CafeSharon

My Dad, Frank Kasparek, was an incredible man!  He passed away three years ago this March 22.  He was simple and sincere.  By simple, I do not mean a simpleton.  I mean uncomplicated and focused about his life.  Dad loved and was passionate about four things: 1. God; 2. His family; 3. His church; 4. His hometown.  He was patient. (He took my mother, my two sisters and me shopping to Monroeville Mall just about every Saturday!)  He was the King of our home.   A few years ago, I wrote down the most memorable lessons that I learned from Dad.  I would like to take a few blogs to share some of them…  

1. Family is important!  Dad always had time for his wife and his daughters…and his parents, brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews.
2. Memories are important – make them special.  Dad took ALL of the neighborhood kids Christmas caroling.  He took our family to Florida for vacation (in August in a car without air conditioning).  Having to do all the driving, it was quite a sacrifice!  We (Kathie, Judi and me) will always remember those FUN trips!
3. Fruit is good for you.  Having lived through the Depression with 12 brothers and sisters, fresh fruit was a treat!
4. Never leave straight pins on the carpet.  I can still see him jumping as he found one!
5. Disappointments will come – God is still faithful!
6. Hymns will inspire you.  Through the tough times, the good times, the hymns have wonderful anointed words for all ages!
7. Learn to see the humor in life!  We all loved to hear Dad tell a story, especially when he was laughing too hard to get to the punchline.