to do. No doubt, the woman and mother that I am today are because of this one great man.
On a sad note, I don't think my father was aware of how much I truly loved him. When he suffered his second heart attack, at the tender age of 49, he never regained consciousness. While I want to believe with all my heart that he knows, I am not so sure. This is my tribute to him. I love you daddy!
Special thanks to C. Bergin for sponsoring my father's memorial. Your kindness will never be forgotten!
The undeniable truth is that some of the most profound and enduring lessons in my life I learned from my father. And what is even more amazing is that these life lessons are ones that my father never actively tried to teach me. Instead, he simply lived them.
My father was always in control of situations and very good at giving orders. That was a good thing, too, because his taking charge gave me a sense of security. I always felt that whatever the situation was, I did not have to worry. Dad would know exactly what to do. Maybe it did not always pan out, but his example of leadership was very comforting.
I think about my father every day and all the good things he gave me. For example, my father truly gave me the world. He made a living working in the oil fields (it was the love of his life). As a result, I spent many years living in the Middle East. Also, he instilled in me a love for reading which eventually grew into a love for writing. I am so thankful for his stressing the importance of education.
My father, at his best, was a joyous, unique, charismatic, funny, handsome man with a larger than life personality. He loved me with all his heart and I knew it! After all, I was his first child and the first daughter born to a family of five brothers (his only sister, Lawanda Ray Sewell drowned when she was 11).
My father had a strong and positive sense of self and it showed in everything he said and did. Through him I learned integrity, honor, manners, appreciation, empathy, tolerance, fairness, compassion, generosity, respect, responsibility, and honesty. I also learned to love and trust. One very important lesson he taught me was how not to believe everything I was told. In other words, paying attention to my own feelings and beliefs about what is right and wrong will help me to always know the right thing to do. No doubt, the woman and mother that I am today are because of this one great man.
On a sad note, I don't think my father was aware of how much I truly loved him. When he suffered his second heart attack, at the tender age of 49, he never regained consciousness. While I want to believe with all my heart that he knows, I am not so sure. This is my tribute to him. I love you daddy!
Special thanks to C. Bergin for sponsoring my father's memorial. Your kindness will never be forgotten!
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