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More lessons from my Dad… 

8.     When I have wronged someone, an apology is what Jesus would have me do.   This is never an easy thing, but it is good for the “apologer” and the “apologee”.

9.     Have a sense of patriotism.  Go to parades and stand and salute the flag.  Honor our Service Men and Women.

10.If you didn’t die from sticking your finger in a live socket, don’t sweat it.  (This is self-explanatory.  Dad just assumed that I was trying to stay up late!)

11.Appreciate the lessons learned by those who have gone before you.

12.Hard work has it’s rewards.  Dad built our home.  When an “unexpected bundle of joy” came into our home (ME!), Dad added on to the house.  It was his castle, his finest physical achievement.

13.Appreciate what you have.  Learn to be content. 

14.Being #2 is okay, if that is where God wants you.  I found out later in life that Dad often turned down overtime because it would take time away from his family and his church.

15.Make time to be spiritual.  Your devotional life should be a regular part of your daily life. 

16.Save coins.  One time when Dad was on strike, he needed a pair of shoes.  He was able to buy them (and pay for them) with rolls of quarters in a brown paper bag (much to my mother’s horror)!  

 More later…