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| Story ID: | 2158 |
| Written by: | Veronica Elizabeth Foust (bio, contact, other stories) |
| Story type: | Diary/Journal Entry |
| Writers Conference: | $500 2007 Family Memories Writing Project |
| Location: | Greensboro North Carolina USA |
| Year: | 2007 |
| Person: | Spessard Powell,Sr. |
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Visitors| I remember growing up and helping my father work for a living I always thought that he was hard on me because he had wanted me to be a boy. I sometimes felt that he was too hard on me but I now realize he only wanted the best for me. He worked 2 jobs when we were growing up while my mother stayed home with us. Over the years my father had a problem with alcohol and got past that. He could be emotional abusive when he wanted but I use to overlook that. He was by my side when I got pregnant at the age of 15 and I remember doing things in front of my mother that I would not dare in front of my father. But after all the things I went through with my father I always respected him. I use to blame him for my mother's illness but since her passing I have decided that our lives are too short for that and I know my mother would want me to be there for him as much as I can. I know there is no perfect parent and that my parents did the best they could. My father has really changed since my mother's passing and really expresses the need for his children to be in his life. I know that living alone like he does must be lonely at times and I try to visit as much as I can. Being a daughter I have always looked up to my father and tried to have a good relationship with him and I admit it was not always easy. My father has always been a hard worker and he always stays busy. I think that is why he is in pretty good health for his age. Being a grandfather seems to agree with him he enjoys his grandchildren coming over for a visit. I know he misses my mother even after 9 years since her passing but I don't believe he wants another mate in his life. I just want him to have a good father's day and for him to know that I love him and always will no matter what. |
